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Ontario's open single-game sports-betting industry continues to thrive.
TORONTO - Ontario's single-game sports betting industry is on a winning streak. On Wednesday, iGaming Ontario (iGO) released a report that states the industry contributed $2.7 billion to Ontario's gro...
Jun 19, 2024
Neighbourly Pharmacy acquires six pharmacies across Canada
TORONTO - Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. says it has acquired six pharmacies across Canada. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately available. The company says it has acquired five locations in S...
Jun 19, 2024
Environment Canada says the extreme heat is continuing today in Ontario and Quebec
Central and southern Ontario and much of western Quebec are forecast to experience another day of sweltering weather. Environment Canada's heat warnings say daytime highs are expected to hit 30 to 35 ...
Jun 19, 2024
In the news today: NATO head to visit Ottawa and Fans on edge as Oilers remain alive
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... NATO secretary-general visiting Ottawa The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with the prime minister in...
Jun 19, 2024
Federal government decision expected on controversial B.C. fish farms
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce the way forward for fish farms along British Columbia's coast. The ocean-pen aquaculture operations have been a flashpoint between First Nations...
Jun 19, 2024
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to meet with prime minister in Ottawa
OTTAWA - The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with the prime minister in Ottawa today. Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is also slated to give a speech at an event hosted by the NATO Associa...
Jun 19, 2024
Federal government decision expected on controversial B.C. fish farms
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce the way forward for fish farms along British Columbia's coast. The ocean-pen aquaculture operations have been a flashpoint between First Nations...
Jun 19, 2024
Down and stressed after early losses, Oilers fans getting their confidence back
EDMONTON - When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is over, it's understandable that anxiety ...
Jun 18, 2024
Cooler temps and rain could help corral blazes that forced thousands to fee New Mexico village
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - Cooler weather - and the chance of rain - could bring some relief this week to firefighters battling blazes in southern New Mexico that killed one person, damaged hundreds of stru...
Jun 18, 2024
Kim and Putin meet in Pyongyang as rivals worry about North Korea and Russia's military ties
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow and Pyongyang will sign an agreement that will bolster their ties, and thanked North Korea for supporting the Krem...
Jun 18, 2024