🌍 Canada to Recognize State of Palestine in September
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will formally recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September 2025. The recognition is conditional on democratic reforms and elections in Palestine, a move that places Canada alongside G7 allies like the UK and France.
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🛑 Carney Warns U.S. Trade Talks May Extend Beyond August 1 Deadline
Prime Minister Carney cautioned that Canada-U.S. trade negotiations may not conclude by the Trump-era August 1 deadline. Talks remain in an “intense phase,” with tariff risks still looming if no deal is reached.
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⚠️ Man Seriously Hurt After Falling Off Riding Mower in Scarborough
A man fell over a bluff while operating a riding mower near Kildonan Drive and Kingston Road on July 30. Toronto Fire performed a low-angle rope rescue before he was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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🚴 Court Rules Bike Lane Removal Plan Unconstitutional in Toronto
A Superior Court judge struck down the Ford government’s proposal to remove bike lanes on three major Toronto streets, ruling that stripping physical separation violates the Charter and increases safety risk. The province plans to appeal.
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🚨 Suspect Identified in Pickering GO Station Stabbing
Durham police have released the identity and photo of a suspect in a stabbing at Pickering GO station parking lot on July 28. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being approached and stabbed.
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📡 Ontario Cancels $100M Starlink Contract Amid Trade Flashpoint
The Ontario government has officially canceled its $100 million satellite internet deal with Starlink. Officials have criticized the contract as a response to U.S. tariffs but have not disclosed what it will cost taxpayers.
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🏛️ Weston Family to Buy Hudson’s Bay Royal Charter for Museum Donation
The Weston family plans to purchase the 355-year-old royal charter that founded Hudson’s Bay for $12.5 million and gift it to the Canadian Museum of History. The artifact will be preserved in public trust with Indigenous consultation in exhibition planning.
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🛴 E‑Scooter Rider Killed in North York Hit‑and‑Run
A woman riding an e-scooter was fatally struck near Codsell Ave and Goddard St on the evening of July 30. The driver fled in what is believed to be a small white sedan; police continue to search for the vehicle.
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Did You Know?

🏢 Most Canadians Prefer Remote or Flexible Work:
A new Angus Reid poll of nearly 2,000 Canadians (July 18–22) found that 59 % prefer working remotely most of the time. Meanwhile, 27 % of those asked to return to the office are “very upset,” and 5 % have quit rather than comply.
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