41 m. ago How Texas couldn’t find US$1M for flood warning system near camps

Agencies failed to secure roughly US$1 million for a project to better protect the county’s 50,000 residents and campers and tourists who spend time along the Guadalupe River.

Economics

58 m. ago Alberta bans explicit sex books in schools, limits who reads about kissing, hugging

Students in Grade 9 and younger will not be allowed to read about puberty, menstruation and breastfeeding but religious texts, such as the Bible, will be allowed on the shelves.

Society

58 m. ago Mortgage rates are on a knife edge and will follow bond yields one way or the other

Robert McLister: Little action on national leaderboard as lenders await market direction

Economics

59 m. ago Brad Pitt requests Angelina Jolie’s private messages amid bitter legal battle

Pitt sued Jolie over the 2022 sale of her stake in their winery, Chateau Miraval, to the Tenute del Mondo, the wine division of Stoli Group.

Events

69 m. ago All 31 workers make it out safely after Los Angeles tunnel collapse

Workers had to climb over up to 4.5 metres of fallen dirt and debris to reach the tunnel boring machine and then were transported by vehicle back to the opening.

Society

72 m. ago CUPE 5525 Members Receive Support From the Ontario Nurses Association as Strike Drags on at Villa Colombo

TORONTO — Striking workers from the Villa Colombo Supportive Housing Unit are thankful that their struggle isn’t going unnoticed by the wider labour movement. These personal care workers are members of CUPE 5525 and have been on the picket line since May 28th outside the care residences, operated by Villa Colombo Home for the Aged […]

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74 m. ago Amid political backlash, Nathan Fillion says Superman’s true power is hope and kindness

"It's about hope, it's about choosing kindness," said Edmonton-born actor Nathan Fillion, who plays the Green Lantern in the James Gunn-made reboot of the DC Universe franchise.

Politics

76 m. ago Pellerin: Scrambling for safety — how to make pedestrian crossings less dangerous

Small towns and big cities — including in Canada — have introduced a low-cost option to help people cross the road safely at major intersections. How about in Ottawa?

Events

77 m. ago New Brunswick reports case of measles in south central region, says more are likely

A news release says the case in Sussex, N.B., involves a person who travelled to the area from another province between June 22 and June 23.

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79 m. ago Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked an attempt to reverse a little-noticed provision from their tax and spending cuts law that professional gamblers warn could be the end of their industry. Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada sought unanimous passage of a bill that would roll back the change on gambling tax […]

Economics

85 m. ago Can youth ever be sentenced as adults? How the law works in Canada

A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon on an eight-year-old girl that was originally believed to be an animal attack.

Other

93 m. ago ROSHN Group Joins LIV Golf as Pillar Partner, Launching the ‘Rising Stars’ Talent Development Program

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, joins LIV Golf as Global Pillar Partner for 19 international tour stops during the 2025 and 2026 seasons. As the two entities work together to modernize golf and accelerate the sport’s adoption, ROSHN Group and […]

Sport

1 hour ago Teachers, opposition blast Ford government school board takeover as ‘power grab’

On Thursday, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was joined by teaching unions and a Toronto District School Board trustee to oppose recent major moves by the education minister.

Politics

1 hour ago Canada recognizing Palestinian statehood right now would be a ‘grave mistake’: Israel

'Rather than advancing peace, it would legitimize violence and severely undermine international efforts to restore stability and security in the region,' says the embassy of Israel to Canada

Other

1 hour ago How do we share space socially? Contemporary Calgary exhibit called Presence invites visitors to think about it

Work offers "ideas of belonging, ideas of placement, ideas of hospitality but also ideas of conflict and discomfort in spaces," says exhibit curator

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1 hour ago Anisimova s’offre un choc inattendu contre Swiatek pour le titre à Wimbledon

Battue, Aryna Sabalenka n’est pas parvenue a atteindre une quatrième finale de Grand Chelem de suite.

Other

1 hour ago Six Secret Service agents suspended in connection with Trump assassination attempt

The Secret Service suspended six agents in connection with security lapses at the Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign event last year where a gunman wounded then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and killed a rallygoer. The agents, who were suspended without pay, include some supervisors, according to an official familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of […]

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1 hour ago Ontario's new Hard Rock Hotel just opened and here's what's inside

Ottawa has just hit a high note with the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada.Opening its doors on July 3, 2025, this $350 million venue transformed the historic Rideau Carleton Raceway into a 150,000 sq. ft. entertainment titan that merges gaming, dining, accommodations and live performances under one roof.The mammoth space offers 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites in the hotel, while the gaming portion of the property has more than 1,000 slot machines and 40 live-action table games, plus high-limit areas, electronic table options and a dedicated Baccarat room.Of course, the Hard Rock experience would be incomplete without the food! Food lovers can choose between fine dining at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood restaurant, classic American fare at the Hard Rock Café, or one of the diverse quick-service outlets in the Marketplace, which has Italian and Shaw...

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1 hour ago HUNTER: Killers, thugs thrive in justice system that refuses to repent

This is the Canadian justice system on drugs. Every day, we’re bombarded with tales of incompetent judges, unrepentant criminals, softer-than-cotton parole decisions, and bail that never, ever seems to be denied. At the same time, the Chief Justice of Canada, Richard Wagner, moans that people are mean. Here are a few recent triggering moments for […]

Events

1 hour ago Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for June totalled $51.8 million, marking the first quarter since 2019 that it topped $50 million in each month. The movie theatre company says a steady stream of blockbuster titles, combined with strong demand for its premium formats drove sustained attendance and revenue growth throughout the […]

Economics