7 h. ago Axi Announces ‘Trading Places’ campaign with Manchester City Women stars

SYDNEY, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has launched their new campaign, ‘Trading Places’ with Manchester City Women. Hosted by Sports Broadcaster and Manchester City presenter, Natalie Pike, the ‘Trading Places’ campaign features Man City Women stars as they step out of their comfort zones, and compete against […]

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16 h. ago Better late than never for Aidan Park, drafted second last by Oilers

It's definitely going to be a step up. I've got a lot of work to do to get ready for that.

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17 h. ago ‘Incredible video’ captured during Alberta storm could be rare ball lightning event: scientist

A couple stepped onto the back porch of their home near Rich Valley, Alta., just before 7 p.m. to get a closer look at the storm passing through when they saw something strange.

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21 h. ago The dark sky community of Vermilion Hill opens 6 new show homes

Laned homes, townhomes and front-drive garage-styled homes are all part of a collection of six new show homes recently unveiled in the southwest community of Vermilion Hill in Calgary’s southwest. The new show home openings coincide with the launch of the community’s fourth phase of development. “The launch of Phase 4 is an exciting step […]

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23 h. ago Canadians now have to fork over new tax to visit popular sunny getaway

Travelling from Canada to Mexico? If you're headed to the state of Baja California Sur, you'll now have to pay a mandatory tax.It's going to cost you a little more to travel to the popular Mexican state that's known for its nightlife, marine life, and luxury resorts, after the government of Baja California Sur announced that the Embrace It Tax is now in effect.That means all foreign visitors, including travellers from Canada, planning to visit the state in the northwest of Mexico will now be required to pay the tax before entry.What is the Embrace It Tax?According to the Ministry of Tourism and Economy, Baja welcomed 1.9 million travellers between January and May 2025, a 3.2 per cent increase from the previous year. It appears that the government is taking steps to mitigate the impact of tourism through the Embrace It Tax.That means that if you're staying in Baja for over 24 hours, you'll have to pay the new tax. According to a release from the local governme...

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24 h. ago Is the ByWard Market safe? City councillor rejects new claims

Has a new police outpost in the Rideau Centre made the Market significantly safer? That's not what Coun. Stephanie Plante is hearing.

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27 h. ago Canadian AI darling Cohere to open Montreal office as it continues its rapid scale up

Company's co-founders have encouraged other Canadian startups and founders to remain in Canada and hire domestically

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27 h. ago Canadian AI darling Cohere to open Montreal office in rapid scale

Company's co-founders have encouraged other Canadian startups and founders to remain in Canada and hire domestically

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29 h. ago Ackman Backs Adams in NYC Mayoral Race as Cuomo Donors Pivot Support

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman called on Andrew Cuomo to step aside from the New York City mayoral race and allow incumbent Eric Adams to take on democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in November.

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31 h. ago Axi launches ‘Trading Places’ campaign with Manchester City Women stars

SYDNEY, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has launched their new campaign, ‘Trading Places’ with Manchester City Women. Hosted by Sports Broadcaster and Manchester City presenter, Natalie Pike, the ‘Trading Places’ campaign features Man City Women stars as they step out of their comfort zones, and compete against […]

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42 h. ago Stephen Avenue businesses threaten lawsuit against City of Calgary

Business owners along Stephen Avenue are threatening a lawsuit against the City of Calgary over a revitalization project, with fears it could lead to major business disruptions.

Economics

43 h. ago ‘There’s an urgency’: Victoria unveils $10M for first steps of public safety plan

The money will go primarily to hiring new police and bylaw officers, temporary housing, and public works to ensure cleanliness and hygeine.

Economics

44 h. ago Bryan Kohberger admits to killing 4 Idaho students, motive remains unclear

BOISE, Idaho — A criminal justice student who avoided a potential death sentence by pleading guilty Wednesday to the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students carefully planned the attack for months and took multiple steps to cover his tracks, the lead prosecutor said. Bryan Kohberger, who was a graduate student at nearby […]

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44 h. ago Stephen Avenue business coalition threatens legal action over expected redevelopment

Businesses say they were not properly consulted on the project, and will file an injunction should development begin as expected on July 14

Economics

44 h. ago Stephen Avenue business coalition threatens legal action over expected construction

Businesses say they were not properly consulted on the project, and will file an injunction should development begin as expected on July 14

Economics

45 h. ago 'Safety remains a top priority': Calgary safety agencies prepare for Stampede

'We have several measures in place to ensure our guests celebrate safely when they step into Stampede Park'

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46 h. ago Tyler Hopkins heads to Maple Leafs’ camp, feels selection by Toronto ‘a big advantage’

KINGSTON — On Monday, Tyler Hopkins packed his bags, pulled out of the driveway in Campbellville and started the one-hour drive to west-end Toronto to embark on the next leg of his hockey journey. When next the Kingston Frontenacs’ 18-year-old centre steps on the ice, he’ll be skating for the first time as a professional. […]

Politics

47 h. ago Comox councillor steps forward as leadership candidate for B.C. Greens

Jonathan Kerr, a family doctor by profession, is touting past work on affordable housing and the recruitment of physicians in Comox.

Politics

50 h. ago 'Brutal': New Oilers GM stepped up but old Oilers GM fell flat in free agent frenzy

The reviews are in of Edmonton Oilers GMs both present and past for the July 1 free agency, and while Edmonton’s new hockey boss Stan Bowman appears to be doing OK, Edmonton’s old GM Ken Holland, now GM of the Los Angeles Kings, is taking a beating for what most hockey commentators and fans see […]

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52 h. ago Beloved Canadian sports broadcaster steps down from TSN after 25 years

One of the most iconic voices in TSN history is calling it a career.After 25 years working for the network, John Lu is officially retired from the sports media scene.TSN's James Duthie shared the news on the network's free agency special."We will miss his insight, his fashion, and we'll just miss a really good guy in John Lu. We wish John Lu the best in his retirement," Duthie said.Wishing @JohnLuTSNWpg all the best in his retirement, after 25 great years at TSN! pic.twitter.com/5VmMi5hJNT— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) July 1, 2025Lu, who was born in Vancouver to Chinese immigrant parents, has often been seen as a trailblazer for Asian Canadians in the sports media industry."If my time in the media on the national stage, trying to be as good a professional as I can, if that means something to people who look like me, who come from similar backgrounds and might want to pursue a career in the same vein, then that’s a good shift for me, you know?&...

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