58 m. ago Edmonton Oilers with last ditch plan to aquire most valuable asset of all, insider says

The Edmonton Oilers have already done much this summer, signing star d-man Evan Bouchard, moving out Viktor Arvidsson and Evander Kane for cap space and signing forwards Andrew Mangianpane and Curtis Lazar. But they’re still in pursuit of that most valuable of all assets in the modern NHL, cap space. At least it’s the most […]

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62 m. 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

1 hour ago Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog ‘until certain conditions are met’

Iran has limited IAEA inspections in the past as a pressure tactic in negotiating with the West -- though Tehran now denies any immediate plans to resume talks with the U.S.

Science

2 h. ago Locals leap in to help after series of mishaps strands small plane in Courtenay estuary

A small plane made an emergency landing in the Courtenay estuary, then crashed agian as it tried to take off. That's when locals raced to help move it before the tide came in.

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2 h. ago Skydiving plane careens off New Jersey runway, sending 15 to hospital

Fifteen people were taken to a hospital when a skydiving aircraft went off a runway and crashed in the woods near an airport in southern New Jersey on Wednesday evening, according to authorities. The incident at the Cross Keys Airport, about 34 km southeast of Philadelphia, involved a Cessna 208B carrying 15 people, according to […]

Science

5 h. ago NuVista Energy Ltd. Announces Updated Annual Production Guidance Due to Third Party Midstream Delays

CALGARY, Alberta, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX:NVA, “NVA” or “NuVista”) is providing revised guidance to our annual production volumes and reiterating our commitment to our shareholder return strategy. Due to continued delays in commissioning the Pipestone Gas Plant (“Pipestone Plant”) and additional required work discovered during a gas plant turnaround […]

Culture

5 h. ago ‘There’s an urgency’: Victoria unveils $10M for first steps of public safety plan

The money will go primarily to hiring new police and bylaw officers, temporary housing, and public works to ensure cleanliness and hygeine.

Economics

6 h. ago Meet goaltender Ivan Prosvetov, the Calgary Flames’ new backup plan

Flames free-agent signing Ivan Prosvetov wanted to return from the KHL for ‘the chance to play in the best league in the world, with the best players’

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6 h. ago D'oh Canada: Plane takeoff goes very wrong on Vancouver Island beach on Canada Day

Bystanders helped push the plane across the muddy beach to shore, where it was lifted out by helicopter on Wednesday

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6 h. ago Bryan Kohberger admits to killing 4 Idaho students, motive remains unclear

BOISE, Idaho — A criminal justice student who avoided a potential death sentence by pleading guilty Wednesday to the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students carefully planned the attack for months and took multiple steps to cover his tracks, the lead prosecutor said. Bryan Kohberger, who was a graduate student at nearby […]

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7 h. ago Mercer further improves Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, ranking in the top 15% globally

NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the U.S., and Canada, announces that it has received an updated ESG Risk Rating of 16.8 from Sustainalytics. This updated score reflects continued improvement from its 2024 rating of […]

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7 h. ago Calgary Stampede security plan to include overhead drones, vehicle mitigation measures

More than 1.3 million people are expected to attend the 10-day rodeo and exhibition, which begins with a parade on Friday.

Events

7 h. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays fan fave announces his retirement for second time

Another former Toronto Blue Jays star is calling it a career.A little over a week after former Jays utility man Whit Merrifield wrapped up his MLB career, ex-Toronto outfielder Kevin Pillar announced today on the Foul Territory podcast that he's done after 13 major league seasons.Pillar had planned to have the 2024 season be his last, before cracking the Texas Rangers roster out of spring training.BREAKING: Kevin Pillar announces his retirement after 13 years in the big leagues.Congratulations on a great career, @KPILLAR4! pic.twitter.com/uoi1el7agW— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 2, 2025"I guess I can officially say that I'm done playing," Pillar shared. "I wanted to be 100 per cent sure, because of things I went through. Last year, I kind of said it was gonna be my last year, and I got into the off-season, and my mindset kind of changed."Pillar had a .209 batting average with nine hits, an RBI and six runs scored in 20 games this season. H...

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7 h. ago 'Safety remains a top priority': Calgary safety agencies prepare for Stampede

'We have several measures in place to ensure our guests celebrate safely when they step into Stampede Park'

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8 h. ago Ontario police continue search for missing woman, 37 years after she vanished

With Thursday marking the anniversary of Lois Hanna’s disappearance, OPP have issued a call for any information from the public about the Kincardine woman’s disappearance.

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9 h. ago Shriners Children’s to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children’s hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta, the group announced Wednesday. Shriners Children’s Research Institute intends to conduct research into cell and gene therapies, other biotechnology therapies, robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices and the study of data. Shriners Children’s […]

Economics

9 h. ago Synedgen Promotes Dr. Laura Saward to Chief Executive Officer and Appoints Dr. Kenton Gregory to Chief Medical Officer

– As Synedgen’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Saward will continue to lead the company to deliver on the successful partnership with Biomedical Advanced Research Agency (BARDA) and leverage her significant expertise in drug development and licensure – – Dr. Gregory has been appointed Chief Medical Officer bringing a wealth of experience […]

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10 h. ago Carney meets with automakers as Canada’s factories show tariff strain

(Bloomberg) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with automotive executives Wednesday to discuss how to help auto plants that have been choked by US tariffs. Canada exports most of the vehicles it produces to the US, but President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he’ll use tariffs to try to redirect production to the […]

Transport

11 h. ago eXp World Holdings Appoints Jesse Hill as CFO as Company Continues Next Phase of Growth

Veteran Finance Executive to Drive Long-Term Financial Strategy and Shareholder Value BELLINGHAM, Wash., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the holding company for eXp Realty®, FrameVR.io and SUCCESS® Enterprises today announced that Jesse Hill has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Hill has served as the Company’s Interim […]

Economics

11 h. ago Snake on a plane delays Australia flight as snake catcher summoned

The serpent in the hold turned out to be a harmless green tree snake, but Mark Pelley didn't know that when he arrived to capture it

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