5 h. ago Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

In the kitchen of Northwest Fudge Factory in Levack, Ont., a group of five children spent the better part of a day last month mixing hundreds of kilograms of butter, sugar, chocolate and graham crackers before carefully spreading distinct layers on top of each other. The result was a 544-kilogram Nanaimo bar that they claimed […]

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12 h. ago Demand from ‘buy Canadian’ movement pushes Purdys to move into grocer Save

Purdys Chocolatier says the buy Canadian movement has generated so much demand for its products that it decided to sell them outside its own stores for the first time in its 118-year history. The Vancouver-based confectionary company’s products can now be found on the shelves of Save-On-Foods, a western Canadian grocer. It was inspired to […]

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13 h. ago Toronto Italian joint closes permanently for owners to start something else

An Italian restaurant in Toronto has closed down permanently as its whole team moves on to pursue a new project.The city has been wracked with restaurant closures lately, it seems. From 20-year-old Italian mainstay Vivoli to beloved Leslieville sandwich shop Leslieville Pumps, it feels like nothing is immune to the winds of change anymore.One of the latest Toronto restaurants to shutter is the Junction Triangle's Lucia, an Italian joint that kept the community fed with its fill of $25 weekday lunch prix fixe menus and indulgent standalone dishes like mozzarella-stuffed gnocchi and Nutella tiramisu for the better part of six years.Before Lucia, the team was behind the now also-closed Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, which, not unlike its sister restaurant, served a menu created with locally grown produce and ethically sourced ingredients served with a signature Italian flair.As of June 27, though, Lucia has officially gone the way of its forebear, as t...

Culture

16 h. ago The headphones our tech expert is eyeing this Amazon Prime Day

Save $200+ on Beats Studio Pro and more.

Technology

16 h. ago The best headphone deal our tech expert is eyeing this Amazon Prime Day 2025

Save $200+ on Beats Studio Pro and more.

Technology

18 h. ago How Chef Ric saved himself — and thousands of others — in the kitchen

Ric Allen-Watson feeds hundreds of Ottawa’s low-income residents every week, delivering great meals and second chances. His selfless work ethic embodies "How Canada Wins."

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24 h. ago France and Britain will ‘save Europe,’ Macron says as he starts U.K. state visit

Macron, addressing Britain's Parliament, said the two countries represent 'a world order based on law, justice and respect for territorial integrity'

Politics

26 h. ago Advocates, families of victims amplify calls for change after Kelowna woman’s death

"For every woman killed, there are thousands more living in fear," said Angela Marie MacDougall, executive director with Battered Women's Support Services.

Events

30 h. ago Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs. The justices overrode lower court orders that temporarily froze the cuts, which […]

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31 h. ago U.S. ends protected deportation status for thousands of Nicaraguans, Hondurans

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said the conditions in Honduras and Nicaragua no longer meet temporary protected status statutory requirements.

Transport

34 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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34 h. ago Coast guard swimmer saves 169 lives in Texas floods on first

Scott Ruskan finished his training with the coast guard just six months ago; the Texas floods were his first rescue mission.

Events

35 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

35 h. ago Deux dirigeants talibans dans la mire de la CPI pour «persécution» des femmes

Le tribunal a lancé des mandats d’arrêt contre le chef suprême taliban et le président de la Cour suprême d’Afghanistan.

Politics

37 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

38 h. ago Best cooking gear and appliance deals to buy during Amazon Prime 2025

Kitchen Prime deals are here - Vitamix, Ninja, and Shark are up to 50 per cent off!

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38 h. ago Best cooking gear and appliance deals to buy during Amazon Prime Day 2025

Kitchen Prime deals are here - Vitamix, Ninja, and Shark are up to 50 per cent off!

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38 h. ago Our home expert shares her top picks for Amazon Prime Day 2025

From kitchen heroes and car care must-haves to cleaning powerhouses and smart home upgrades, read on for top picks from this year's Amazon Prime Day sale.

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39 h. ago Caribana returns to Toronto this summer and here's what's on tap for 2025

It's time to get your feathers fluffed because Toronto's most anticipated Caribbean event, Caribana, is back in Toronto from July 31 to August 4, and this year's carnival weekend is shaping up to be pure vibes.The city's biggest and boldest celebration of Caribbean culture is taking over the streets with high-energy fêtes, dazzling costumes, booming soca and dancehall, and a whole lot of dancing from day to night (and back to day again, let's be real).Whether you're in it for the parade, the parties, or just the people-watching, this weekend is about freedom, joy, and community.The Grand Parade is the main eventThe heart of it all is the Grand Parade on Saturday, August 2, where thousands of masqueraders in full costume will take over Lakeshore Boulevard in a sea of colour, music, and movement. It's one of the most electric days in the city, with music trucks pumping soca, calypso, and Afrobeats from morning 'til night.You can watch for free alo...

Transport

49 h. ago ‘High probability of extinction’: Urgent plea for action to save southern resident orcas

A new report says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing no sign of recovery under the current conditions.

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