2 h. ago Cavalry fall to Vancouver in penalties in Canadian Championship quarters

A loss in a penalty shootout to visiting Vancouver FC on Tuesday night at ATCO Field left the Calgary club heartbroken and ended this year’s run for the Voyageurs Cup.

Sport

2 h. ago Cavalry FC falls to Vancouver FC in penalties in Canadian Championship quarters

A loss in a penalty shootout to visiting Vancouver FC on Tuesday night at ATCO Field left the Calgary club heartbroken and ended this year’s run for the Voyageurs Cup.

Sport

3 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

Society

5 h. ago 'Woah!': Edmonton acquires top Tampa prospect, moving out their own top prospect in return

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, new they’ve made a huge trade, sending the organization’s top major junior prospect Sam O’Reilly in exchange for the U.S. college hockey player of the year Isaac Howard, an attacking forward who had refused to sign in Tampa. There were reports that said the Oilers felt they had a […]

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5 h. ago 'This trade ROCKS': Oil Country lights up as Edmonton acquires top Tampa Bay prospect

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, new they’ve made a huge trade, sending the organization’s top major junior prospect Sam O’Reilly in exchange for the U.S. college hockey player of the year Isaac Howard, an attacking forward who had refused to sign in Tampa. There were reports that said the Oilers felt they had a […]

Economics

5 h. ago A year after B.C. businessman set on fire, suspect charged but still at large

Rahat Rao was doused with accelerant and set on fire at his Whalley business in August 2024. His accused attacker has been charged, but remains at large.

Events

7 h. ago Petersen claims $7,000 prize in Pool B bareback action at the Calgary Stampede

Sam Petersen earned a score of 89 points from the judges to claim first place in bareback action at the Calgary Stampede

Economics

8 h. ago Des militaires soupçonnés d’activités terroristes comparaissent en justice

Le père d’un des accusés qualifie ces allégations de «très exagérées».

Events

9 h. ago KDays 2025 rolls out bold new food lineup featuring sweet heat, global fusions, and pickle everything

More than 35 new menu items, including spicy mango soft serve and pickle-flavoured doughnuts, are set to debut at this summer’s fair.

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10 h. ago Les militaires soupçonnés d’activités terroristes comparaissent

Le père d’un des accusés qualifie ces allégations de «très exagérées».

Events

11 h. ago Why this Toronto dining cruise is a unique way to spend a summer evening

Patio season? Never heard of her! This summer in Toronto, it’s all about sipping drinks and eating delicious food right on the deck of a gorgeous cruise ship.I have to admit, I never really considered myself to be a cruise person. But after being invited to join City Cruises’ Summer Kick Off Cruise — which celebrated their first dinner cruise of the season — I’m getting myself a pair of boat shoes and will be setting sail more frequently!A sailor's welcomeI started the night by boarding the ship and being greeted by the entire crew. Arriving a bit early for boarding, I waited for the rest of my group by sipping a cocktail on the boat's open-air deck on the top floor — one of three levels on my vessel, the Toronto Odyssey.A Blue Hawaiian is as crisp and refreshing as the waters.The furniture was comfy and offered some cute photo ops with a large decorative lifebuoy. I was also serenaded by the live DJ and saxophonist com...

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11 h. ago Italy’s heroic police bloodhound found dead after eating food laced with nails

Animal rights activist Michela Vittoria Brambilla suggested that the dog had been targeted by criminals because of his role in seizing animals used in dog fighting.

Events

11 h. ago Jesse Eisenberg leaves staff at a Toronto restaurant totally starstruck

The staff at one Toronto restaurant were shocked this week when they got a surprise visit from Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg.Though the actor is well-known for his Oscar-nominated performance in 2010's The Social Network, as well as more recent successes like A Real Pain (2024), for which he received an Oscar nomination for best screenplay, it appears as though Eisenberg isn't afraid to hit the streets of whatever city he's in and explore the local food scene.At least, that appears to be the case for him when he's in Toronto, as the actor recently made a surprise visit to West Queen West's Curryish Tavern, leaving the restaurant's owner and staff starstruck.Widely recognized as being among the best Indian restaurants in the city, it might come as no surprise that the stars would opt to spend their hard-earned days off there — but for owner Miheer Shete, it most certainly did.Miheer tells us that, prior to Eisenberg's appearance at the restau...

Transport

14 h. ago CBC host says he was essentially forced out of job in 'involuntary resignation'

CBC News host Travis Dhanraj has resigned, stating that he had "no real choice" after being allegedly sidelined by his employer, a claim that the public broadcaster has denied.We obtained a copy of the resignation letter from Dhanraj's lawyer, in which the former host of Canada Tonight: With Travis Dhanraj details the reasons for his departure, saying that CBC has made it impossible for him to "work with integrity.""I have been systematically sidelined, retaliated against, and denied the editorial access and institutional support necessary to fulfill my public service role," he wrote. "When I joined CBC, I did so with a clear understanding of its mandate and a belief in its importance to Canadian democracy."However, behind the scenes, he said a different story unfolded.Dhanraj accused CBC of "performative diversity and tokenism" and having "a system designed to elevate certain voices and diminish others.&...

Other

14 h. ago New Edmonton hot spot Bar Trove provided chef too good an opportunity to pass up

"It’s really nice to have a reason to dress up and go out. It's nice to see that again, especially because pre-pandemic, every food report said fine dining was dead"

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15 h. ago Italy outraged at killing of heroic police bloodhound, found dead after eating food laced with nails

ROME — The horrific killing of a police bloodhound, who helped find nine people over the course of his sniffer-dog career, has outraged Italians and sparked a criminal investigation to find his killers. Bruno, a 7-year-old bloodhound, was found dead Friday morning in his shed in southern Taranto. His trainer, Arcangelo Caressa, said that he […]

Events

16 h. ago Bath Depot Celebrates a Major Milestone with Grand Opening of First Store in Saskatchewan

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bath Depot, Canada’s go-to destination for stylish and affordable bathroom and kitchen renovations, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its very first location in Saskatoon—marking Bath Depot’s official debut in Saskatchewan and the exciting launch of its 47th store nationwide. Located at 116 Marquis Drive, […]

Politics

16 h. ago Their Portuguese pastries sell out fast. At Lusa Bakery, they’re worth the drive

After shutting its Hintonburg and Gatineau locations, the bakery opened this spring in a Hazeldean Road mall.

Economics

17 h. ago Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership contenders. A majority of respondents to the Research Co. poll said they “don’t know who the person is” when asked about possible candidates like current NDP MPs Leah Gazan, Gord Johns, Jenny Kwan and Heather McPherson. The same goes for […]

Politics

18 h. ago This Vancouver restaurant is a hot spot for audiophiles and foodies alike

At the Michelin-recommended Union Street bar/restaurant Bar Gobo, you can immerse yourself in sound while sampling Filipino cuisine courtesy of chef Ralph Cravalho

Events