4 h. ago Evidence closed at Quebec truck attack trial, jury to hear final arguments next week

Forty-year-old Steeve Gagnon has pleaded not guilty to five charges including three counts of first-degree murder.

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4 h. ago An Ontario city just halted its automated speed camera program

The City of Vaughan has paused its automated speed enforcement cameras program after issuing 32,000 speeding tickets in three weeks.Mayor Steven Del Duca paused the issuance of new fines associated with the Automated Speed Enforcement program while the city reviews the program throughout the summer to enhance the implementation.Staff will come back to report to the Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting in September with consideration given to improved signage, the implementation of pavement markings, and options related to warning notices.The issuance of new penalty orders/tickets was paused effective June 4 at 5p.m. ET, but if you were issued the ticket before this, you'll still need to pay the penalty or request a screening to appeal the penalty order.The city says it will provide notice prior to reintroducing fines for speeding infractions.The Automated Speed Enforcement program is a way for the city to ensure road safety. The program is a key initiative under the ...

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4 h. ago Breast Cancer Canada Applauds Federal Commitment to Modernize Preventive Health Guidelines

Inclusion of experts, patient voices, and equity-focused policy reflects priorities long championed by Breast Cancer Canada TORONTO — Breast Cancer Canada proudly celebrates the federal government’s response to the External Expert Review (EER) of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, and the sweeping reforms it recommends to ensure preventive health guidance in Canada […]

Science

5 h. ago Starmer Signals Support for 3.5% NATO Aim With Talks on Date

Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated that the UK was prepared to endorse a new NATO target committing 3.5% of members’ economic output to core defense spending, although he emphasized that key details such as the timeline were still being negotiated.

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6 h. ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garci pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges during an arraignment in federal court in Tennessee on Friday. Abrego Garcia is a citizen of El Salvador who had been living legally in the United States before he was wrongfully deported in March. His case has become a rallying point […]

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7 h. ago Alectra releases 2024 ESG and GRE&T Centre reports highlighting commitment to sustainability, community support and grid modernization

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Inc. presents its 2024 Annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, ‘Discover the Possibilities’, showcasing significant progress toward its long-term sustainability goals while continuing to deliver reliable, affordable energy services to more than one million homes and businesses across Ontario. The report outlines how Alectra is […]

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9 h. ago Preview: Riverdance returns on 30th anniversary tour with Alberta siblings in cast

The Irish dance show, Riverdance, started as an interval act during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, and has since grown into an international phenomenon. Its 30th anniversary edition plays at the Jubilee auditorium in Edmonton from July 20 to 22, and in Calgary from July 27 to 29. Calgary is the final stop […]

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14 h. ago Experts fear upheaval in the U.S. could fuel vaccine distrust in Canada

U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

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18 h. ago Bitget Wallet Continues Momentum at Philippines Blockchain Week

VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial Web3 wallet, wrapped up a successful run at Philippines Blockchain Week held at the SMX Convention Center Manila, from June 10 to 11. Bitget Wallet’s participation reinforces its commitment to driving blockchain accessibility and innovation in Southeast Asia. A key highlight of […]

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24 h. ago Unlicensed drunk driver who caused Toronto fatal collision in 2023 pleads guilty

Inside a fourth-floor courtroom on Thursday, a 40-year-old Toronto woman pleaded guilty to an impaired driving causing death charge as the victim's family watched on.

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24 h. ago MANDEL: Unlicenced speeding driver with almost triple the legal limit pleads guilty in fatal crash

It was a triple header of selfishness and stupidity: Tara MacMunn was unlicensed, drunk and speeding when she slammed into Hazela Baksh’s car on Albion Rd. in a fatal crash that should never have happened. Except that MacMunn, 38 at the time, was driving with almost triple the legal amount of alcohol in her system […]

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25 h. ago RFK Jr. taps new vaccine advisers days after firing previous panel

Kennedy chose new members to sit on the committee, including a scientist who researched mRNA vaccine technology and a leading critic of pandemic-era lockdowns.

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26 h. ago Key Senator Looks to Slow Ted Cruz Plan on Fed Interest to Banks

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott said he opposes swift action on a proposal that would bar the Federal Reserve from paying interest on reserves to banks to help pay for Republicans’ massive tax and spending package.

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28 h. ago IPG Midland, NC Manufacturing Facility Achieves ISO 50001 Certification

SARASOTA, Fla., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IPG announced that its Midland, North Carolina manufacturing facility has achieved ISO 50001:2018 certification. This certification demonstrates IPG Midland’s commitment to continuously improving its energy performance and reducing its environmental impact. ISO 50001 provides a framework of requirements for organizations to develop an energy policy, establish targets […]

Economics

30 h. ago As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award Illuminates the Aga Khan Museum This Summer

The groundbreaking exhibition, co-curated by the inaugural Al Burda Fellows, celebrates contemporary Islamic art and a shared commitment to intercultural dialogue and understanding TORONTO — Following a successful opening at the 18th Al Burda Award ceremony, hosted at the Louvre Abu Dhabi in December 2024, As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the […]

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32 h. ago Iran to open new enrichment facility after censure by UN nuclear watchdog

U.S. President Donald Trump previously warned that Israel or America could carry out airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities if negotiations failed.

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34 h. ago Cybin to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 6th Annual Neuro Perspectives Conference

TORONTO — Cybin Inc. (NYSE American:CYBN) (Cboe CA:CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage breakthrough neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation treatment options, is pleased to announce that Doug Drysdale, Cybin’s Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 6th Annual Neuro […]

Culture

36 h. ago From Talent to Success: Axi Select Announces Fourth Pro M Trader, Now Managing $1 Million USD of Axi Funds

SYDNEY, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the recent announcements that three Axi Select traders reached the top milestone of the program, leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has proudly announced the promotion of its fourth overall – Pro M trader: Looi Sook Yen from Asia. This breakthrough reflects the broker’s ongoing commitment […]

Economics

40 h. ago Patron Capital Secures Major Investment From Mitsubishi Estate to Accelerate European Growth and Expand Into New Subsectors

LONDON — Patron Capital (“Patron”), the pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments, has secured a major investment from Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (“MEC”), through its Mitsubishi Estate Global Partners (“MEGP”) investment management business. MEGP is purchasing a majority stake in Patron, as well as providing €600 million in the form of equity commitments to […]

Economics

45 h. ago Former pastor sentenced to 3 1/2 years for arson to Ukrainian priest's Victoria home

Walter (Theo) Machinski of Nanaimo had pleaded guilty to one count of arson with disregard for human life in setting the fire at the Caledonia Avenue home in 2022

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