41 h. ago Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew calls out U.S. lawmakers complaining about smoke from Canadian wildfires

'This is what turns people off politics,' Kinew said, accusing the Republicans politicians from Minnesota and Wisconsin of trying to 'get likes on Instagram'

Events

69 h. ago OPINION: Time for bold operational technology cybersecurity leadership

With Alberta leading the way on industrial cybersecurity, experts call for a national strategy to defend Canada's critical infrastructure from rising OT threats

Politics

3 d. ago Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada’s ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, representatives Tom Tiffany, Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Glenn Grothman and Pete Stauber of Wisconsin […]

Events

3 d. ago First Nations call for Ontario environment minister to resign for trying to stop clean water bill

McCarthy singled out the fresh drinking water bill when asking the federal Liberals to stop legislation that would 'delay project development and undermine competitiveness'

Politics

3 d. ago Conservatives call for investigation into CBC after journalist resigns over ‘performative diversity, tokenism’

MP Rachel Thomas said in a letter that Travis Dhanraj's claims have 'reignited concerns about the organization's workplace culture'

Economics

7 d. ago Iran’s Supreme Leader attends ceremony in first public appearance since Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei made his first public appearance since the Iran-Israel war began, following weeks of heightened security and speculation.

Politics

8 d. ago Opinion: Canada’s wild is calling and RVing is the perfect adventure

The sound of birds chirping on a crisp morning breeze. Twigs cracking beneath your feet. The soft trickle of a creek weaving its way through the forest. A glimpse of a moose in the distance. Mist lifting off a turquoise glacial lake ahead. These aren’t scenes from a postcard or a movie set — they’re […]

Culture

9 d. ago Tesla driver altercation on BC Ferries latest in ‘negative interactions,’ union says

On Canada Day, North Saanich RCMP officers were called on board a vessel after a man was seen yelling and being abusive toward staff.

Transport

9 d. ago Alberta and Ontario call for repeal of Trudeau era climate policies in letter

The letter calls for a repeal of the federal Impact Assessment Act

Politics

1 week ago Cellphones mark 40 years in Canada. A look back since the 1st call

The first wireless call in Canadian history took place 40 years ago on July 1, 1985, when then-Toronto-mayor Art Eggelton called his Montreal counterpart Jean Drapeau.

Technology

1 week ago Country's first wireless call happened on Canada Day 40 years ago in Toronto

This July 1 marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call. According to Rogers, it happened at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto.At the time, Toronto's mayor, Art Eggleton, made the call with Montreal's Mayor Jean Drapeau using a 10-pound (4.5kg) mobile phone. Rogers provided this call.In July 1985, mobile networks only were able to handle 100 calls per day, but now, Canadians make about 100 million calls and use 6.5 billion megabytes of data on Rogers wireless network."Our wireless journey began with a single call, and it was the beginning of many innovative firsts," said Tony Staffieri, president and CEO of Rogers in a press release. "We're proud of our legacy of leadership and innovation to connect Canadians on Canada’s most reliable networks."And while this is the 40th anniversary of Canada's first wireless call, Rogers also produced a video to celebrate this important milestone.

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1 week ago MPs call on Canada to bar British rap duo Bob Vylan over ‘death, death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather called on the Canadian government to bar Bob Vylan after the U.S. announced it would stop the duo from visiting there later this year

Events

1 week ago New report highlights how identity shapes charitable giving in Canada

Generosity in Canada is as diverse as the people who call it home VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Day is a time to celebrate what unites us, and one of those connections is generosity. From newcomers to indigenous communities, people give in ways that are shaped by their culture, upbringing, and […]

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2 w. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Calls on WSIB to Offer Fair Deal Before Canada Day

TORONTO — With the Canada Day long weekend fast approaching, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling on WSIB leadership to stop stalling and bring forward a fair deal for more than 3,600 frontline staff who remain on strike. Despite claims from WSIB that negotiations are “ongoing,” the union has not received a […]

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2 w. ago Rogers Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Canada’s First Wireless Call on July 1

Usage skyrockets from 100 calls to 100 million calls a dayMarks four decades of wireless innovation leadership for Canadians TORONTO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — July 1st marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s first wireless call. It happened at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. Art Eggleton, Toronto’s mayor at the time, called Montreal […]

Culture

2 w. ago Pentagon leaders double down on the destruction from U.S. attacks on Iran

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s top leaders doubled down Thursday on how destructive the U.S. attacks had been on Iran’s nuclear facilities and described in detail the study and planning behind the bombing mission. In a rare Pentagon news briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, worked […]

Politics

2 w. ago Iran’s Khamenei Says US Intervention in War Achieved Nothing

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory in the war with Israel and said the US’s intervention achieved nothing, in his first comments since a ceasefire came into effect earlier this week.

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2 w. ago Iran’s supreme leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday his country had “delivered a hand slap to America’s face” and warned against any further U.S. attacks in his first public comments since a ceasefire was declared with Israel.  Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance […]

Events

2 w. ago Iran leader warns U.S. will pay ‘heavy price’ if it attacks again

Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19, looking and sounding more tired than he did only a week ago.

Politics

2 w. ago Canada issues deportation orders, cancels visas for Iranian regime members

OTTAWA — The federal border agency says three people have been found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years for being senior officials of the Iranian regime. The Canada Border Services Agency says deportation orders were issued for all three and one has been removed from Canada. In 2022, Ottawa declared Iran’s leaders — […]

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