54 m. ago Stampede could potentially increase Calgary's measles cases say health officials

Indoor and outdoor exposure to measles at the Calgary Stampede could cause an uptick in cases say AHS doctors

Science

62 m. ago U.S. ambassador expects Carney weighing growth options, including public service cuts

Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, talks public service cuts, economic growth and his favourite bike rides in Ottawa on Independence Day.

Transport

6 h. ago Heat warning issued for southern Ontario this weekend: Environment Canada

TORONTO — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of southern Ontario this weekend, with humidex values expected to make it feel like 40 C. The alert issued Friday afternoon says daytime highs between 31 and 33 C can be expected on Saturday and Sunday. It says overnight lows are projected to sit […]

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6 h. ago Winnipeg man charged in random sexual assaults near Health Sciences Centre

Police said they arrested the suspect, 28, on Spence Street Thursday evening. He faces five counts of sexual assault and three counts of assault, among other charges

Events

7 h. ago Thousands of dollars raised for talented Toronto baker battling cancer

A GoFundMe campaign launched for Aya, a Toronto baker and pastry chef known for her talent and commitment to her craft, has raised thousands of dollars as she faces a challenging cancer diagnosis. The fundraiser was launched by Kelsey Blackwell, Strategy and Creative Direction at Blackbird Baking Co., where Aya previously worked before joining Evelyn's Wholegrain Bakery. Back in April, Aya was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. According to the campaign, she began treatment immediately and stepped away from her baking duties to focus on her health. The fundraiser highlights her resilient spirit, quoting Aya in a recent post where she shared her diagnosis. "Here are my favourite bakeries," she wrote. "I promise their treats cure you and make you smile." Blackwell highlighted the close-knit nature of the city's food scene, telling blogTO, "The Toronto food community is incredibly generous; we all work hard a...

Science

7 h. ago Finance minister says Canada can negotiate better tariff terms with U.S. than other countries

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to try to hammer out a deal by July 21

Politics

10 h. ago Automakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ after meeting Carney over EV mandates

Automakers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and discussed challenges with current electric vehicle mandates given the added challenges of the trade war and tariffs.

Transport

12 h. ago WELL Health Announces Voting Results for Election of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) (the “Company” or “WELL”), a digital healthcare company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce that at its annual general meeting held June 30, 2025 (the “Meeting”), all of […]

Politics

15 h. ago Today's letters: Carney shouldn't have caved on digital services tax

Friday, July 4: When dealing with a bully, it's better to stand up to him, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

15 h. ago Adam: What makes Canada a global player? Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, of course

Soccer fever was high as hundreds of fans lined up on Sparks Street to get a glimpse of the trophy and take selfies this past week. Even Mark Carney was excited.

Other

15 h. ago ‘Happy coincidence’ or master plan: How Carney’s team full of Quebecers wants to govern Canada

The key question centres on the possible effects of this Quebec-heavy contingent in the Carney government, both in terms of policy and politics

Politics

22 h. ago Citizens, doctors speak out on health care crisis at KGH during emotional town hall

In addition to concerned citizens, Wednesday's town hall also brought numerous doctors and other medical professionals who work at KGH.

Science

24 h. ago Federal auditors target vaccine injury program amid surprise Oxaro office visit

PHAC officials will continue to visit Oxaro's VISP offices “on short notice and in-person to ensure that performance standards are met,”a confidential source told Global News.

Other

25 h. ago Winnipeg police seek suspect after 4 women sexually assaulted near HSC

Police are looking for a suspect who is alleged to have sexually assaulted four women in a 45-minute span Wednesday night near the Health Sciences Centre.

Events

26 h. ago ‘We’re optimistic’: Repealing federal electric vehicle mandate top ask for Carney, industry association says

'Why, at a time when the industry is under pressure, would we keep in place a domestic policy that is hugely damaging to this industry?'

Transport

26 h. ago Federal government says electric vehicle mandate must ‘reflect’ current times, after auto CEOs meet Carney

'Why, at a time when the industry is under pressure, would we keep in place a domestic policy that is hugely damaging to this industry?'

Transport

26 h. ago Bioscience Association Manitoba Applauds Government Action to Advance Bioscience Research and Clinical Trials in Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) welcomes the Manitoba government’s latest announcement to launch a Clinical Trials Office, and the implementation of the Research Manitoba led project, Research Improvements Through Harmonization in Manitoba (RITHIM), both designed to accelerate and improve health research in the province. “For too long, the process of moving innovative research […]

Politics

26 h. ago Le secteur automobile «prudemment optimiste» après avoir rencontré Carney

Elle l’invite à abroger les exigences de vente de véhicules électriques, arguant l’effondrement des ventes.

Transport

27 h. ago ‘I worked so damn hard’: Biden laments changes in U.S. since he left office

Despite his ailing health, former president Joe Biden said he continues to participate in political discussions with both Democratic and Republican officials.

Politics

28 h. ago OPINION: Funding international organizations with higher sin taxes not the answer  

Should taxpayers around the globe, who dare to take part in activities like smoking and drinking, pay even more in taxes to help fund global organizations that are seeing funding cuts from major countries like the United States? That’s what World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus seems to think. According to Ghebreyesus, countries have […]

Society