7 h. ago RODEO NOTES, Day 6: Barrel racer Carlee Otero 'ready to be a champion' at Calgary Stampede

Texas veteran dressed for success in pursuit of first barrel racing championship at 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'

Sport

14 h. ago Montreal businesswoman in U.S. immigration detention for months

The family of a Montreal businesswoman has had no luck getting her back safely to Canada after she was thrown into U.S. immigration detention more than three months ago. According to reports, Paula Callejas was arrested on March 28 following a domestic dispute with her then boyfriend in Florida. The family of 43-year-old Callejas said […]

Economics

15 h. ago Ontario rent prices keep falling and here's where they're cheapest right now

It may not be a good time to own a condo in Ontario (at least, if you're looking to sell), but it sure is a good time to lease one — or any property type in the province, for that matter — as rent prices have been on a steady downward trajectory in major hubs like Toronto.The 6ix just saw another 4.7 per cent year-over-year dip in the average monthly rent rate for a place, marking the ninth consecutive month of rent declines, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. (By comparison, Canada as a whole saw a 2.7 per cent drop.)As of June, tenants in the city now pay around $2,283 for the typical one-bedroom apartment (which is 0.8 per cent less than in May and 6.6 per cent less than this time last year), and $2,929 for a two-bedroom unit (0.1 per cent less than the month prior and 8.4 per cent less than in June 2024).Renters in shared accommodation pay approximately $1,188 per month for a room, a 3.9 per cent decrease from ...

Economics

16 h. ago HELIOS and Caroline Harvey Partner to Advance Equity and Innovation in Women’s Hockey

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — HELIOS, the leading wearable performance platform in ice hockey, proudly announces a new partnership with Caroline Harvey—Olympic medalist, World Champion, and two-time NCAA National Champion—to help close the long-standing gap in sport science and technology for female athletes. “it’s about making sure the next generation has the tools, the data, and […]

Sport

16 h. ago Hometown Champion: A passion for pickleball leaves a lasting legacy

Dave Hall was instrumental in bringing the increasingly popular sport to The Railway City. This is Part One of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.

Sport

16 h. ago Hometown Champion: From a disputed bill, a renters' activist is born

'Self-defence' made an advocate of Londoner Jordan Smith. This is Part One of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series

Sport

16 h. ago Hometown Champion: A tragic loss inspires a legacy of helping those in need

Jayden Leroux-Hendren is honouring the memory of her son Brent by helping support Oxford County seniors facing food insecurity. Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.

Sport

16 h. ago Hometown Champion: Strathroy octogenarian sees volunteerism as community building

Ruth Ann McGuire has spent a lifetime shaping her Strathroy community through volunteering and opening her doors to those in need. This is Part One of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series

Sport

31 h. ago Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Edmonton-born actor Nathan Fillion hits the big screen this week with James Gunn’s DC blockbuster Superman. But his hometown featured prominently in an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, with guest host Anthony Anderson. Firstly, Fillion, who graduated Holy Trinity High school and attended Concordia University Edmonton, jokingly mentioned he asks people to refer to him […]

Other

32 h. ago Marco Donadel voit le match de mercredi contre le Forge FC comme une finale

Le CF Montréal disputera un match sans lendemain dans le Championnat canadien.

Sport

35 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

38 h. ago Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Canada’s housing agency says advertised rents in some major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief. In its mid-year rental market update, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says average asking rents for a two-bedroom purpose-built apartment were down year-over-year in markets such […]

Politics

39 h. ago Toronto Raptors legend Kyle Lowry is about to make NBA history

Long before Kyle Lowry became a legend in the eyes of Toronto Raptors fans, he was a young point guard struggling to find his way in the NBA.On the bench for nearly two-thirds of the games in his first six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets, Lowry didn't exactly appear like he was set on a trajectory for stardom.But fast forward 19 years since he was selected by the Rockets in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft, and Lowry is in rarefied air when it comes to his peers.On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Lowry is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers for his 20th NBA season, signing with the team on a one-year deal.Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. The 2019 champion is back for his 20th NBA season – and a third consecutive year with his hometown 76ers. pic.twitter.com/6Wnw3S9TT3— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2025As ...

Other

44 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Sibling is making elderly mom’s life a living hell

DEAR ABBY: I live five hours away from my hometown. My mom is 98 and in assisted living there. In recent years, my younger sister has become cruel to our mom and is trying to take advantage of her.   Instead of helping Mom, she does things to deliberately upset her and raise her blood […]

Other

47 h. ago New HEINEKEN Study Shows Sports Fans Shifting Gears Toward Moderation

New global fan study reveals shifting attitudes toward alcohol consumption among Formula 1® fans Heineken® 0.0 ambassador and Formula 1® World Champion Max Verstappen and sportswriter Fabrizio Romano Chinese Grand Prix – Formula One race One in four sports fans are actively reducing their alcohol consumption or opting for alcohol-free alternatives. 56% of Formula 1® […]

Sport

53 h. ago Cowichan Valley transit strikers reject mediator’s proposals

The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.

Other

56 h. ago Letters: There are plenty of cyclists in Edmonton, despite what some think

Should Carney table a budget this year? Vote in our daily poll! Re: Kevin Keller’s letter “Where are the Cyclists?” Kevin observed there were no cyclists using them on a hot summer day during his hour-long drive around downtown. As an avid cyclist who has used bike lanes extensively throughout the city, I don’t dispute […]

Sport

57 h. ago Une nouvelle joueuse d’expérience pour les Roses de Montréal

L’Ontarienne Olivia Mbala a disputé plus de 100 matchs professionnels en première et en deuxième division française.

Other

58 h. ago Boxing great Julio Cesar Chavez defends son arrested by US immigration agents

As a professional, Julio Cesar Chavez fought 115 times in the ring. Now, the former world champion said he was ready to fight outside of it to defend his same-name son, who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents at his Los Angeles home for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application. The […]

Other

58 h. ago Alberta ER doctor challenges Premier Danielle Smith to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

The Alberta government disputes the survey's numbers, saying they don't reflect broader health data.

Science