2 h. ago Langford pulls out of running to host World Cup training base camp citing cost

Councillors voted unanimously on Monday to withdraw Starlight Stadium from contention as a training site.

Economics

2 h. ago Mark Carney et François Legault se sont rencontrés mercredi soir

Le premier ministre canadien s’est entretenu avec la mairesse de Montréal, Valérie Plante, plus tôt en journée.

Transport

3 h. ago MedX Health Corp. Names Meghan Geary as Senior Vice President of Operations

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — MedX Health Corp. (“MedX” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MDX), the global leader in teledermatology solutions, confirms the appointment of Meghan Geary as the Company’s Senior Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. With over 10 years experience in building scalable programs across SaaS and high-growth healthcare companies, Geary will oversee strategic operations, drive […]

Science

3 h. ago Canada failing its pledge to help evacuate Palestinians from Gaza, families say

Speakers described losing family members and of horrific conditions as the conflict approaches its two-year anniversary.

Events

4 h. ago West Kelowna, B.C. denies Christian singer Sean Feucht permit, citing safety concerns

The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley last month denied a permit for a show, which was scheduled to take place this Sunday

Culture

4 h. ago Canadian North Resources Inc. Reports Operational and Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

Highlights: Expanded bio-metallurgical programs from initial bio-leaching tests indicating metal extraction of 97.86-98.5% nickel and 96.9-97.7% cobalt, with the goal of achieving similarly high recoveries of copper and PGE metals from the Ferguson Lake Ni-Cu-Co PGE Project located in southeast Nunavut, Canada. Continued evaluation of multiple metal processing technologies to produce market-ready battery-grade nickel and […]

Culture

5 h. ago Recall alert: Stop putting your baby in these nests and loungers now, warns Health Canada

Similar products are linked to 45 incidents, including 29 fatalities, in the U.S. from 2021 to 2023

Science

5 h. ago Canada gears up to face U.S. in 'very big' Rugby World Cup qualifying match at McMahon Stadium

Calgary’s Matt Oworu and Ben Lesage and the rest of the Canadian crew look to avenge heartbreak from the 2023 World Cup qualifying cycle.

Sport

6 h. ago Canada’s top soldier joins NATO talks on potential Ukraine peace plan

OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s military spoke with other top soldiers across the NATO alliance Wednesday, as they seek options for upholding peace in Ukraine if a ceasefire comes into force. Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan was among those who took part in a virtual discussion with her counterparts from 32 […]

Events

6 h. ago Canada Games challenged by Air Canada strike, families stuck in St. John’s

For Canada Games Council CEO Kelly-Ann Paul, the timing of Air Canada’s strike was nothing short of “surreal.” Air Canada grounded thousands of flights last Saturday when its flight attendants went on strike, disrupting the Canada Games in St. John’s, N.L., which run Aug. 8-25 with teenage athletes from across the country flying in and […]

Other

6 h. ago PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Monthly Distributions for PIMCO Canada Closed End Funds

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) is pleased to announce today that it has declared monthly distributions on its Class A Units (the “Units”) of the PIMCO Canada closed end funds (the “Funds”). The […]

Other

6 h. ago TIFF CEO apologizes for ‘hurt, frustration’ caused by cancelling October 7 documentary

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey also expressed a desire to 'repair relationships' and said he regrets any prior 'mischaracterizations' of the film

Other

7 h. ago Two proposed class actions seek compensation for travellers hurt by Air Canada strike

The proposed class of plaintiffs in the first lawsuit includes all passengers worldwide whose travel plans were adversely affected

Other

7 h. ago Canadian families with kids will get some money from the government this week

Money is on its way to eligible Canadian families who will receive another monthly payment of the child tax benefit this week.The eighth instalment of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be deposited on Wednesday, Aug. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) also went up from $...

Politics

7 h. ago Alberta minister wants ‘illegal immigrants’ to be counted in federal targets

'The federal government is choosing to disregard this number and that's a real problem,' said Schow

Politics

7 h. ago What comes next as Canada Post and union return to bargaining talks?

With negotations resuming between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, it is worth looking back at how things got to this point.

Other

8 h. ago Shocking video shows man brutally knocking out woman at Rose Bowl show

A disturbing video making the rounds on social media shows a woman getting knocked unconscious during a recent concert at the Rose Bowl. Fans at a Rufus Du Sol show were horrified when a man began pummelling a woman and her friends at the stadium in Pasadena, Calif. — all of which was captured on […]

Sport

8 h. ago Canada’s ‘exceptional’ drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts

Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer’s bone-dry conditions tormented farmers, strained municipal water supply and fuelled one of the worst wildfire seasons on record. Seventy-one per cent of the country was either abnormally dry or under drought conditions as of the end of July, according to […]

Society

9 h. ago Mixed breed and domestic shorthair most popular dogs and cats in Canada

When it comes to dogs and cats, non-designer mixed breeds and the domestic shorthair, respectively, top a survey on most popular breeds. Rover.com, an online marketplace for pet care, released its seventh annual Top Pet Breeds report just in time for International Dog Day on Aug. 26. Non-designer mixed breeds claimed the top spot for […]

Other

9 h. ago Canadian judge among 4 ICC officials sanctioned by U.S. over ‘lawfare’

The U.S. State Department said Kimberly Prost was sanctioned for ruling to authorize the ICC's investigation into U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan.

Events