60 m. ago Israeli drone strike kills 1, injures 3 on highway near Beirut

KHALDEH, Lebanon — An Israeli drone strike hit a car on a highway in the town of Khaldeh just south of Beirut, killing one person and injuring three others, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported Thursday. The Israeli army said in a statement that it had targeted “a saboteur who was involved in arms smuggling […]

Events

8 h. ago Companies caught in digital services tax crossfire as CRA won’t issue refunds

Canada Revenue Agency says it has no legal authority to make refunds until the DST legislation is formally repealed

Economics

9 h. ago 'Disappointing': Oilers GM blasted as a "loser" for free agency work. Maybe that's a good thing

You will not find Stan Bowman’s name on any major list of NHL July 1 free agent frenzy winners. This is no surprise or any injustice. Bowman had limited cap space to work with. He cleared out Viktor Arvidsson and Evander Kane’s contracts and said good-bye to Corey Perry, Connor Brown, Jeff Skinner and John […]

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9 h. ago NHL free agency: San Jose Sharks continue their spending by signing Dmitry Orlov

Dmitry Orlov is heading to the spend-happy San Jose Sharks, who have been active in NHL free agency and made a pickup off the waiver wire Thursday to reach the salary floor. Orlov, who turns 34 later this month, signed a two-year contract worth $13 million. A Stanley Cup champion from his time in Washington […]

Other

9 h. ago Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

The health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.  

Science

9 h. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT's September opening date looking less and less likely

While much headway has been made toward opening Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT in September as expected, it's starting to look like the 13.5-year-long project may be delayed even further as we get closer to the fall.The regional transit agency's move to hand the line over to the TTC two weeks ago was generally considered an indication that locals were finally on the verge of getting to ride the problem-plagued line, which was initially scheduled to launch in 2020.Prior to that big announcement, signage had already appeared along Eglinton explaining that bus stops were being "updated in preparation for" the LRT's inauguration, and TTC staff were re-deployed and re-trained along the route.Though internal budgets anticipated a summer 2025 debut, anonymous sources recently cited a September 2025 opening, though with the caveat that "an eleventh-hour problem" during ...

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10 h. ago School Is Back in Session: Schneider Electric Launches Chapter 3 of Sustainability School

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched Chapter 3 of its online Sustainability School, a free training program designed to empower its channel ecosystem partners to become leaders in sustainability. This chapter will focus on teaching businesses how to decarbonize and unlock the competitive […]

Society

11 h. ago Raptors mailbag: Masai Ujiri’s replacement? Are they a playoff team?

The NBA draft is over, free agency is underway and Summer League tips in less than a week as the page turns to the 2025-26 season. Which means it’s a good time for a Raptors and NBA mailbag. Wasn’t surprised to see a lot of questions about the departure of Masai Ujiri and his possible […]

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11 h. ago “Go Habs Go: Quebec language watchdog now says it’s OK to use ’go’ to support sports teams

MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use the word “go” to cheer on sports teams. In a new guideline posted in its online dictionary, the Office quebecois de la langue francaise says that while “allez” is the preferred term, it’s now “partially legitimized” to use the English […]

Sport

12 h. ago 5 free agents have already ditched Toronto Maple Leafs since disastrous end to season

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking a little different next year.So far, the Leafs have seen five players exit the franchise in free agency, opting for new destinations to play for next season.The current list of departures is:Forward Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights, eight years, US$96 millionForward Alex Steeves, Boston Bruins, one-year deal, US$850,000Forward Pontus Holmberg, Tampa Bay Lightning, two-year deal, US$3.1 millionForward Nick Abruzzese, Tampa Bay Lightning, one-year, two-way deal (terms undisclosed)Goaltender Matt Murray, Seattle Kraken, one-year deal, $1 millionOf the five, only Marner and Holmberg were regulars on the Leafs' roster last year. Marner's departure is obviously one of the biggest in franchise history, ending a months-long saga about where his next team will be. In a rare sign-and-trade deal, Marner departed on a maximum-length eight-year deal that brought Toronto forward Nicolas Roy back in return.The Leafs made four minor signings in free...

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13 h. ago ‘This is not life’: Gazans reel from Israeli strike on school

Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) — Young children wandered through the charred shell of what had been a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Thursday, after a pre-dawn Israeli strike killed 12 people there according to the civil defence agency. Tattered clothes hung from the blackened exterior of the building in western Gaza City, as rubble […]

Society

13 h. ago ‘Bomb threats’ made at multiple Canadian airports as police investigate

Bomb threats were reported at multiple airports across Canada, but the agency managing air traffic control said service had started to resume at as the police investigate.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Bomb threats’ made at multiple Canadian airports, service resuming

Bomb threats were reported at multiple airports across Canada, but the agency managing air traffic control said service had started to resume at as the police investigate.

Events

13 h. ago NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot

The 29-year-old selected ninth overall at the 2014 draft put up 225 goals and 295 assists for 520 points in 674 regular-season games with the Jets.

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14 h. ago How ‘Sorry, Baby’s’ Eva Victor made the year’s most exciting debut

The Oscar-winning producer of “Moonlight” really wanted to get in touch with Eva Victor. Adele Romanski and her producing partner Mark Ceryak were “kind of obsessed” with the short, comedic videos Victor was putting out on various social media platforms. Titles of some that still exist online include “when I definitely did not murder my […]

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16 h. ago Axi launches ‘Trading Places’ campaign with Manchester City Women stars

SYDNEY, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has launched their new campaign, ‘Trading Places’ with Manchester City Women. Hosted by Sports Broadcaster and Manchester City presenter, Natalie Pike, the ‘Trading Places’ campaign features Man City Women stars as they step out of their comfort zones, and compete against […]

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23 h. ago Jets sign Nyquist, Ehlers still unsigned as NHL free agency continues

The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract Wednesday.

Transport

28 h. ago Calgary will be the headquarters for Independent Agency Police Service in Alberta

Former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar named head of the agency

Events

28 h. ago Calgary will be headquarters for new Independent Agency Police Service in Alberta

Former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar named head of the agency

Events

29 h. ago Alberta appoints deputy Calgary police chief as head of independent police agency

"We already have a couple of expressions of interest... of municipalities that want a sheriff's detachment and so we can start now. We're not waiting."

Events