71 m. ago Jet skier fined $5,000 for dolphin encounter near Vancouver Island

A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of Pacific white sided dolphins has been fined $5,000 and has been banned from posting anything related to marine mammals on social media. 

Economics

88 m. ago Calgary Flames Foundation announces $3 million for four 'Flames Rotary Sport Zones'

All-season sports courts will be built in Sunalta, Crossroads, Pineridge and one more community

Economics

1 hour ago AGLC seize over $12 million worth of illegal tobacco products in Edmonton

A law enforcement seizure of more than 60,000 cartons of illegal cigarettes, cigars, and other contraband worth $12.3 million not only has significant tax revenue implications, but also deals a blow to revenue streams for organized crime, say representatives of Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). At a press conference on Friday, AGLC representatives said […]

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1 hour ago Calgary Stampeders rock star Dedrick Mills 'a whole lot better' after tragic 2024 CFL season

Best friend's death, off-season surgery now behind team-leading rusher in his bid for 1,000-yard campaign

Events

2 h. ago Où célébrer la fête nationale à Montréal et dans les environs?

Petit guide des célébrations prévues autant le 23 que le 24 juin pour fêter le Québec.

Society

2 h. ago Alberta surpasses 1,000 measles cases, AHS warns of potential exposures in Edmonton

"Measles is a virus that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes," reads a post on the provincial government's website.

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2 h. ago 'We're very lucky': Founded in Calgary, Joey’s Fish Shack celebrates 40 years

'We're proud of our journey and grateful to the customers who made it possible,' said Joey's Fish Shack founder Joe Klassen

Culture

2 h. ago 'Nothing threatening about it': U of C study explores how robots could address social isolation in seniors

Loneliness and social isolation are growing challenges for older adults living in care facilities. But a recent study by a University of Calgary student suggests that robots might be able to fill the gaps where existing programs fall short. Fahimeh Mehrabi, a PhD student in psychology at the U of C, presented a research paper […]

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3 h. ago Here's the minimum salary required to afford a home in Toronto right now

Even with a record 32,000-plus homes up for sale in and around Toronto and few of them actually changing hands, housing affordability in the region is still deteriorating, suggesting that the present market lull is likely to continue.Based on the most recent average house and condo prices in May, along with present interest rates, the market experts at Ratehub.ca have calculated how much a household would need to earn each year to float the standard mortgage in cities across Canada, including in T.O.And, to people living elsewhere in the world (or even the country) where real estate prices are far lower and incomes are higher, the figure may be shocking.Between April and May of this year, the mean price across housing types rose by a slight $2,500 in Toronto, per the firm's data, from $1,009,400 to $1,012,800. This makes the typical monthly mortgage bill in the city $1,968, some $12 more than just a month earlier.In total, at a lending rate of ...

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3 h. ago Réseau des villes francophones: Jackie Smith relancerait une idée de Régis Labeaume

La candidate à la mairie souhaite également bonifier la participation de la Ville aux célébrations de la fête nationale.

Technology

4 h. ago Doug Ford on Netflix documentary about brother: ‘Poor Rob’s been dead for 9 years . Leave the guy alone’

The premier said that he would not be watching the documentary, entitled Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

Events

4 h. ago Vybond Opens New Corporate Headquarters in Franklin, Kentucky, Honoring a Legacy of Innovation and Community Partnership

FRANKLIN, Ky. — Vybond Group, Inc., a leader in specialty tape manufacturing, officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Franklin, Kentucky, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that celebrated both a new beginning and a return to its roots. Local leaders, community members, and company executives gathered at the historic manufacturing site, which has produced tape products […]

Economics

5 h. ago U.K. pulls embassy staff from Iran as countries work to evacuate citizens

Global Affairs Canada said Thursday evening that almost 5,000 people in Iran are registered with the government, a number that has gone up by about 1,500 since Monday.

Events

6 h. ago Young readers gear up for Okanagan Regional Library Summer Reading Club

Last year, more than 8,000 children took part in the Okanagan Regional Library’s Summer Reading Club. This year organizers hope to beat that number. The program kicks off June 23.

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6 h. ago Justin Baldoni gets access to Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s texts

'Baldoni’s desire to drag Taylor Swift into this has been constant dating back to August 2024'

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6 h. ago Canada Day tourism season looks strong as bookings climb in Ottawa

Civic pride and a drop in U.S. travel are driving more Canadians to celebrate July 1 in the capital, tourism officials say.

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6 h. ago Matthew Tkachuk taunts Oilers captain McDavid at Florida Panthers celebration bash

This in from the X account of Florida Panthers fan Jen @jenpnthr, video of Panthers second line winger Matthew Tkachuk taunting Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid at a Stanley Cup celebration party. “Connor McDavid who?!” shouts Tkachuk into  a mic, igniting the crowd into a profane chant about McDavid. Chucky please please never change […]

Culture

6 h. ago Toronto restaurant with Michelin nod opens offshoot for its famous burgers

The team behind a Michelin-recommended Toronto restaurant just made an unexpected move: opening a new burger joint in the city.Names like Rasa and Sara — at least in the context of food — usually conjure up images of chic interiors, artfully plated dishes and pristine cocktails served in paper-thin crystal glasses. It's that exact commitment to refinement and luxury that has earned them both spots on Toronto's Michelin Guide, after all; Sara with a recommendation and Rasa with a Bib Gourmand.The latest venture from The Food Dudes Group, the team behind both celebrated spots, is treading into more casual territory, though. How juicy.For their next trick, The Food Dudes have launched Rasa Burger, an offshoot of Rasa based entirely around a dish (and I bet you can guess which one it is) that's been one of the restaurant's best-sellers since its inception."Rasa has been around for over a decade, and two dishes have really st...

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7 h. ago Mississauga teacher charged with four counts of assault and forcible confinement

Peel Regional Police have charged a Mississauga teacher following a May 2025 investigation into allegations of child abuse. It’s alleged that during the 2024–2025 academic year, the teacher physically moved four students into a room and forcibly confined them, preventing them from leaving a public school in the area of Atwater Avenue and Cawthra Road […]

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8 h. ago An ugly Toronto parking lot has been transformed into a colourful oasis

A Toronto parking lot known for raking in over $1 million per year just gained a colourful addition.The Green P Carpark 244 at 34 Hanna Ave in Liberty Village is planned to be converted into a new public park following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the neighbourhood is getting a taste of things to come through a new temporary public space.The 184-spot surface parking lot at the corner of East Liberty Street and Hanna Avenue has just been spruced up with a colourful mural that invites locals to love their community.The Love Liberty mural by local artist Elise Goodhoofd officially opened on Friday, June 20 to kick off the summer season.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Liberty Village BIA (@libertyvillagebia)Goodhoofd explains that the 10,000 square foot mural "will be used as a temporary park for the next few years, during FIFA.""I painted eight-foot letters spe...

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