3 h. ago ‘It’s getting better’: Vancouver's Chinatown festival brings crowds and hope for the future

The 23rd annual street festival

Culture

13 h. ago It’s time to reinvest in policing and restore public safety in Calgary

A decade ago, Calgary was one of the safest major cities in Canada. Today, too many Calgarians are asking: What happened to our sense of security? One of the answers lies in the quiet erosion of police funding. Over the past 10 years, councils and commissions have been defunding the police. Calgary’s “cop-to-pop” ratio has […]

Events

15 h. ago Contrary to Trump’s claims, Canadian border is not major source of fentanyl, U.S. report says

Tariffs 'cannot be justified as part of a pragmatic and data-informed response to the threat of fentanyl to the United States,' the report concludes

Politics

15 h. ago A Liberal government uninterested in fighting culture wars? This could be it

Prime Minister Mark Carney could face his first major 'culture war' over Alberta's controversial new school library guidelines

Politics

17 h. ago Monaghan: Special education kids need accessible school transport

All parents want their kids to get a good education, but what if you can't physically get your child to the building? That's what we face.

Society

21 h. ago Quaint little Ontario town boasts charming main street and picturesque waterfall

Small towns are a significant part of Ontario's charm, especially quaint gems like Fenelon Falls, a village that feels a world away from big-city life, just waiting to be explored. It's the place of small-town dreams, and nowhere like you've visited before. Fenelon Falls can be described as a varied mix of all things you'd like to find in a town like this, full of unique restaurants, shops and cottages to rent along the water. Nicknamed the "Jewel of the Kawarthas," it has a population of around 2,500 people and is mainly known as a tourist town — mostly active in the peak summer cottagegoer season, but you can find trails offering beautiful fall colours in the autumn too. But the best part of this place is right in the middle of all the action: part of its namesake is inspired by a waterfall that runs through the heart of the town. Though nowhere near the stature of major waterfalls elsewhere in the province, Fenelon Falls can...

Other

24 h. ago SWAG: What Justin Bieber’s new album reveals about his married life and fame

Here’s a breakdown of some of what Bieber reveals through the 21 songs in the nearly hour- long project

Culture

30 h. ago Un fils d'«El Chapo» plaide coupable de trafic de drogue aux États

Un des fils du célèbre narcotrafiquant mexicain Joaquin «El chapo» Guzman a plaidé coupable vendredi.

Transport

30 h. ago Ottawa providing $16 million for Maritimes electricity distribution, solar projects

The funds will go toward improvements to the electricity grid, carbon capture technologies and the expansion of wind and solar power projects.

Economics

31 h. ago Ripple’s XRP Enters AI Mining Era with PFMCrypto Launches Zero

Eliminate hardware barriers—earn XRP and other cryptocurrencies daily through PFMCrypto’s smart AI mining engine. New York, NY, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and […]

Technology

31 h. ago Aaron Rodgers shuts down ‘autograph hound’ in crowd at celebrity golf event

The Pittsburgh Steelers star called out a man in his 30s who was asking the quarterback to sign a hat.

Other

32 h. ago ‘Disruptive’ smokers on flight leave travellers stranded for 17 hours

Travellers were left stranded at a Maine airport for more than 17 hours after a couple caught smoking in a plane washroom forced the pilot to divert. The TUI flight from Cancun, Mexico to London Gatwick had been in the air for about an hour on July 8 when the captain announced that two passengers […]

Other

33 h. ago Aaron Judge moves into to second in MLB jersey sales, Jays’ Vladdy ranks 13th

The New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge has moved into second behind the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani in Major League Baseball jersey sales heading into the All-Star break. Judge rose from fifth to second, Major League Baseball said Friday. He was followed by the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. Judge and Ohtani also were […]

Other

33 h. ago Rare $1.5 million lakefront Ontario cottage has luxury shipping container bedrooms

Forget Ivy League — here's Ivy Lane!Cottage dreams await you 45 Ivy Lane in Orillia, a beautiful five-bedroom, five-bath, cottage home with lakefront views and some major perks.Nestled on the spectacular Grape Island with a rare 233-foot Lake Simcoe waterfront on a 1.2-acre double lot, this is one big, beautiful compound that blends cottage charm with modern design.Check out that 50-foot dock with panoramic views of Lake Simcoe.Secluded with serene vibes and spa-like amenities, 45 Ivy Lane boasts an inviting walkway up from the dock and into the home with lush greenery all around.The compound encompasses three luxury shipping containers that have been modernized, plus an updated boathouse that poses as a king bedroom.White wall panelling gives this boathouse a classic maritime vibe, without being cheesy. The boathouse's bathroom features a cedar soaker tub — perfect to soothe away the day's aches and pains — and granite finishes.Moving on t...

Economics

34 h. ago NFL: un joueur des Chargers blessé à l’œil par des feux d’artifice

Le porteur de ballon a subi une blessure à l’œil à la suite d’un accident comprenant des feux d’artifice lors des célébrations du 4 juillet.

Events

34 h. ago It's going to be a total nightmare getting around Toronto this weekend

Toronto is in for an exciting summer weekend packed full of festivals, parades, and car showcases, but before you head out, you'll want to be aware of some major road closures and transit shutdowns that could affect your travel plans.The Festival of India's Chariot Fest will be rolling into town this weekend, promising a vibrant and spiritual celebration on Saturday, July 12. The highlight of the event is a parade that kicks off at 11 a.m. at Yonge and Dundas, featuring three hand-pulled, 40-foot-tall chariots moving to the rhythm of drumming, singing, and dancing, all the way down to Queens Quay. The parade runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., so if you're planning to drive in that area, make sure to plan ahead and take alternative routes. Temporary diversions will also be in place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 19 Bay/97C Yonge buses. Also on Saturday is ImportFest 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which brings together the best in modified cars and...

Other

36 h. ago N.S. opposition call government out over withholding environmental racism report

Nova Scotia’s provincial opposition parties are criticizing the government for continuing to keep a year-old report on environmental racism out of the public eye.

Politics

36 h. ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in June. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

Other

37 h. ago CGLCC's CEO on the importance of queer entrepreneurs in Canada

Despite what you may think, 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are not a niche group. In Canada alone, there are over 100,000 queer and trans-owned businesses contributing more than $22 billion in economic viability and employing over 435,000 Canadians. These are the people who service your car, cut your hair, roast your coffee – simply put, they’re everywhere. So, why are queer business people still facing challenges not felt by their straight cohorts? The realities of discriminationDarrell Schuurman, Founder and CEO of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), explains to blogTO that hurdles happen from the get-go."One in five queer or trans entrepreneurs experience challenges in starting or scaling their business, which includes things like access to capital, access to mentorship, and access to global supports and markets.""We know that they continue to face significant discrimination, and that one in four have lost business because of 2SLGBTQI+ owners...

Economics

37 h. ago A look at the countries that received Trump’s tariff letters — and where things stand now

So far, Trump has warned 23 nations, including major trading partners like South Korea and Japan, that steeper tariffs will be imposed starting Aug. 1

Economics