67 m. ago Things to do in Edmonton this week: Oily art at Latitude, Cutoffs at River City, Legally Blonde at Citadel

Oily: on fandom: Taking a look at the question “What is Edmonton without hockey?” this six-artist, Latitude 53 group show looks at fandom and a unified sense of identity, but also the stranglehold the NHL team has here. As the show’s statement puts it, “Whether a fan of the sport and the local team or […]

Culture

68 m. ago Canadians plan to spend an average of $3,825 on summer vacations: BMO report

A new report reveals that 62% of Canadians plan to spend the same or more on vacations and travel this summer compared to 2024, with an average budget of $3,825, which includes the cost of flights, hotels and accommodations, rentals, gas and food. BMO’s Real Financial Progress Index also highlighted that 59% are opting to […]

Economics

94 m. ago Canadians continue to avoid U.S. travel plans amid trade tensions

A third of those surveyed said they'd reconsider travelling to the U.S. if relations improve

Economics

98 m. ago CCIB recognizes Art Cunningham as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Indigenous Relations award, honoring decades of impactful leadership

CCIB recognizes Art Cunningham as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Indigenous Relations award, honoring decades of impactful leadership Toronto, ON, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) is proud to announce Art Cunningham as the 2025 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Indigenous Relations, recognizing his leadership […]

Politics

1 hour ago Why the demise of Canadian retail’s ‘middle class’ won’t end with Hudson’s Bay

Mid-market stores under pressure as shoppers increasingly gravitate to discount or luxury

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1 hour ago People in Ontario are least happy about their jobs out of all of Canada

Those of us with secure jobs in Ontario should feel pretty fortunate given how bad unemployment levels have gotten — especially in cities like Windsor and Toronto — but it seems that, along with a rising rate of joblessness, the province is also home to some of the most miserable workers.Canadian HR services firm ADP regularly examines how satisfied Canadians across the country are with their work lives with a monthly index, and the most recent figures show that workplace happiness is on the decline in Ontario, which is now tied with Atlantic Canada for last place.As the company headlined a recent release, "Ontario has just been named the least happy province to work in, plunging to the bottom of the national list with a score of just 6.7/10 in June 2025."Factors assessed include, alongside the primary indicator of how one would rank their overall enjoyment of their vocation, things like compensation and be...

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2 h. ago Ontario burger chain shutting down yet another Toronto location

An Ontario burger chain that's been on quite the roller coaster recently just confirmed that one Toronto location will be closing down.The past few months have been full of ups and downs for London, Ont.-based vegan fast food chain, Odd Burger.The chain, founded in 2014, has opened a slew of new restaurants across Canada over the past year, including an inaugural location in Vancouver and Edmonton (with another on the way).With great expansion comes great difficulties, on the other hand, and locations in Toronto have, seemingly, borne no small amount of challenges.Earlier this spring, a long-awaited location on Broadview went up for lease despite never actually opening after years of developmental issues, which came just months after the company scrapped their plans for a major U.S. expansion amid political tensions.Now, the chain's Scarborough location at 4549 Kingston Rd. has been stirring up concern, as the doors of the location remain locked and the restaurant has been m...

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2 h. ago BCI invests in inaugural bond issuances by Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is pleased to announce its participation in the inaugural bond issuances by Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership (Stonlasec8). The capital raised supports 38 First Nations in British Columbia with their equity investment in Enbridge Inc.’s Westcoast System.     The […]

Economics

2 h. ago Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa

Environment Canada says its tracking a major thunderstorm that could bring winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.

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2 h. ago Canada’s first PM ‘too controversial’ for commemoration, federal board rules

Minutes from the meeting suggest members agreed Macdonald is now a "polarizing and controversial figure in Canadian history” with "complex" legacies

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2 h. ago Companies caught in digital services tax crossfire as CRA won’t issue refunds

Canada Revenue Agency says it has no legal authority to make refunds until the DST legislation is formally repealed

Economics

2 h. ago Ottawa Senators preparing a bid for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

The Ottawa Senators would welcome the opportunity to play host to the best hockey players in the world. As the National Hockey League off-season shifts into high gear, the Senators will spend part of the next few weeks preparing a bid to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey in February at the Canadian Tire […]

Sport

2 h. ago Premier Ford Engages with OCEU President as Strike Disruption Deepens: Union Expresses Optimism Following Direct Conversation

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters a critical phase, Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) President Harry Goslin received a personal call from Premier Doug Ford this week. The conversation marked a notable development in the ongoing labour dispute that has left more than 3,600 frontline WSIB workers off the job for over two […]

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2 h. ago Canadians now have to fork over new tax to visit popular sunny getaway

Travelling from Canada to Mexico? If you're headed to the state of Baja California Sur, you'll now have to pay a mandatory tax.It's going to cost you a little more to travel to the popular Mexican state that's known for its nightlife, marine life, and luxury resorts, after the government of Baja California Sur announced that the Embrace It Tax is now in effect.That means all foreign visitors, including travellers from Canada, planning to visit the state in the northwest of Mexico will now be required to pay the tax before entry.What is the Embrace It Tax?According to the Ministry of Tourism and Economy, Baja welcomed 1.9 million travellers between January and May 2025, a 3.2 per cent increase from the previous year. It appears that the government is taking steps to mitigate the impact of tourism through the Embrace It Tax.That means that if you're staying in Baja for over 24 hours, you'll have to pay the new tax. According to a release from the local governme...

Economics

2 h. ago Putin, Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin

MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Iran, Ukraine and other issues on Thursday in a “frank and constructive” phone call, the Kremlin said, in their sixth publicly disclosed chat since Trump returned to the White House. While discussing the situation around Iran and in the broader Middle East, […]

Politics

3 h. ago Passengers at Vancouver airport report tense moments amid NAV Canada bomb threat

NAV Canada provides air traffic control operations to Canadian airports. On Thursday morning, its facilities in Vancouver and across Canada were the target of threats.

Events

3 h. ago Canadian musician who led ‘simple life’ gets 15 years for smuggling 12 kg of heroin

His sentencing was delayed by two years 'due to the backlog of demands' for enhanced pre-sentence reports from social workers

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3 h. ago Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

The health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.  

Science

4 h. ago ‘SURGERY COMING UP’: Ric Flair thanks fans after revealing latest health issues

Ric Flair has thanked his fans for their support after revealing his latest health issues this week. The wrestling legend shared a photo on Monday of his stitched-up belly and asked for prayers for an upcoming but unspecified medical procedure that had many of his supporters concerned. “Surgery coming up,” he wrote on social media […]

Science

4 h. ago Automakers ’cautiously optimistic’ on EV mandate changes after meeting with PM

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association says he’s “cautiously optimistic” the federal government will repeal its electric vehicle sales mandate. Brian Kingston was among several auto industry executives who met with Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday in Ottawa. Along with discussing the impact of U.S. tariffs, the automakers urged Carney to […]

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