52 m. ago Public sector union warns Carney against reducing government staff to cut spending

'What it actually means is that you're looking to cut jobs, which means cutting services,' says the head of PSAC, Sharon DeSousa

Politics

3 h. ago 'It's been amazing': Departing CEO reflects on 15 years with YW Calgary

As this chapter of her career comes to a close, Sue Tomney sat down with Postmedia Calgary to reflect on what she's seen in Calgary's social services sector over the last 15 years.

Culture

3 h. ago Des mâles alphas, vraiment? La science conteste le concept de domination masculine (chez les primates)

En biologie évolutive, il a longtemps été admis que les mâles dominaient les femelles sur le plan social chez la plupart des mammifères.

Other

6 h. ago ‘It’s total BS’: Trump video taking aim at Canadian fishers, N.B. company scrutinized

Canadian fishers are being accused of 'pillaging' fish from American waters in a video posted by U.S. President Donald Trump on social media.

Economics

6 h. ago Fans are outraged over Ticketmaster's handling of Coldplay shows in Toronto

Coldplay fans are sounding off on social media after a messy rollout for the band's Toronto shows left many heartbroken and shocked over tickets getting flipped for sky-high prices.The Music of the Spheres World Tour touched down in Toronto this month, with two back-to-back shows left at the Rogers Centre on July 11 and 12. But for many fans, trying to score tickets has been nothing short of a disaster.One frustrated fan tagged the band directly in a post on X:"@coldplay please do something, I have been a huge fan for years. I want to see you in Toronto. I have sat on TICKETMASTER for months/days & hours there were released tickets at 9 I got them but it glitched and now they are being resold for 1600$! I am a true fan who wants to come😭"The tweet has struck a nerve with other fans who also experienced Ticketmaster glitches, queue chaos, pricing disparity, and disappearing seats — even after waiting for hours in line. To make things worse, tickets that were originall...

Sport

6 h. ago Carney says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will “steadfastly” defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on social media, Carney said Canada will continue to work to secure a trade deal with the U.S. by a revised deadline of Aug. 1. In […]

Economics

6 h. ago Carney says deadline for new deal with U.S. delayed as Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canada

Carney wrote on social media that Canada and the U.S. are now working towards a new deadline of Aug. 1 to sign a new trade deal

Economics

6 h. ago ZenaTech Reacts to ‘Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance’ Memo — A Game

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today reacts to the July 10, 2025 new policy directive from Secretary of Defense Pete […]

Events

6 h. ago Department of Defense investment in rare earth mining company offers road map for sector revitalization

Government guarantees to pay miner above market rates for 10 years

Economics

12 h. ago Dreessen: Can the city spend smarter on its 'social' infrastructure?

Whether it's parks, arenas or libraries, Ottawa should follow guidelines that promote innovation — while saving money in the long run.

Economics

17 h. ago Albanese will meet with Xi next week on a trip focused on Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping on an upcoming trip he said Friday would focus on closer business ties. Albanese departs Saturday for the trip that includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, and meetings with Xi, Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji of […]

Other

18 h. ago Australia PM Says He’ll Raise Security, Rights Issues With China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday he will not shy away from raising security and human rights concerns when he meets with President Xi Jinping during a visit to China.

Events

19 h. ago Trump says U.S. will impose 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1

Message sent in open letter to Mark Carney posted to social media account

Economics

21 h. ago Members of CUPE 5102 Hold Ice Cream Social to Celebrate the Workers at Red Oak Retirement Community in Kanata

OTTAWA, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 5102 are proud to invite the wider community to join them in celebrating the hard work their members provide to the residents of Red Oak retirement community in Kanata. The members will be hosting a community ice cream social at 3501 Campeau Dr. from 1PM to 5PM. […]

Society

22 h. ago Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma’s Surrey, B.C., restaurant

Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to a prominent Indian comedian, with apparent footage of the shooting widely shared on social media. Kap’s Cafe is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma, who posted a video of the newly opened establishment on Instagram this week. Surrey […]

Other

24 h. ago How Texas couldn’t find US$1M for flood warning system near camps

Agencies failed to secure roughly US$1 million for a project to better protect the county’s 50,000 residents and campers and tourists who spend time along the Guadalupe River.

Economics

25 h. ago Amid political backlash, Nathan Fillion says Superman’s true power is hope and kindness

"It's about hope, it's about choosing kindness," said Edmonton-born actor Nathan Fillion, who plays the Green Lantern in the James Gunn-made reboot of the DC Universe franchise.

Politics

25 h. ago Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked an attempt to reverse a little-noticed provision from their tax and spending cuts law that professional gamblers warn could be the end of their industry. Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada sought unanimous passage of a bill that would roll back the change on gambling tax […]

Economics

26 h. ago Ontario's new Hard Rock Hotel just opened and here's what's inside

Ottawa has just hit a high note with the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada.Opening its doors on July 3, 2025, this $350 million venue transformed the historic Rideau Carleton Raceway into a 150,000 sq. ft. entertainment titan that merges gaming, dining, accommodations and live performances under one roof.The mammoth space offers 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites in the hotel, while the gaming portion of the property has more than 1,000 slot machines and 40 live-action table games, plus high-limit areas, electronic table options and a dedicated Baccarat room.Of course, the Hard Rock experience would be incomplete without the food! Food lovers can choose between fine dining at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood restaurant, classic American fare at the Hard Rock Café, or one of the diverse quick-service outlets in the Marketplace, which has Italian and Shaw...

Other

26 h. ago Violence envers les élus: Hamad promet de «défendre» Marchand

Sam Hamad promet de se porter à la défense de Bruno Marchand s’il est témoin d’insultes et de menaces, ces gestes qu’il trouve «inacceptables».

Events