95 m. ago Search for another Vancouver Island boa constrictor prompts warning about exotic pets

The unusual cases have prompted a warning from Sara Dubois, the British Columbia SPCA's senior director for animal welfare science, who said owning an exotic pet came with special responsibilities.

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2 h. ago Saskatchewan man found not criminally responsible in stabbing death of girlfriend

A Court of King's Bench judge in Saskatoon says a man who fatally stabbed his girlfriend in 2022 is not criminally responsible for his actions.

Events

3 h. ago Uncertainty forecast to weigh on Calgary home sales for rest of 2025

Townhome, apartment-style condo prices expected to fall slightly, while single-family homes under $800,000 may rise, CREB predicts.

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26 h. ago SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust to Release 2025 Second Quarter Results and Host Conference Call

TORONTO — SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres”) (TSX: SRU.UN) announced today that it will be reporting its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 after the market closes on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Management will hold a conference call on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Interested parties are […]

Culture

26 h. ago Empire first among major grocers to officially sign on to grocery code of conduct

Code intended to promote fair dealings between grocers and their suppliers including the application of penalties and fees

Politics

27 h. ago Empire, Lactalis Canada become first to officially sign on to grocery code of conduct

Sobeys parent company Empire Co. Ltd. has officially signed on as the first retailer member of Canada’s new grocery code of conduct, as work continues to develop governance rules for members ahead of a full implementation by Jan. 1. The Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct says dairy product-maker Lactalis Canada has also […]

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29 h. ago Condo Smarts: Strata overwhelmed by strict fire code responsibilities

The regulations are intended to impose 100 per cent of the obligation and liability on the property owners

Events

33 h. ago Oxaro statement: Consulting firm ‘continues to adapt’ approach to VISP

Global News submitted a 15-page letter of questions to Oxaro, which offered partial responses. Here is a collated version of them.

Economics

42 h. ago On Canada Day, Gitxsan Nation reflects on responsible land development

A new campaign to highlight principles of traditional Gitxsan Ayook (laws) aims to open opportunities for dialogue as controversial pipeline project gets green light to move ahead without environmental assessments

Sport

45 h. ago Businessman files response to Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's defamation lawsuit over allegations of drunk driving

A local businessman has filed a response to Mayor Ken Sim's defamation lawsuit, alleging Sim has a history of intoxication while attending events during his time as mayor

Economics

49 h. ago Les Occidentaux «responsables de la guerre en Ukraine», dit Poutine à Macron

Vladimir Poutine a dit mardi à Emmanuel Macron qu'il considérait le conflit ukrainien comme «une conséquence de la politique des États occidentaux».

Politics

50 h. ago Attention au fonds de prévoyance pour les condos de 30 ans et plus

Vous voulez vendre votre condo? Vous cherchez à acheter une copropriété? La nouvelle réglementation risque de bouleverser vos plans.

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55 h. ago There’s no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture, came to his new job just as the whole country was looking at itself in the mirror. Guilbeault took on the new ministry — which replaces the old heritage ministry and takes up responsibility for Parks Canada — as U.S. President Donald Trump was ramping […]

Politics

56 h. ago Bitget Turns Crypto Trading Into a Smart Conversation with GetAgent

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is excited to officially launch GetAgent, a new AI-powered trading assistant designed to ease users’ interaction and understanding of the crypto market. By combining advanced AI with real-time market data and trading tools, GetAgent is engineered to transform complex […]

Culture

56 h. ago Unlocking Possibility: AI HomeDesign Joins Forces with MIAMI REALTORS®

AI HomeDesign Delivers Scalable Visual Marketing Solution to MIAMI REALTORS®: A Model for MLSs and Brokerages Nationwide Vancouver, British Columbia , July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 1, 2025 – In a move that reflects a growing industry shift toward smarter, faster, and more visually compelling real estate marketing, AI HomeDesign, […]

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2 d. ago Howard Levitt: Employers should be vigilant against biased terminations

Stamping out racism in the workplace isn’t charity — it’s smart business

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2 d. ago Mind behind Toronto's latest viral food obsession always knew it'd be a hit

The entrepreneur behind Toronto's viral new self-serve acai bowl concept has been blown away by the response, but he always knew it would be a hit.You can't visit Stackt Market this summer without finding the entire place flooded with a sea of visitors armed with forest green cups full of brilliant indigo fro-yo.Where are they coming from? Look no further than Haydn's — the unit that, more often than not, will boast a line snaking out the front door and around the corner.To say that the self-serve acai bowl and frozen yogurt concept has made a splash in Toronto ever since it opened in early June of 2025 would be a major understatement. Within the space of a month, it's become one of the most sought-after spots in the city, with eager eaters happily opting to line up for anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes just to get their hands on it.Founder Haydn Wain-Lowe told us that the response has been nothing short of "incredible," though, when the vision for the s...

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3 d. ago Huge condo tower a step closer to replacing LCBO and Dollarama in Toronto

A massive condo proposal could soon replace an LCBO and Dollarama location on Toronto's Yonge Street — a plan that has undergone several changes over the past year.A proposal to redevelop 543 through 549 Yonge Street landed with Toronto city planners in March 2024 that would spell the end of an existing four-storey office building housing an LCBO location at street level and a Dollarama in its basement retail unit.After 15 months and much back and forth between City staff and developers CentreCourt, Fitzrovia and Choice Properties REIT, the plan resurfaced with an updated submission filed in June.GoogleThe planned 68-storey condo tower's designed by architects Arcadis has undergone several changes since first proposed, addressing comments and concerns raised by planning staff.ArcadisIn a letter included in the submission, the project team explains that "Following initial comments from Staff, we have had multiple meetings with Planning, Urban Design and other comme...

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3 d. ago You can get $15 lunches from some of Toronto's hottest restaurants all summer

One of Toronto's most popular tourist destinations is launching a new weekly deal that will allow visitors to eat lunch for $15 or less.It's no secret that, across Canada, most of us are trying our best to pinch some pennies amid soaring food prices and general global uncertainty. It’s the responsible — if not necessary—thing to do, but let's face it, when you’re trying to save some coin, it’s often great food that gets the axe first.The people behind Stackt Market, North America's largest shipping container shopping centre and one of the city's hottest summertime destinations, are all too aware of the financial strain many Toronto residents and visitors are facing today, so they’re launching a new initiative that allows you to grab lunch from some of the city’s tastiest eateries for $15 or less.Taking place every Wednesday from July 2 through Sept. 17, Lunch & Local is a new event series that, on top of offering majo...

Economics

3 d. ago Education tech initiative brings SMART Boards to remote classrooms

'Today, around 3.1 billion people are not participating in the digital world, so our entire mission is to close that digital poverty gap,' said Daniel Gutwein, founder and CEO of the N50 Project

Culture