5 d. ago Canadian travellers exploring ‘their own backyard’ this summer, Airbnb says

There’s no place like our home and native land. That seems to be what Canadian Airbnb users are thinking as schools close and summer vacation officially kicks off with domestic travel bookings expected to continue being a hot ticket. Such bookings jumped 40% last year compared to 2019 for a total of more than 9 […]

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5 d. ago Opportunity awaits for Blue Jays to turn Yankees series into a Canada Day party

Last place, first place, winning streak or losing one, when the Blue Jays celebrate the red and white Maple Leaf for the annual Canada Day game, it’s one of the great days on this country’s sporting calendar. The 2025 renewal of the official start to summer, a July 1 baseball party on Tuesday, has the […]

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5 d. ago The Bookless Club: What are your Canada Day or summer rituals?

Opinion: It’s not officially summer until someone breaks out the gin and tonics.

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1 week ago It may be officially summer but there's a snow alert in effect for several B.C. highways

Environment Canada says drivers can expect snow on parts of the Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3 and the Okanagan Connector.

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2 w. ago Hot days (and nights) loom for London area amid expected heat wave

Friday marked the official start of summer and it’s arriving with several days of hot, humid weather across the London region.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Summer heat wave set to hit Ontario may bring temperatures not seen in years

Southern Ontario is set to get hit with a strong heat wave just in time for the official start of summer.

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2 w. ago Five events to celebrate the official arrival of summer in Vancouver this weekend

Classic rock, Indigenous hip-hop, African vibes and Gastown parties are all in the mix

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2 w. ago Celebrate the official start of summer in Vancouver with these 5 weekend events

Classic rock, Indigenous hip-hop, African vibes and Gastown parties are all in the mix

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2 w. ago Magic are landing Bane in trade with Grizzlies for Anthony, Caldwell

The Orlando Magic wanted to find scoring and shooting this summer. Desmond Bane was their answer, and the first big move of the NBA summer — before the NBA summer even officially begins — has arrived. The Magic are completing a trade to acquire Bane from Memphis in a deal that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole […]

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3 w. ago Opinion: Homeowners pay heavy price for weather disasters; need to build more resilient communities

Extreme weather is making its mark on Alberta again this year. Communities evacuated. Structures destroyed by wildfire. Numerous hail and severe storm warnings. All this, and summer has yet to officially begin. Long a fact of life in Alberta, severe weather is getting worse and our communities are not resilient enough to withstand the damage […]

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4 w. ago Bill 5 officially becomes law in Ontario as MPPs set to rise for summer

Final sign-off was granted for Bill 5 on Thursday. The law will create so-called special economic zones where projects can bypass various provincial laws.

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