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The presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate, Canada’s unemployment rate for July held at 6.4 per cent, and the U.K. saw mass unrest. Here is your look at some of the biggest stories this week. 5:12 Tim Walz: Breaking down Kamala Harris …
Read More »Jasper wildfire, a rate cut, Earth’s hottest days. This week’s big stories – National
The scenic town of Jasper, Alta., was devastated in a wildfire that engulfed Jasper National Park, Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time after announcing he won’t run for re-election as U.S. president and the Earth set back-to-back records for the hottest day ever. Plus, the Bank of …
Read More »Inflation data coming with big implications for Bank of Canada. What to expect – National
The Bank of Canada will be scrutinizing May inflation figures this week as it gauges whether it can deliver back-to-back interest rate cuts. Statistics Canada is set to release the annual inflation rate for May on Tuesday. Inflation has consistently shown signs of cooling this year, last coming in at …
Read More »Toronto-area ticket wins big in Lotto Max draw; jackpot still unclaimed
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A ticket sold in the Greater Toronto Area won a big prize in Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw, but the jackpot remained unclaimed and top prizing for the next draw rose to an estimated $94 million. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) …
Read More »‘It’s a small town and this is big news’: Stonewall firefighters tackle business fire Friday – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A fire Friday morning in Stonewall, Man., may result in the loss of several businesses and the displacement of some residents, town officials say. The blaze broke out before 7 a.m. at a local printing business, with the owner calling 911 upon …
Read More »Weekly Ontario lottery player scores big after playing for almost 10 years
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Toronto man who has played the lottery weekly for almost 10 years has scored his first big win. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) said in a news release Thursday that Tuisko Buchholz, who works as a consultant, won $2 …
Read More »Large wind power project in Cardston County cancelled: ‘Pretty big blow’
Cardston County in southern Alberta has long depended on agriculture and tourism for revenue but wind energy is an emerging economic factor. So, news that TransAlta is now cancelling a large wind power project planned for the area is a financial setback to the county. “The project would’ve contributed millions …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers look ahead to big Canada Day party – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size We may be only a few days into May, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are already thinking months ahead. The team announced Friday that a large-scale Canada Day celebration is planned for July 1 at Princess Auto Stadium, complete with live entertainment, …
Read More »Thunder Bay retiree $1 million richer after big lotto win – Barrie
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Thunder Bay, Ont., man’s retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw. Jonathan Saville, 62, won the $1-million prize in the March 27 draw. The 62-year-old told staff at the OLG prize …
Read More »A $1-million castle in Nova Scotia has been sold. The new owner has big plans
An Ontario woman is packing her belongings and preparing to open a more medieval chapter in her life as the owner of a castle in a small Nova Scotia community. The 10-bedroom, 18-bathroom fortress is situated on 163 acres of land in Bucklaw, located along the Trans-Canada Highway in Cape …
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