4 h. ago 'Nothing threatening about it': U of C study explores how robots could address social isolation in seniors

Loneliness and social isolation are growing challenges for older adults living in care facilities. But a recent study by a University of Calgary student suggests that robots might be able to fill the gaps where existing programs fall short. Fahimeh Mehrabi, a PhD student in psychology at the U of C, presented a research paper […]

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4 h. ago SNOBELEN: Remembering Rob Ford for his spirit and compassion

A good friend of mine is fond of reminding me of the ancient observation that no good deed goes unpunished. Truer words are hard to find.   In a similar vein, it seems a universal truth that acts of kindness and generosity are forgotten immediately, while moments of weakness live forever. This is particularly true for the hardy […]

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4 h. ago Man arrested, accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis, Tenn. mayor

Mayor Paul Young lives in a secure neighbourhood that has a large exterior wall, a gate, a guardhouse, security, and video surveillance, according to court documents.

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5 h. ago As Musk’s ‘robotaxi’ rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas is asking Elon Musk to delay the planned rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure that the vehicles are safe. In a letter, seven state legislators asked Tesla to wait until September when a new law takes effect that will […]

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7 h. ago Shot Minnesota lawmaker, still in critical condition, details violent attack

John and Yvette Hoffman released a statement describing what occurred in the early hours of June 14, when they were shot in their Minnesota home.

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7 h. ago Buying a house got costlier in May. What should your household income be?

While mortgage rates remained largely unchanged, rising home prices mean you’d have to spend more money on your monthly mortgage payments depending on where you live.

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7 h. ago Justin Baldoni gets access to Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s texts

'Baldoni’s desire to drag Taylor Swift into this has been constant dating back to August 2024'

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8 h. ago Live updates: Search continues for victims of Bow Glacier Falls rockslide

A search is ongoing today for victims of the rockslide in Banff National Park that killed one person and injured several others. The RCMP and Parks Canada said early today that their search continued throughout the night at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. “Parks Canada visitor safety teams will continue working today with […]

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8 h. ago Live updates: Second death confirmed in Bow Glacier Falls rockslide as search resumes

A second death has been confirmed as a result of Thursday’s rockslide in Banff National Park, as a search for other victims continues. The RCMP and Parks Canada said in a 10:15 a.m. update that their search continued throughout the night and into the morning at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. A second […]

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9 h. ago French Lawmakers Urged to Drop Moratorium on Renewable Projects

France’s renewable energy industry urged lawmakers to ditch proposed legislation that would impose a moratorium on approving new solar and wind projects, saying it would destroy jobs and stall the nation’s plan to curb its use of polluting fossil fuels.

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10 h. ago U.K. lawmakers back bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

LONDON — U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives in a historic vote in Parliament that takes it a step nearer to becoming law. Members of Parliament voted 314-291 to back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill following […]

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10 h. ago New elevated subway station will be unlike anything else in Toronto

Toronto is witnessing the most significant transit expansion in history, with three new TTC lines on the way, along with other extensions of the local and regional transit network.But it is the new Ontario Line subway that has stood out as the biggest leap for Toronto transit in generations, and the project continues to captivate the public as construction for the 15-stop, 15.6-km transit line ramps up.The Ontario Line will eventually link an expanded interchange at Exhibition Place with a brand-new transit hub at Eglinton Avenue and Don Mills Road.This northern terminus for the Ontario Line — known as Don Valley Station — will be an intermodal stop at Eglinton Avenue and Don Mills Road, where passengers will be able to transfer between the Ontario Line (future TTC Line 3) and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (future TTC Line 5).Don Valley Station (which was formerly known as Science Centre Station before the Ford government closed the namesake attraction and scrubbe...

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11 h. ago Meet the financial pros offering advice that speaks to Black Canadians

Figuring out your personal finances can be a challenge — especially when you’re getting advice that doesn’t reflect your personal experience. For many Canadians, especially in Toronto, getting the help you need when you belong to a diverse community isn't always straightforward.The solution? Finding someone that shares your lived experience, so you can get the trusted support you need.That’s why across Canada, TD Regional Managers are working to make sure more people can speak to someone who really gets them — not just financially, but culturally too — to give you confidence through connection.For Black Canadians, the TD Black Customer Experience Team does just that.Get the advice you deserveLaunched in 2021 as part of TD’s Black Customer Experience Strategy, the Black Customer Experience Team offers a unique perspective and expertise that combines TD’s trusted advice from a source that feels authentic.The team was establ...

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20 h. ago «Live at the Festival international de jazz de Montréal», Dominique Fils

C’était il y a un an, presque soir pour soir. Le grand soir de la grande Dominique Fils-Aimé sur la...

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23 h. ago Family grieving father killed in Whitemud Drive crash: ‘He lived for us’

"Watching him be a father was like watching someone fulfil the purpose they were born for," Miranda Sharp said of her late fiancé Ashton Wilson.

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25 h. ago B.C. mom says her daughter’s right to live taken after province stops funding drug

Charleigh is one of fewer than 20 children in Canada with this rare condition. She is the only patient in B.C. and was diagnosed just a few weeks before her fourth birthday.

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25 h. ago Live developments: Possible fatalities after rockslide at Bow Falls Trail in Banff National Park

An RCMP spokesperson confirmed the rockslide resulted in 'serious injuries' to hikers

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27 h. ago Aecon schedules second quarter 2025 financial results release and conference call

TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025 after market close, and has scheduled a live webcast and conference call for 9 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 1, 2025. A live webcast […]

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27 h. ago Toronto ferry terminal now under construction for massive months

As we look ahead to a time when ferry service to the Toronto Islands will be more efficient, reliable and frequent enough to accommodate the immense (and growing) crowds who head across the water during the warm-weather months, ground has finally been broken to prepare the waterfront for our fancy new fleet of watercraft.After months of planning and preliminary work, the City announced this week that construction at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal has officially begun, with fencing now blocking off some of the areas where crews will install key infrastructure needed to dock and charge the electric vessels heading our way in 2026 and 2027.The boats — though expensive — will be a welcome upgrade, being quieter, more eco-friendly and, of course, more modern, along with having increased passenger capacity than our current ferries (which range in age from just over 60 to a whopping 114 years old).As the shoreside proj...

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28 h. ago North Carolina lawmakers finalize bill that would scrap 2030 carbon reduction goal

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators finalized a bill Thursday that would eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a landmark 2021 law, while still directing regulators to aim to cancel out power plant carbon emissions in the state within the next 25 years. With some bipartisan support, the state Senate voted […]

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