5 h. ago Israeli military warns people to evacuate area near Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel’s military warned people Thursday to evacuate the area around Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor. The warning came in a social media post on X. It included a satellite image of the plant in a red circle like other warnings that proceeded strikes. The Arak heavy water reactor is 250 […]

Events

7 h. ago Psycho Bunny Returns to Its Roots with New Store Opening in Queens, NY

MONTREAL — Psycho Bunny, the high-quality men’s apparel brand known for its bold, expressive designs, is proud to announce the opening of its newest store at the Queens Center Mall in Queens, New York. This moment marks a meaningful homecoming for the brand, as 2025 celebrates Psycho Bunny’s 20th anniversary and its founding in New […]

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8 h. ago Opinion: Microplastics are in our bodies and in our water. That's horrific

Opinion: Now rain is on the radar for microplastics — which should scare all of us

Events

11 h. ago Toronto man, 21, faces 11 charges in Monday night’s dramatic carjacking

Toronto Police have made an arrest in Monday night’s carjacking investigation that ended dramatically with a roadblock on the Gardiner Expressway and a suspect jumping off the roadway. Cop said on Monday around 9:35 p.m., police responded to a carjacking call in the Finch Ave. E. and Yonge St. area. It’s alleged that the victim […]

Transport

14 h. ago Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

The NDP says publicly available flight data shows four of 10 tankers have been grounded for almost a year.

Events

17 h. ago Try Nespresso's new drink of the summer at epic Toronto rollerskating pop

The best season of all is finally here. Summer? Sure, but more specifically, iced coffee season.Nespresso has partnered with its friends at Blue Bottle Coffee to introduce a one-of-a-kind capsule that perfectly captures the essence of summer.The new NOLA STYLE BLEND is uniquely crafted for iced coffee moments, and allows you to capture the bold and distinctive character of Blue Bottle Coffee's iconic iced coffee with the touch of a button on the Vertuo system.If you know, you NOLANespresso is known for its expertly crafted premium coffee and delectable crema. It’s cafe-quality coffee that you can make from the comfort of home, and the NOLA STYLE BLEND is no different.With its rich roasted chicory flavour, the NOLA STYLE BLEND is the epitome of unexpected flavours and playful indulgence, with notes of malted cereal and caramel, for an intense yet sweet flavour.The decadent tasting notes are best savoured over ice, with milk, and a touch of sugar or sweetener. Think of it as...

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17 h. ago Canada’s York University lands a top 40 spot in the 2025 THE Impact Rankings

York places first for Quality Education and second for Gender Equality, Reduced Inequities and Responsible Consumption and Production in Canada Toronto, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In today’s Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings results, York University continues to lead in the world’s top Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), holding firm with a top 40 […]

Society

18 h. ago G7 summit updates: Teardown begins as Kananaskis meeting wraps | Joint statements on AI, critical minerals, wildfires released

What you need to know as the G7 summit in Kananaskis wraps up

Events

27 h. ago A Toronto home featured in a design magazine was just listed for $6 million

Tucked into one of Toronto's most prestigious neighbourhoods, this South Hill stunner is basically the definition of a grown-up dream home.With five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a 40-foot inground pool, 40 Warren Rd. isn't just move-in ready – it's magazine-featured kind of ready.Fun fact: it was actually featured in Canadian House & Home magazine at one point. The foyer. Listed for $5,895,000, this 50-by-180-foot lot offers a quiet, west-facing backyard oasis and over 4,000 square feet of living space.The living room. On the main floor, you have the classic principal rooms. There's the formal living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The dining room. The dining room is especially intriguing, with a silver-gilded ceiling. The kitchen and family room. And while the original house has good bones, the house has been extensively renovated, and it's the dramatic corten-steel and glass addition that tak...

Economics

32 h. ago Wildfires can have dramatic effect on water quality, UBC research finds

The new research from UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries also suggests carbon washed away from burn sites by rain could be making its way back into the atmosphtere.

Events

32 h. ago G7 statement supporting Ukraine kiboshed after U.S. demand to ‘water down’ language

The Americans were reluctant to endorse the communiqué’s 'strong language' as they try to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin back to the negotiation table

Politics

32 h. ago Carney’s office retracts claim that U.S. wanted to ‘water down’ G7 statement on Ukraine

The Americans were reluctant to endorse the communiqué’s 'strong language' as they try to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin back to the negotiation table

Politics

32 h. ago Saskatoon’s Canada Day fireworks display is changing locations due to low river water levels

Canada Day celebrations at Saskatoon's River Landing will look a little different this year, with fireworks being launched from Rotary Park.

Events

33 h. ago G7 members agree to increase use of artificial intelligence in public sector

OTTAWA — In a joint statement, G7 countries said Tuesday they will work together to expand the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector. The idea is to improve the quality of government services and increase government efficiency. The statement was issued Tuesday as the global summit was wrapping up in Kananaskis, Alta. It […]

Politics

34 h. ago G7 leaders agree to ’charter’ on wildfires, pledging global co

BANFF, Alta. — Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on their efforts to manage the impacts of devastating wildfires, which are surging for another summer across Canada. The leaders are calling it the Kananaskis Wildfire Charter. The statement outlines steps that all G7 countries and five non-G7 members intend to take on wildfire […]

Politics

35 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Acquires Five Premium Self

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced the acquisition of five Class A, high-quality self-storage properties strategically located throughout the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area. The newly acquired […]

Culture

36 h. ago Wildfire evacuees continue returning home in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Residents in Flin Flon, one of the largest communities evacuated, were still waiting for the fire threat to diminish before they could be allowed to return.

Events

37 h. ago Politecnico di Torino has been awarded the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant

Artificial intelligence for Space: Politecnico di Torino’s “IntelliSwarm” project has received €3 million in funding from the European Union to increase the quality, availability and timeliness of images processed on board satellites TURIN, Italy, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Politecnico di Torino’s research project “IntelliSwarm” has been awarded the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant, an […]

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54 h. ago Surrey man, vehicle still missing after crashing into Squamish River

Search and Rescue teams have been on the scene since the crash and conducted both aerial and ground searches along the water and shoreline.

Events

55 h. ago ‘Flying above the waves’: Victoria demo offers glimpse of electric passenger ferry future

If things play out the right way, a larger version of the 12-person all-electric water taxi could one day be plying the waters of British Columbia.

Transport