10 h. ago 'Can't hide from where we are': Another loss for Calgary Wild FC hurts NSL playoff chances

Ugly home-turf loss to Montreal Roses drops club further back in race for post-season

Other

11 h. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

Events

14 h. ago Maple Leaf kids show spunk in losing rookie event opener to Senators

The final score Saturday won’t be remembered by the Maple Leafs talent evaluators as much as the spirit of their rookie squad. Opening the Prospects Showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal against the Ottawa Senators’ freshmen, they were down three at one stage before a strong rally nearly tied an eventual 4-3 loss. Luke […]

Society

20 h. ago Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens tariffs on China

Trump posted on his social media site that NATO’S commitment to winning the war "has been far less than 100%"

Economics

24 h. ago PHOTOS: Rock The Runway draws 25,000 music fans to London's airport

Organizers billed it as the largest concert in London history, and on Friday night the attendance was announced at 25,000 for Rock The Runway – a show headlined by singer-songwriter Noah Kahan at London International Airport. A second night is set for Saturday. Photos by LFP’s Mike Hensen mhensen@postmedia.com

Sport

31 h. ago Detached Toronto house is under $500,000 but there's a catch

Attention, brave souls of the Toronto real estate world: a detached house on Rhodes Ave. E. has magically appeared on the market for under $500,000. Yes, under.Of course, it's a bit of a mess. We're talking a bed in the dining room, particle board–covered windows, missing ceilings, and a basement that adults and children alike would be scared to enter.But according to the listing, it's got "potential", you just need to look past the chaos to see it. What was once probably the dining room. You'll definitely need a strong stomach and positive attitude to navigate the "needs TLC" part.The one and only bathroom that is missing part of the ceiling. From the photos, there's a lot of work to be done if you're going to keep the original structure. An air-conditioning unit is balanced over the stairs. But if you dream of being a handyman, a builder, or a renovator with a boat load of optimism, this could be a gre...

Economics

31 h. ago Changement de fréquence pour Bernard Laberge, qui met le cap sur l’entrepreneuriat

Après 27 ans dans l’univers radiophonique, dont au FM93, Bernard Laberge veut mettre à profit son expérience.

Economics

36 h. ago Sooke RCMP arrest 7 teens for assault that was filmed, posted on social media

The victim was "severely assaulted" by the group on Goodmere Road on the evening of July 2, say RCMP

Events

38 h. ago Federal pot tax amounted to $244M in revenues last year: REPORT

When cannabis was legalized in 2018, cabinet had predicted revenues of up to a billion a year

Economics

40 h. ago Terry Fox run ‘still going strong 45 years later,’ says niece

Kirsten Fox, Terry’s Fox’s niece, wasn’t even born when the first ever Marathon of Hope – now celebrating its 45th anniversary this Sunday – was held to raise money for cancer research. Terry, whose leg had been amputated in 1977 due to cancer, died from the disease at the age of 22 in 1980 after […]

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40 h. ago Montreal teen terror case pushed back again as defence awaits evidence

The case against a 17-year-old Montreal boy who allegedly intended to carry out an attack on behalf of the Islamic State has been postponed once again.

Events

40 h. ago Canada Post workers to stop delivering flyers in latest strike escalation

Canada Post said the action will affect thousands of Canadian businesses

Society

40 h. ago Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for sharing post about American activist’s death

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba cabinet minister is apologizing for sharing a social media post about the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine had shared another person’s post that described Kirk as racist, sexist and transphobic, calling him a “white nationalist mouthpiece.” The post’s author said they had no empathy for […]

Politics

40 h. ago Canada Post union says it will end overtime ban, but stop delivering flyers

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it plans to lift its overtime ban for workers with Canada Post as of Monday, and instead will implement a ban on some flyer deliveries.

Transport

41 h. ago Baby gorilla to return to Nigeria after Istanbul airport rescue

ISTANBUL — Shinning down a lamp-post, the tiny gorilla almost seems to be laughing as he dodges past his keeper at an Istanbul zoo he’s called home since being rescued from traffickers. He was five months old when he was discovered, days before Christmas, crammed into a wooden crate in the cargo section of a […]

Events

41 h. ago À Postes Canada, le syndicat se servira des circulaires comme moyen de pression

L’employeur s’est dit déçu. L’interdiction des heures supplémentaires par ses membres sera levée lundi.

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42 h. ago NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defences on its eastern flank to ward off Russia

WARSAW, Poland — NATO said Friday it’s bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment to deter potential Russian aggression following an incursion by Russian drones into Polish territory. The alliance’s supreme commander in Europe said a new operation, dubbed Eastern Sentry, will add equipment from […]

Events

42 h. ago False active shooter report at U.S. Naval Academy leaves 1 injured

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A false report of an active shooter at the U.S. Naval Academy led to one person being injured at the Maryland military college, officials said. The person injured was airlifted to a hospital on Thursday and was in stable condition, Lt. Naweed Lemar, the spokesperson for the base that hosts the academy, […]

Events

42 h. ago Justin Bieber shows up to Ontario bar and staff were taken by 'complete surprise'

Ontario Beliebers were given the ultimate surprise this past week when megastar Justin Bieber dropped by a local pub unannounced. The singer — who is arguably Ontario's most famous export — is fresh off the release of his surprise album, Swag II, which was released as the reissued bonus version of his seventh studio album, Swag, released just 56 days prior. Between promotional stops for the album, the "Daises" singer took some much-deserved time off to play games at Chicago Pub & Billiards in Cambridge, Ont., located at 1 Hespeler Rd.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Justin Bieber (@lilbieber)"It was a complete surprise," staff at the pub told blogTO. "We didn't receive any advance notice," noting this was the first time the singer had visited the location. While he was there,...

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42 h. ago ‘Have empathy’: Manitoba cabinet minister criticized for comments on Charlie Kirk shooting

Premier Wab Kinew says he intends to have a conversation with a Manitoba cabinet minister Friday after a controversial post she shared on social media.

Politics