55 m. ago MUCHO Burrito launches Ghost Pepper Burrito to help Canadians cool down this summer

Science says sweating it out may be the ultimate summer chill Toronto, ON, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Think spicy food and summer heat waves don’t mix? Think again. MUCHO Burrito is turning up the heat with the launch of its limited-time Ghost Pepper Burrito, inviting Canadians to cool down by heating up.   Available […]

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68 m. ago Quarter of Ontario mutual fund dealers have sold unneeded products: Survey

A regulator-led survey of Ontario mutual fund dealers based out of big banks shows a sizable minority are not always acting in the interest of clients. The survey of close to 3,000 dealers by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization found that 25 per cent say they have at least sometimes […]

Culture

2 h. ago Purdys to sell outside its stores for 1st time due to ‘Buy Canadian’ demand

Purdys says website traffic jumped by more than 200 per cent and searches about whether it is Canadian popped by a whopping 300 per cent.

Economics

2 h. ago Travel to Europe, domestic trips soar as Canada–U.S. tensions shift patterns

More Canadians are choosing alternate travel destinations outside the U.S with Europe and domestic travel up as political tensions drive new demand, data shows.

Economics

2 h. ago Canadian searches for U.S. real estate shows steep decline: report

'I think that it will take some time for the sentiment to change. Canadians will need to no longer feel like the U.S. is treating them unfairly in its trade policy,' says RedFin's Chen Zhao

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2 h. ago Lorne Gunter: 'Half history is wrong': Park Canada plaques deemed problematic

Most Canadians wouldn’t support American historic sites that used the world “Negro,” or worse.

Events

3 h. ago GREEN: Carney government should swiftly axe foolish EV mandate

Most Canadians disapprove of the mandate; most do not want to buy EVs; most can’t afford to buy EVs (which are more expensive than traditional internal combustion vehicles and more expensive to insure and repair); and if they do manage to swing the cost of an EV, most will likely find it difficult to find public charging stations.

Politics

3 h. ago Varcoe: As investment picks up, 'stable Calgary' to see second strongest growth among Canadian cities

'What has happened is there's just such uncertainty in the (global) market now that it's actually helping Calgary, because we are stable Calgary. We're predictable Calgary'

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4 h. ago Kensington Adds Leading National Security Investor George Hoyem to its ONE9 Investment Committee

Appointment of In-Q-Tel’s Lead Investor Further Strengthens Kensington’s ONE9 Defence and Security Venture Capital Platform TORONTO — Kensington Capital Partners Limited today announced the appointment of George Hoyem to the Investment Committee of its ONE9 defence and security venture capital platform. This strategic move further strengthens ONE9’s position as the Canadian market leader for investments […]

Society

4 h. ago Wednesday's letters: Alberta squeezes seniors, disabled despite surplus

Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus was the headline on the front page on June 28. Great news. Unless you’re an AISH recipient. Or a senior. Or someone wanting a COVID vaccine. Alberta is the only province or territory that will claw back the Canada Disability Benefit of $200, which could make a difference to AISH recipients […]

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9 h. ago Cavalry fall to Vancouver in penalties in Canadian Championship quarters

A loss in a penalty shootout to visiting Vancouver FC on Tuesday night at ATCO Field left the Calgary club heartbroken and ended this year’s run for the Voyageurs Cup.

Sport

9 h. ago Cavalry FC falls to Vancouver FC in penalties in Canadian Championship quarters

A loss in a penalty shootout to visiting Vancouver FC on Tuesday night at ATCO Field left the Calgary club heartbroken and ended this year’s run for the Voyageurs Cup.

Sport

13 h. ago Toronto’s homeless population more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

The increase in Toronto mirrors the situation in Ontario and across Canada after the COVID-19 pandemic directly affected homelessness rates, the report said

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14 h. ago More than half of Canadians now see U.S. as a top threat: poll

The poll suggests that 55% of Canadians still say the U.S. remains this country's most important ally, but also says that 59% now see it as a threat

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14 h. ago Birks Group Completes the Acquisition of the Watch and Jewellery Business of European Boutique and Related Debt Financing Amendments

All figures presented herein are in Canadian dollars. MONTREAL — Birks Group Inc. (the “Company”, “Birks Group” or “we”) (NYSE American LLC: BGI) is pleased to announce that, further to its June 9, 2025 announcement, it has completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of the luxury watch and jewellery business of European Boutique (“European”) from its […]

Economics

16 h. ago Growing number of Canadians view the U.S. as a top threat, poll shows

Canadians are growing increasingly concerned about the United States as a top threat, according to new poll, which shows the percentage of Canadians who agree sits at 59 per cent.

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16 h. ago Stampeders set up for another statement game against perfect

Calgary Stampeders line up versus host Roughriders in Week 6 of Canadian Football League schedule

Culture

17 h. ago Edmonton’s Kingsway Legion to consider moving, other options due to cost of facility

In his last newsletter to members, the branch's president described the Kingsway legion as being embroiled in an "endless battle to keep the branch afloat."

Economics

18 h. ago 2 cyclists training for Cops for Cancer seriously injured in Prince George hit and run

Mounties and the Canadian Cancer Society say the two victims were training for the Cops for Cancer Tour de North in September. Both were seriously injured.

Sport

18 h. ago 'The world waits for no one': The Michael Sabia era begins for the public service

The new clerk of the Privy Council laid out his vision in an open letter to public servants.

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