10 h. ago Alberta NDP launch 'Better Together Summer' consultation to counter Alberta Next

Naheed Nenshi, along with two other byelection winners, was officially sworn-in as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona on Monday afternoon

Society

10 h. ago Toronto's biggest tourist attraction is about to reopen with a new name

Just like in the case of the Rogers Centre (née SkyDome), it will likely take a while for Toronto residents to think of the former Yonge-Dundas Square as Sankofa Square, the new name that the attraction will officially adopt on a just-announced date next month.Yes, as of this week, we have a formal opening date for the downtown site under its controversial new moniker: Saturday, August 23, when a kick-off celebration will take place.Though the renaming process has been in the works for many months, this day will mark the inaugural event in Sankofa Square, which will have a new mandate, new programming, new signage and even new board members than the public plaza did in its former, long-running iteration.A release sent on Monday confirms that the final touches of the rechristening journey are finally being wrapped up, with the public invited to take part in the "historic cultural milestone" of a debut next month.The all-day event wi...

Society

12 h. ago Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”): Correction of Record Date for the October 2025 Distribution on its ETF Series

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), issued a news release on July 11, 2025 announcing the 2025 Q3 distributions on the Fund’s ETF Series, which […]

Sport

12 h. ago Classy FIFA 2026 World Cup Toronto tickets now for sale and prices are astronomical

If you're looking to catch a FIFA World Cup game in Canada, one new avenue to get tickets is officially open.But you might have to budget accordingly.Hospitality tickets — often known as box seats or suite tickets—  went on sale Monday at 10 a.m. for the majority of the matches at the two Canadian venues.Packages are available for non-Canada group stage matches, as well as a pair of round of 32 knockout matches in each city. Nine of the 13 total matches taking place in Canada are now on sale. The packages are run through partner company On Location, which is handling the hospitality packages for the whole tournament.Seven FIFA World Cup games are scheduled for Vancouver and six for Toronto. Vancouver will host matches from June 13 through July 7, while Toronto has matches from June 12 to July 7.Tickets are currently available in Canada (as well as in the United States and Mexico) in five different tiers.Here's what each pricing level of the ...

Economics

12 h. ago Corrections officials seize $400K in contraband at Stony Mountain

Correcftions officers say they've seized more than $400,000 in contrband at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-security level federal prison about 24 kilometres north of Winnipeg.

Economics

13 h. ago Horse euthanized after injury during Stampede chuckwagon race

Officials from the Calgary Stampede said a horse that was hurt during a chuckwagon race on Saturday has been euthanized.

Other

15 h. ago Sky’s the limit when it comes to hospitality packages for 2026 World Cup

Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now available for Canadians, although only for those willing to pay a premium. The first wave of tickets comes in deluxe packages, provided by On Location, FIFA’s official tournament hospitality partner. They range from $2,500 for a single-game package to the sky’s the limit. Canadians will have two […]

Science

15 h. ago Grand Canyon’s North Rim closed as wildfire destroys historic lodge

Park officials have closed access for the rest of the year to the Grand Canyon's North Rim, a less popular and more isolated area of the park.

Events

17 h. ago Over 1,400 tarantulas found hidden in cake boxes in German smuggling bust

Customs officials found the shipment at Cologne Bonn airport in a package that had arrived from Vietnam, tipped off by a “noticeable smell.”

Other

18 h. ago German customs officials show images of tarantulas hidden in spongecake boxes after smuggling bust

BERLIN (AP) — Arachnophobes beware: Customs officials on Monday released photos from a seizure of roughly 1,500 young tarantulas found inside plastic containers that had been hidden in chocolate spongecake boxes shipped to an airport in western Germany. Customs officials found the shipment at Cologne Bonn airport in a package that had arrived from Vietnam, […]

Other

23 h. ago CORRECTING and REPLACING KATE, Japan’s No. 1 Makeup Brand, Launches Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Business and Brand Recognition Across Asia

