3 d. ago Opinion: Canada’s wild is calling and RVing is the perfect adventure

The sound of birds chirping on a crisp morning breeze. Twigs cracking beneath your feet. The soft trickle of a creek weaving its way through the forest. A glimpse of a moose in the distance. Mist lifting off a turquoise glacial lake ahead. These aren’t scenes from a postcard or a movie set — they’re […]

Culture

5 d. ago Tesla driver altercation on BC Ferries latest in ‘negative interactions,’ union says

On Canada Day, North Saanich RCMP officers were called on board a vessel after a man was seen yelling and being abusive toward staff.

Transport

5 d. ago CCIB recognizes Art Cunningham as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Indigenous Relations award, honoring decades of impactful leadership

CCIB recognizes Art Cunningham as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Indigenous Relations award, honoring decades of impactful leadership Toronto, ON, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) is proud to announce Art Cunningham as the 2025 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Indigenous Relations, recognizing his leadership […]

Politics

5 d. ago Alberta and Ontario call for repeal of Trudeau era climate policies in letter

The letter calls for a repeal of the federal Impact Assessment Act

Politics

6 d. ago Keith Gerein: Knack stumbles as council moves forward with Edmonton Oilers event park deal

It is rotten timing that two crucial and controversial pieces of business before city council are being debated in what is colloquially referred to as “the silly season” near the end of council’s term. Sure, it’s possible the debates would have proceeded the same way if, say, they had happened in year two of this […]

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7 d. ago Cellphones mark 40 years in Canada. A look back since the 1st call

The first wireless call in Canadian history took place 40 years ago on July 1, 1985, when then-Toronto-mayor Art Eggelton called his Montreal counterpart Jean Drapeau.

Technology

8 d. ago Country's first wireless call happened on Canada Day 40 years ago in Toronto

This July 1 marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call. According to Rogers, it happened at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto.At the time, Toronto's mayor, Art Eggleton, made the call with Montreal's Mayor Jean Drapeau using a 10-pound (4.5kg) mobile phone. Rogers provided this call.In July 1985, mobile networks only were able to handle 100 calls per day, but now, Canadians make about 100 million calls and use 6.5 billion megabytes of data on Rogers wireless network."Our wireless journey began with a single call, and it was the beginning of many innovative firsts," said Tony Staffieri, president and CEO of Rogers in a press release. "We're proud of our legacy of leadership and innovation to connect Canadians on Canada’s most reliable networks."And while this is the 40th anniversary of Canada's first wireless call, Rogers also produced a video to celebrate this important milestone.

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8 d. ago MPs call on Canada to bar British rap duo Bob Vylan over ‘death, death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather called on the Canadian government to bar Bob Vylan after the U.S. announced it would stop the duo from visiting there later this year

Events

8 d. ago New report highlights how identity shapes charitable giving in Canada

Generosity in Canada is as diverse as the people who call it home VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Day is a time to celebrate what unites us, and one of those connections is generosity. From newcomers to indigenous communities, people give in ways that are shaped by their culture, upbringing, and […]

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1 week ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Calls on WSIB to Offer Fair Deal Before Canada Day

TORONTO — With the Canada Day long weekend fast approaching, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on WSIB leadership to stop stalling and bring forward a fair deal for more than 3,600 frontline staff who remain on strike. Despite claims from WSIB that negotiations are “ongoing,” the union has not received a […]

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1 week ago Rogers Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Canada’s First Wireless Call on July 1

Usage skyrockets from 100 calls to 100 million calls a dayMarks four decades of wireless innovation leadership for Canadians TORONTO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — July 1st marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call. It happened at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. Art Eggleton, Toronto’s mayor at the time, called Montreal […]

Culture

1 week ago Lazeez Shawarma Celebrates Canada Day with Free Flag Giveaway Across 60+ locations

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — This Canada Day, Lazeez Shawarma is celebrating the nation we all call home by giving away 50,000 free Canadian flags across 60+ locations in the Greater Toronto Area—once again inviting the community to show their Canadian pride and spirit. Simply walk into any Lazeez restaurant and ask for a flag—no purchase necessary. […]

Culture

1 week ago Another group adds to call for Canada to take Iranian threat seriously

Open letter expresses concern over increasing efforts by Iran's regime to destabilize both the Middle East and Canada

Other

1 week ago Trade clarity to help Canada’s economy rebound after modest recession: Deloitte

OTTAWA — Some economists are putting an increasingly optimistic slant on Canada’s tariff dispute with the United States, arguing the economy should be able to avoid “worst-case” scenarios from the trade war. That doesn’t mean the Canadian economy gets off scot-free _ a new forecast published by Deloitte Canada on Wednesday calls for a modest […]

Economics

2 w. ago O’Toole, Ambrose, Baird and others call on Carney to take action against Iran

Signatory Kaveh Shahrooz said Carney must acknowledge the existential threat Iran presents to ally Israel

Transport

2 w. ago Canada must show strength in standing up to Iran threat, Israeli politican says

Israel's deputy foreign minister says U.S. strike on Iran's nuke program was point of moral clarity, and called on Canada to show leadership

Politics

2 w. ago Canada just got a hexagonal coin so expensive you can pay it off in installments

Calling all bee lovers with money to spend — Canada has a new buzzing honeycomb-shaped coin.The Royal Canadian Mint released the Nature's Delight: Honey Bee – 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin with an intricate design inspired by nature's pollinators."Known to be efficient both in instinct and design, the honeybee and its comb are beautifully adorned with yellow gold plating on this 99.99 per cent pure silver coin, which, fittingly, features the popular hexagon coin shape that mimics the natural design of a honeycomb cell, widely considered to be nature's perfect structure," reads the coin's description.The designDesigned by Canadian artist June Steube, the background is inspired by the centre of daisies and black-eyed Susans, which typically serve as a landing pad for honeybees.The overhead view of the bee was intentionally chosen to show off its detailed wing pattern. Collectors can spot the honeycomb pattern in the background between the flower petals, ...

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2 w. ago First heat wave of ‘torrid summer’ to hit Eastern Canada next week

Contrasting this spate of heat with the renown 'polar vortex' of winter, an Environment Canada meteorologist calls this phenomenon a 'Bermuda High'

Other

2 w. ago Burlington Vermont is renaming a street in Canada’s honour (for a while)

Church Street, a pedestrian-only retail hub and home to the city's Church Street Marketplace, will be called Canada Street or Rue de Canada until Labour Day

Other

2 w. ago Calls mount for pause on Canada’s digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S. tech giants and members of U.S. Congress have all signed letters calling for the tax to be eliminated or paused. The […]

Economics