4 h. ago Maple Leafs prospects take a lesson from horse play at development camp

No horsing around. The Maple Leafs prospects learned a lesson from a member of the equine family on Friday morning. As promised by assistant general manager, player development, Hayley Wickenheiser a day earlier, the club’s youngsters had a training session with a young, untamed horse at Toronto Equestrian Downtown on the Exhibition Grounds. Led by […]

Sport

5 h. ago Parsonage chases more Stampede glory; Hutchings takes top bull

The Saskatchewan rodeo star is looking for his second Stampede crown while also competing in the Bullbustin' spectacle on Tsuutʼina Nation.

Other

7 h. ago B.C. quadruples size of hate crimes team as incidents surge by 23%

Public Safety Minister Gary Begg announced the expansion Friday, which will take the unit, which is a part of the B.C. RCMP, from two officers to a team of eight.

Events

8 h. ago Stranded man plucked off cliff during Hope wildfire lands in jail

The man was rescued by a helicopter long line and wasn't hurt, but it turns out there were several warrants out for his arrest and he was taken into custody.

Events

8 h. ago SNOBELEN: Considering options in provincial takeover of school boards

About a zillion years ago, I greatly benefited from the wisdom of a man who had been in the management consulting business for several decades. Over that time, he worked with organizations from across the business spectrum as he developed two simple, universal rules of management. The first rule is that management systems have an […]

Society

9 h. ago Canadians shortchange savings goals to take summer vacation, says BMO survey

More than half said they had altered their vacation plans due to rising costs and inflation

Other

10 h. ago Why you should be shopping at your local farmers market this summer

It takes a little planning — but it's worth the effort

Other

10 h. ago Heat warning issued for southern Ontario this weekend: Environment Canada

TORONTO — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of southern Ontario this weekend, with humidex values expected to make it feel like 40 C. The alert issued Friday afternoon says daytime highs between 31 and 33 C can be expected on Saturday and Sunday. It says overnight lows are projected to sit […]

Other

11 h. ago Media Advisory – Fund Our Schools Coalition to Speak about School Board Take Over

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT: The Ford government has announced that they will take over 4 school boards across Ontario under the guise of “mismanagement”. The Fund Our Schools campaign will hold a press conference to show this is a sham. The government’s own reports show no mismanagement and that the real […]

Society

19 h. ago N.B. spa that wanted to host body positivity event told they need exotic entertainment licence

The co-owners of a Nordic spa are taken aback by backlash over an event they had scheduled for last week, and the province's labelling of it as "exotic entertainment."

Other

20 h. ago Adam: What makes Canada a global player? Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, of course

Soccer fever was high as hundreds of fans lined up on Sparks Street to get a glimpse of the trophy and take selfies this past week. Even Mark Carney was excited.

Other

22 h. ago Five takeaways as Stampeders dominate Blue Bombers, capture inaugural Stampede Bowl

The Stampeders use four first-half touchdowns, stifling defence to rout the Blue Bombers and enjoy their own pre-Calgary Stampede party.

Events

26 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith government takes on Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek over bike lanes

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says he is concerned about "constructing bike lanes at the expense of road capacity"

Politics

27 h. ago Nationals slugger Wood joins Acuna, Raleigh as Home Run Derby participants

WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby. The derby will be held on July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Wood joins Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who leads […]

Society

28 h. ago Oil Drops for Second Day as Traders Brace for Another OPEC+ Hike

Oil fell for a second day in the lead up to an OPEC+ meeting at the weekend that’s expected to deliver another substantial production hike, threatening to swell a glut that’s forecast for this half.

Economics

28 h. ago Blue Jays manager John Schneider laughs off claim by renowned Yankees broadcaster

As he prepared to see if his Blue Jays could pull off a decisive four-game sweep of the visiting New York Yankees on Thursday, manager John Schneider had an amused reaction to the assertion of a renowned Bronx Bombers broadcaster that the Blue Jays “aren’t a first-place team.” Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay can take a […]

Transport

31 h. ago Salsa on St. Clair and more festivals to swing into this weekend in GTA

July is here, the weather is co-operating and if you’re looking for something to go with the sunshine and smiles on your face, look no further. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Salsa on St. Clair Street Celebrate Toronto’s diverse Latin community through music, art and dancing at Canada’s largest […]

Culture

32 h. ago 50 trees in shopping carts will parade down the streets of Toronto this weekend

This weekend, Toronto is about to get a lot greener, and a just a little more quirkier.On Saturday, July 5, dozens of trees will roll their way down to the city's waterfront as part of The Bentway's whimsical new public art installation, Moving Forest.Picture this: 50 real trees in shopping carts, being pushed across the city by volunteers, forming temporary pop-up canopies in some of Toronto's sunniest and most exposed spaces.Yes, it's exactly as it sounds. Do I have your attention?Created by Amsterdam-based NL Architects, Moving Forest is both a playful spectacle and a serious statement. The initiative supports Toronto's ambitious goal to grow its tree canopy to 40 per cent by 2050, a plan that's as much about community well-being and environmental sustainability as it is about urban design.But sparking city-wide engagement with trees? That takes a little imagination.Cue the parade.Starting from The Bentway at 250 Fort York Blvd, at 1:00 pm, the t...

Culture

32 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's clawback of federal disability benefits shameful

Alberta is the only province or territory in Canada that is poised to claw back the $200 Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) from provincial disability income support (known in Alberta as AISH) recipients. That’s one out of 13. Back in March, Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jason Nixon, announced this decision in this […]

Other

32 h. ago OPINION: Funding international organizations with higher sin taxes not the answer  

Should taxpayers around the globe, who dare to take part in activities like smoking and drinking, pay even more in taxes to help fund global organizations that are seeing funding cuts from major countries like the United States? That’s what World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus seems to think. According to Ghebreyesus, countries have […]

Society