3 h. ago Fantastic festivals to fete and more happening this weekend in GTA

The first day of summer is upon us and it appears the weather is cooperating! It’s going to hot one, folks – and we don’t just mean all the things to do in and around Toronto. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Indigenous Arts Festival and Na-Me-Res Pow Wow Celebrate […]

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3 h. ago Wyndham Clark ’deeply regrets’ damaging his Oakmont locker during U.S. Open

Former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark said he “deeply regrets” the damage done to the century-old locker he was using at Oakmont during the U.S. Open, his second act of frustration that caused damage at a major this year. Reports surfaced over the weekend that Clark damaged his locker. The USGA said only that it […]

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3 h. ago Toronto ferry terminal now under construction for massive months

As we look ahead to a time when ferry service to the Toronto Islands will be more efficient, reliable and frequent enough to accommodate the immense (and growing) crowds who head across the water during the warm-weather months, ground has finally been broken to prepare the waterfront for our fancy new fleet of watercraft.After months of planning and preliminary work, the City announced this week that construction at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal has officially begun, with fencing now blocking off some of the areas where crews will install key infrastructure needed to dock and charge the electric vessels heading our way in 2026 and 2027.The boats — though expensive — will be a welcome upgrade, being quieter, more eco-friendly and, of course, more modern, along with having increased passenger capacity than our current ferries (which range in age from just over 60 to a whopping 114 years old).As the shoreside proj...

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4 h. ago Friday night racing at Hastings Racecourse is the perfect way to kick

Hastings Park under the floodlights is a unique sporting experience and a more relaxed way for Friday night revellers to discover horse racing.

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5 h. ago Calgarians should prepare for 'blustery' weekend with 'intense' rainstorm

This weekend the city will see rainfall of up to 100 mm in the Bow and Elbow Basin.

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7 h. ago Things to do in Edmonton this weekend: Alberta Circus Arts, Burton Cummings/Tom Cochrane and more

Alberta Circus Arts Festival: Bringing international productions for the first time — The Dust Palace from New Zealand and The Vessel Productions from Sweden — this ever-growing festival, full of industry training and workshops with amazing public shows on top celebrates its fourth year. One easy way in to sample the vibe is a 5 […]

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8 h. ago Ontario city’s lone public beach shuttered as summer arrives: ‘Safety must always be the priority’

With temperatures expected to be in the 30s this weekend, Windsor’s only public beach will remain off limits for those looking to cool off with a dip.

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10 h. ago Live your best cottage life with free HelloFresh kits at these Ontario ONroute stops

This summer, focus on spending less time planning and more time doing. Before you know it, the leaves will change colours and the air will cool, so it’s important to make the most of the great weather while it’s still in your grasp. Summer isn’t just a season – it’s precious time to create memories that last forever!If you’re headed out for an Ontario lake day or cottage weekend, the last thing you want to worry about is meal planning, a pesky grocery list, and time spent preparing your meal.That’s why HelloFresh is offering free meal kits at select ONroute locations on June 20 and 22.Get ready to grillThe best way to a Canadian’s heart is through a grill – at least in the summertime. In fact, when HelloFresh asked their customers about grilling, every single respondent reported a love of grilling in the summer.Nothing beats making memories around the barbecue. That’s why the free meals offered on this exclusive weekend mak...

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10 h. ago SpaceX Starship rocket explodes into massive fireball during routine test

Starship 36 was preparing for a 10th test flight in Texas when it 'experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase.'

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10 h. ago SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes on test stand in yet another setback

SpaceX said the Starship 'experienced a major anomaly' during preparations for a 10th flight test

Science

11 h. ago Weekend decorator: How to make a rental unit feel more like home 

Dear Virginie,  I rent a lovely house but hate the feeling that it isn’t “ours,” given the cabinets, flooring, fixtures and blinds all came with the place. What changes can I make to freshen it up and make it feel more custom for our family without doing anything to irritate our landlords?   Fiona, Corso Italia  Hi […]

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11 h. ago Opinion: Calgarians shouldn’t have to choose between growth and community

When your rent’s going up or your kids can’t afford to live nearby, the last thing you need from city hall is more political infighting. Yet, that’s what we’re getting from the mayor and some members of council: a false choice between reckless development and no development at all. That’s not leadership. It’s division — […]

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12 h. ago US Officials Plan for Possible Strike on Iran in Coming Days

Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, as Israel and the Islamic Republic continue to exchange fire.

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22 h. ago U.S. evacuates some diplomats from embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON — The State Department has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify and there is the possibility that the United States could become directly involved in the conflict. Two U.S. officials said a government plane evacuated a number of diplomats and […]

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23 h. ago Peace pole, House of Friendship and more: What to know about the Rotary International Convention in Calgary

As Rotary members take in the city, Calgarians should expect a vibrant wave of visitors in traditional dress exploring the city centre

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26 h. ago Calgary under severe thunderstorm watch, heavy rainfall expected throughout weekend

Temperatures in Calgary are about to drop

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27 h. ago EN IMAGES | Vives émotions chez les policiers après la découverte de Claire Bell

Les agents de la Sûreté du Québec et de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario ont laissé paraître leur soulagement et leurs émotions intenses.

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27 h. ago With southwest Alberta already dry, forecasted weekend rain would be welcomed

'This is the driest it's ever been at this time of year'

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29 h. ago Who will be the Ottawa Redblacks QB this week and why it might be the least of their concerns

Just when it looked like Dru Brown would be returning as the Ottawa Redblacks quarterback this week, all bets are suddenly off. Brown, a limited participant when the team returned to work in preparation for Saturday’s game in Calgary against the Stampeders, stepped back at Wednesday’s practice while Dustin Crum was given first-team reps. Afterwards, […]

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30 h. ago Canada issues urgent travel advisory for Mexico suggesting 'high degree of caution'

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for Mexico, urging caution for travellers heading south.On June 18, Canada updated its travel advisory for Mexico, warning Canadians of the risk level, which remains at yellow. Travellers are being warned of the dangers of Hurricane Erick, a rapidly intensifying tropical storm. Canadians are also urged to avoid non-essential travel to the southwestern coast from Bahías de Huatulco to Tecpan de Galeana."Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall as a hurricane between Bahías de Huatulco and Tecpan de Galeana on June 19, 2025," reads the statement. "The storm is likely to bring excessive rainfall and violent winds."Update: Tropical Storm #Erick is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on the southwest coast of #Mexico. Check back often in case or updates as the storm moves: https://t.co/YFPUfQlIpk https://t.co/OWSi4ernde— Travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) June 18, 2025The Canadian government war...

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