16 h. ago B.C. climate news: B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year | Coal mining operation seeks green light to expand as investigation into polluted water continues

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 14 to 20, 2025.

Society

22 h. ago It's time to change the conversation about the economy and climate change

Another devastating forest fire season is upon us and the eastern U.S. has been sizzling under a record-breaking heat dome. We can no longer ignore that climate change is the cause. Our climate is warming due to rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, and Canadian families are now regularly paying the price: displacement, rising insurance costs, […]

Society

30 h. ago People are fighting to stop demolition of Ontario diner around for over 60 years

The Midway Diner in Barrie, Ontario, has been an iconic landmark for generations, but this retro landmark, which has served breakfast staples since the 1960s, is now facing the threat of demolition.A change.org petition posted by local resident Arnie Ivsins is calling for a stop to the impending demolition planned by the City, citing the diner as a vital piece of Barrie's rich history and identity."The Midway not only serves as a reminder of Barrie's early days, but also offers a sense of continuity and belonging in our rapidly changing city," the petition reads. Interior of the Midway Diner. Photo: change.orgThe campaign calls on Barrie's City Council, as well as heritage conservation authorities and community leaders, to take action to stop the demolition.According to the City of Barrie, the site is required for an infrastructure project related to the city's water treatment plant. The diner will have to be dem...

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30 h. ago Travailleurs étrangers temporaires: «Ne venez pas changer les règles», clame un fabricant québécois de ceintures de sécurité

Un fabricant de ceintures de sécurité qui vont dans les Ford F-150 risque de perdre le tiers de sa production sans sa douzaine de travailleurs.

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35 h. ago West Nile virus to spread to remote areas of Quebec due to climate change, study says

A recent study suggests warmer temperatures could lead to a surge in West Nile virus cases and that it could spread to more remote regions of the province for the first time.

Society

35 h. ago Montreal barber shop threatened with $30K fine from Quebec language watchdog

Jesse Padulo says the provincial government has warned him that he has until July 29 to change his sign or else he will face a fine of $30,000.

Economics

37 h. ago One drone stock is up almost 100%. Here’s why the sky might be the limit

The week in stocks: What's next for Netflix shares, why dividend stocks may be back in fashion and the top three picks from one analyst

Economics

37 h. ago reAlpha Tech Corp. Announces Closing of $2 Million Public Offering

DUBLIN, Ohio, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of an aggregate of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock, together with Series A-1 warrants to purchase up to 13,333,334 shares of […]

Economics

37 h. ago S&P/TSX composite down at Friday’s close, U.S. markets mixed amid muted trading day

TORONTO — Losses in industrial stocks weighed on the Toronto market as Canada’s main stock index finished lower on Friday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed amid a quieter trading day. Steve Locke, chief investment officer for fixed income and multi-asset strategies at Mackenzie Investments, said trading on Friday was “muted” compared to what has […]

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38 h. ago US Stocks End Little Changed With S&P 500 Notching Weekly Gain

US stocks closed Friday unchanged as declines in technology and energy shares offset gains elsewhere, with the S&P 500 Index notching its third winning week in the last four after consumer sentiment rose to a five-month high.

Economics

38 h. ago CIBC Overtakes Scotiabank in Market Value After Stock’s 47% Run

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has inched past Bank of Nova Scotia in market capitalization to become Canada’s fourth-most valuable bank, as investor sentiment shifts in favor of lenders with more exposure to the domestic market.

Economics

41 h. ago European Stocks Post Small Weekly Drop; GSK Weighs on Healthcare

European stocks ended the week with a small decline, as GSK Plc’s shares weighed on the healthcare sector on a busy earnings day.

Economics

42 h. ago Bond Yields Drop on Waller’s Call, Inflation Views: Markets Wrap

Bond yields fell alongside the dollar as Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reiterated his case for a July rate cut, while data showed an improvement in consumer expectations for inflation. Stocks fluctuated as traders parsed a handful of earnings.

Economics

43 h. ago EVs Like the VinFast VF 8 Are Changing How We Live, Including How We Road Trip

MARKHAM, Ontario — Once doubted as road-trip-worthy, electric vehicles like the VinFast VF 8 are now powering thousands of kilometers across North America, as drivers from Ontario to Florida discover comfort, savings, and a growing EV travel community. A decade ago, suggesting an electric vehicle (EV) for a cross-country road trip, one of North America’s […]

Transport

44 h. ago TD Bank Needs to Turn on Earnings ‘Afterburners’ to Extend Winning Streak

Toronto-Dominion Bank’s stock surge is sustainable, market watchers believe, but only if the bank sends the right message to shareholders and delivers solid earnings for the rest of the year.

Events

46 h. ago Opinion: I survived cancer. Now I ride to end it – for all of us

Five years ago, I got a phone call that changed everything. I was 41, enjoying life as a husband, father and senior executive at Enbridge, when I learned I had kidney cancer. It was the kind of life-altering news that hits so many Albertans out of the blue. I had no symptoms or warning – […]

Science

49 h. ago Nvidia Rally Shows Signs of Overheating as Gains Blow Past 80%

Nvidia Corp. traders keep getting reasons to buy the stock, but the breakneck rally is showing signs of overheating.

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54 h. ago This $1 million Toronto house has been owned by the same family since 1949

A home at 71 Eighth St. in Etobicoke hasn't been on the market in 75 years, and I have to say, there's something incredibly special about a Toronto house that hasn't changed hands for the better part of a century.Built in 1949 and owned by the same family ever since, this two-storey mid-century gem is packed with old-school charm, original details, and just enough quirks to get your renovation gears turning without the daunting fear of a total gut-job.Tucked on a quiet corner lot in the lakeside neighbourhood of New Toronto, the house is surrounded by mature trees, including a magnolia that gives it serious storybook vibes.An aerial view of the house. The 125-foot-deep lot is a rare find in the city, and with a detached garage and private double-wide drive, you've got room for up to four vehicles (or a workshop, studio, or even a backyard sports court).The upstairs landing. Inside, the home is surprisingly spacious.The living room. The main floor ...

Economics

55 h. ago Battery Material Maker Stocks Jump as US Eyes 93% China Duty

Battery material makers’ stocks climbed as the US set to impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imports from China.

Economics

58 h. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel makes changes to 3 surveys to fix ‘oversight’

Three of the six surveys asked for comment on creating an Alberta pension plan, police force and tax collection agency — but didn't allow respondents to disagree with the ideas.

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