Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces hit two of Russia’s biggest oil refineries overnight in its latest long-range strikes, officials said, as Kyiv deepened its economic, military and diplomatic pressure on Moscow.

Average Canadian data breach costs and detection times are rising: IBM report

Data breaches are becoming more costly for Canadian companies, a new report suggests.

Canadian National Exhibition says it received 50K applications ahead of job fair

Young people still looking for summer work are expected to flock to a Toronto convention centre today for a shot at a job at Canada’s largest agricultural fair.

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) says it has received nearly 50,000 applications ahead of its annual job fair, which is set to take place at the Enercare Centre.

The organization says that along with its vendors, it is looking to fill hundreds of seasonal jobs, including cashiers, retail staff, game attendants, food service workers and

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Anthony Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. scientist who helped lead the nation’s COVID-19 pandemic response, is set to face off — again — with a Republican senator probing the origins of the coronavirus.

Clock ticks down on WestJet flight attendants’ strike deadline

The clock is ticking down toward a strike deadline that could see 4,400 WestJet flight attendants hit the picket line as soon as Sunday.

House committee meeting today to debate Gordie Howe bridge deal

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is holding a special meeting today on the Gordie Howe International Bridge as the Liberal government continues to face questions about its revenue-sharing agreement with the U.S.

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

It seems as if the world is afire this summer. But even as wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.

Driver wanted after striking motorcyclist in North York

Toronto police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that allegedly struck a motorcyclist and then fled the scene in North York.

The collision happened around 6:45 p.m. on July 15 in the area of Carnforth Road and Lawrence Avenue East.

It’s alleged that a 17-year-old boy was driving a motorcycle southbound on Carnforth when a white Honda Civic driving northbound crossed the centre line and struck the motorcycle. He then fled the scene.

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with

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Former federal cabinet minister Chris Alexander to run for mayor of Toronto

Former federal cabinet minister Chris Alexander is tossing his hat in the ring for Toronto’s mayoral race.

He announced his intention to run in a press release Tuesday evening. Alexander is not officially listed on the city’s candidates list at this time.

“At our best, we are a city of great achievements. With vision and teamwork, we can get back on that track, and I believe we will,” said Alexander in the release. “This campaign belongs to everyone who wants Toronto working again.

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Mississauga councillor wants pause on AI data centres as Toronto councillors grapple with proposed facilities

Critics of AI data centres have expressed concerns over high power and water consumption along with noise issues.