2 h. ago Maple Leafs prospects take a lesson from horse play at development camp

No horsing around. The Maple Leafs prospects learned a lesson from a member of the equine family on Friday morning. As promised by assistant general manager, player development, Hayley Wickenheiser a day earlier, the club’s youngsters had a training session with a young, untamed horse at Toronto Equestrian Downtown on the Exhibition Grounds. Led by […]

Sport

2 h. ago U.S. ambassador expects Carney weighing growth options, including public service cuts

Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, talks public service cuts, economic growth and his favourite bike rides in Ottawa on Independence Day.

Transport

3 h. ago Calgary man injured in Russian drone and missile attack in Ukraine

A Calgary man, who has been working to deliver humanitarian aid in Ukraine since 2022, is in hospital in Kyiv, after being injured in a Russian attack on Canada Day.

Events

3 h. ago Bull rider Jared Parsonage chases more Stampede glory during the day, Bullbustin' prize at night

The Saskatchewan rodeo star is looking for his second Stampede crown while also competing in the Bullbustin' spectacle on Tsuutʼina Nation.

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4 h. ago Crews responding to wildfire near Hope find wanted man stranded on cliff

Once the wildfire was controlled, Hope and Chilliwack Search and Rescue found a 27-year-old man stranded along one of the cliff faces, RCMP confirmed.

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5 h. ago Hamas says ‘positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposal sent to mediators

It was not immediately clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire.

Events

5 h. ago Stranded man plucked off cliff during Hope wildfire lands in jail

The man was rescued by a helicopter long line and wasn't hurt, but it turns out there were several warrants out for his arrest and he was taken into custody.

Events

6 h. ago Squamish SAR, RCMP suspend search for man who went missing on Canada Day

Squamish Search and Rescue said more than 50 people were on the ground looking for Alex Nguyen, who was last seen on Canada Day when he was with his family.

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7 h. ago Yankees announcer has made an enemy of Toronto Blue Jays fans

New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay might be regretting stirring up the Toronto Blue Jays fans — and one of his cross-border colleagues — this week.It all started earlier this week when Kay, the longtime voice of the Yankees for YES Network, took to his radio show to discuss the Blue Jays beating New York 12-5 on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre."The Blue Jays are not a first-place team, I'm sorry." Kay said. "If you look at the run differential, the Yankees' run differential is +105. The Blue Jays, after their 12-5 win, finally got into the positive yesterday, they're +4. Do you realize that they should be a .500 team?"How do people genuinely listen to this idiot, man pic.twitter.com/lcrLAnymQd— mj (@Hockey_Is_All) July 2, 2025At the time, the Jays were one game back of the Yankees for first place in the American League East. While they've not blown out their opponents in nearly as many games as the Yankees, a strong record in...

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7 h. ago Quebec mother accused of child abandonment to remain in custody until bail decision

The 34-year-old woman, whose name is under a publication ban to protect her daughter's identity, appeared in court Friday for the second consecutive day as she awaits the decision.

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9 h. ago Cellist turned away from Air Canada flight after his instrument wasn’t allowed to board

Happy ending after the airline saw his angry video and reached out to get him on a flight from Philadelphia to Montreal the next day

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10 h. ago Man faces charges after trying to drive Tesla off moving Gulf Islands ferry

A man who tried to drive his Tesla off a moving ferry and allegedly struck at least one B.C. Ferries employee on Canada Day faces five charges, including assault with a weapon.

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11 h. ago Trump considers UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250th Independence Day

Trump, a UFC enthusiast who has attended several of its mixed martial arts matches in recent months and is close friends with Dana White, the league's president

Culture

12 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays pitcher goes on Tim Hortons coffee run in full uniform

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman seems to be fully embracing his new roots.The 32-year-old closer, who was originally drafted ninth overall by the Blue Jays in 2014, chose to sign a three-year, $30 million deal in Toronto this past offseason. Despite being born in America, he appears to be doing everything he can to embrace both his new city and country.On Thursday, the Blue Jays uploaded a video of Hoffman making a run to Tim Hortons in his full gear.Quick Tims run for the team? ☕️Hoff's got us covered! pic.twitter.com/AENEJ6dq1n— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 3, 2025"I drink coffee every morning," Hoffman says in the clip. "I have four kids, so coffee is usually the best way that I can start my day. I feel like the best way to do that here in Canada is to make a Tim Hortons run."Hoffman showed up at the popular Canadian fast food chain with a large list of items his teammates had requested."I have a bit of a big order that the guys se...

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15 h. ago J.D. Tuccille: NYC mayor hopeful’s stated goal is ‘seizing the means of production’

The potential new face of New York City — and the Democratic Party — is the latest in U.S. political lunacy

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23 h. ago Search continues for 7 missing after explosion at California fireworks warehouse

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rescue crews were searching on Thursday for seven people still missing days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California shook a tiny farming community and forced the cancellation of nearby Independence Day celebrations. The barrage of fireworks that exploded Tuesday caused a massive blaze that led to other spot […]

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24 h. ago Caps on salaries of Metro Vancouver politicians is ‘long overdue’ critics say

The province says it hopes to see changes this fall, and supports calls for transparency on politicians' earnings. For now, there's no indication this will be provincially mandated

Politics

25 h. ago Tesla driver altercation on BC Ferries latest in ‘negative interactions,’ union says

On Canada Day, North Saanich RCMP officers were called on board a vessel after a man was seen yelling and being abusive toward staff.

Transport

25 h. ago Oil Drops for Second Day as Traders Brace for Another OPEC+ Hike

Oil fell for a second day in the lead up to an OPEC+ meeting at the weekend that’s expected to deliver another substantial production hike, threatening to swell a glut that’s forecast for this half.

Economics

25 h. ago Why July 3 was a "good date" for Ottawa Redblacks coach Bob Dyce and his No. 1 quarterback

Bob Dyce has enough life experience to know that what he has one day may be gone the next. And so it was with cautious optimism that the Ottawa Redblacks head coach enjoyed what he saw Thursday — No. 1 quarterback Dru Brown smoothly taking all first-team reps at practice for the second day in […]

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