24 h. ago UK’s £120 Billion Investment Not Yet Coming to Starmer’s Rescue

Keir Starmer’s “defining mission” of spurring stronger growth in the UK economy relies on investment that so far is barely showing up.

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38 h. ago CFI investments will equip researchers to advance national priorities and build prosperity

$134 million in research infrastructure support will strengthen Canada’s innovation capacity OTTAWA Ontario, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Government of Canada announced nearly $134 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support research infrastructure projects at 63 postsecondary institutions across the country. These strategic investments come at a time of […]

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1 week ago Image released of bandit sought in Vaughan gas station robbery

Investigators hope someone will recognize the man and come forward

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1 week ago Quebec Chinese community members want answers after ’police station’ probe ends

MONTREAL — Chinese Montrealers say they have been left with many questions after the RCMP closed an investigation into two community centres suspected of acting as clandestine police stations for the Chinese Communist Party. The executive director of the two Montreal-area non-profits says she’s “very happy” the investigation has come to a close. But Xixi […]

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2 w. ago Silver hits $45 for first time since 2011 as gold shines bright

Precious metals are on a tear as U.S. stock markets have come under pressure and investors seek safe-haven assets

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2 w. ago Marineland plan to sell beluga whales amid animal 'fire sale' draws concerns

Ontario theme park Marineland has been under scrutiny for years due to animal welfare concerns, and even the controversial attraction's plan to finally end its display of marine mammals is drawing the ire of animal rights groups.Marineland is reportedly in the process of selling off its remaining marine mammals as part of a deal to sell the park after years of closure rumours.  It's a move that one would be forgiven for assuming was welcomed by animal welfare activists. However, with its history of multiple whale deaths, animal welfare investigations and even actual criminal convictions for animal cruelty, it should come as no surprise that major issues have been raised about the planned sale of the park's remaining beluga whales.World Animal Protection Canada is raising concerns over reports that Marineland is seeking a federal permit to export its remaining 31 beluga whales, describing the move as part of a "fire sale" as the park prepares to o...

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3 w. ago Canadian ice cream giant announces plans to redevelop Ontario facility, add jobs

The expansion comes with a $27 million boost from the Invest Ontario Fund as the government struggles to fight off growing job losses in the manufacturing sector.

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