54 m. ago B.C. to consider ban on breeding and acquisition of all exotic cats

The ban would include a variety of exotic cats, including servals, caracals, ocelots, European and African wildcats, Asian golden cats, fishing cats, jungle cats and marbled cats.

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54 m. ago Caitlin Clark set to return for Indiana Fever after missing 5 games with groin injury

Caitlin Clark expects to play Wednesday when the Indiana Fever host the Golden State Valkyries after missing the past five games with a left groin injury. The All-Star captain participated in practice Monday which was open to season ticket holders, playing in a 5-on-5 scrimmage. It was the first time she’d done that since getting […]

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58 m. ago Diddy’s sentencing set for Oct. 3 after split verdict in federal sex crimes case

NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced in his federal criminal case on Oct. 3, a judge said Tuesday after probation officials rejected the defence and prosecution’s plan to move the date up by about two weeks. Combs, who remains jailed after a split verdict last week, spoke briefly to his lawyer Marc […]

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60 m. ago As heat waves become more common, air conditioning use is rising: StatCan

As heat waves become more common, Statistics Canada is out with a new report which shows who still doesn't have air conditioning and why.

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80 m. ago Some residents concerned about being stranded on islands due to B.C. Ferries policy on damaged EVs

'In short, EVs can still travel with us. The updates are about safety and clarity, not restrictions on everyday drivers,' says B.C. Ferries

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2 h. ago Canada can become an LNG powerhouse, but it will take innovation and determination

In the wake of LNG Canada's first shipment, chief executive Chris Cooper reflects on what it took to get there and the opportunity Canada has going forward

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3 h. ago Oilers faithful Superfan Magoo hits TV screens on The Amazing Race Canada

When Blair Gladue and his wife Skylene “Nipîy” Gladue were asked to join this season’s cast of The Amazing Race he had one big worry. “I looked at the schedule and I was like, ‘oh, no, you know what? If we do this, I’m going to miss the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup […]

Sport

3 h. ago The Amazing Race Canada features local Oilers' devotee Superfan Magoo

When Blair Gladue and his wife Skylene “Nipîy” Gladue were asked to join this season’s cast of The Amazing Race he had one big worry. “I looked at the schedule and I was like, ‘oh, no, you know what? If we do this, I’m going to miss the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup […]

Sport

3 h. ago Rents in Canada fall for 9th straight month, still above 2022 levels

The average asking rent for all residential properties in Canada fell by 2.7 per cent in June, compared with this time last year, to $2,125 a month.

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3 h. ago Public skeptical over Canada’s high immigration quotas: Government report

Focus groups struck to gauge public sentiment on the federal government's immigration policy reacted negatively to high immigration quotas

Politics

3 h. ago CBC host says he was essentially forced out of job in 'involuntary resignation'

CBC News host Travis Dhanraj has resigned, stating that he had "no real choice" after being allegedly sidelined by his employer, a claim that the public broadcaster has denied.We obtained a copy of the resignation letter from Dhanraj's lawyer, in which the former host of Canada Tonight: With Travis Dhanraj details the reasons for his departure, saying that CBC has made it impossible for him to "work with integrity.""I have been systematically sidelined, retaliated against, and denied the editorial access and institutional support necessary to fulfill my public service role," he wrote. "When I joined CBC, I did so with a clear understanding of its mandate and a belief in its importance to Canadian democracy."However, behind the scenes, he said a different story unfolded.Dhanraj accused CBC of "performative diversity and tokenism" and having "a system designed to elevate certain voices and diminish others.&...

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3 h. ago Autistic U.K. teen who told family ‘I’m going to Canada’ later detained in Japan on drug charges

Sean Stephenson travelled from London to Portugal, then Toronto and finally Tokyo, where he was arrested

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3 h. ago Autistic teen who came to Canada arrested in Japan after meth found in suitcase, family says

British national Sean Stephenson, 18, was 'exploited by individuals who took advantage of his vulnerability,' his family says

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3 h. ago Plaidoyer pour la création d’un grand patron pour mieux gérer l’approvisionnement fédéral

Poussé par une «frustration», l’Ombud de l’approvisionnement propose cinq solutions à des problèmes de longue date.

Politics

4 h. ago Insolvency filings in May rise from April, but down from last year

Insolvency statistics for May show a rise from April but are down from a year ago, when the Bank of Canada had yet to start lowering interest rates. The 12,395 insolvencies in May was up 2.3 per cent from April, while down 2.6 per cent from May last year, according to data released Tuesday by […]

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4 h. ago Peu de Canadiens connaissent les candidats potentiels à la direction du NPD

Mardi, le parti a annoncé le lancement de son processus d’«examen de la campagne 2025 et de renouvellement».

Events

4 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 […]

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4 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

4 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

5 h. ago Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Canada’s housing agency says advertised rents in some major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief. In its mid-year rental market update, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says average asking rents for a two-bedroom purpose-built apartment were down year-over-year in markets such […]

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