4 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

Society

6 h. ago Family says B.C.’s health care system failed them and led to the death of their son

Brennan Day, the MLA for Courtenay-Comox, said the Ministry of Health needs to do a deep dive into how the system failed Brayden and his family.

Events

10 h. ago Highland Copper Announces Grant of Stock Options, Restricted Share Units and Deferred Share Units

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF) (“Highland” or the “Company”) announces that, subject to regulatory approval, it has approved the grant of 6,632,271 incentive stock options, 3,116,875 Restricted Share Units and 1,973,684 Deferred Share Units to directors, executive officers and employees of the Company. […]

Economics

10 h. ago Pembina Pipeline Corporation Declares Quarterly Preferred Share Dividends and Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call and Webcast

CALGARY, Alberta — Pembina Pipeline Corporation (“Pembina” or the “Company”) (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly dividends for the Company’s preferred shares, Series 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 21 and 25. Series 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 21 preferred share dividends are payable on […]

Culture

11 h. ago Alberta municipalities tops in per capita spending, according to study

But the study's author said the higher expenditures probably result from greater downloading of responsibilities from other levels of government, particularly provincial

Politics

11 h. ago Black Diamond Group Limited Announces Timing for Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

CALGARY, Alberta, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Diamond Group Limited (“Black Diamond” or the “Company”) (TSX: BDI, OTCQX:BDIMF), a leading provider of space rental and workforce accommodation solutions, today announces the timing of its 2025 second quarter earnings release and conference call/webcast. Black Diamond intends to release its 2025 second quarter results after […]

Culture

12 h. ago Irving Shipbuilding faces safety violations in Halifax worker’s 2024 death

HALIFAX — Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site. A lawyer for the family-owned company appeared in provincial court on Monday for arraignment on five counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act on […]

Society

12 h. ago Nova Scotia multidisciplinary health teams a key to improving access: officials

The legislature committee was told there are currently 118 so-called health homes or collaborative-care clinics where health teams provide a range of care.

Science

12 h. ago Credit Fund’s Collapse Leads to $1 Billion Lawsuit Against EY

Bridging Finance Inc.’s receiver is suing Ernst & Young LLP for C$1.4 billion ($1 billion), alleging the auditor failed to detect fraud and misstatements that contributed to the Toronto private lender’s collapse.

Economics

12 h. ago Rogers refuses to return to bargaining table and continues to undermine Abbotsford workers’ right to strike

ABBOTSFORD, B.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications continues to refuse to return to the bargaining table with striking workers in Abbotsford, B.C., choosing instead to bring in managers from Alberta and other parts of British Columbia to do the work of unionized employees who have been exercising their legal right to strike […]

Society

12 h. ago HUNTER: Disappearance, presumed murder of Belleville man cloaked in mystery

Calvin Vanness vanished on March 27, 2008, and cops continue to probe his puzzling disappearance

Events

13 h. ago Opinion: Let Alberta optometrists do the job they're trained to do

Modern optometry training has evolved far beyond what it was even 10 years ago. Alberta’s regulations aren’t keeping pace. Where we once led North American scope of practice for optometrists, Alberta is now falling far behind. The failure of our regulatory system to match advances in education, training, and medical technology is contributing to increased […]

Transport

13 h. ago RCMP say vandalism spree in Alberta town caused over $1M in property damage

Officers arrived to find windows shattered in the building and in the vehicles.

Economics

14 h. ago 1 dead, dozens sick in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in London, Ont.

Public health officials in London, Ont., say one person has died and more than 40 have become sick in an outbreak of legionnaires' disease.

Events

15 h. ago 'Critical steps were delayed': Parents of B.C. boy who died after five

Brayden Robbins' parents said by the time the 11-year-old Vancouver Island boy was brought in for a CT scan on his second ER visit, he was in a coma

Events

15 h. ago 'A clear failure to follow best practices': Parents of B.C. boy who died after five

Brayden Robbins' parents said by the time the 11-year-old Vancouver Island boy was brought in for a CT scan on his second ER visit, he was in a coma

Events

15 h. ago Amazon faces scrutiny as Canada’s competition watchdog deepens probe

Canada’s competition watchdog secured a court order to help its investigation into whether Amazon.com Inc. is abusing its dominant retail position in the market. The order requires Amazon to produce records relevant to the watchdog’s probe, which started in 2020 and concerns Amazon’s Marketplace fair pricing policy. The Competition Bureau is investigating whether the policy […]

Other

15 h. ago Competition Bureau to probe whether Amazon’s rules are unfair to sellers and consumers

Rules allow Amazon to punish sellers if they take certain actions

Economics

15 h. ago Balance proudly supports Bow Valley Credit Union’s launch of the Bitcoin Gateway

CALGARY, Alberta — Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), together with Balance and Bull Bitcoin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Canada’s first Bitcoin Gateway, a groundbreaking new way for Canadians to securely and seamlessly buy Bitcoin, directly through their favourite Alberta credit union. As of today, with just a few clicks, you can buy […]

Economics

15 h. ago Bow Valley Credit Union Launches Canada’s First Bitcoin Gateway

COCHRANE, Alberta — Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), together with Balance and Bull Bitcoin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Canada’s first Bitcoin Gateway, a groundbreaking new way for Canadians to securely and seamlessly buy Bitcoin, directly through their favorite Alberta credit union. As of today, with just a few clicks, you can buy […]

Economics