7 h. ago ‘Find somewhere else’: Abbotsford residents push back on supportive housing project

The project, which has not yet been approved, would contain 42 units and be constructed in what is currently known as Martens Park.

Other

8 h. ago ‘I told her she was loved’: Witness recounts horrific attack that killed Kelowna mother

Bailey McCourt's ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with second degree murder and scheduled to make a court appearance on Friday.

Events

8 h. ago Lake Country family’s trip cut short after multiple vehicle break

“Saturday morning, a hiker came to tell us that 17 cars had been broken into,” Terris said.

Transport

9 h. ago For 1st time in 26 years, BC Fire Fighters Burn Fund will not operate with Stanley Park train

"This is the first year that it won't operate with the train in Stanley Park," Jeff Sauvé, exeuctive director of the Burn Fund, told Global News.

Events

11 h. ago CFL picks: B.C. Lions look to keep momentum going in Edmonton

Edmonton's Tre Ford sets up an intriguing battle with fellow Canadian starter Nathan Rourke of the Lions

Other

12 h. ago Amazon Prime Day sales fall 41% on first day, brand adviser says

Amazon.com Inc took a big gamble this year by expanding its annual Prime Day summer sale to four days from two, betting the extension would give shoppers more time to navigate the millions of deals on its sprawling web store. The preliminary results are grim, raising the stakes for the event’s remaining days. Momentum Commerce, […]

Other

12 h. ago Vancouver debates moving to 30 km/h speed limit on minor streets

Vancouver's default speed limit is currently 50 kilometres per hour, with exceptions for school and park zones and a stretch of East Hastings near Main Street. 

Other

12 h. ago AGI Second Quarter 2025 Results Release Date and Conference Call

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (“AGI”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) will hold a conference call on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 8:00am ET to discuss its results for the three-months ending June 30, 2025. A news release announcing AGI’s results will be issued after markets close on Thursday, July 31, […]

Culture

13 h. ago Power of pancakes on display at two Wednesday morning breakfasts

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service's 20th annual Stampede breakfast celebrated community and culture, Southcentre Mall's Pink Pancake breakfast held in support of the Canadian Cancer Society

Other

21 h. ago Letters: Strong show of unity between Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan

Is Ontario a good partner for Alberta? Vote in our daily poll! Who would have thought that the Calgary Stampede would become the greatest show of unity, cooperation, friendship, and support between Canada’s conservative leaders? Premiers Ford and Moe were there to sign trade agreements with Premier Smith, and Smith and opposition leader Poilievre were […]

Other

21 h. ago Lorne Gunter: 'Half history is wrong': Park Canada plaques deemed problematic

Most Canadians wouldn’t support American historic sites that used the world “Negro,” or worse.

Events

21 h. ago Musk’s AI company scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it’s taking down “inappropriate posts” made by its Grok chatbot, which appeared to include antisemitic comments that praised Adolf Hitler. Grok was developed by Musk’s xAI and pitched as alternative to “woke AI” interactions from rival chatbots like Google’s Gemini, or OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Musk said Friday that […]

Economics

25 h. ago Temasek Divestments Hit Record, Portfolio Grows to $339 Billion

Singapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte reported divestments worth S$42 billion ($33 billion) for its last fiscal year — its largest annual disposal on record — while the firm’s net portfolio value also hit a new high.

Economics

29 h. ago There are even more places to watch outdoor movies in Toronto this summer

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be ideal for a movie under the stars in Toronto, with various outdoor movie nights on tap all around the city!Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and The Well have joined the list of businesses offering outdoor screenings this season.Starting July 9, Downtown Movies in the Park takes over David Pecaut Square every Wednesday night until August 13, screening iconic films in partnership with TIFF, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.The Well is also joining in the fun, bringing summer night vibes to the masses with their own rendition of movie nights — we're not complaining! The first screening happens on July 16 with a showing of Ratatouille.So, now's your chance to grab your blankets — and besties — and get in on all the movie fun this summer! Here's a roundup of all the outdoor movies playing in Toronto this summer:Christie Pits ParkJuly 13 - The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)July 20 - ...

Other

33 h. ago MANDEL: Killers sentenced to life for senseless ‘execution’ of beloved youth worker

The judge called it the murder trial’s “elephant in the room.” Why in the world did Noah Anderson, 24, Junior Jahmal Harvey, 23, and their two accomplices unleash 59 shots at strangers just enjoying a smoke in Regent Park? As the men ran for their lives, why did they pump 14 bullets into Thane Murray, […]

Society

33 h. ago Saskatoon’s Meewasin considered to become a National Urban Park

The Valley Authority is working with First Nations and Metis communities in Saskatoon to turn Meewasin into a national urban park.

Society

36 h. ago ‘It’s been pretty miserable’: New Cowboys location prompts resident complaints

This is the first year Cowboys Music Festival is operating in its new location at Cowboys Park, formally Shaw Millennium Park.

Other

37 h. ago ‘An attack on an entire community’: Regent Park shooters given life sentences

Superior Court Justice Gillian Roberts handed two young men found guilty of the first-degree murder of Regent Park Youth worker Thane Murray the maximum sentence possible.

Events

39 h. ago Notice of motion calls for more transparency for Calgary CAO's compensation

CAO David Duckworth's base annual pay ranges from $391,666 to $475,000 — representing a 36 to 48 per cent increase over 2024 levels.

Other

40 h. ago Whyte Avenue Art Walk celebrates 30 years: bigger, bolder than ever before

The art stroll runs in Edmonton's Old Strathcona from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

Culture