23 m. ago Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont. Ford says provinces frequently share firefighting resources to […]

Events

64 m. ago C2R2 and Mohawk College Launch National Green Building Skills Initiative with Federal Support

New federal investment of $11.3 million to train 5,400 learners for low-carbon careers across Canada HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is proud to announce a new nationwide green building skills training initiative, Advancing Access and Skills Training for Green Buildings and Retrofits, supported by […]

Society

87 m. ago Netradyne Strengthens Leadership Team with New CFO and COO Appointments

Appointments reflect Netradyne’s strong growth trajectory and global expansion SAN DIEGO — Netradyne, a global leader in AI-driven road and fleet safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Smita Sanadhya as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Tom Schmitt as Chief Operating Officer (COO). These two key leadership appointments come at a pivotal time of growth […]

Politics

2 h. ago Whitecaps, Forge open Canadian Championship semifinals with 2

Tristan Blackmon responded for the 'Caps, scoring in the 18th minute, and Brian White gave Vancouver a 2-1 lead in the 29th minute.

Sport

3 h. ago A London plant making copper products that recently broke ground on a major expansion, has vowed to take the threat of U.S. tariffs “head on,”said the head of  a London manufacturing group.

Great Lakes Copper, Canada’s only copper milling plant, recently announced a 90,000 sq. ft. expansion to its Clarke Road facility.

Economics

3 h. ago Canadians boycotting U.S. trips at record numbers while more Americans travel north

For the first time in at least five years, American travel to Canada has outnumbered Canadian visits to the United States, according to new data.Statistics Canada released its latest international arrivals numbers on Monday. It found that 1.8 million Americans travelled north by car in July, while only 1.7 million Canadian residents returned by car from a visit to the U.S.According to the report, Canadians visiting the U.S. by land saw a steep 36.9 per cent decline from July 2024. Comparatively, American trips to Canada in July declined 7.4 per cent from the same time last year.It reveals a sharp switch-up after years of Canadian travel down south outnumbering Americans visiting Canada.U.S.-resident trips to Canada by automobile, July 2019 to 2025. (Statistics Canada)StatCan included cross-border travel data dating back to 2019 that shows the rare reversal in travel patterns. Canadians visiting the U.S. routinely outpaced American travel to Canada up until last month.Trave...

Sport

3 h. ago New funding rules announced for Canadian immigration program

Canada's Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program has made a significant change in the amount of settlement funds required.Skilled workers who want to work and live long-term in some of Canada's more rural and remote communities can apply for the RCIP program, which provides a pathway to permanent residence. The program also helps to fill labour shortages in these areas while supporting businesses in need of workers.In addition to other requirements, applicants must show proof that they can financially support themselves and any accompanying family members. On July 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the amount required, with a roughly 30 per cent increase.Previously, a single person applying for the RCIP had to prove that they had $7,963 in settlement funds, while a family of two had to show funds of $9,692. Now, a single applicant must prove that they have $10,507 in funds, and a family of two must have $13,080.Here's how the require...

Other

3 h. ago Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie to tee it up at Manitoba Open later this month

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie will trade his pads for golf clubs later this month after receiving a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Manitoba Open.

Transport

4 h. ago CNE 2025 Opening Day is this week and here's a sneak preview of what to expect

CNE 2025 Opening Day has almost finally arrived, and while yes, it tragically signals that summer in Toronto is coming to an end, it also means that the city is about to embark on 18 days of non-stop fun at our most quintessential event of the year.And, blogTO got a sneak peek at what this year's edition holds.For the uninitiated, a standard day at the iconic Canadian National Exhibition starts with an arrival at the Princes' Gates, a stalwart Toronto landmark, before instantly being engulfed by the most joyful sensory overload you've ever experienced.Flanked by food trucks, craft beer stands, vendor tents and more, you'll make your way deeper into the throngs of excited attendees and the heart of the grounds, the colourful Sky Ride and Ferris wheel towering up ahead.You'll board legendary rides that locals have looked forward to returning to each summer for decade...

