40 m. ago Advance vote for Spruce Woods byelection begins in Brandon Saturday

Election Day is Aug. 26, but the elections office opens in Brandon at 8 a.m. Saturday for advance voting.

Politics

73 m. ago Opinion: Alberta's COVID vaccine limits go against ethical health

“Making COVID-19 vaccines accessible to those Albertans at highest risk of severe outcomes will reduce hospitalizations and deaths in those populations and help curb the spread of COVID-19,” Alberta’s Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Aug 12. 2025. Dissect these words carefully — because if your scalpel is too blunt — you will miss […]

Science

1 hour ago Rain helps calm wildfire near Port Alberni, with more wet weather on the way

The B.C. Wildfire Service says about seven millimetres of rain overnight has lowered the behaviour of the Mount Underwood blaze

Events

4 h. ago Full impact of Manitoba wildfires reflected in hydro outages, Crown corp says

The impact of wildfires in northern Manitoba continues to be felt, with thousands of evacuees still waiting to return home as major hydro repair efforts are underway.

Events

7 h. ago Opinion: Why Calgary’s streets feel less safe even as crime falls on paper

Walk around almost any part of Calgary’s downtown and you’ll hear our city’s unmistakable soundtrack: the rattle of foil, the hiss of a torch and drug dealers with their aggressive dogs selling poison to people both literally and figuratively bent in half by addiction. Nevertheless, the 2024 Crime Severity Index (CSI) shows Calgary’s score dropped […]

Events

9 h. ago Teen dead, 3 others hurt after watercraft collision on Ontario lake

A teen girl is dead and another was critically injured after a watercraft collision on a southern Ontario lake.

Events

9 h. ago Canadian Home Sales Rise for Fourth Straight Month as Buyers Return

Canadian home sales rose for a fourth straight month as growing confidence the economy will weather US tariffs draws more buyers back into the market.

Other

15 h. ago Chinese Steel and Coal Output Drop as Supply Pressures Mount

Chinese steel and coal output fell in July, as bad weather affected operations and the government’s efforts to rein in overcapacity intensified.

Other

17 h. ago Rain on way after Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half

PORT ALBERNI — A forecast of up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to help firefighters battling a wildfire that has been raging near Port Alberni, B.C., on Vancouver Island this week. The Mount Underwood fire that has triggered evacuation orders and alerts measured more than 34 square kilometres on Thursday, about 58% larger […]

Events

18 h. ago More Dubai chocolate brands recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several additional brands of Dubai pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate have been recalled. The brands are Chocofolie, Chocolato, Chocolats Favoris, Dubai and Vincent Selection. The […]

Other

21 h. ago Conservation group warns against West Fraser Timber's push for higher logging limits in southern Alberta

The current cut level, set by the province in 2017, is 157,800 cubic metres a year. West Fraser is proposing to raise that to 208,000 cubic metres annually under a new 10-year plan spanning 2025 to 2035

Other

21 h. ago Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he'll push to release severance details for departed city manager

Dan Fumano: After city hall refused Postmedia's requests to disclose the severance pay of the recently departed city manager, Mayor Ken Sim said he believes 'Vancouverites have a right to know' and will push for the information's release at the next council meeting.

Culture

23 h. ago As Alberta continues experiencing hailstorms, insurance bureau calls for measures to prevent damage

Alberta has been experiencing at least one hailstorm every summer for the past two decades, and the damage totals $11 billion — however, more than half of that comes from the past five years

Economics

23 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: TIFF movie controversy over documentary “The Road Between Us”

WATCH as Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra and Postmedia political columnists Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein head to the big screen to talk about the controversial movie at Toronto International Film Festival called The Road Between Us that was nixed by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment […]

Events

24 h. ago Volunteerism playing a critical role in fighting Manitoba wildfires

Volunteers have played a critical role in fighting wildfires across Manitoba this season, including in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Events

24 h. ago Bank of Canada is open to rate cuts, but lower rates are likely a ways off

Robert McLister: Cuts could be several inflation reports and some crossed fingers away

Other

25 h. ago Manitoba suspect handed 19 charges after stolen vehicle arrest

A man from Stony Mountain is facing a whopping 19 charges after he was arrested Tuesday in Winnipeg as part of an investigation into a stolen vehicle, Manitoba RCMP say. 

Transport

26 h. ago Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, up to 80mm, for parts of B.C.’s south coast

The weather agency says a frontal system that's unseasonably laden with moisture is expected to cross B.C.'s south coast on Friday.

Culture

27 h. ago Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half, rain is on the way

An update from the B.C. Wildfire Service said crews working the blaze overnight saw “moderate” fire behaviour

Events

27 h. ago Drinkmate recalls over 100,000 carbonation bottles due to explosion risk

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because they can explode during use, with several consumers reporting cuts and other impact injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers certain “Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles” sold individually […]

Events