2 h. ago Canada Strong Pass lets you save money on major museums and more

It's no longer just national parks and historic sites — the Canada Strong Pass now lets you access even more museums and galleries.If you love spending the day at museums or galleries learning about history or art, you can make the most of the Canada Strong Pass this summer. On July 17, the Department of Canadian Heritage announced that the pass now provides visitors with access to more provincial and territorial museums and galleries, allowing them to experience Canada's rich arts and history.Participating galleries and museums offer free admission to children aged 17 and under. Youth aged 18 to 24 receive 50 per cent off admission fees.It's time to start planning all the galleries and museums you plan to visit this summer, because there's plenty to choose from. A total of 10 national museums and 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries across the country will be participating. Youth and families with young children can explore more culture and exhibits withou...

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2 h. ago Les dépenses militaires stimuleront l’économie sans éliminer la récession

L’analyse actualisée d’Oxford Economics prévoit une augmentation de 0,1% du PIB canadien.

Events

2 h. ago Indian police find Russian mom living in a cave with her 2 young daughters

Russian national Nina Kutina, 40, and her two daughters, aged four and six, had been living in the cave undetected.

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3 h. ago After 200 film and TV roles, Hiro Kanagawa embraces his cultural identity at Stratford

Of the more than 200 film and TV roles Hiro Kanagawa has had in his storied career, he’s played about 38 doctors, 32 detectives and eight people with the common Japanese surname Tanaka. But the actor and award-winning playwright, who wrote the stage adaptation of Mark Sakamoto’s memoir Forgiveness and has two roles in the […]

Culture

3 h. ago Scoop, There It Is! Doughlivery by Ben & Jerry’s Cools Down Torontonians to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Toronto, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, when the Toronto heat hits its peak, Ben & Jerry’s is bringing the chill – literally. To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, the iconic ice cream brand will hit the streets with the Doughlivery by Ben & Jerry’s truck, an activation offering the chance of free ice cream and a few extra-sweet surprises designed to help Ben & […]

Society

4 h. ago Robotaxi: Uber investit 300 M$ dans Lucid pour créer sa propre flotte de voiture sans conducteurs

Uber va acquérir pour 300 M$ d'actions du constructeur américain Lucid, avec l'ambition de créer sa propre flotte de robotaxis.

Economics

6 h. ago Britain will lower voting age to 16 in bid to strengthen democracy

LONDON (AP) — Britain will lower the voting age from 18 to 16 by the next national election as part of measures to increase democratic participation, the government announced Thursday. The center-left Labour Party pledged before it was elected in July 2024 to lower the voting age for elections to Britain’s Parliament. Scotland and Wales […]

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6 h. ago ChatGPT helps write this mayor’s speeches. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI

Before the mayor of San Jose, California, arrives at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new business, his aides ask ChatGPT to help draft some talking points. “Elected officials do a tremendous amount of public speaking,” said Mayor Matt Mahan, whose recent itinerary has taken him from new restaurant and semiconductor startup openings to a festival […]

Society

6 h. ago Andersen Consulting Adds Market Access Expertise with Prime Action in Brazil

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting strengthens its capabilities in Latin America with the addition of collaborating firm Prime Action Consulting, a firm specializing in market access strategy and channel management within the automotive, agribusiness, banking, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications sectors. Prime Action delivers end-to-end commercial consulting services to help organizations optimize their go-to-market strategies and improve […]

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6 h. ago These Ontario employers were just ranked among best in Canada

As desperate as many in Ontario may be for a job of any kind in this economy, landing a gig at a brand known for treating their staff well — whether it's by offering great pay and benefits, realistic flexibility and work/life balance, or having forward-thinking policies — is ideal.One key aspect of ensuring employees are satisfied and fulfilled at work is fostering a good office culture, which can mean having a company vision and values that people can believe in, well-rounded HR initiatives, and a way of operating day-to-day that makes workers feel respected and valued, along with giving them the tools to succeed.And, if you're looking for the companies with the best workplace culture in Ontario and Canada as a whole, Forbes has just released a list.As the outlet notes, this one major factor is not only something that job-seekers look for in a potential employer, but also benefits those at the top and the entire company, too, as e...

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6 h. ago 5 long weekend getaways from Toronto you need to check out this summer

Toronto in the summer is great, but sometimes you just need to get out of the city for a few days, breathe in some fresh air, and remind yourself that peace and quiet actually do exist.Whether you're looking to hike through hidden trails, explore small-town charm, or just eat your way through a cute village, these long weekend getaways from Toronto will do the trick.Here are five underrated spots that are perfect for a summer escape — all within reasonable driving distance from the city.Mono Cliffs Provincial ParkIf you're itching for a nature escape that feels like you're way farther from the city than you actually are, Mono Cliffs is it. Tucked away in the Niagara Escarpment, this provincial park is packed with scenic hiking trails, dramatic cliff views, and photo-worthy boardwalks winding through rock crevices and forests.The best part? It's usually way less crowded than places like Algonquin or Bruce Peninsula.Pro tip: Make a stop in nearby Orangeville for coffee and snack...

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7 h. ago Michel Barrette et Luc Picard émus à la suite de leur participation aux funérailles de Serge Fiori

Le comique Michel Barrette et l’acteur Luc Picard se montrent émus dans leurs premières publications à la suite des funérailles de Serge Fiori.

Culture

7 h. ago Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan takes another step forward

Saskatoon is taking steps forward in addressing homelessness with a revised action plan.

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7 h. ago La chanteuse Connie Francis, célèbre interprète de «Pretty Little Baby», s'éteint à 87 ans

La chanteuse et actrice Connie Francis est décédée mercredi soir, à l’âge de 87 ans.

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8 h. ago French town withdraws pop festival funding over Kneecap appearance

Nanterre (France) (AFP) — A town that hosts one of France’s biggest pop festivals announced Wednesday that it was withdrawing its subsidy to the event because controversial Irish rappers Kneecap had been booked to play. British police are investigating Kneecap’s lead singer under a terror offence after he was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag […]

Economics

8 h. ago Ukrainian dancers skip London festival show, cite another act's 'Russian culture'

A Ukrainian dance ensemble that refused to perform at a London festival because of the participation of a group it says promotes Russian culture is calling for changes to next year’s event. Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble cancelled its stage performances at the London Multicultural Festival held July 12 and 13 at Covent Garden Market. The […]

Culture

8 h. ago Carney’s set to meet with First Nations on major projects law

The closed-door meeting was promised by Carney in June after chiefs said their rights were not respected by the rush to push the Building Canada Act through Parliament in June.

Politics

8 h. ago Zelenskyy shakes up Ukrainian Cabinet, appointing a new prime minister

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s economy minister and the key negotiator in the mineral deal with the U.S, Yuliia Svyrydenko, was appointed as its new prime minister Thursday, becoming the country’s first new head of government since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Svyrydenko is one of a group of officials taking on […]

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9 h. ago Behavox Responds to Growing Demand for Alert Review Services as Compliance Teams Battle Backlogs and Resource Constraints

LONDON — Behavox, the AI company that transforms data into insights that safeguard and enhance businesses, today announced continued momentum for its Alert Review Managed Services, reporting a 102% increase in client adoption over the past quarter. The surge in adoption reflects a growing industry need for scalable, experienced and vendor-agnostic compliance operations that can […]

Events

14 h. ago Bluesfest Day 5: Def Leppard dishes out the hits, Tom Morello urges resistance

Despite the ongoing heat warning, it was one of the festival’s biggest nights so far in 2025, and a must-see for classic-rock fans. 

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