7 h. ago Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month

VICTORIA — Engineer Jashan Bains is the first to spot a black dorsal fin cutting through the water. “Whale, one o’clock,” he says. It’s a September morning on board the Hecate Sentinel, a 20-metre long skimming vessel, one of eight ships the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. maintains in Sidney, B.C., and one of eight […]

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9 h. ago BAT Announces 70% of Policy Experts Continue to Misidentify Nicotine as Primary Cause of Smoking

Multi-market survey of 450 policy experts1 shows that they continue to see nicotine as a primary cause of smoking-related disease, despite the growing weight of evidence to the contrary Conducted in 2024 and 2025 across 15 different markets, this research also highlights regional disparities in nicotine risk perception due to regulatory barriers and lack of […]

Politics

10 h. ago Delivery apps turn to retail stores for revenue growth opportunities

Whether it’s a last-minute Halloween costume or a 2 a.m. cough syrup shortage, delivery apps are promising to bring more than just food to your doorstep. Many Canadians quickly became accustomed to having groceries and takeout delivered to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting the stage for food delivery apps to flourish. While food […]

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27 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

Society

29 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: How wineries are forced to adapt to climate change

Many growers struggling to survive in a very different world, where climate change has upended everything they knew to be true about growing grapes and making wine

Society

29 h. ago Germany Expects Slight GDP Growth This Year, Upswing From 2026

The German government is set to raise its economic forecasts, bringing official projections into line with those of the country’s leading research institutes, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

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34 h. ago Freed: A customer service agent treated me like a person, and it changed my whole experience

My unusually personal banter with a friendly call-centre agent was a breath of fresh air in our growingly no-contact society.

Economics

34 h. ago Conrad Black: A momentous peace in the Middle East will soon be upon us

And we have Trump to thank for it

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36 h. ago Calls grow for Carney government to explain statement banning Irish hip

The band said on social media that the parliamentary secretary's comments were 'wholly untrue and deeply malicious'

Politics

46 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 3 charged in Peel crash that left 4 kids, adult seriously injured

An 18-year-old Brampton teen, a 22-year-old from Mississauga and a 28-year-old from Mississauga have been charged after a crash in Mississauga left four children and an adult seriously injured in the summer. Peel Regional Police said on Thursday, July 3 shortly after 4 p.m., a black Range Rover collided with a red Honda Civic at […]

Events

49 h. ago MAK Acquisition Corp. Files Preliminary Prospectus for Proposed Initial Public Offering

MAK Aims to Create the Next Great Canadian Listed Technology Champion MAK Expected to Benefit From Strong Tailwinds Driven by Private-Sector Pursuit of Growth and Margin Expansion, Coupled with Historic Public-Sector Investment in Defence And Space Experienced Technology Executives Matt Proud and Avjit Kamboj with a Proven Ability to Build Scaled Tech Companies to Lead […]

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49 h. ago Over a pint, Prince William tells Eugene Levy: ‘Change is on my agenda’

The Canadian comedian met the Prince of Wales while making the TV show The Reluctant Traveller, and found him 'fun to hang with'

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49 h. ago ‘Was getting drunk with Prince William on your bucket list?’ What the heir told Eugene Levy

The Canadian comedian met the Prince of Wales while making the TV show The Reluctant Traveller, and found him 'fun to hang with'

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51 h. ago Case against West Island resident charged with murdering his wife in Wickham expected to end Monday

Kevin Romagosa is charged with the first-degree murder of Robyn-Krystle O’Reilly as well as committing an indignity to her body.

Events

51 h. ago How Scott Laughton’s injury could impact the Maple Leafs’ lineup

Forward is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, the team announced.

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52 h. ago PGA president Don Rea finally apologizes for Bethpage Black fan behavior at Ryder Cup

PGA of America president Don Rea Jr., who initially compared vitriolic comments at the Ryder Cup with what could be heard at a youth soccer game, finally apologized Thursday in an email to the 30,000-plus golf professionals he was elected to serve. Europe built a record lead after two days and held on for a […]

Sport

54 h. ago Conversations That Matter: How to be a dude in the 21st century

“Massive changes are underway in society that are improving the lives of most people. (But) those same changes are having a growing impact on young men who are wrestling with what masculinity means,” says Alex Cordero, the author of “How to be a Dude in the 21st Century.” Cordero says. “Boys are struggling to understand […]

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55 h. ago Black Creator Academy is Back – Leveling Up the Next Generation of Black Youth Creators

TrainingGround.AI Drops New Programming for Groundbreaking Program This Fall TORONTO — After a groundbreaking first year that helped to launch the careers of emerging Black creators, the Black Creator Academy announced today the opening of applications for its second cohort. The $250 billion creator economy is booming, but too many Black youth are being left […]

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58 h. ago Strada Bolsters Executive Team to Spearhead Global Growth and Innovation

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Strada, a people, payroll and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management, proudly announces the appointment of Matt Bolson as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Bolson brings over 28 years of experience in the HCM arena, with a strong focus on global and multinational payroll, workforce management and services. He has built […]

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58 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Younger neighbours show they have some growing up to do

DEAR ABBY: I am 54 and already facing ageism. Some of my neighbours who are in their 30s and 40s make ageist statements aimed at me. These people do not know me but happen to live in my building. One time, I was wearing a brand-new purple winter coat I loved. It was a gift […]

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