2 h. ago Nunatsiavut to Nunavik: 25 Years of Learning, Connection, and Youth Empowerment

GATINEAU, QC, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation sets sail on its latest educational expedition on July 12, bringing together 22 youth from around the world for a transformative journey from Nain, Nunatsiavut, to Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. From July 12–27, 2025, aboard the Mi’kmaq-owned […]

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2 h. ago Videos capture brawls on and off Stampede grounds, four arrested after midway fight

Four people were arrested early Tuesday morning after a fight broke out at the Calgary Stampede midway. The altercation spilled into a midway game booth and involved several employees attempting to break up the fight. Calgary police say officers responded to reports of a disturbance where a fight had broken out between four people at […]

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3 h. ago Opinion: Let Alberta optometrists do the job they're trained to do

Modern optometry training has evolved far beyond what it was even 10 years ago. Alberta’s regulations aren’t keeping pace. Where we once led North American scope of practice for optometrists, Alberta is now falling far behind. The failure of our regulatory system to match advances in education, training, and medical technology is contributing to increased […]

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3 h. ago FACT FOCUS: No, weather modification did not cause the deadly flash floods in Texas

As authorities search for victims of the flash floods in Texas that killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, social media users are spreading false claims that the devastation was caused by weather modification. Many pointed to one process in particular, blaming cloud seeding performed on July 2 by a […]

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3 h. ago Des organismes s’activent devant une hausse des besoins pour les écoliers défavorisés

Plusieurs milliers de jeunes recevront gratuitement un sac à dos garni de fournitures scolaires.

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3 h. ago Family of slain Idaho student returning GoFundMe donations for Kohberger murder trial

The father of one of the slain University of Idaho students said he is working on giving back the donations his family received to support their expenses during Bryan Kohberger’s murder trial. Steve Goncalves, dad to Kaylee Goncalves, told TMZ he will not “bait and switch these beautiful people like (Latah County prosecutor) Bill Thompson […]

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4 h. ago Number of Toronto homeless more than doubled between 2021, 2024: Report

A newly released survey shows the number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall. Toronto’s Street Needs Assessment survey estimates that 15,400 people were homeless in Toronto last October, up from about 7,300 in April 2021. The report says the spike is a result of several […]

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4 h. ago How the Dogist turned canine photos into a social media phenomenon

When Elias Weiss Friedman began the Dogist in 2013, he had no idea his street photography of pooches (and their people) would one day make him a leading dog influencer on social media. That may have been because no one really used the word “influencer” back then, Instagram was still new, TikTok didn’t yet exist […]

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5 h. ago Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

A newly released survey shows the number of homeless people in Toronto has more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall. 

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5 h. ago Coast guard swimmer saves 169 lives in Texas floods on first

Scott Ruskan finished his training with the coast guard just six months ago; the Texas floods were his first rescue mission.

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6 h. ago Italy outraged at killing of heroic police bloodhound, found dead after eating food laced with nails

ROME — The horrific killing of a police bloodhound, who helped find nine people over the course of his sniffer-dog career, has outraged Italians and sparked a criminal investigation to find his killers. Bruno, a 7-year-old bloodhound, was found dead Friday morning in his shed in southern Taranto. His trainer, Arcangelo Caressa, said that he […]

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6 h. ago Wales’ team bus involved in road traffic crash en route to practice at Euro 2025

The Wales team bus was involved in a road traffic crash on Tuesday and its training session was canceled at the stadium where it plays France at the Women’s European Championship. The Welsh Football Association said in a statement all the people involved — players and staff on the bus and in the other vehicle […]

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7 h. ago Over 2.7 Million People Benefited by Education Startups Backed by Tec: IFE

The Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) presented key milestones across its main focus areas: human skills, digital inclusion, and technology with global impact. Partnerships with UNESCO and 43 universities are strengthening efforts toward more inclusive, human-centered education. Highlights include initiatives like the IFE CONFERENCE 2025, which welcomed over 5,000 attendees, and the launch […]

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7 h. ago Des organismes s’activent pour répondre aux besoins grandissants d’écoliers défavorisés

Plusieurs milliers de jeunes recevront gratuitement un sac à dos garni de fournitures scolaires.

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7 h. ago Four charged after allegedly cutting down 33 hydro poles, stealing copper wire: OPP

Provincial police say four people are facing charges after they allegedly cut down more than 30 hydro poles and stole copper wire from them in a remote area in northern Ontario. Police allege the thefts happened during the first week of May in Coleman Township, with the suspects stealing copper from 33 hydro poles. They […]

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8 h. ago Four charged in alleged violent extremist plot to take over Quebec City: RCMP

The RCMP says four people, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to “forcibly take possession” of land in the Quebec City area.  Mounties allege three male suspects were planning to create an anti-government militia and “took concrete actions” to facilitate terrorist activity.  They allege the suspects, including […]

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9 h. ago Timelapse video shows water in Texas rising within minutes as flooding death toll climbs to more than 100

The total number of missing people is uncertain. On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 41 people were confirmed to be unaccounted for across the state

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10 h. ago Netanyahu nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. What’s the process?

Trump has been nominated several times by people within the U.S. as well as politicians abroad — but that's only one small step in the secretive process.

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10 h. ago Why Canada may not be ready for ’new reality’ of flash flooding and severe storms

VANCOUVER — Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he’s been following the “terrible tragedy” of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But he’s also worried Canada isn’t doing enough to prevent such disasters here, saying the country needs to invest in flood mapping, infrastructure and early […]

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10 h. ago Ontario residents are about to get payouts from the government

Ontario residents may want to check their bank accounts this week, as the monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Thursday, July 10.Payments are usually issued on the 10th of the month; however, if payment dates fall on a weekend or bank holiday, payments are deposited on the last working day before the 10th.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive monthly payments.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and ...

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