4 h. ago Growing Concerns: Water early in the morning for the happiest garden

What a change in the weather! We went from cool and raining to hot and dry almost overnight.

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4 h. ago Fare With A Flair: Paneer a mild and adaptable source of protein

My recipe today is a variation of an Indian dish made with tomatoes and spinach.

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10 h. ago London Eats: Three dishes and a sweet treat to try at Sunfest

Sunfest, one of London's biggest celebrations of international music, is underway at Victoria Park until Sunday. And there's plenty of international food, too

Events

11 h. ago Hamas says it has given ‘positive’ response to ceasefire proposal in Gaza

DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early Friday, while a hospital said another 20 people died in shootings while waiting for aid. Meanwhile, Hamas said it had given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire, though it said negotiations were needed on how to implement it. […]

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11 h. ago Boys and Girls Club gets $20K donation from Canada Life, arena operator

An insurance giant and one of Canada’s largest venue operators have pledged $20,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of London to support summer camps and youth programming that local leaders say can change lives.

Economics

11 h. ago Edmonton's largest school boards welcome provincial action team to tackle aggression and complexity

"We need to see base funding for education in the province move up so that we can support students in the ways that they need to be"

Society

12 h. ago Hamas says ‘positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposal sent to mediators

It was not immediately clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire.

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12 h. ago SNOBELEN: Considering options in provincial takeover of school boards

About a zillion years ago, I greatly benefited from the wisdom of a man who had been in the management consulting business for several decades. Over that time, he worked with organizations from across the business spectrum as he developed two simple, universal rules of management. The first rule is that management systems have an […]

Society

12 h. ago Here's why a horse was randomly at Toronto Maple Leafs prospect practice

When they were picked by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Draft last week, many of the team's new young prospects probably imagined the bright lights of Scotiabank Arena and the fame and fortune that could come with the life of a professional hockey player.But the Maple Leafs appear to be trying out an interesting tactic to teach their youngsters some new tricks.This week, the team welcomed 48 prospects to their annual development event, taking place in and around Toronto.And while most of their work was done either on the ice or in the gym, the team also decided to enlist a horse trainer to do one of their exercises.Yeeeehaw 🤠Fun morning at the stables with Hanleys Horses and world class trainer Jeff Davis from Downunder Horsemanship 🐴 pic.twitter.com/jf5NzLaZHd— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 4, 2025"We brought in a world-class horse trainer to spend a couple of hours. Actually, we brought in a wild colt, a wild horse, to talk about how you manage emotio...

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13 h. ago March of Dimes Canada Flags Harm to Injured Workers as WSIB Strike Disruption Grows

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is responding to a letter received today from March of Dimes Canada (MODC) — a leading national charity supporting people with disabilities — highlighting the growing consequences of the ongoing WSIB lockout. In the letter addressed to OCEU President Harry Goslin, MODC outlines major disruptions to […]

Society

13 h. ago Thames Valley school board loses students, Catholic board gains them. Why?

Enrolment at the Thames Valley District school board is expected to decrease by more than 1,300 students in September while the London District Catholic board is preparing for a surge in new students.

Society

14 h. ago Drunk teacher called students ‘little s***s’, made them ‘dance the Macarena’

A teacher who turned her Wales classroom into a “mini-rave” has been removed from the job. Alice Ashton, 31, was accused of calling her students “little s***s” and asked them to “dance the Macarena” during a class at Ysgol Bro Caereinion school in Welshpool, Wales, in January 2024. During a disciplinary hearing, the Education Workforce […]

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14 h. ago How Les McIntyre went from aspiring rodeo athlete to voice of Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races

'Everything happens for a reason': After life threw some curveballs his way, McIntyre wound up becoming the Stampede’s track announcer in 2009

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15 h. ago Adam Zivo: With Iran defeated, Israelis look for peace in Gaza

Trump has pushed for a ceasefire. Israel has accepted. Hamas reportedly remains undecided

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15 h. ago Masai Ujiri shares heartfelt message to Toronto after being fired by Raptors

Former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri showed up in a bit of an unlikely location to address his departure from the franchise.The former Raptors exec took to Good Morning America for his first public comments since leaving the team."It's been 12 incredible years with the Toronto Raptors," Ujiri said to host Robin Roberts. "I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity. Fans, my family, colleagues, coaches, players, the owners, everybody has been incredible to me. I love you, Toronto. I love you Toronto. A great part, great journey in my life. It's time, and great things come to an end."Ujiri was also asked if he'd consider going to another NBA franchise."Do you have a job for me?" he joked.MLSE CEO Keith Pelley officially spoke on Ujiri's dismissal (by reported mutual agreement) last week in a press conference.Pelley touted that Ujiri's departure was "my decision supported by the board," publicly rebuffing claims ...

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15 h. ago Des professeurs demandent à Ottawa d’approuver les visas d’étudiants palestiniens

Deux sœurs admises dans une université canadienne ont été tuées par l’armée israélienne avant de pouvoir quitter Gaza.

Society

15 h. ago Chef David Hawksworth on his new menu, Vancouver's hot restaurant neighbourhoods and the Kits beach buzz

'We’re incredibly excited for the opportunity to come to Kits Beach,' Hawksworth chef says

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16 h. ago Media Advisory – Fund Our Schools Coalition to Speak about School Board Take Over

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT: The Ford government has announced that they will take over 4 school boards across Ontario under the guise of “mismanagement”. The Fund Our Schools campaign will hold a press conference to show this is a sham. The government’s own reports show no mismanagement and that the real […]

Society

16 h. ago Plus de 500 personnes tuées en deux mois à Gaza lors de distributions de nourriture

L’armée israélienne a ouvert le feu plusieurs fois autour des installations de GHF, soutenue par les États-Unis et Israël.

Events

17 h. ago La Syrie prête à revenir à un accord de sécurité avec Israël

Des pourparlers « significatifs » avec Israël au sujet du Golan sont en cours, selon l’émissaire américain pour la Syrie.

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