42 m. ago B.C. judge says concerns ‘overblown’ in court challenge to Squamish townhouse project

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court says concerns raised by Squamish, B.C., residents in a legal challenge to a townhouse development project are “overblown,” paving the way for high-density housing in one of the country’s fastest-growing communities. A ruling issued Thursday says Dennis and Andrea Smith wanted to stop a four-unit townhouse project from being […]

Other

1 hour ago Toddler dead after drowning in St. Lawrence River near Kingston

Police say a toddler has died after drowning in the St. Lawrence River near Kingston, Ont., on Friday morning. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to Wolfe Island at around 9:30 a.m. after an unresponsive toddler was found in the river. They say family members and first responders began life-saving measures and the toddler […]

Events

1 hour ago ‘Great time to be a landlord’: many renters have no plans to buy homes

With housing relatively more affordable in Alberta, there is more choice and less pressure on the decision to buy or rent.

Other

4 h. ago Spending on restaurants takes a bite out of ability to save for a home

Zoocasa estimates how long annual dining out spending would need to be saved for a mortgage on an average home, and it's a really long time...

Other

5 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: Here's how to break the old rules about pairing wine with barbecue fare

Red wines were the historic favourite, but increasingly, whites and Rosés have muscled in on the fun

Other

7 h. ago Trump branded, browbeat and prevailed. But his big bill may come at a political cost

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama had the Affordable Care Act. Joe Biden had the Inflation Reduction Act. President Donald Trump will have the tax cuts. All were hailed in the moment and became ripe political targets in campaigns that followed. In Trump’s case, the tax cuts may almost become lost in the debates over other […]

Politics

16 h. ago Growing Concerns: Water early in the morning for the happiest garden

What a change in the weather! We went from cool and raining to hot and dry almost overnight.

Other

16 h. ago Fare With A Flair: Paneer a mild and adaptable source of protein

My recipe today is a variation of an Indian dish made with tomatoes and spinach.

Other

20 h. ago Pediatric care in Kelowna lags behind other health jurisdictions: KGH department head

Kelowna General Hospital's 10-bed pediatric unit was closed on May 26, with the closure now approaching the six-week mark.

Culture

20 h. ago Victim's kin fume as woman found guilty of manslaughter, not murder

A woman accused of fatally stabbing her friend was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Friday but was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter. It was a verdict – coupled with the fact that Koree Dockstater was released on bail to await her sentencing – that left relatives of the victim fuming, with […]

Events

21 h. ago Kerrisdale highrise exemplifies threat to Vancouver's 'greenest city' boast

Douglas Todd: A tremendous expanse of privately owned city green space is getting covered with highrises. One telling example has a developer poised to tear out almost half a city block of verdant foliage.

Other

22 h. ago Conviction upheld for Edmonton man who used scissors to kill 7

The man had urged the Alberta Court of Appeal to reduce his conviction from murder to the less-severe manslaughter in the death of the seven-year-old.

Events

22 h. ago Nearly one in five patients leave Alberta ERs without treatment: AMA report

The total, 18 per cent, is about double the 8.5 per cent of Canadians leaving the emergency room without receiving care

Economics

22 h. ago London Eats: Three dishes and a sweet treat to try at Sunfest

Sunfest, one of London's biggest celebrations of international music, is underway at Victoria Park until Sunday. And there's plenty of international food, too

Events

23 h. ago Tentative de meurtre sur son ex: 12 ans réclamés pour un scénario tordu «digne d’un film d’horreur»

L’accusé a menotté et enchaîné son ex-conjointe pour mourir avec elle dans une chambre où il avait allumé un foyer portatif au propane.

Culture

23 h. ago Boys and Girls Club gets $20K donation from Canada Life, arena operator

An insurance giant and one of Canada’s largest venue operators have pledged $20,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of London to support summer camps and youth programming that local leaders say can change lives.

Economics

24 h. ago Here's why a horse was randomly at Toronto Maple Leafs prospect practice

When they were picked by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Draft last week, many of the team's new young prospects probably imagined the bright lights of Scotiabank Arena and the fame and fortune that could come with the life of a professional hockey player.But the Maple Leafs appear to be trying out an interesting tactic to teach their youngsters some new tricks.This week, the team welcomed 48 prospects to their annual development event, taking place in and around Toronto.And while most of their work was done either on the ice or in the gym, the team also decided to enlist a horse trainer to do one of their exercises.Yeeeehaw 🤠Fun morning at the stables with Hanleys Horses and world class trainer Jeff Davis from Downunder Horsemanship 🐴 pic.twitter.com/jf5NzLaZHd— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 4, 2025"We brought in a world-class horse trainer to spend a couple of hours. Actually, we brought in a wild colt, a wild horse, to talk about how you manage emotio...

Other

24 h. ago Alberta man handed 18 months for string of Vancouver ‘sucker punch’ attacks

In handing down the sentence on Friday, B.C. Provincial Court Judge Susan Sangha said the community had been "understandably shocked and frightened" by Zachary Shettell's assaults.

Events

25 h. ago Drunk teacher called students ‘little s***s’, made them ‘dance the Macarena’

A teacher who turned her Wales classroom into a “mini-rave” has been removed from the job. Alice Ashton, 31, was accused of calling her students “little s***s” and asked them to “dance the Macarena” during a class at Ysgol Bro Caereinion school in Welshpool, Wales, in January 2024. During a disciplinary hearing, the Education Workforce […]

Transport

25 h. ago David Michael Moss: Court dismisses appeal from Edmonton man who brutally murdered 7

David Michael Moss has lost a bid to overturn his conviction for the brutal murder of an Edmonton girl in her home five years ago. The Alberta Court of Appeal on Friday issued its decision in the case of Moss, who was convicted of second-degree murder for the May 18, 2020, attack on seven-year-old Bella […]

Events