10 h. ago Video game performers vote on contract that could end nearly 3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Results from a union member vote on a tentative contract between video game performers and their employers are expected Wednesday evening. If ratified, the contract would formally end a nearly three-year effort from Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists negotiators to obtain a new contract for video game […]

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10 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

Society

12 h. ago New Zealand Keeps Rates on Hold Amid Inflation, Trade Uncertainty

New Zealand’s central bank left interest rates unchanged, pausing after six straight cuts as inflation quickens, but said it expects to ease them further if price pressures abate.

Economics

12 h. ago Trump Unleashes Turmoil in Copper Markets With 50% Tariff Plan

US President Donald Trump sowed chaos in metals markets with news of a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports that prompted a surge in US futures and a dip in the international benchmark.

Economics

12 h. ago Copper Market in Turmoil as Trump Touts 50% Tariff on US Imports

US President Donald Trump sowed fresh chaos in metals markets with news of a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports, spurring a record spike in US futures and a drop in the global benchmark.

Economics

13 h. ago Family says B.C.’s health care system failed them and led to the death of their son

Brennan Day, the MLA for Courtenay-Comox, said the Ministry of Health needs to do a deep dive into how the system failed Brayden and his family.

Events

14 h. ago Hockey phenom Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State for upcoming NCAA season

Gavin McKenna’s long-rumoured move to the NCAA is official. In a game-changing decision for junior hockey, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in next year’s NHL entry draft announced on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Tuesday that he’s leaving the Western Hockey League and committing to Penn State University. “It was a super-tough decision,” McKenna said. “Obviously […]

Sport

16 h. ago Explosive at B.C. NDP MLA's office ’homemade,’ not intended to hurt anyone: RCMP

North Vancouver RCMP said Tuesday the device was likely a number of bear bangers or fireworks taped together and lit by a fuse

Other

18 h. ago VERSES AI Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Securities

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (OTCQB: VRSSD) (“VERSES” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it intends to offer and sell securities in an agency public offering to be undertaken on a reasonable best-efforts basis (the “Offering”). The Offering is expected to be priced in […]

Events

18 h. ago 2 men, 1 wearing huge wig, linked to explosion outside B.C. cabinet minister’s office

Police believe the men set off "an unsophisticated home-made device, initiated by a burning fuse," but say they don't know if the incident was politically motivated.

Politics

18 h. ago Un imposteur se fait passer pour le secrétaire d’État américain à l’aide de l’IA

L’individu a créé un compte Signal au nom de Marco Rubio et a contacté des ministres étrangers.

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18 h. ago Caitlin Clark set to return for Indiana Fever after missing 5 games with groin injury

Caitlin Clark expects to play Wednesday when the Indiana Fever host the Golden State Valkyries after missing the past five games with a left groin injury. The All-Star captain participated in practice Monday which was open to season ticket holders, playing in a 5-on-5 scrimmage. It was the first time she’d done that since getting […]

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19 h. ago Calgary Stampede Powwow expected to host more than 800 performers

The Calgary Stampede Powwow is expected to host 865 performers and 10 ground drumming groups over the weekend

Other

19 h. ago Jesse Eisenberg leaves staff at a Toronto restaurant totally starstruck

The staff at one Toronto restaurant were shocked this week when they got a surprise visit from Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg.Though the actor is well-known for his Oscar-nominated performance in 2010's The Social Network, as well as more recent successes like A Real Pain (2024), for which he received an Oscar nomination for best screenplay, it appears as though Eisenberg isn't afraid to hit the streets of whatever city he's in and explore the local food scene.At least, that appears to be the case for him when he's in Toronto, as the actor recently made a surprise visit to West Queen West's Curryish Tavern, leaving the restaurant's owner and staff starstruck.Widely recognized as being among the best Indian restaurants in the city, it might come as no surprise that the stars would opt to spend their hard-earned days off there — but for owner Miheer Shete, it most certainly did.Miheer tells us that, prior to Eisenberg's appearance at the restau...

Transport

19 h. ago Canadian junior hockey star Gavin McKenna expected to announce NCAA plans

The NCAA lifted a long-standing ban in November, allowing CHL players to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season.

Sport

20 h. ago Un imposteur se fait passer pour le secrétaire d’État américain et envoie des messages générés par IA

L’individu a créé un compte signal au nom de Marc Rubio et a contacté des ministres étrangers.

Other

21 h. ago Public skeptical over Canada’s high immigration quotas: Government report

Focus groups struck to gauge public sentiment on the federal government's immigration policy reacted negatively to high immigration quotas

Politics

21 h. ago US Trims 2025 Crude Output Growth Forecast as Drilling Stalls

The US sees domestic crude output growth slowing more than expected this year as choppy oil prices limit drilling activity.

Other

21 h. ago Tasha Kheiriddin: A Carney pipeline means an angry Liberal base

The prime minister is set to betray his own environmental principles

Transport

22 h. ago Harris English’s caddie is denied a UK visa over his past drug conviction

Harris English is spending the next two weeks in the United Kingdom for the Scottish Open and British Open, two tournaments that could be critical in his bid to play in another Ryder Cup. His caddie, Eric Larson, is stuck at home without being able to obtain a new Electronic Travel Authority visa for travel […]

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