57 m. ago Amazon Prime Day sales fall 41% on first day, brand adviser says

Amazon.com Inc took a big gamble this year by expanding its annual Prime Day summer sale to four days from two, betting the extension would give shoppers more time to navigate the millions of deals on its sprawling web store. The preliminary results are grim, raising the stakes for the event’s remaining days. Momentum Commerce, […]

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67 m. ago Christina Haack ‘manifesting love’ with birthday bikini photo

'41 you’ve been fun, but ready to be done,' HGTV star proclaims

Culture

74 m. ago Senior, 77, charged with impaired driving in crash that injured police dog, officer

“Every day, our officers face real risks while serving this city, and this incident is a reminder of how dangerous this work can be"

Events

87 m. ago Power of pancakes on display at two Wednesday morning breakfasts

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service's 20th annual Stampede breakfast celebrated community and culture, Southcentre Mall's Pink Pancake breakfast held in support of the Canadian Cancer Society

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1 hour ago Power points: Calgary director Mathew Embry tackles energy poverty in Peru, Nunavat in new documentary

'With all my films, I try to give people access to places and people they could never have in day-to-day life,' says Embry

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2 h. ago B.C. set to release event safety report in wake of Lapu Lapu Day attack

The British Columbia government is expected to release a report today on ways to improve safety and security at events two months after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival. 

Events

2 h. ago Customers seeking deals gave Amazon’s Prime Day and competing sales a solid start

NEW YORK (AP) — The first day of Amazon’s Prime Day event and competing retail sales that kicked off on Tuesday drove solid online spending compared to a year earlier, according to two data sources. Adobe Digital Insights, which tracks visits to e-commerce sites, reported that U.S. consumers spent $7.9 billion at online stores on […]

Economics

4 h. ago 8 80 TowerPOPS brings new playful, green, and social spaces to tower communities in Cooksville, Mississauga and Rockcliffe

TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Can the spaces between densely populated apartment towers be transformed to make us healthier, more active, and socially connected? Non-profit organization 8 80 Cities is on a mission to find out. On July 12 and July 26, the organization is hosting the opening celebrations for the two inaugural […]

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4 h. ago ‘Everyone’s neighbour is a magpie in Edmonton’: Magpies’ special place in Alberta’s capital

Black-billed magpies can be seen walking, soaring and chirping in nearly every neighbourhood in Edmonton.

Economics

5 h. ago ’Everyone’s neighbour is a magpie’: Edmonton reckons with its official city bird

Nita Jalkanen checks on the avian neighbours that fly into her Edmonton backyard to drink from her bird bath nearly every day with her dog Ariel. “I talk to them. I say, ‘Good morning or good afternoon, Mr. Magpie,’ and they feel safe so there’s no squawking,” said the 59-year-old in an interview. “They’ll come […]

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5 h. ago These are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

If you regularly use a Presto card on your way to work or school, you might not know that there's actually more to that tap than just getting on a bus or a train. In fact, your Presto card can open the door to a range of discounts at major attractions and events in Ontario that you might already be planning to attend. Throughout the summer, Presto cardholders can access exclusive savings on everything from festivals to sporting events and nature activities. A new set of limited-time offers has been rolled out for July and beyond, giving you a chance to make the most out of the warm season without putting a dent in your wallet. Here are some of the current perks available with your Presto card. Festivals and eventsToronto Caribbean Carnival Running during the August long weekend, this major cultural celebration offers Presto users 20 per cent off tickets to various events, including the King & Queen Showcase, Grand Parade, and Fête en Blanc. Make su...

Transport

6 h. ago ‘Pay attention’: Why Southern Ontario is the tornado hotspot of Canada

Summer in Ontario may bring with it warm weather, but last week's tornado in Lucan is a reminder that it’s also tornado season.

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7 h. ago Red Bull fires F1 team principal Christian Horner after 20 title

Longtime Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was fired abruptly on Wednesday after a 20-year stint that included eight Formula 1 drivers’ titles and a rise to celebrity status. Red Bull did not give a reason for the decision in a statement Wednesday, but thanked Horner for his work and said he will “forever remain […]

Events

8 h. ago 'Not a pedophile': Two B.C. teachers suspended for crossing boundaries with students

Hussan Ali Riasat and Todd Erin Graham will serve two- and one-day suspensions ordered by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation

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10 h. ago Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts

WASHINGTON (AP) — As commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick oversees the U.S. government’s vast efforts to monitor and predict the weather. The billionaire also ran a financial firm, which he recently left in the control of his adult sons, that stands to benefit if President Donald Trump’s administration follows through on a decade-long Republican effort to […]

Economics

10 h. ago Search through Texas flood debris continues with more than 160 missing

Public officials are facing intensifying questions about who was in charge of monitoring the weather and warning that floodwaters were barreling toward camps and homes.

Events

11 h. ago Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles

She says communities need to vaccinate at least 95 per cent of their population to achieve a level of herd immunity, which stops the disease from spreading.

Science

11 h. ago The headphones our tech expert is eyeing this Amazon Prime Day

Save $200+ on Beats Studio Pro and more.

Technology

11 h. ago The best headphone deal our tech expert is eyeing this Amazon Prime Day 2025

Save $200+ on Beats Studio Pro and more.

Technology

17 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

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