2 h. ago This huge cave hidden under Toronto will soon be a busy subway station

A future Toronto subway station is being carved out below a busy downtown intersection, just one of the so-called "caverns" laying the literal groundwork for the forthcoming $27 billion Ontario Line.At the core of the 15-station, 15.6-kilometre route between Exhibition Place and the now-defunct Ontario Science Centre, a six-kilometre tunnelled section will carry trains in underground tunnels spanning from Liberty Village to the Don River.But before tunnel boring machines can chew these tunnels, the station sites must be primed with excavation — a complex commission for construction crews to carry out in the constantly congested core.The ongoing excavation at the future Queen-Spadina Ontario Line station bears striking similarities to the operation at the nearby King-Bathurst stop, with vast subterranean voids now forming what will eventually be the stations' platforms and tunnels.At the Queen-Spadina site, Metrolinx has shared a detailed construction update ...

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7 h. ago South Carolina executes man serving death sentences in 2 separate murders

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders was put to death Friday by lethal injection in the state’s sixth execution in nine months. Stephen Stanko, 57, was pronounced dead at 6:34 p.m. He was executed for shooting a friend and then cleaning out his bank account in […]

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8 h. ago Atico Mining Files Amended and Restated Rights Offering Circular and LIFE Offering Document

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atico Mining Corporation (the “Company” or “Atico”) (TSX.V: ATY | OTC: ATCMF) announces that, further to its press release dated June 9, 2025, in connection with its concurrent Rights […]

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8 h. ago L’Iran lance des missiles sur Israël en riposte à une attaque massive

Au moins deux vagues de dizaines de missiles balistiques iraniens ont visé Israël.

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8 h. ago REVIEW: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ serves up life lessons and eye

There are lessons to be learned in “How to Train Your Dragon,” which tells the story of a weak and skinny teenage Viking who defies his dragon hunter father to, as the title spells out, domesticate a fire-breathing mythological beast. Lessons about generational discord, about demonizing the other – here, one of a different species, […]

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9 h. ago Amid fan concern, Justin Bieber shares sweet photos of time with his son

Despite the drama and speculation into his mental health and marriage, Justin Bieber appears to be enjoying his life as a dad.

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11 h. ago KFSHRC Advances Smart Hospital Transformation through AI and Emerging Technologies

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) continues to redefine global healthcare through its Smart Hospital initiative, leveraging AI, simulation, and immersive technologies across its departments. These technologies have supported KFSHRC to enhance workforce training, clinical care, and operational efficiency. The Academic & Training Affairs […]

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11 h. ago L’Iran réplique à Israël et lui lance «des dizaines» de missiles en représailles

Israël affirme pour sa part poursuivre ses frappes sur l’Iran «à pleine force».

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12 h. ago We found these 5 stylish sunglasses that are perfect for summer

We've rounded up five sunglasses that will see you through your summer adventures in style

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12 h. ago Mike Flanagan on ’The Life of Chuck,’ adapting Stephen King and his plans for ‘The Dark Tower’

'He's always writing about love, even in the scariest stories,' filmmaker tells Postmedia

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13 h. ago Shine a light on energy efficiency on Calgary Eco Solar Tour

Learn from homeowners about how they created net zero homes either through retrofits or through the initial plans on this free tour.

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13 h. ago Some of Toronto's best tacos can be found at this hidden pop

Tucked deep within an Italian restaurant, with limited hours, no reservations and a menu of Toronto-style takes on traditional Mexican fare, the city's hottest taco spot is wooing in-the-know diners to King East. A recent pivot from an admired hospitality team, Mikey Dreams of Tacos is creative and a little wild, with a killer menu of new and old faves.In the run-up to his current role as executive chef and co-owner (with Adam Teolis) of Amano Trattoria and The Berczy Tavern, Michael Angeloni has dabbled in American barbecue, rallied behind nose-to-tail cooking and, during four years running Grand Electric, made his fair share of tortillas loaded with braised and grilled proteins, as well as ceviche, salsas and guac. It's this specific part of Angeloni's past that has recently piqued the interest of new fans and inspired Mikey Dreams of Tacos, a pop-up taking place on the last Monday of every month inside Bar Notte Social Club."Word has gotten around,"&nbs...

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17 h. ago Enormous cavern below major Toronto intersection is getting even bigger

Construction has reached a fever pitch on the downtown Toronto stretch of the future $27 billion Ontario Line subway.The new transit line will relieve existing subway interchanges with a 15-station, 15.6-kilometre route between Exhibition Place and the shuttered Ontario Science Centre — including a six-kilometre underground section between Exhibition Place in the southwest and the Don River in the east The stations being constructed along this tunnelled section are among the most complex and expensive on the line, involving unique construction methods and intensive subterranean mining, all without disrupting the already-chaotic downtown traffic situation.Metrolinx recently shared a fascinating update on the future King-Bathurst station, where crews have been working to excavate a cavernous void below the stop's namesake intersection since last year.The vast hollowed-out space being mined below King and Bathurst, known as the north site cavern, recently crossed an impo...

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17 h. ago Dinner ideas: A roundup of our favourite main course recipes

Looking for something to make for dinner? Whether it's for a weekday meal or special occasion, here's a roundup of some of our favourite main course recipes

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17 h. ago Life Sciences Investor Forum: Now Available for Online Viewing

Company Executives Share Vision and Answer Questions Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, today announced the presentations from the Life Sciences Investor Forum, held June 11th and 12th are now available for online viewing. REGISTER AND VIEW PRESENTATIONS The company presentations […]

Technology

18 h. ago Donald Trump a rapproché le Québec de la France, affirme François Legault à Paris

Le premier ministre québécois est en visite officielle à Paris.

Economics

19 h. ago ‘I GOT UP AND RAN’: How one man survived plane crash that killed 241

(Bloomberg) — As Air India Flight AI171 descended toward its doom on Thursday, Ramesh Vishwaskumar sat in the first row of economy class — headed for one of the most harrowing and luckiest moments of his life. After the Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner slammed into a densely populated district of the western Indian city of […]

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19 h. ago Cook This: 3 Mexican recipes from Salsa Daddy, including coconut fried shrimp and pineapple salsa

Make two of Rick Martínez's favourite salsas and a dish the chef can't live without

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20 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Man can’t brush off friend’s silence about treatment

DEAR ABBY: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past year. He knows I have been balding for many years. Although I have accepted my follicular fate, he knows I constantly search for self-improvement in my life.   What bothers me is that he didn’t […]

Economics

22 h. ago ‘It’s unacceptable’: Brother of Jagmeet Singh says Canadians warned about risk to their life deserve protection

The need for protection is 'paramount' and that the current situation results in people being left to 'fend for themselves,' Gurratan Singh said

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