Promoting Japanese Makeup Culture Globally and Enhancing Regional Presence TOKYO — Seventh paragraph, first sentence of release dated June 3, 2025, at 10:10 p.m. PT/June 4, 2025, at 1:10 a.m. ET, should read: Under the campaign slogan “Makeup is the most powerful technique to control your confidence”, the collaboration highlights the transformative potential and creative […]

Economics

36 h. ago Israeli strikes kill at least 32 in Gaza as Palestinian war deaths top 58,000

In central Gaza, officials at Al-Awda Hospital said it received 10 bodies after an Israeli strike on a water collection point in nearby Nuseirat. Among the dead were six children.

Events

40 h. ago En Indonésie, la crainte d’une réécriture de l’histoire nationale

Les émeutes qui ont fait des centaines de morts en 1998 d’être absentes d’un nouveau manuel d’histoire officiel.

Society

51 h. ago The complete history of the famous fake mountain at Canada's Wonderland

The hulking artificial mountain at the heart of Canada's Wonderland hasn't always been bristling with coasters, growing from humble origins as a park centrepiece on opening day in 1981 into the ride-laden massif that exists today. Standing over 45 metres above Wonderland's International Street (but looking considerably taller thanks to the magic of forced perspective), Wonder Mountain has always served as the park's visual icon, and various attempts have been made over the decades to incorporate coasters into Wonderland's central magnet — for better or worse.Here's the complete history of the famous fake mountain that serves as a backdrop for countless Ontario childhood memories.Ontario could have had its own Eiffel TowerCanada's Wonderland was built to similar specifications as sister parks Kings Island and Kings Dominion. However, the park's original owner, Taft Broadcasting Company, wanted to give the new attraction a uniquely Canadian theme. Instead of ...

Events

63 h. ago Huge lines and tech issues plague debut of new coaster at Canada's Wonderland

Thrillseekers flocked to Canada's Wonderland on Saturday for the debut of the park's new record-breaking launch coaster, AlpenFury — but the first day for the hotly anticipated ride didn't come without a little bit of chaos.Wonderland's new flagship attraction is proving a massive draw for park attendance on its first day, debuting to overwhelming demand on Saturday, July 12.But, in a familiar turn of events for a hot ticket event in the Greater Toronto Area, the hyped-up attraction has already devolved into a day-one crowd scene.@canadaswonderland 🎥 It’s here. The AlpenFury POV you’ve been waiting for. 🤯 And today, it’s not just a video...AlpenFury officially open! Experience the rush as you launch straight through Wonder Mountain, hit 115 km/h, and tear through nine mind-bending inversions. Are you brave enough to face nature’s wrath? *Filmed with park-approved mounted devices. #AlpenFury #CanadasWonderland #RollerCoaster #LaunchCoaster #Toronto #Th...

Other

2 d. ago MultiBank Group Confirms $MBG Token TGE Set for July 22, 2025

HONG KONG — MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution has officially announced that the Token Generation Event (TGE) for its highly anticipated $MBG Token will take place on July 22, 2025. “This TGE marks a historic moment for MultiBank Group and the entire crypto industry. The $MBG Token isn’t just another project—it’s a […]

Economics

3 d. ago Riders, CFL officially postpone game against Calgary to Saturday amid air quality concerns

Concerns over air quality relating to wildfire smoke has postponed kickoff between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders to Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.

Other

3 d. ago Trump tours Texas flood sites, defends officials amid mounting questions about response

July 4 disaster killed at least 129 people and left more than 170 missing

Events

3 d. ago Small sewage overflow into Ottawa River won't affect water quality at beaches, officials say

A system malfunction put raw sewage into the Ottawa River, but the amount isn't considered serious.

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3 d. ago Carney to recuse himself from dealings with over 100 companies in sprawling government conflict screen

The screen means that Carney cannot be involved in 'any official matters or decision-making processes' that would further either his or the interests of the 103 companies

Politics