3 h. ago Welcoming refugees: Humanitarian responsibility or economic opportunity?

Canada is facing historic labour shortages — just as public support for immigration is becoming more fragile. In this climate, refugee integration offers both humanitarian and economic benefits. Public support for refugee resettlement has declined in recent years, shaped by concerns that immigration has been mismanaged. According to a 2024 Environics Institute study, a slim […]

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3 h. ago Pellerin: A way citizens could help dumpster divers more easily retrieve items of value

A 'binner' program, like those in some Canadian cities, would help some people gain income who desperately need the money.

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8 h. ago Indonesia Sees ‘Bold’ US Trade Deal, Offers Major Tariff Cuts

Indonesia is confident it is close to securing a “bold” trade deal with the US that will span critical minerals, energy, defense cooperation and market access ahead of the looming tariff deadline, according to the nation’s chief negotiator.

Economics

11 h. ago «Détresse» et climat de peur: le ministre Drainville nomme un accompagnateur au Comité de gestion de la taxe scolaire de Montréal après le suicide d’un cadre

Le ministre Drainville donne six mois au Comité de gestion de la taxe scolaire de Montréal pour corriger ses pratiques.

Society

13 h. ago Le Canada diversifie ses échanges, mais les droits de douane pèsent encore lourdement

Les États-Unis demeurent le principal marché d’exportation, et cela ne changera probablement pas tout de suite.

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13 h. ago Search continues for 7 missing after explosion at California fireworks warehouse

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rescue crews were searching on Thursday for seven people still missing days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California shook a tiny farming community and forced the cancellation of nearby Independence Day celebrations. The barrage of fireworks that exploded Tuesday caused a massive blaze that led to other spot […]

Events

13 h. 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

14 h. ago La Californie subit son plus gros incendie de l’année et redoute un été dangereux

Au même moment, Trump coupe dans les agences fédérales chargées de lutter contre les catastrophes climatiques.

Events

14 h. ago Citizens, doctors speak out on health care crisis at KGH during emotional town hall

In addition to concerned citizens, Wednesday's town hall also brought numerous doctors and other medical professionals who work at KGH.

Science

14 h. ago Caps on salaries of Metro Vancouver politicians is ‘long overdue’ critics say

The province says it hopes to see changes this fall, and supports calls for transparency on politicians' earnings. For now, there's no indication this will be provincially mandated

Politics

15 h. ago Oil Holds Decline as OPEC+ Set for Bumper Production Quota Hike

Oil was little changed before an OPEC+ meeting that’s set to deliver another oversized production hike, threatening to swell a glut forecast for later this year.

Other

15 h. ago Diddy’s history of violence influenced judge’s decision to keep him locked up for now

NEW YORK — In rejecting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release on bail, a federal judge confronted the hip-hop impresario with a disturbing aspect of his criminal case that his lawyers couldn’t deny: His history of violence. Combs’ defence lawyers claimed he is a changed man. But Judge Arun Subramanian on Wednesday let the Bad Boy Records […]

Events

16 h. ago Federal auditors target vaccine injury program amid surprise Oxaro office visit

PHAC officials will continue to visit Oxaro's VISP offices “on short notice and in-person to ensure that performance standards are met,”a confidential source told Global News.

Other

16 h. ago Economic impact from Calgary Stampede at heart of growing tourism targets

Meanwhile, structure at north end of GMC Stadium will be torn down to make way for more high-demand premium seats, Stampede says

Culture

18 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Duo charged in series of Markham home invasions targeting sex workers

York Regional Police have charged a man and woman from the GTA in connection with a series of targeted home invasion robberies in Markham. Officers responded to an invasion at a condo building near Verdale Crossing and Birchmount Rd. on May 30 at about 11:30 p.m. Cops said the victim, a sex trade worker, was […]

Events

19 h. ago McEwen Mining Announces: Voting Results of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders; Change of Name to McEwen Inc. Effective July 7, 2025; Meeting Resources Now Available

TORONTO, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) (“MUX” or the “Company”) announces the results of the MUX Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 19, 2025. Following shareholder approval, the Company has filed the Articles of Amendment with the Secretary of State to effect the approved name change […]

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19 h. ago ‘I worked so damn hard’: Biden laments changes in U.S. since he left office

Despite his ailing health, former president Joe Biden said he continues to participate in political discussions with both Democratic and Republican officials.

Politics

19 h. ago Here’s what to know about clean energy in Republican megabill headed to Trump

Congress passed a massive tax and spending cuts package Thursday that curbs billions of dollars in spending across clean energy. That means people will be paying a lot more for home solar, energy efficiency and other green technologies — and the nation’s efforts to address climate change just got a lot more challenging. The bill […]

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20 h. ago U.S. Congress passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ now set to become law

The US$4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill rolls back significant parts of former president Joe Biden's climate change agenda and previous expansions of Medicaid.

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20 h. ago Fire in Lytton, B.C. that led to evacuations was ignited by wheel falling off of RCMP trailer

The community is still in the process of rebuilding from the July 2021 fire that killed two people and wiped out much of the village and part of the Lytton First Nation

Events