6 h. ago Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic ‘slush fund’ as voting tech firm battles Fox in court

MIAMI (AP) — Smartmatic, the elections-technology company suing Fox News for defamation, is now contending with a growing list of criminal allegations against some of its executives — including a new claim by federal prosecutors that a “slush fund” for bribing foreign officials was financed partly with proceeds from the sale of voting machines in […]

Economics

9 h. ago Prince’s estate sued over use of ‘Purple Rain’ love interest’s name

The woman who portrayed Prince’s love interest in Purple Rain four decades ago is going to court over the use of her name. Patricia Apollonia Kotero filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles that claims the late rock star’s estate had no right to use her middle name after it filed for ownership of the […]

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9 h. ago Employee protests lead to 18 arrests as Microsoft reviews work with Israel’s military

Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an “urgent” review of the Israeli military’s use of its technology during the ongoing war in Gaza. Two consecutive days of protest at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Wash., called for the tech giant to immediately cut its […]

Events

9 h. ago Langford pulls out of running to host World Cup training base camp citing cost

Councillors voted unanimously on Monday to withdraw Starlight Stadium from contention as a training site.

Economics

10 h. ago Plethora Precious Metals Files Early Warning Report for Kingfisher Metals Corp.

UTRECHT, Netherlands, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plethora Precious Metals Fund (“Plethora”) announces an update to its ownership of common shares (the “Shares”) of Kingfisher Metals Corp. (the “Company”) in satisfaction of the requirements of National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids (“NI 62-104”) and National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning […]

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10 h. ago B.C. MLA launches private prosecution against Charlotte Kates of Samidoun

Dallas Brodie, leader of the OneBC party, says she has submitted allegations of 'terrorism offences' against Kates to B.C. provincial court

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12 h. ago Man who tried to stab pastor had earlier said he wanted to kill a priest, court told

A man who tried to stab a Catholic pastor in the middle of a Sunday religious service last winter had previously gone to hospital and said he planned to kill a priest.

Events

12 h. ago School start remains uncertain with teacher bargaining about to resume

Contract talks will start up again a week before students are supposed to be back in class

Society

15 h. ago Edits to Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation have some fans up in arms

A change to the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation on Wednesday morning is generating plenty of conversation.With Shane Bieber set to make his Blue Jays debut on Friday, John Schneider needed to decide on whether to go with a six-man rotation moving forward or move one of his starters to the bullpen.That decision has now been made, as Schneider confirmed this morning that Eric Lauer will be headed to the pen to make room for the Jays' new acquisition.This is somewhat of a controversial decision given that Lauer has arguably been the Jays' best starter this season. Signed to a minor-league contract in December, Lauer was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in late April and has been excellent ever since. In 14 starts and 20 appearances overall, he’s put up an impressive 2.76 ERA with 87 strikeouts through 88 innings.Given how well he's pitched, there are many fans who have voiced their confusion and even frustration over the decision. That said...

Sport

15 h. ago Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $10,000 to support wildfire relief efforts in Newfoundland & Labrador

TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 to support those impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador. While the wildfire situation remains extremely complicated in the centre of the country, the Maritimes has been facing outbreaks across almost all Atlantic provinces. The Canadian Red Cross […]

Events

15 h. ago Ontario man arrested after allegedly assaulting intruder who broke into his home

A 44-year-old Ontario man is facing two criminal charges after allegedly assaulting an intruder who had forced their way inside his apartment early Monday morning. According to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, officers responded to a report of an altercation between two men at a unit on Kent Street in Lindsay, Ont., at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. Police say the resident had woken up to find another person unexpectedly inside his home. An altercation then followed, during which the intruder sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The criminal was transported to Ross Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to a Toronto hospital. The resident has since been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, although he was released with a future court date. The 41-year-old man who entered the apartment was already wanted by police at the time of the incident for unrelated offenses.Following the altercation, he was charged...

Events

16 h. ago KIC Realty Disburses 2024 Excess Revenue Share Fund to Agent Shareholders

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KIC Realty announced today that it has disbursed the 2024 Excess Revenue Share Fund to its agent shareholders who participate in agent attraction. The Excess Revenue Share Fund is separate from KIC Realty’s regular revenue share disbursements. It represents amounts collected from open and/or vacated revenue share […]

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17 h. ago Google’s Pixel 10 phones raise the ante on artificial intelligence

Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken. The AI expansion on the four Pixel 10 models amplifies Google’s efforts to broaden the use of […]

Technology

18 h. ago Trump slaps sanctions on Canadian International Criminal Court judge

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration slapped a Canadian judge on the International Criminal Court with sanctions as the U.S. State Department continues to push back on the tribunal. The State Department says Kimberly Prost of Canada was sanctioned for ruling to authorize the ICC’s investigation into U.S. personnel in Afghanistan. Other ICC members from France, […]

Society

19 h. ago Retailer Claire’s signs deal to sell much of North American business to U.S. firm

Accessories retailer Claire’s Holdings LLC says it has signed a deal to sell much of its North American business to turnaround specialist Ames Watson. The deal reached with the U.S.-based private holding company covers both Claire’s intellectual property and some of its stores. Claire’s did not release the value of the deal nor the exact […]

Economics

19 h. ago Four Ontario cities named among the best places to live in Canada

A new ranking names four Ontario cities, including Toronto, among the best places to live in Canada in 2025, though the 6ix may not be as high up on the list as you might think.The report, "Best Places to Live in Canada 2025: Top 15 Cities for Quality of Life," comes from Global Citizen Solutions, which analyzed locales based on their employment and investment opportunities, housing costs, industries, and average living expenses. According to the firm's assessment, four spots in Ontario are considered among the best cities to live in Canada this year: Ottawa, Hamilton, Waterloo, and Toronto.Canada's capital came in at #2 on the list, which highlighted its high quality of life, purchasing power, reasonable cost of living, and above-average access to homeownership due to lower living expenses, which come out to around $1,479 per month for a single person. Ottawa was also given a shoutout for its attractions, including Parl...

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20 h. ago Orin Landscaping Inc. Pleads Guilty for Striking Gas Pipeline in Toronto

Second Guilty Plea This Year for Pipeline Strikes in Ontario Toronto, ON, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vaughan-based Orin Landscaping Inc. (Orin Landscaping) has pleaded guilty to striking and damaging a natural gas pipeline in Toronto and has been fined $30,000 and a 25% victim surcharge by the Ontario Court of Justice. The company […]

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21 h. ago Andersen Consulting Adds Advisory and Market Intelligence Firm Ventures

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting announces a Collaboration Agreement with Ventures, a leading advisory and business intelligence firm based in the Middle East, enhancing its capabilities in market analysis, economic advisory, and industry forecasting across key sectors. Founded in 2002, Ventures delivers comprehensive services across advisory, consumer research, and business intelligence through its divisions—Ventures Onsite, […]

Economics

21 h. ago Rory McIlroy backs ‘clean slate’ season finale format change

MIAMI — Rory McIlroy is backing the format change that will see all 30 players tee off as equals as they battle for the FedEx Cup in the PGA Tour’s Tour Championship starting on Thursday. A $10-million winner’s cheque will be on offer at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta for the climax of the […]

Sport

21 h. ago Altasciences Receives EcoVadis Gold Medal for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Efforts

LAVAL, Québec — Altasciences is proud to announce that it has received a sustainability Gold Medal from EcoVadis, placing the contract research organization (CRO) in the 96th percentile and among the top 5% of companies evaluated globally. EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, has collaborated closely with Altasciences to enhance its […]

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