52 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

55 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

63 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.

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84 m. 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

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91 m. 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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96 m. 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 […]

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99 m. ago Dale Hunter et son frère Mark dirigeront Équipe Canada junior

Les frères étaient déjà entraîneur-chef et directeur général lorsque le Canada avait décroché l’or au Mondial de 2020.

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1 hour ago Prime Day's got competition: The best travel deals that don't require a membership

Find cheap flights and big discounts on vacation packages, hotel stays and cruises this week

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2 h. ago Ontario's fall forecast for 2025 has arrived and here's what you can expect

We still have a long way to go before Sept. 22, which marks the official start of fall, but if you're already dreaming of pumpkin spice and cooler days, the Farmers' Almanac Extended Fall Forecast for 2025 has dropped, and Ontario's upcoming season is shaping up to be anything but predictable. So far, Ontario's weather this summer has been a rollercoaster to say the least, with a mix of unseasonably chilly stretches followed by waves of scorching heat, which might have you wondering what fall might bring. According to the long-range forecast, Ontario is expected to start the season on a cool and dry note, but don't get too comfortable. By October, conditions will slowly grow more unsettled and colder, which will set the stage for a stormier and rough second half of the season.  Farmers' Almanac Extended Fall Forecast for 2025 in Canada.Rain will, unfortunately, become a recurring theme, with heavy showers and even thunderstorms expected across Ontario and Qu...

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2 h. ago 'Ready to play': Why Ike Howard is a good trade for the Edmonton Oilers

“The Oilers are getting a young player who could play in the top 6 but give Julien (Brisebois) credit. His back was against the wall but he got a helluva prospect back (O’Reilly)"

Economics

3 h. ago 'The potential to kill it': Edmonton Oilers country on sugar high over new winger

This in from Oilers Now host and team insider Bob Stauffer, his take on what incoming forward Isaac Howard — voted the Hobey Baker Award winner as the best player in U.S. college hockey last season — might bring to the Edmonton Oilers in 2025-26: “I don’t want to set unrealistic expectations, but he could […]

Events

3 h. ago A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has killed someone in Ontario. Here’s what you need to know

Most people who catch Legionnaires' disease breathe in the bacteria from water, and it is more common in warmer weather

Events

3 h. ago Canada Infrastructure Bank set to fall well short of 2028 investment target: PBO

OTTAWA — Parliament’s fiscal watchdog is projecting that the Canada Infrastructure Bank will fall more than $20 billion short of its investment targets for the coming years. In a new report released Thursday, the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer said the infrastructure bank is on track to disburse $14.9 billion by 2027/28 — well […]

Economics

3 h. ago KINSELLA: Dinah Project report documents Hamas’ use of sexual violence

Horrible. The Dinah Project is a group of feminists and female legal experts from around the world, including Canada. This week, they released a report — a book, really — that provides, in forensic detail, evidence about the extreme sexual violence Israeli women and girls experienced at the hands of Hamas and Gazans on and […]

Economics

3 h. ago OPINION: Time for bold operational technology cybersecurity leadership

With Alberta leading the way on industrial cybersecurity, experts call for a national strategy to defend Canada's critical infrastructure from rising OT threats

Politics

3 h. ago New report says vast majority of U.S. fentanyl seizures linked to southern border

WASHINGTON — A new report from a New York-based think tank questions the drug trafficking rationale for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, saying the data shows the vast majority of fentanyl seizures in the United States are linked to the southern border. The Manhattan Institute analyzed newly released data on fentanyl seizures made […]

Politics

3 h. ago Canadian government tells employees they may face job cuts as Mark Carney looks to trim spending

'Given the scope of requested spending reductions, adjustments to our workforce may be necessary,' said the memo

Politics

4 h. ago Canadian trips back from the U.S. plummet again amid trade war: StatCan

The United States continues to see a decline in visits from Canadian residents, according to Statistics Canada, as the trade war leads many travellers to seek alternatives.

Economics

4 h. ago Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual giving campaign

Funds raised support disaster relief in communities across the country OTTAWA, Ontario, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Red Cross, in collaboration with Walmart Canada, is pleased to announce its annual giving campaign in support of emergency response. For the month of July, Walmart customers across Canada will be invited to support the […]

Culture

4 h. ago The Conservative party raised a record amount in 2024 — and spent even more

The Tories brought in $42M in donations and another $5M in membership fees last year, with total revenues of just over $48.5M

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