75 m. ago Important Canadian painting goes on auction block in Toronto

An important piece of Toronto’s architectural and artistic history is set to go to auction this month. The Bridge Builders, Construction, Bloor Street Viaduct, 1915, by Toronto artist Peter Clapham Sheppard, an associate of the Group of Seven, will be offered at Cowley Abbott’s Spring Live Auction of Important Canadian Art in late May. The […]

Economics

1 hour ago Teacher in Greater Victoria school district charged with sexual exploitation: police

The female teacher at the centre of the allegations taught at Mount Douglas Secondary and Oak Bay High.

Society

1 hour ago Driver hits more than twice the speed limit outside Ottawa during Road Safety Week

Provincial police nabbed a driver Wednesday travelling at 178 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Cobden Road in rural Admaston-Bromley, about 120 kilometres northwest of Ottawa. “That’s 98 km/h over the posted speed limit,” OPP noted on social media. The driver was handed a 30-day driving licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment. The […]

Transport

2 h. ago Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company’s most difficult eras, is having a pretty good week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing has secured a pair of major orders in the Middle East during a visit to the region by President Donald Trump. The American aerospace manufacturer confirmed a $96 billion order from Qatar, one day after announcing an order from a company in Saudi Arabia for 20 737-8 jets and options for […]

Economics

2 h. ago Fans remind Montreal Victoire 'you picked us' with Ottawa Charge poised to deliver KO blow

The two-part question was put to the stars of the night after the Ottawa Charge had just moved to within one victory of playing for the PWHL championship. As nice as Montreal is in the spring, how much do you not want to go there this weekend? And how important is it not to let […]

Sport

2 h. ago Saudis treat Trump to his very own McDonald’s: ‘HOW’S THIS REAL LIFE?’

Saudi Arabia rolled out the red carpet and golden arches for U.S. President Donald Trump as he kicked off his four-day visit to the Middle East. A custom-built mobile McDonald’s was brought in for Trump’s arrival in Riyadh on Tuesday — for both the president’s use as well as for the journalists covering the Gulf […]

Events

3 h. ago Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario are triggering evacuation alerts as the region endures another day of sweltering heat. Officials say an out-of-control fire burning near the border with Manitoba has more than doubled in size since Tuesday to around 23,000 hectares. Provincial police say they are assisting with the evacuation of a First Nation located […]

Events

3 h. ago Afrikaners who fled to the U.S. are ‘cowards,’ says South African president

President Trump said that Afrikaner farmers are victims of 'genocide' at home, allegations South African authorities strongly deny, calling them as 'completely false.'

Other

3 h. ago Fiery question period marks Ric McIver's first day as Alberta legislature Speaker

McIver's first sitting as Speaker descended into disorder after former government MLA Peter Guthrie questioned why the premier's husband was invited to meetings on a provincial rail network

Other

4 h. ago $5M lottery mystery ends as winner steps forward before expiry date

A Beachville woman nearly missed her chance at being a millionaire, until she heard the news that a winning lottery ticket was about to expire. On April 17, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that a $5-million Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Woodstock was set to expire. Connie Christie was running errands that day […]

Economics

4 h. ago Starbucks workers in Oak Bay file to join the United Steelworkers union

VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starbucks workers at the Oak Bay location in Victoria, B.C., have filed to join the United Steelworkers union (USW), marking another significant milestone in the growing national movement of unionized baristas fighting for fairness at work. The Oak Bay application follows the successful ratification of four […]

Society

6 h. ago Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi reportedly placed in induced coma

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reportedly been placed in an induced coma after undergoing “urgent” surgery on an abdominal injury that was the subject of a heavily debated on-field discussion between the club’s manager and owner following a Premier League game over the weekend. The Nigeria international was injured when he collided with the […]

Other

6 h. ago Skittle dog, Fruit Loops burger and worm poutine: The complete list of unique Stampede 2025 food

This year's lineup celebrates creative twists on classic dishes with global inspiration. Highlights include a skittle dog and pickle donuts.

Politics

6 h. ago May long weekend in Calgary: What's open and closed | Events and activities

Everything you need to know to plan your Victoria Day holiday

Other

6 h. ago CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances

OTTAWA — The CRTC’s hearing on defining Canadian content began Tuesday with Netflix, Paramount and Apple dropping off the schedule at the last minute. MPA-Canada, which represents a number of the big streaming companies, rescheduled its appearance for the end of the day Friday. The federal broadcast regulator’s two-week hearing will consider a new definition […]

Other

7 h. ago Diddy trial: Cassie Ventura testifies about 2016 hotel assault

During her first day of testimony, on the second day of the blockbuster trial, Cassie Ventura described being pressured into degrading sexual encounters with paid sex workers.

Events

7 h. ago LIVE: Woman's testimony continues for ninth day at Hockey Canada trial

The complainant whose allegations are at the core of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial will continue testifying on Wednesday for the ninth day. Follow along below for live coverage from the London courthouse.

Sport

7 h. ago LIVE: Woman denies inviting more Canada hockey players into hotel room

The complainant whose allegations are at the core of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial will continue testifying on Wednesday for the ninth day. Follow along below for live coverage from the London courthouse.

Sport

8 h. ago Affirm now available at Mattress Firm, offering shoppers flexible payment options ahead of Memorial Day

Eligible consumers can now pay over time with Affirm, choosing biweekly or monthly payments when shopping online or at Mattress Firm stores nationwide SAN FRANCISCO — Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a new partnership with Mattress Firm, the nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer. Shoppers […]

Economics

9 h. ago GOLDBERG: Champagne fails up as Canada’s new finance minister

On the same day Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that François-Philippe Champagne was his permanent choice for finance minister, news broke showing precisely why he’s the wrong man for the job. Champagne was the man who captained former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s electric vehicle (EV) crusade. He teamed up with the government of Ontario to […]

Politics