2 h. ago With tariffs and market turmoil, what events should trigger a financial plan update?

FP Answers: Proper financial planning helps you get what you want and keep it, no matter what happens

Economics

4 h. ago China’s Main Grid Sees Renewables Trimming Chance of Blackouts

China’s record buildout of renewables may help networks overcome weather-driven demand spikes, according to the research arm of the country’s biggest grid operator.

Other

11 h. ago Looking back at the track that helped jumpstart B.C. motorsports

For 31 years the Westwood Motorsport Park was home to roaring engines, tight turns and a camraderie for a close knit group of Metro Vancouver racing enthusiasts.

Sport

14 h. ago Free B.C. course aims to protect whales by better educating boaters

A B.C. research and conservation group has crafted a new free course aimed at helping protect whales by educating boaters about laws and safety.

Other

15 h. ago Auto theft claims soar in Alberta as insurance industry calls on province for help

The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that the cost of auto theft claims in Alberta jumped from $67 million in 2021 to $110.3 million in 2024.

Economics

17 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

18 h. ago Lily Allen ‘can’t remember’ how many abortions she’s had: ‘I’D GET PREGNANT ALL THE TIME’

Lily Allen has been pregnant so many times, she can’t keep track of how many abortions she’s had. The Smile singer said as much on Tuesday’s episode of her Miss Me? podcast where she and co-host Miquita Oliver had a wide-ranging discussion about contraception. Allen explained that she was on what she believed was her […]

Other

18 h. ago Family of Vanderhoof man pleads for help identifying his murderer

Gordon Sims was murdered sometime between Jan. 10 and 14, 2025, and police have released video of a person of interest

Events

22 h. ago Canada needs to get serious about digital sovereignty and scrapping the DST won’t help

Michael Karanicolas: The U.S. has the power to turn off our digital lights. Why we put up with it is puzzling

Other

22 h. ago Teetering utility pole has threatened to topple in Toronto backyard for weeks

A frustrated Bell subscriber in Toronto has shared photos of a cracked pole and downed lines on Reddit and says they've been waiting over two weeks for the company to provide a fix.The photos show that the pole is bent at an awkward angle, and the lines are dangerously very low. The user also mentions that they're unable to park there due to the downed lines and the danger of the pole entirely breaking.They claim to have contacted Bell around ten times, but the company has only sent out cable technicians who can't fix the pole. They've even submitted photos of the problem, but Bell's support is not helpful.Bell, it's been 2 weeks. Can you please actually send someone to fix this?byu/Senor40 inbellAlongside that, there have been no updates from the company regarding whether it is still working on a resolution. When they called the city, it told them that Bell owns the pole and is supposed to be the ones to fix it.A commenter on Reddit suggests using Bell's...

Other

23 h. ago Canada's wildfire emissions exceeded all other sources in 2023: Report

Canadian officials have warned that this year’s season is on track to the second worst on record in the amount of land scorched.

Events

24 h. ago Q+A: Sunfest founder on scouring the globe to bring music to London

As Sunfest launches its 31st edition on Thursday, founder and executive director Alfredo Caxaj tells Free Press reporter Beatriz Baleeiro about the festival he built, along with the global travels that help bring it to life. Q: You’ve travelled the world to scout and book Sunfest acts since you began the festival three decades ago. […]

Other

28 h. ago Home insurance rates need more transparency from Ont. regulator: complaint

TORONTO — Ontario’s financial services regulator should do more about rising home insurance rates linked to climate change, says a new complaint. The submission by a climate advocacy group to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRAO) says extreme weather is helping propel rates toward unaffordable levels, and the regulator should at least be […]

Economics

35 h. ago Locals leap in to help after series of mishaps strands small plane in Courtenay estuary

A small plane made an emergency landing in the Courtenay estuary, then crashed agian as it tried to take off. That's when locals raced to help move it before the tide came in.

Other

38 h. ago Edmonton's multifamily home, retail investments surged in 2024

Edmonton’s population growth helped attract a flurry of investments in commercial real estate with the multifamily home and retail real estate categories leading the charge. “It was looking pretty bleak for multifamily for quite some time, because there wasn’t any rental growth. So the last couple years have been a long time coming,” said Jandip […]

Other

39 h. ago D'oh Canada: Plane takeoff goes very wrong on Vancouver Island beach on Canada Day

Bystanders helped push the plane across the muddy beach to shore, where it was lifted out by helicopter on Wednesday

Other

40 h. ago Larger GST cheque being issued to eligible Canadians this week

Eligible Canadians are receiving more money from the government, with a larger GST payment scheduled to be issued this week.The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a quarterly tax-free payment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The previous GST payment was issued on April 4, and the next payment will be deposited into Canadians' accounts on Friday, July 4. However, the upcoming payment will include a 2.7 per cent increase.According to the government, the payment helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they pay.Are you eligible?You're generally considered eligible for the GST/HST credit payment if you're at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for tax purposes a month before the CRA makes the payment and at the beginning of the month.Canadians who are under 19 years old must meet at least one of the following criteria during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or commo...

Other

43 h. ago Carney meets with automakers as Canada’s factories show tariff strain

(Bloomberg) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with automotive executives Wednesday to discuss how to help auto plants that have been choked by US tariffs. Canada exports most of the vehicles it produces to the US, but President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he’ll use tariffs to try to redirect production to the […]

Transport

44 h. ago Two Canadian airlines were just named for having some of the best internet

If you travel for work or just want to binge your fave show, good internet speed is probably an essential in-flight service for you.Internet connectivity data company Ookla has released its ranking of airline Wi-Fi performance, which may help frequent flyers determine which carriers offer the best internet access."Just as hotels have progressively integrated Wi-Fi connectivity as a standard amenity for their guests, in-flight Wi-Fi is transitioning from a novelty to a convenience to an expected service," reads the report released on Monday.Ookla says this increased expectation led the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to incorporate "Quality of in-flight Wi-Fi" into its benchmarks for the airline industry.The company assessed airlines' internet performance by analyzing its Speedtest data collected during Q1 of 2025. It examined performance for individual airlines and for in-flight connectivity service providers.Two Cana...

Technology

44 h. ago Ottawa police looking for help identifying suspect in assault

Police described the suspect as a white man with a slim build in his mid-to-late 20s or 30s.

Events