51 m. ago Diamond Mine in Canada’s North Halted With Hundreds Laid Off

Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. laid off “several hundred” workers after halting part of its Ekati operations in northern Canada, adding another blow to the country’s struggling diamond mining industry.

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61 m. ago Hunter crushed by horse in northeastern B.C. rescued in nightime parachute drop

The call for help came around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, when the horseback rider was injured about 185 kilometres east of Fort Nelson.

Events

63 m. ago Fallen tree takes out power lines in London's Blackfriars neighbourhood

A fallen tree knocked out power lines in London's Blackfriars neighbourhood, causing an outage and blocking traffic on a busy city street Thursday morning.

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64 m. ago Head to Toronto’s new Biidaasige Park and more to celebrate this weekend

We are coming off a heatwave but that doesn’t mean Toronto isn’t sizzling with all the action going on this weekend. Don’t forget that the Indy is on from Friday to Sunday, so keep that in mind when you’re heading into the city. Sunday also happens to be National Ice Cream Day (though these last […]

Culture

65 m. ago Tech stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets also rise amid earnings

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up more than 200 points to cap off Thursday’s trading session, helped by strength in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets also climbed amid U.S. corporate earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 233.96 points at 27,386.93. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up […]

Economics

93 m. ago Animal Rescue Crew raising $20,000 to keep pets with parents who can't afford to keep them

The Compassionate Care program helped more than 100 animals stay with loving families before being forced to close doors due to demand

Economics

2 h. ago SEX FILES: I spent a week on Tinder in Italy and here’s what I learned

My Italian adventure began the moment I stepped out of the Rome airport and fell flat on my face. Cue the handsome stranger who helped me to my feet. It was a classic meet-cute that set the tone for the entire trip.  I’d come to the Eternal City with a single mission: to reset my […]

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3 h. ago Alberta AG reports cite child care overpayments, millions in ineligible pandemic payments

Auditor General Doug Wylie's latest reports found parents may not have benefited from child care subsidies, and that a pandemic-era program to help businesses paid more than $150M to ineligible recipients

Economics

3 h. ago Alberta AG reports cite child care overpayments, estimated millions in ineligible pandemic payments

Auditor General Doug Wylie's latest reports found parents may not have benefited from child care subsidies, and estimated that a pandemic-era program to help businesses paid as much as $150M to ineligible recipients

Economics

3 h. ago St. Thomas facing commercial land shortage amid growth surge: Report

Mayor Joe Preston noted the importance of building homes for the city’s growing population, but said new residents will also need places to shop.

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4 h. ago Chiefs star Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over high

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of […]

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4 h. ago Health care advocates afraid of major cuts and privatization hold shadow summit and rally at Council of the Federation next week

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outside the Council of the Federation and the gathering of First Ministers, public health care advocates from across Canada will be joining a shadow summit, rally, and car cavalcade. Attendees include Health Coalitions, patients, patient advocates, nurses, doctors, care workers, mental health advocacy organizations, environmental groups, Indigenous […]

Politics

5 h. ago Toronto Pearson just ranked among world's best airports in a surprising category

Toronto Pearson Airport has officially earned a spot on a new global ranking of the world's most passenger-friendly airports, according to the 2025 World Consumer Airport Index released by the Consumer Choice Center. In its new edition, the Index builds on the 2024 European edition by adding 20 international entries. For the first time, the ranking is also split into two categories, namely the top 30 busiest airports (serving over 35 million passengers annually) and the top 20 smaller airports (35 million or fewer). Despite some notable incidents this year, Pearson Airport managed to secure #20 on the list of largest airports, tying with São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a score of 136.5 points.The rankings were based on a broad set of criteria assessing real-world passenger needs, including distance to city centre, availability of ride-hailing services, airline connectivity, terminal and gate layout, average delay times, and securit...

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5 h. ago Help with down payment now essential for many homebuyers: survey

TORONTO — A new survey says financial help with a down payment is now essential for many homebuyers. Seven in 10 recent homebuyers say they could not have purchased their home without relying on family gifts, loans and other outside help, a Mortgage Professionals Canada survey published Thursday, found. “Down payment assistance is no longer […]

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5 h. ago Here's why Canada is denying a ton of claims under new federal dental care plan

If you've had trouble accessing complex treatment under Canada's federal dental care plan, you're not alone.Health Canada told us that more than half of preauthorization requests for complex dental work under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) are being denied.The CDCP was launched in 2023 and aims to make dental care more accessible for those without dental insurance.To qualify, you must be a Canadian resident who doesn't have access to dental insurance. You and your spouse or common-law partner must have filed your tax returns in Canada, and your family's net income must be less than $90,000.Between May 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, 5.2 million Canadians were approved for coverage, and more than 2.2 million people received care under the CDCP, according to Health Canada. Although most treatments don't require preauthorization, more complex procedures — about one per cent — still do.Examples of complex dental work include crowns, major surgical procedures...

Transport

5 h. ago How much do premium Toronto, Vancouver FIFA World Cup tickets cost right now? Here’s what we know

'That’s steep. That is very steep. But I don’t have much control over it,' Toronto mayor Olivia Chow reportedly said this week

Economics

5 h. ago Rescuers find mom and son lost in California forest thanks to notes they left on a remote road

A mother and her 9-year-old son who got lost in a remote California forest while on their way to a Boy Scouts camp were rescued after a search crew found notes the pair had left behind. The notes weighed down by rocks with “HELP” written at the top said they were stranded up the road […]

Events

6 h. ago U.S. diverts Swiss order for Patriot air defence system to Ukraine

Switzerland said the U.S. Defense Department had informed it that Washington is diverting a Swiss order for Patriot air defence systems to help Ukraine.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Cracking down’: Manitoba justice minister announces expanded ankle monitoring program

'We’re cracking down on repeat offenders by expanding the electronic monitoring program and doubling the amount of ankle monitors to help keep people safe.'

Politics

6 h. ago Scoop, There It Is! Doughlivery by Ben & Jerry’s Cools Down Torontonians to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Toronto, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, when the Toronto heat hits its peak, Ben & Jerry’s is bringing the chill – literally. To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, the iconic ice cream brand will hit the streets with the Doughlivery by Ben & Jerry’s truck, an activation offering the chance of free ice cream and a few extra-sweet surprises designed to help Ben & […]

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