22 h. ago Ontario farm is hosting a music festival in a giant sunflower field this month

Mark your calendars, Toronto! Campbell's Cross Farm is hosting a music festival later this month, and it's happening in their massive sunflower field in Inglewood, Ontario. The Sunflower Garden Party will take place amidst hundreds of sunflowers, and is being billed as "Toronto's first alcohol-free music festival." It's a blend of natural beauty and the recently popularized trend of daytime partying without the hangover. What to expectImagine it: endless Instagram-worthy rows of blooms, feel-good DJ sets and other musical acts, and late summer vibes, all wrapped into a one-of-a-kind, 12-hour event that's organized with an eco-conscious mindset.Sunflower Garden organizers also promise a curated "botanical bar" of sober sips to complement inspiring wellness activities and activations, along with a vendor market, art displays and food options.So far, they've dropped a lineup of ...

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45 h. ago Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEO

Consumers are still seeking local products, but executives at one of Canada’s biggest grocers say the buy Canadian movement is starting to lose some steam. “It’s decelerating somewhat,” Metro Inc. chief executive Eric La Fleche told analysts during a third-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday. “Consumers are still buying more Canadian, so we’re seeing more […]

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49 h. ago These are the features that homebuyers in Canada say are their biggest dealbreakers

There are many factors Canadian homebuyers need to consider when it comes to making the big purchase.Sometimes, the decision comes down to budget; other times, it comes down to checking off all of the amenities on your wishlist.When it comes to dealbreakers for Canadian homebuyers, a new Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX Canada found that what's on the outside might matter more than what's on the inside.The survey found that prospective homebuyers are judging listings based on curb appeal and the state of the neighbourhood even before they stop inside the home."While the home is the ultimate goal for buyers, the neighbouring properties and surrounding community often say a lot about what life might be like there for you, as a resident," said Don Kottick, president of RE/MAX Canada."Not all homebuyers are able or willing to see past a rough exterior to find properties with potential, and something like an unkempt streetscape could be their sign...

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3 d. ago A huge butter tart festival is taking over a beautiful Ontario town this month

Baked good lovers are in for a sweet treat this weekend as the Caledon Butter Tart Festival returns this month to the eponymous scenic Ontario town.This annual event is packed with all sorts of delicious desserts from local vendors, with a spotlight on the fan favourite: butter tarts.Festival-goers can expect to see an abundance of the gooey, flaky and oh-so-yummy pastries in every variety (of course), plus a marketplace with some 50 stalls to shop and savour all sorts of snacks, plus other goods and wares.The vendor list is quite robust this year, including beloved local spots like Wiishkobi Homebaked Goods, Gluten Free Girl, Delicious All Day Coffee — perfect to pair with your tarts — and many more.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Gottaluvbuttertarts (@gottaluvbuttertarts)Butter tart festivals always seem to create a huge buzz in Ontario, with n...

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3 d. ago CHARLEBOIS: How quiet staple became Canada’s biggest food price shock

When Canadians think of food price hikes, they tend to picture meat, coffee, produce, or even chocolate. Rice rarely comes to mind. Yet in 2025, rice has quietly become the single fastest-rising food product in Canadian grocery stores — up 48.9% since January, according to Statistics Canada. That’s not a rounding error. A standard 2-kg […]

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5 d. ago Why this Edmonton Oilers star deserves to shine on the biggest stage: 9 Things

It is the dog days of August. Some people think that is a baseball term that describes that jockeying for position in the standings during the sweltering summer. In actual fact, it is a phrase dating back to Roman times and has more to do with the stars than sports. Although for one Edmonton Oilers […]

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6 d. ago Largest street festival of its kind in the world returns to Toronto this month

Toronto's largest South Asian street festival is back, and it's bringing tons of colour, music, and flavour right here to the city. Tamil Fest 2025 returns for its 11th year this month, taking over Markham Road in Scarborough for two culturally-forward days of performances, delish eats, and overall pride.Recognized as the biggest "Tamil street festival outside of the Indian subcontinent," Tamil Fest is expected to welcome 250,000 visitors this year.The organizers are gearing up to host a massive crowd — bigger than what they've seen in the past years — and one of the city's busiest roads will be shut down to cater to the festival-goers.There will be dance troupes, spicy South Asian flavours, and local vendors who will turn the festival into a complete sensory experience.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Tamil Fest 2025 (@tamilfest.ca)This yea...

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6 d. ago South Asian homebuilders say their house was shot up, Leduc RCMP investigating

Leduc RCMP are investigating a home being shot up in a neighbourhood south of Edmonton, where the residents told Global News they are homebuilders of South Asian descent.

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7 d. ago Canada lost 41K jobs in July, but unemployment rate holds steady at 6.9%

Statistics Canada says youth aged 15 to 24 saw the biggest employment drop in July amid the tough summer jobs market, with 34,000 lost.

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8 d. ago Canadian Satellite Firm Telesat Offers to Help Trump’s Golden Dome

Telesat Corp., Canada’s biggest satellite company, said it can help President Donald Trump’s so-called Golden Dome missile defense system.

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1 week ago Tankers Deliver Russian Crude to India Despite US, EU Pressure

At least four tankers discharged millions of barrels of Russian crude at Indian refineries at the weekend, a sign the closely scrutinized deliveries are continuing as normal, even as the US ramps up pressure on the South Asian country to stop purchases.

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1 week ago Vancouver Pride Parade: Thousands celebrate against backdrop of financial uncertainty

Two-Spirit, South Asian and Chinese voices lead the way as organizers seek stable funding for future viability of parade

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1 week ago Man admits to torching $10 million in properties as part of extortion arsons targeting Edmonton South Asian homebuilders

According to the agreed facts, Heer recruited drivers to transport "arson teams" to properties selected in advance, which were then torched with gasoline.

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3 w. ago Second wave of extortions with transnational links sparks concern in South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

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3 w. ago Edmonton police eyeing second wave of extortions with transnational links targeting South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

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4 w. ago Edmonton police to hold town hall as South Asian community faces new extortion threats

The town hall on Monday, July 28, is taking place at the Southwood Community League in Mill Woods. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the police presentation begins at 7 p.m.

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last month Canada’s biggest South Asian festival is back in Ontario and it’s totally free

Get ready, Mississauga: It's back! Celebration Square transforms into a vibrant South Asian extravaganza as the #BollywoodMonster Mashup returns for its annual two-day spectacle on Friday, July  25 (from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Saturday, July  26, 2025 (from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.).Canada's largest Bollywood festival promises a thrilling mix of music, dance, food and culture — all with free admission and parking — right in the heart of the city.There's a treat around every corner, and it all starts with star-studded performances from international Bollywood singers, classical and contemporary dancers, Sufi musicians, Bhangra troupes, Kollywood and Indo-Caribbean acts, and more.And of course, the festival would be incomplete without The #BollywoodMonster Orchestra, who will play electrifying mashups blending Bollywood hits with disco and pop anthems.With over 30 food and beverage vendors, the party turns into a Monster Food Festival, too,...

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