8 h. ago ‘High probability of extinction’: Urgent plea for action to save southern resident orcas

A new report says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing no sign of recovery under the current conditions.

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11 h. ago Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia’s coast

A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing “no sign of recovery” and there’s an “urgent need” for robust actions to save them. A statement from B.C.-based conservation groups says it marks the first […]

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17 h. ago Toronto getting new flight to country known for pristine beaches and classic cars

If you're like me and already dreaming of a sunny escape this upcoming winter, you'll be pleased to hear that a new flight service was just introduced from Toronto to a country known for its tropical white, sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and streets full of vintage cars. As part of its winter 2025/26 schedule out of Ontario, WestJet is officially welcoming Havana, Cuba, to its route map for the first time. The airline is also set to deliver non-stop flights from several cities across the province this year, increasing its Ontario southbound seat capacity by eight per cent compared to the same season last year. Here in Toronto, WestJet will be boosting capacity from Pearson Airport by five per cent, led by two new sun routes (Havana and Samaná, Dominican Republic) as well as significant increases to existing destinations. Flights from Toronto to Havana will depart twice weekly starting Dec. 18, and flights to ...

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17 h. ago Anaergia S.r.l. Signs Contract to Supply Equipment for Upgrading Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Bizkaia, Spain

Facility to convert source-separated organics into biomethane TREVIGLIO, Italy & BURLINGTON, Ontario — Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX:ANRG) (OTCQX:ANRGF), through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed an agreement with PreZero International, the general contractor selected to revamp a materials recycling facility in Bizkaia, near Bilbao, Spain. Upon completion of the upgrade, […]

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18 h. ago Stephen Fuhr wants to change how we arm the military: Canada is ‘trapped outside the technology cycle’

Canada's military has suffered from peacetime budget woes under governments of various stripes since the Cold War ended

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20 h. ago A world first: Researchers announce plan to save B.C.'s endangered southern resident orcas

Only 73 southern resident killer whales are left but researchers believe there is a way to save the species. Read more to find out.

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21 h. ago Vortex Energy Announces ANT Survey Sampling Plan for Robinsons River Salt Project

VORTEX ENERGY FINALIZES SAMPLING PLAN FOR ANT SURVEY AT ROBINSONS RIVER SALT PROJECT VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX) (OTC: VTECF) (FSE: AA3) (“Vortex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the finalized sampling plan for the Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) geophysical survey at its 100%-owned Robinsons […]

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39 h. ago Financial woes leaving many people too stressed for sex: Survey

Financial stress and sex don’t mix. That’s the main takeaway from a recent ZipHealth survey that found one in four Americans (26%) are too stressed about money to have sex. Apparently nothing kills the mood quite like being strapped for cash. With 73% of renters burdened by costs and nearly half spending more than 50% […]

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64 h. ago B.C. climate news: Report shows Canada's wildfire emissions in 2023 exceeded all other sources | Climate justice advocate, Comox councillor join race for B.C. Greens leadership

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2025.

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65 h. ago Spending on restaurants takes a bite out of ability to save for a home

Zoocasa estimates how long annual dining out spending would need to be saved for a mortgage on an average home, and it's a really long time...

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3 d. ago ‘Elon has finally woken up’: Musk battles to save Tesla from Trump

Billionaire's political threats have not stopped the president's 'big, beautiful bill' hurting the electric-car maker's profit

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3 d. ago Why bespoke transit could be the answer to Canada’s traffic woes

How Canada Wins: Tech veteran Praveen Arichandran's startup Argo conjures a future where transit is more convenient than driving, as affordable as the bus

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4 d. ago Upcoming Toronto festival will have more than 250 varieties of taco

There's a massive taco festival coming to Toronto this summer, and 45 different restaurants in Toronto are getting in on the fun.Summertime in Toronto is to tacos as winter is to the Distillery District Winter Village, which is to say that it just wouldn't be the same without it, so it's only fitting that the summer should be flooded with a variety of taco-based events to celebrate.Perhaps the biggest of the entire season is Taco Fest, which is set to return to Toronto for its ninth year this August.Whether you're a birria, pollo or carnitas fanatic, this festival has most certainly got you covered, featuring 45 Toronto restaurants that, combined, will be offering over 250 different varieties of the Mexican street food staple.While the entire food lineup of the festival has yet to be revealed, the early teasers already suggest that it's going to be a muy caliente event, indeed, with local staples like Placos Tacos, Birria Catrin...

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4 d. ago Upcoming Toronto festival will have more than 250 varieties of tacos

There's a massive taco festival coming to Toronto this summer, and 45 different restaurants in Toronto are getting in on the fun.Summertime in Toronto is to tacos as winter is to the Distillery District Winter Village, which is to say that it just wouldn't be the same without it, so it's only fitting that the summer should be flooded with a variety of taco-based events to celebrate.Perhaps the biggest of the entire season is Taco Fest, which is set to return to Toronto for its ninth year this August.Whether you're a birria, pollo or carnitas fanatic, this festival has most certainly got you covered, featuring 45 Toronto restaurants that, combined, will be offering over 250 different varieties of the Mexican street food staple.While the entire food lineup of the festival has yet to be revealed, the early teasers already suggest that it's going to be a muy caliente event, indeed, with local staples like Placos Tacos, Birria Catrin...

Culture

4 d. ago Endangered western painted turtle released by Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Members of the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society travelled to Kelowna to release a western painted turtle that had been in their care for several weeks.

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4 d. ago Is the ByWard Market safe? City councillor rejects new claims

Has a new police outpost in the Rideau Centre made the Market significantly safer? That's not what Coun. Stephanie Plante is hearing.

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5 d. ago Families fighting to save Algonquin program for special needs students

Algonquin College says it can no longer afford to subsidize the program. Families argue there's nothing else like it in Ottawa

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5 d. ago B.C. councillor calls for more transparency on municipal politician pay

A Deloitte report for Metro Vancouver recently recommended that the B.C. legislate a maximum remuneration threshold for total income from all local government-related appointments.

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5 d. ago Edmonton city council explores budget to tow vehicles during winter parking bans

The discussion about how to enforce parking bans is set to be discussed again in the future once city council resumes after a summer break.

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5 d. ago Comox councillor steps forward as leadership candidate for B.C. Greens

Jonathan Kerr, a family doctor by profession, is touting past work on affordable housing and the recruitment of physicians in Comox.

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