14 m. ago Therme unveils new designs for Ontario Place waterpark and spa

Controversial development project now significantly smaller than previously proposed

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83 m. ago Divisive Toronto bus lanes shortened but not for the reason you think

There's one proposed road change that has been kicking up more controversy in Toronto lately than even cycling paths and construction-related closures: bus lanes.As part of its RapidTO project to prioritize the flow of transit vehicles, the City revealed plans for TTC-only lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets, two thoroughfares that, like most major roads in Toronto, are perpetually backed up with traffic.While the dedicated lanes were recommended in light of the congestion that will inevitably come from the upcoming FIFA World Cup — for which we are hosting six matches at BMO Field next summer — they are something some residents have been requesting, at least on Dufferin, for years.However, those who have gone to considerable lengths to advocate for the additions have now been met with equally strong dissent from locals, many of whom are business owners, who argue that the on-street parking that would be...

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2 h. ago Court dismisses Ontario’s bid to appeal bike lane injunction

An Ontario court has dismissed the province’s attempt to appeal a court order that temporarily stopped it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes. Cycling advocates say the court’s decision is a victory, and means Ontario can’t remove the bike lanes until a judge has had the chance to rule on a charter challenge. […]

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2 h. ago Suzuki Foundation accused of using misleading American photos to portray B.C. gas projects

The complaint, put forward by eight B.C. residents, says that the Vancouver-based environmental charity repeatedly misled the public

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3 h. ago Trump hits Iraq with 30% tariffs as he releases 7 new letters

None of the countries targeted in the first batch of letters — the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, Iraq and Sri Lanka — is a major industrial rival to the U.S.

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3 h. ago After Texas floods hit summer camp, what we know about Canadian safety rules

Some risk is 'inevitable,' safety experts say — but there are procedures and standards Canadian parents should be aware of if they're worried about camp safety.

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4 h. ago Nétanyahou optimiste sur un accord de trêve à Gaza et une libération d’otages

Les pourparlers entre l’État hébreu et le mouvement islamiste se poursuivent pour un quatrième jour consécutif à Doha.

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4 h. ago Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year. The union representing some 55,000 college faculty and support staff says that amounts to “one of the largest mass […]

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5 h. ago These are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

If you regularly use a Presto card on your way to work or school, you might not know that there's actually more to that tap than just getting on a bus or a train. In fact, your Presto card can open the door to a range of discounts at major attractions and events in Ontario that you might already be planning to attend. Throughout the summer, Presto cardholders can access exclusive savings on everything from festivals to sporting events and nature activities. A new set of limited-time offers has been rolled out for July and beyond, giving you a chance to make the most out of the warm season without putting a dent in your wallet. Here are some of the current perks available with your Presto card. Festivals and eventsToronto Caribbean Carnival Running during the August long weekend, this major cultural celebration offers Presto users 20 per cent off tickets to various events, including the King & Queen Showcase, Grand Parade, and Fête en Blanc. Make su...

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5 h. ago Nvidia is again Wall Street’s most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers

Nvidia reached another milestone in its rise to becoming one of the world’s most important companies: the first publicly traded company to reach a market value of $4 trillion. Nvidia and other companies benefiting from the boom in artificial intelligence have been a major reason the S&P 500 has recently climbed to a record. Their […]

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5 h. ago Ontario rent prices keep falling and here's where they're cheapest right now

It may not be a good time to own a condo in Ontario (at least, if you're looking to sell), but it sure is a good time to lease one — or any property type in the province, for that matter — as rent prices have been on a steady downward trajectory in major hubs like Toronto.The 6ix just saw another 4.7 per cent year-over-year dip in the average monthly rent rate for a place, marking the ninth consecutive month of rent declines, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. (By comparison, Canada as a whole saw a 2.7 per cent drop.)As of June, tenants in the city now pay around $2,283 for the typical one-bedroom apartment (which is 0.8 per cent less than in May and 6.6 per cent less than this time last year), and $2,929 for a two-bedroom unit (0.1 per cent less than the month prior and 8.4 per cent less than in June 2024).Renters in shared accommodation pay approximately $1,188 per month for a room, a 3.9 per cent decrease from ...

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7 h. ago Smartly and EMARKETER Find Tailored Creative Still Rare Across Social and CTV Campaigns

72% of marketers reuse or slightly modify assets across platforms, while just 25% tailor creative for both social and CTV, revealing a major opportunity in cross-channel storytelling. NEW YORK — Smartly, the leading AI-powered advertising technology platform, partnered with EMARKETER to release new research on the evolving role of connected TV (CTV) in today’s multiscreen […]

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7 h. ago Significant Results from RC Drilling at Tibooburra Gold Project

HIGHLIGHTS Novo completed its maiden drill program at the Clone prospect as part of the Tibooburra Gold Project, in May 2025. The program comprised 14 RC holes for 1,984 m, testing 500 m of strike. Drilling produced significant high-grade gold intercepts including: 12 m @ 5.90 g/t Au from 16 m, including 5 m @ […]

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7 h. ago Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, topping previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks, part of Moscow’s intensifying aerial and ground assault in the three-year war, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defences by launching major attacks […]

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8 h. ago Toronto Italian joint closes permanently for owners to start something else

An Italian restaurant in Toronto has closed down permanently as its whole team moves on to pursue a new project.The city has been wracked with restaurant closures lately, it seems. From 20-year-old Italian mainstay Vivoli to beloved Leslieville sandwich shop Leslieville Pumps, it feels like nothing is immune to the winds of change anymore.One of the latest Toronto restaurants to shutter is the Junction Triangle's Lucia, an Italian joint that kept the community fed with its fill of $25 weekday lunch prix fixe menus and indulgent standalone dishes like mozzarella-stuffed gnocchi and Nutella tiramisu for the better part of six years.Before Lucia, the team was behind the now also-closed Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, which, not unlike its sister restaurant, served a menu created with locally grown produce and ethically sourced ingredients served with a signature Italian flair.As of June 27, though, Lucia has officially gone the way of its forebear, as t...

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8 h. ago Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. Compliant with Nasdaq’s Continued Listing Requirements

NEWTOWN, Pa., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSDT) (“Helius” or the “Company”), a neurotech company focused on delivering a novel therapeutic neuromodulation approach for balance and gait deficits, today announced that on July 7, 2025, Helius received formal notice from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC […]

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9 h. ago Class 1 Nickel Commences 2025 Exploration Program at the River Valley PGE

TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO | OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 summer exploration program on its 100%-owned River Valley PGE-Cu-Ni Project (the “RV Project” or the “Property”), located about 65 kilometres northeast of the […]

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10 h. ago Bell: Pierre Poilievre comes out swinging and he's not going anywhere

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says people are telling him to keep going and not give up as his party moves on from its defeat at the hands of Mark Carney and the Liberals

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10 h. ago GFG Receives C$200,000 Grant from the Ontario Junior Exploration Program

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GFG Resources Inc. (TSXV: GFG) (OTCQB: GFGSF) (“GFG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has been awarded funding from the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (“OJEP”) in support of its 2025 exploration activities at its projects located in the Timmins Gold District of Ontario. Under the […]

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10 h. ago Venture Global and SEFE Announce Expansion of LNG Partnership

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) and Securing Energy for Europe GmbH (SEFE) announced the finalization of an agreement under which SEFE’s subsidiary, SEFE Energy GmbH, will purchase an additional 0.75 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from CP2 LNG, Venture Global’s third project, for 20 years. Today’s […]

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