1 hour ago This log castle in the Ontario wilderness was built by a hermit with a dream

Deep on the shores of White Otter Lake, just outside of Atikokan, Ont., sits a three-story castle made entirely of red pine logs. And the legend of its builder is one of determination and resilience. White Otter Castle, built by James Alexander "Jimmy" McOuat by hand, isn't the traditional stone castle of yesteryear. He single-handedly felled the trees himself and cut the logs (some weighing up to 1,600 lbs), raising them onto platforms to secure them in place. It includes a four-storey tower as well as a two-storey kitchen. The 26 windows on the castle were transported from Ignace, Ont. by canoe over 15 portages, roughly 32 km in distance.McOuat, a woodsman by trade and hermit by night, completed the structure at 60 years old in 1915 — but tragically drowned in a nearby lake just three years later. After his death, he was buried by his castle, amongst the wilderness he once cherished. McOuat supposedly built the castle as his dream ...

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2 h. ago High Arctic Announces Annual General and Special Meeting Results

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX: HWO) (the “Corporation” or “High Arctic”) is pleased to announce the results […]

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4 h. ago Transportation Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about BC Ferries’ contract with Chinese shipyard

Freeland told B.C.'s transport minister that she expects BC Ferries to inform her about all measures that it plans to take to 'mitigate any security risks'

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5 h. ago Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about B.C.'s choice of Chinese shipyard

Freeland says in a letter sent to provincial Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth that she expects B.C. Ferries to inform her about all measures that it plans to take to "mitigate any security risks

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6 h. ago Saskatoon Broadway businesses feel safe despite small uptick in crime

Businesses in Saskatoon's Broadway neighbourhood have been implementing more security as many areas around the city grapple with rising crime and social disorder.

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7 h. ago Le pacte de sécurité et de défense entre le Canada et l’UE sera signé lundi

«Ce sera l’un des accords les plus ambitieux jamais conclus par l’Europe avec un pays tiers».

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8 h. ago Jet skier fined $5,000 for dolphin encounter near Vancouver Island

A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of Pacific white sided dolphins has been fined $5,000 and has been banned from posting anything related to marine mammals on social media. 

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8 h. ago Highland Copper Engages Velocity Trade Capital for Market Making Services

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF) (“Highland” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Velocity Trade Capital Ltd. (“Velocity Trade”) to provide market making services to the Company in accordance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX […]

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9 h. ago CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year

OTTAWA — Canada’s spy service says it closed 34 misconduct cases last year and concluded the allegations were founded in 33 of the cases. In its latest annual report, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service says disciplinary or administrative measures were taken in the cases that ranged from verbal warnings to dismissal. CSIS says there were […]

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10 h. ago VIA Rail and Unifor reach tentative agreement, strike averted

MONTREAL — Via Rail has reached a tentative deal with the union representing 2,400 workers across the country. The deal averts a walkout involving members of Unifor, who had voted for a strike mandate to be exercised as early as Sunday. Unifor says the tentative agreement offers gains in wages, job security and working conditions. […]

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10 h. ago Man arrested, accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis, Tenn. mayor

Mayor Paul Young lives in a secure neighbourhood that has a large exterior wall, a gate, a guardhouse, security, and video surveillance, according to court documents.

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11 h. ago CSIS says dozens of employees faced discipline over misconduct last year

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says disciplinary or administrative measures were taken in the cases, ranging from verbal warnings to dismissal.

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12 h. ago Media Advisory: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT:   The unveiling of a […]

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13 h. ago Matador Engages DroomDroom for Investor Relations Services and Content Distribution

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF, FSE: IU3), the Bitcoin Ecosystem Company, announces that it has entered into a media agreement with Flex Ecosystem Holding Ltd. d.b.a DroomDroom (“DroomDroom“) dated effective June 11, 2025 (the “Media Agreement”), to provide investor relations services to […]

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16 h. ago Aflac finds suspicious activity on US network that may impact Social Security numbers, other data

Aflac says that it has identified suspicious activity on its network in the U.S. that may impact Social Security numbers and other personal information, calling the incident part of a cybercrime campaign against the insurance industry. The company said Friday that the intrusion was stopped within hours. “We continue to serve our customers as we […]

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17 h. ago Belgravia Hartford Announces Additional Bitcoin Purchases and Growing Bitcoin Treasury

TORONTO — BELGRAVIA HARTFORD CAPITAL INC. (CSE:BLGV)(OTC:BLGVF)(FRA:ECA) (“Company” or “Belgravia”) is pleased to announce it has completed two further Bitcoin (“BTC”) purchases enhancing the value and credibility of Belgravia’s Bitcoin treasury strategy. Belgravia Treasury Bitcoin Purchase Belgravia today announces that it has used cash-on-hand, derived from the exercise of previously issued convertible securities by shareholders […]

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17 h. ago The Marygold Companies Enters Agreement to Sell Canadian Subsidiary

– Brigadier Security Systems Sold to SKCAL LLC – SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — The Marygold Companies, Inc. (“TMC” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MGLD), a diversified global holding company, today announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Brigadier Security Systems Ltd. (“Brigadier”), to SKCAL LLC, […]

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18 h. ago Opinion: In Alberta’s grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price

Starting in July, Canadians with disabilities are due to start receiving an extra $200 per month — except in Alberta, where that additional income will instead flow to the provincial government. The federal Canada Disability Benefit is designed to address poverty and enhance financial security for working-age individuals with disabilities. Its primary goal is to […]

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18 h. ago Fuite historique: plus de 16 milliards de mots de passe envolés

Plus de 16 milliards d’identifiants de connexion circuleraient allègrement dans les mains de pirates, selon le média de cybersécurité Cybernews.

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22 h. ago Today's letters: Ottawa City hall really doesn't need more security

Friday, June 20: The building was already designed with safety in mind, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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