7 h. ago Une famille belge des Laurentides tourmentée par un quota provincial

De nombreux dossiers de résidence permanente pour gens d’affaires sont en suspens en raison d’un quota provincial.

Other

11 h. ago Wounded Warriors ride raises awareness, funds for mental health programming

The ride raises funds and awareness for several of the organization's mental health programs for trauma-exposed professionals.

Science

11 h. ago Canada failing its pledge to help evacuate Palestinians from Gaza, families say

Speakers described losing family members and of horrific conditions as the conflict approaches its two-year anniversary.

Events

12 h. ago How mayoral candidates plan to handle Edmonton's growing infill snafu

“A family home, now wedged between two three-storey eight-plexes. No sunlight. No privacy. No peace. When residents speak up, they’re labelled NIMBY. When they seek help, the city’s ‘support’ takes days, if it comes at all,” she posted.

Other

12 h. ago Airdrie family hopes to raise awareness about youth violence

The family of an Airdrie, Alta., teen is sharing their story in hopes it might prevent attacks like what she experienced.

Events

15 h. ago Estée Lauder Cuts Some Prices Despite the Continued Tariff Toll

Estée Lauder Cos. is lowering prices on some items to boost sales, an unusual move at a time when many US consumer companies are raising prices to offset higher tariff costs.

Economics

15 h. ago Report finds judges’ $414,900 salary ‘inadequate’ to attract top talent, recommends $28,000 raise

The report was sent to Justice Minister Sean Fraser, who has four months to decide how he will respond to the recommendations

Economics

15 h. ago Canadian families with kids will get some money from the government this week

Money is on its way to eligible Canadian families who will receive another monthly payment of the child tax benefit this week.The eighth instalment of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be deposited on Wednesday, Aug. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) also went up from $...

Politics

15 h. ago TJ Maxx parent tops expectations as bargain goods still sell

Off-price retailer TJX raised its full-year earnings per share outlook after better-than-expected results

Economics

18 h. ago Calgary man charged with child abduction in Airdrie, RCMP say

Victim was among at least seven youths involved in a "catch a predator" scheme, according to police

Other

18 h. ago Man charged with abduction after youth enact 'catch a predator' scheme in Airdrie

Suspect faces charges including kidnapping, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching

Other

18 h. ago Google’s Pixel 10 phones raise the ante on artificial intelligence

Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken. The AI expansion on the four Pixel 10 models amplifies Google’s efforts to broaden the use of […]

Technology

19 h. ago Here's how much the average home in Toronto is expected to cost by 2032

Toronto's housing market has been struggling lately, with the golden era — when local real estate was a surefire profitable investment — seemingly far behind us.While sales have fallen flat for many months and prices are hurtling downwards, the latest predictions for the industry still foresee the average home in the city getting more expensive in the coming years, albeit not to the degree that many may have assumed (or, for existing homeowners, hoped).A report on the topic that is making headlines this week comes from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business, researchers from which controversially employed AI to anticipate real estate trends across Canada and, based on those figures, suggest relevant public policy reforms.The analysis starts off by citing a "period of crisis" that it says has dominated the market not just in Toronto, but across Canada, fueled by &qu...

Economics

19 h. ago Google’s Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence

Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken. The AI expansion on the four Pixel 10 models amplifies Google’s efforts to broaden the use of […]

Technology

21 h. ago Un chantier fantôme cause une congestion monstre sur la rue Sherbrooke à Montréal

Une file d’automobilistes s’est créée sur la rue Sherbrooke au coin de l’avenue Papineau au centre-ville de Montréal en raison d’un chantier fantôme.

Sport

22 h. ago Hometown Specialty: Oxford’s Gunn’s Hill takes local pride global

Family-run factory south of Woodstock turns milk into award-winning wheels, reflecting Oxford County’s dairy heritage. This is Part Four of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.

Events

23 h. ago Metra North America launches in U.S. and Canada, raises the bar for aluminum extrusion quality, reliability and worth

BELDING, Mich. — Today three premier U.S. and Canadian aluminum extrusion companies combine to launch Metra North America. Extruded Aluminum Company, Profile Custom Extrusions and Metra Canada unite as Metra North America to redefine aluminum extrusion quality, reliability and worth. “Simply put, we’re raising the bar to make our customers’ jobs more rewarding and a […]

Other

23 h. ago Curewell Capital Closes Oversubscribed Inaugural Fund at $535 Million

LOS ANGELES — Curewell Capital (“Curewell”), a private equity firm focused on building industry-leading middle-market healthcare companies, announced the closing of Curewell Capital I, LP (together with its related vehicles, the “Fund”) at its hard cap of $535 million. The inaugural Fund was raised in a single closing and completed less than five months after […]

Economics

23 h. ago BTS and clients recognized with 59 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — BTS GROUP AB (publ), a global leader in strategy implementation, has earned 59 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in 2025 alongside its clients. These awards recognize some of BTS’s most innovative and effective solutions, created through close collaboration with their clients. Advantage Performance Group, a BTS company, proudly received three Brandon Hall […]

Other

25 h. ago Sharp rise in airfare and food costs pushed UK inflation higher in July, denting rate cut hopes

LONDON (AP) — Higher food and airfare prices pushed U.K. inflation above expectations in July, official figures showed Wednesday, which has tempered market expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates again this year. The Office for National Statistics said consumer price inflation was 3.8% in the year to July, up from 3.6% […]

Economics