4 h. ago Change needed: Factors standing in the way of the Oilers winning a Stanley Cup next year

Now what? After another regime change and a major player overhaul in the summer, the Edmonton Oilers seem father away from a Stanley Cup right now than they did a year ago. What started out as an epic series with the Florida Panthers — three-straight ferocious overtime games — fizzled into the Oilers being exposed. […]

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5 h. ago DownLow Chicken coming to Kitsilano this summer on new expanded patio

The patio at Kitsilano Pool was launched last summer as part of a pilot project that saw the city turn the underused pool deck into a waterfront gathering space where patrons could enjoy elevated concession offerings and alcoholic beverages.

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5 h. ago Alberta government PR branch moved under Premier Danielle Smith’s office

Alberta’s government has quietly transferred responsibility for its communications wing to the premier’s office, greatly expanding the size and budget of the executive council.

Politics

6 h. ago Western Alliance Eyes Private Credit With Key Milestone in Sight

Western Alliance Bancorp, having recovered from hits it took during the regional banking crisis two years ago, now plans to expand its relationships with private credit firms as its asset level approaches a key regulatory threshold.

Economics

7 h. ago CSIS says India a continued foreign interference threat as Canada renews diplomacy

OTTAWA — The latest annual report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service says Indian officials and their proxy agents in Canada engage in a range of activities that seek to influence Canadian communities and politicians. The report comes as Canada renews diplomatic ties with India after Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister […]

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7 h. ago Taste of Little Italy attendees say there wasn’t much of Italy to taste

Where’s the pasta? Over the weekend, many celebrated the annual Taste of Little Italy as it is not only one of Toronto’s premier food festivals but it also marks the unofficial beginning of summer. The event is set in the heart of Little Italy on College St. between Bathurst and Shaw Sts., so locals and […]

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8 h. ago Poll finds almost 80% of U.S. employers cautious about hiring

A new survey by MyPerfectResume shows employers down south are pulling back amid economic uncertainty and shifting the way they evaluate resumes. The 2025 Hiring Outlook Report shows 79% of employers say they’ve grown more cautious about hiring, 63% are maintaining or reducing hiring levels, 46% are maintaining current levels, only 23% are expanding teams, […]

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9 h. ago Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure. The retailer said Wednesday the affected employees are part of its store support centres. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has kicked off a global tariff war that has rippled […]

Culture

9 h. ago Father of missing Quebec toddler Claire Bell shares public pleas on social media

Since the disappearance of three-year-old Claire Bell on Sunday, her father has shared a series of public appeals on social media, urging people to help with the search and come forward with any information. Not much is known about Matt Bell, 35. The professional chef has not spoken to the media publicly since his daughter […]

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9 h. ago Site of demolished Toronto mall about to be a hive of subway construction

A key transit hub for Toronto's upcoming Ontario Line is about to take shape on the former site of the Riverdale Shopping Centre, marking the next major step in the city's rapidly expanding transit network. Starting as early as July 4, 2025, crews will begin piling for the support of excavation at the Gerrard Portal, located at the northeast corner of Gerrard Street East and Carlaw Avenue. This work is expected to continue for about one year and marks a critical milestone in preparing the site for tunnelling activity. The former Riverdale Shopping Centre, which was once home to a No Frills grocery store, Dollarama, a gas station, and other local businesses, was closed in 2024 to make way for the Ontario Line. Early 2025 views of demolition at the site of the former mall.Metrolinx previously announced last year that demolition would begin at the plaza as early as January 2025 to provide space for the future Gerrard Tunnel Portal. So far, the transit agency has ...

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10 h. ago What makes this Ottawa doughnut better than a cronut is Canadian butter

Barrhaven bakery Holey Confections is scaling up its 140-layer Ottawa doughnut and planning to expand beyond three suburban locations.

Politics

10 h. ago Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart

A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said. The outbreak, which includes at least 17 people in 13 states, began last August, officials said late Tuesday. FreshRealm, […]

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10 h. ago The Home Front: Vancouver brand Sundays' retail footprint continues to expand

New flagship is a 4,000-square-foot showroom in New York's Flatiron district

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10 h. ago Houston’s Electric Utility Is Prepared for Storms After 2024 Blackout, CEO Says

Houston’s electric utility is confident significant grid investments will prevent a repeat of widespread blackouts that occurred last summer following Hurricane Beryl.

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10 h. ago Try Nespresso's new drink of the summer at epic Toronto rollerskating pop

The best season of all is finally here. Summer? Sure, but more specifically, iced coffee season.Nespresso has partnered with its friends at Blue Bottle Coffee to introduce a one-of-a-kind capsule that perfectly captures the essence of summer.The new NOLA STYLE BLEND is uniquely crafted for iced coffee moments, and allows you to capture the bold and distinctive character of Blue Bottle Coffee's iconic iced coffee with the touch of a button on the Vertuo system.If you know, you NOLANespresso is known for its expertly crafted premium coffee and delectable crema. It’s cafe-quality coffee that you can make from the comfort of home, and the NOLA STYLE BLEND is no different.With its rich roasted chicory flavour, the NOLA STYLE BLEND is the epitome of unexpected flavours and playful indulgence, with notes of malted cereal and caramel, for an intense yet sweet flavour.The decadent tasting notes are best savoured over ice, with milk, and a touch of sugar or sweetener. Think of it as...

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10 h. ago Goodbye parking lots, hello housing? City politicians await builders' pitches

Developers will be able to pitch their ideas for housing on a city-owned parking lot in Old East Village this summer after politicians were urged to slow the process down and do more consultation. Initiated by Mayor Josh Morgan through a strong mayor order last year, city hall staff had begun looking at the potential […]

Politics

10 h. ago List of the top summer movies since ‘Jaws’ turned it into blockbuster season in 1975

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jaws” turns 50 this week, and its legacy of the summer movie blockbuster remains strong. The titles that have packed the most summer moviegoers into theaters since 1975 represent some of the best known films of the last half century, including five “Star Wars” movies, Pixar favorites like “Toy Story 3” […]

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12 h. ago Toronto will feel hotter than 40 C this weekend and into next week

Get ready for some scorching weather in Toronto to kick off the first weekend of summer proper.Toronto is buckling up for some sizzling heat on Wednesday, but it will just be a taste of things to come ahead of an extreme heat event set to smother the city starting this weekend.Temperatures will soar on Sunday, June 22, making it feel hotter than 40 C .According to The Weather Network's seven-day forecast, thunderstorms may offer some relief from the suffocating temps by the afternoon, but the mercury will still climb to 33 C during these hours, and feel like an unbearable 43 C when factoring in humidex.The stormy conditions are expected to subside by the evening, making way for sunny skies and temperatures of 28 C that feel more like 38 C before the weekend wraps up.But you can expect more of the same discomfort on Monday, when thermometers are expected to climb to 39 C by the mid-afternoon, with temperatures once again feeling more like 43 C.On Tuesday, condition...

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12 h. ago Kraft, General Mills set to remove artificial dyes from U.S. products

The shift comes nearly two months after U.S. health officials said that they would urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colours.

Culture

12 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Conservatives must not support Carney Liberals’ Bill C

Will the Conservative Opposition vote with the Liberal government to pass Bill C-5 before the House of Commons rises for the summer this Friday? God, I hope not. Because if the Conservatives endorse all the arbitrary powers the bill gives to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet to act alone without approval of the […]

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