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🛡️ Trump Raises Tariffs on Canada to 35% Over Fentanyl Dispute
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 31, boosting tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35% effective August 1, targeting products outside of USMCA coverage.
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📉 Canadian Job Vacancies Hit Near-Eight-Year Low in May
Statistics Canada reports 478,200 job openings in May 2025, a 4.1% drop from April and a nearly 16% decline year-over-year. This marks the fewest vacancies since October 2017, signaling more hiring freezes and sluggish labour churn.
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🛩️ Small Plane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport
A Grumman AA‑5A aircraft carrying three people crash‑landed around 6 p.m. near Riverside Drive and Hunt Club Road, just west of Ottawa International Airport. Two passengers were hospitalized as a third remains in uncertain condition, and investigators are on the scene.
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☀️ Vatican Strikes Deal to Become First Carbon‑Neutral State
Italy has approved a plan to build a 430‑hectare solar farm north of Rome, supplying enough energy for Vatican City and earning its status as the world’s first carbon‑neutral sovereign state, while preserving existing farmland.
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🏙️ What’s Open and Closed in Toronto Monday
Here’s what services and attractions in Toronto will be operating on this holiday Monday: from transit schedules to public facilities and major cultural spots.
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✈️ Air Canada Strike Could Disrupt Travel Plans
Flight attendants are voting on a potential strike slated for mid‑August. If talks fail, expect delays and cancellations, travel experts recommend flexible bookings and reviewing travel insurance policies now.
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💻 Hamilton Taxpayers Face $18.3M Cyberattack Bill
The city of Hamilton must cover the full cost of a 2024 cyberattack, amounting to $18.3 million, after its insurance claim was denied, due to a lack of multi-factor authentication. City officials expressed frustration over the denial and its financial impact.
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🚨 OPP Officer Resigns Ahead of Sentencing Over Assault Video
An Ontario Provincial Police officer has resigned before his sentencing in Bracebridge. He had pleaded guilty to a dehumanizing assault captured on camera in 2022. His resignation comes ahead of potential jail time.
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Did you know?
🌍 Top Destinations for Canadians Avoiding U.S. Travel
More Canadians are skipping trips south of the border and choosing scenic domestic getaways instead. Top picks include Quebec’s Magdalen Islands and La Haute-Gaspésie, Blue Mountain in Ontario, and coastal towns in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
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Weekend Watch
FRIDAY VIBES:
🎉 Duck’n Work - Caribana Day Party @ Mascot Brewery
Get into the rhythm with this official Caribana Friday daytime fete featuring nonstop soca, dancehall, Afrobeat, reggae, and hip‑hop. Expect rooftop energy and local DJs.
🎸 Summer Indie Party Live at The Pilot! @ The Pilot
A lively evening of indie music featuring a rotating lineup of local bands in the Pilot’s Stealth Lounge.
SATURDAY NOSTALGIA:
🎷 With It 60s Soul Party @ The Piston
Get transported back in time with vintage soul and R&B vibes courtesy of Toronto Soul Club’s iconic With It dance parties.
🎬 80s/90s Retro “GUILTY” Pleasures Video Dance Party @ Ground Control
A neon‑lit night of guilty-pleasure 80s and 90s video nostalgia! Dance to throwback hits on six huge screens, complete with themed spotlights
SUNDAY WIND-DOWN:
🍞 Full-Day Breadmaking Intensive @ Café ZuZu
Spend a hands‑on afternoon mastering the art of artisanal bread. Baker Leo Baduria will guide you through making sourdough starter, focaccia, baguettes, boules, brioche and more.
🎨 Textured Art Workshop @ Artbox Studio Gallery
Immerse yourself in a hands‑on textured art session where you'll learn to create layered patterns with texture paste, canvas, and paint under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
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Freebie Fridays
FREEBIES AROUND THE CITY 👀
🎶 Summer Music in the Garden @ Harbourfront Centre
Intimate waterfront concerts every Sunday through August. Free admission.
🌱 GhanaFest @ Earl Bales Park
Experience Ghanaian cuisine, art, and performances—all free to attend on Sunday.
🎭 Taste of India Festival @ Nathan Phillips Square
Celebrate North America’s largest Indian food & culture festival with music, dance, and vendors—free admission, August 2–3.
🚐 Toronto Food Truck Festival @ Woodbine Park
Local eats, live entertainment, and more, Friday to Monday (Aug 1–4). No entry fee—just enjoy!
🎶 Free First Friday Night Performance @ MOCA Toronto
Immerse yourself in an evening of experimental sound and performance art in dialogue with Margaux Williamson’s current exhibition. The evening opens as pianist Stephanie Chua performs Morton Feldman’s For Bunita Marcus, a 75-minute solo work renowned for its quiet intensity
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Upcoming Events / News:
🏈 OTTAWA DEFEATS CALGARY: The Redblacks won their game against the Stampeders with a score of 31-11.
🏈 ARGONAUTS PLAY WINNIPEG TONIGHT: Toronto will play Winnipeg on Friday again after they won against Winnipeg last Saturday.
⚾ BLUE JAYS TAKE SLIM WIN AGAINST ORIOLES: The Blue Jays win their game against the Orioles by 1 point. They took this point in the 6th inning, putting the score at 9-8. No one scored during the eight and ninth innings.
⚾ BLUE JAYS TO PLAY THIS WEEKEND: The Toronto Blue Jays will play a series against the Kansas City Royals starting tonight at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays with their strong record this season are favored to win against the Royals.
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