Other

5 h. ago B.C. Hydro's 2024 call for power on rocky road through B.C. Utilities Commission review

Questions about whether consultations with First Nations not involved in projects have been adequate are coming up in the Utilities Commission's process

Society

5 h. ago WARMINGTON: TIFF film censorship shows Toronto’s antisemitism to the world

There comes a point when Toronto is going to have to decide to not let Hamas run the city anymore. Perhaps the absurd and insulting censorship of The Road Between Us at the Toronto International Film Festival making the front page of the New York Post and being mocked by other media and organizations around […]

Culture

5 h. ago Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Declares Cash Distribution for the Month of August, 2025

Not for distribution to U.S. News Wire Services or dissemination in the United States. TORONTO — Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties”) (TSX: CHP.UN) announced today that the trustees of Choice Properties have declared a cash distribution for the month of August, 2025 of $0.064167 per trust unit, representing $0.77 per trust unit […]

Other

6 h. ago Edmonton author Premee Mohamed featured in anthology based on Stephen King classic

The Stand, the post-apocalyptic universe where good and evil clash, will soon get an entry for Alberta. A new short-story anthology based on the popular Stephen King book is coming later this month, and one story is set near Edmonton. The End of the World as We Know It, out Aug. 19, features local author […]

Other

6 h. ago What to stream before summer ends: ‘The Studio,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘MobLand’ and more

Looking for something to binge this August? While we take some time off for the rest of this month, we’re bringing you a list of shows and movies that we’ve loved watching this year and where you can find them. The Studio Seth Rogen plays a newly-minted head of a movie studio who has to […]

Other

7 h. ago China’s new tariff on Canadian canola takes effect as farmers urge action

The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada's most valuable crops to fall, wiping out millions of dollars in its value.

Economics

7 h. ago Ukraine Hits Another Key Russia Refinery in Flurry of Attacks

Ukrainian drones attacked Lukoil PJSC’s major refinery in Volgograd in the early hours of Thursday as Kyiv has ramped up strikes on Russian energy infrastructure this month.

Events

7 h. ago Return to Office Split Deepens Banking’s Transatlantic Divide

US and Canadian banks are summoning staffers back to their offices at a faster rate than European rivals, widening the divide in one of finance’s defining workplace debates.

Other

9 h. ago Wine, candy and room service: How Ottawa spent $170,000 on Canadian ISIS women

Global Affairs Canada went well over budget helping ISIS women return home from Syria with their kids.

Economics

13 h. ago Air Canada gears up to cancel flights ahead of potential strike

Canadians with Air Canada flights booked this week may want to consider alternative travel options ahead of the looming strike.The airline has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) after it said it intends to begin a strike as early as Saturday, Aug. 16. The union represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, which carry approximately 130,000 customers a day who could be affected by a labour disruption."To provide customers certainty, Air Canada will begin a phased wind-down of most of its operations to be completed over the next three days," reads the Wednesday announcement. "The airline has also sought government-directed arbitration to resolve the situation."The Air Canada Component of CUPE issued its 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday, claiming that the carrier "refused to recognize that flight attendants should be paid for all their time on the job.""For t...

Other

14 h. ago Someone is trying to sell this Toronto house with no roof for $13.6 million

In 2020, 975 Dovercourt Rd. sold for $1,450,000 as a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home with "lots of opportunity."Back then, the ground floor was home to a beauty salon, while the rest of the building was residential. But even in 2020, it wasn't exactly move-in ready — the original listing literally had "needs work!" in the description.Five years later, it seems like it still very much "needs work!"The current listing photo, which was taken before renovations began. If you walk past the home today, you'll notice a glaring lack of roof and the fact that the interiors have been completely gutted.The current owners clearly started renovating — possibly with plans to turn the place into something bigger — but somewhere along the way, the project stalled. Maybe they hit permit snags, maybe funding ran dry, or maybe they're just taking a really long coffee break.And yet… the property is back on...

Economics