73 m. ago Iran Strikes Set Back Nuke Program by Up to Two Years, US Says

US airstrikes on Iran set back the country’s nuclear program by one to two years, a Pentagon spokesman said, adding to uncertainty around the status of the country’s facilities after President Donald Trump said they’d been obliterated.

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89 m. ago What we've learned about the Ottawa Redblacks through four weeks of the CFL season

Head coach Bob Dyce confirmed Wednesday that Bralon Addison will miss the next two to four weeks with a shoulder injury

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2 h. ago Braid: Alberta PC Party may arise from their zombie years to challenge UCP

'We're conservatives who want to say inside Canada,' said Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair

Culture

4 h. ago Dana Carvey was challenged by ‘SNL’ impersonation of ‘mentally compromised’ Joe Biden

Dana Carvey is reflecting on his take on former U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live, calling it a “real challenge” to play his “obvious” declining cognitive health. During a recent episode of his Fly on the Wall podcast, the comedian was asked by Modern Family actress Julie Bowen about his impersonation of the […]

Politics

6 h. ago Rogers Stadium already making fixes after complaints about first Toronto concert

Just three days after hosting the maiden event for Toronto's newly (and rapidly) completed Rogers Stadium, Live Nation Canada is already making some urgent changes to the venue, which stands as the largest of its kind in the city.The entertainment brand told the Canadian Press on Wednesday morning that it is actively reflecting on the flood of criticism following the attraction's opening night on Sunday, when more than 50,000 concert-goers headed to the 44-acre site at YZD (formerly Downsview Airport lands) to see K-pop group Stray Kids.Officials say they are "already making adjustments" to the site's operations in light of the feedback, including liaising with the City and the TTC — which is offering free transit rides home to patrons on concert nights — to collaborate on improvements to customer experience and safety, especially when it comes to exiting the property.Reviews are very mixed for first...

Sport

7 h. ago B.C.’s publicly funded IVF program starts accepting applications

The initiative was announced last year and will pay up to $19,000 for one round of IVF for patients between the ages of 18 and 41.

Culture

9 h. ago Hope House Guelph adds programs to improve seniors’ health and well

Food Talk and therapeutic horticulture were added to the monthly food market this year. Food is distributed to more than 350 seniors across eight subsidized housing locations.

Science

9 h. ago $300 million federal climate programs failed to produce new jobs, lower emissions: Report

A report by the Department of Natural Resources says two 2018 federal climate programs that promised new jobs and lower emissions failed to provide either according to Blacklock’s Reporter. In fact, managers “stopped collecting” data that would establish whether taxpayers received value for money for the programs that received multi-year funding to the tune of […]

Society

11 h. ago Three injured, one critically, on Canada Day in Surrey crash

The crash happened Tuesday afternoon in the area of 120th Street and 97th Avenue.

Events

14 h. ago Paramount to pay $16M in settlement with Trump over ’60 Minutes’ interview

In a case seen as a challenge to free speech, Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over the editing of CBS’ ” 60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October. Paramount told media outlets the money will go to Trump’s future presidential library, […]

Economics

14 h. ago Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) — An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans, a sum that could be potentially managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins. The analysis by the JPMorganChase Institute is among the first […]

Economics

15 h. ago WSIB Quietly Outsources Union Work During Strike, Union Says

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is raising the alarm after internal documents reveal the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has begun outsourcing core work performed by striking frontline workers. An internal message sent to WSIB staff outlines a trial program that allows contracted health-care providers to contact employers directly and […]

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16 h. ago Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing them.

A Global News investigation uncovered allegations that Canada's vaccine injury program has failed to fully deliver on its promise of 'fair and timely' access to financial support.

Economics

16 h. ago Vaccine injury programs elsewhere also face challenges, criticism

Some Britons have also criticized their program as too slow to assess injury cases, while setting thresholds too high to qualify, and payouts made too low for those who get them.

Other

16 h. ago Public Health Agency of Canada reviewing ‘the VISP experience,’ including users’ concerns

PHAC is actively reviewing VISP concerns raised by claimants and beneficiaries and is studying similar programs abroad to learn best practices.

Science

16 h. ago Heathrow Power Outage Was Due to Issue Flagged Seven Years Ago

The cause of a “catastrophic failure” of critical equipment at an electrical substation that served Heathrow airport was detected in 2018 but was ignored by National Grid Plc, according to an official report on the incident.

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17 h. ago Paramount to pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over ’60 Minutes’ interview

In a case seen as a challenge to free speech, Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over the editing of CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October. Paramount told media outlets the money will go to Trump’s future presidential library, not […]

Economics

21 h. ago Almost $4 million Ontario estate basically comes with a golf course in the back yard

If making it to your early-morning tee times is a challenge for you, this dazzling $3.8 million Ontario property might just be the perfect solution, because it backs directly onto a prestigious golf course in the heart of the city.Sharing a property line with the opulent Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, 2173 Shawanaga Trail is a gleaming gem perfectly positioned in the middle of Mississauga — but its proximity to the golf club isn't the only thing remarkable about it.Boasting over 5000 square feet of living space on a 16,000 sq. ft. lot, this estate is a seamless blend of lived-in solace and quiet elegance, with tasteful finishes paired perfectly with contemporary comforts that make it a truly competitive listing in the sought-after Sheridan community.The main entrance.Case in point: you can find elegant finishes like rich hardwood, marble floors, and crown moulding paired with touches like built-in speakers and pot lights combined to create a sense of old-world refine...

Economics

21 h. ago Almost $4 million Ontario estate basically comes with a golf course in the backyard

If making it to your early-morning tee times is a challenge for you, this dazzling $3.8 million Ontario property might just be the perfect solution, because it backs directly onto a prestigious golf course in the heart of the city.Sharing a property line with the opulent Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, 2173 Shawanaga Trail is a gleaming gem perfectly positioned in the middle of Mississauga — but its proximity to the golf club isn't the only thing remarkable about it.Boasting over 5000 square feet of living space on a 16,000 sq. ft. lot, this estate is a seamless blend of lived-in solace and quiet elegance, with tasteful finishes paired perfectly with contemporary comforts that make it a truly competitive listing in the sought-after Sheridan community.The main entrance.Case in point: you can find elegant finishes like rich hardwood, marble floors, and crown moulding paired with touches like built-in speakers and pot lights combined to create a sense of old-world refine...

Economics

25 h. ago Access Advance Welcomes Global Technology Leaders as Licensees and Licensors to New Video Distribution Patent Pool

BOSTON — Access Advance LLC (“Advance”) today announced the inaugural roster of licensees and licensors for its Video Distribution Patent (“VDP”) Pool, marking a significant milestone in the program’s rapid market adoption since its January announcement. The participation of major global companies heavily involved in video codec technology demonstrates strong industry support for the comprehensive […]

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