60 m. ago Parks Canada omits word ‘genocide’ in latest residential school designation

In its latest historic site designation of an Indian Residential School, Parks Canada has deleted all reference to “genocide,” according to Blacklock’s Reporter. The move was made without comment and the agency as recently as last Feb. 12 called the schools “cultural genocide.” In a notice of a plaque unveiling Thursday at Manitoba’s Portage la […]

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66 m. ago Jewish visitor to Halifax confronted with ‘Heil, heil, heil’ at Palestinian rally

The Montreal lawyer has filed a hate crime complaint after he and his wife, both Jewish, were confronted by a protester

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86 m. ago Oasis fan store coming to Toronto’s Queen Street ahead of two stadium dates

An Oasis Live ‘25 fan store is coming to Toronto ahead of their Aug. 24-25 shows at Rogers Stadium. The fan store, open daily from 11 a.m. onwards at 468 Queen St. as of Aug. 21, will feature official Oasis merch — like limited-edition and exclusive brand collabs in menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, and accessories. Fans […]

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2 h. ago Thomas Muller jokes he’s missing Manuel Neuer as Vancouver adventure begins

Muller joked it was the first time in 15 years he'd flown without Manuel Neuer, the goalkeeper who's been his longtime teammate

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9 h. ago TTC closure attributed to being 'late clearing work zone' snarls morning commute

It's been a while since we've had a major TTC service disruption to challenge transit-goers' patience as soon as they wake up and head out to work, but rush hour delays this Wednesday morning will likely prove enough to start some customers' days on the wrong foot — especially due to the reason behind them.Starting at 5:30 a.m., the commission warned Toronto residents of substantial impacts to subway service on Line 1 Yonge-University, with trains not yet running between Lawrence West and St. George stations — a seven-station, nearly eight kilometre-long stretch of track.Additional delays all the way up to Finch Station were also noted.The cause for it all? Workers apparently being late to clear an overnight work zone.Wednesday morning's TTC service alerts.Soon after the announcement, residents started chiming in on X to ask what "late clearing work zone" meant, exactly, and inquiring about how long the del...

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21 h. ago Here’s what Canada’s effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after carve

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say. RBC senior economist Claire Fan said in an interview that the effective tariff rate is an average of the import […]

Economics

23 h. ago MLS referees to get ethics refresher in wake of Whitecaps fan complaints

Patrick Johnston: MLS and PRO should also think about the ethics of match assignments. Why are officials doing games in their hometown?

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24 h. ago Here’s what Canada’s effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say. RBC senior economist Claire Fan said in an interview that the effective tariff rate is an average of the import […]

Economics

24 h. ago KnowBe4 Unveils Brand Refresh to Celebrate 15 Years of Delivering Human Risk Management

New modern brand showcases KnowBe4’s commitment to helping organizations “Rise Above Risk” for the future of human risk management TAMPA BAY, Fla. — KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management (HRM), today unveiled a bold new brand with an innovative new vision for the future of the company. The refreshed identity […]

Culture

24 h. ago Rendement de 4,6% pour la Caisse de dépôt pendant les six premiers mois de 2025

La Caisse de dépôt a enregistré un rendement de 4,6% pendant les 6 premiers mois de 2025, surpassant son portefeuille de référence.

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25 h. ago Ontario's unemployment levels keep surging higher and Toronto is among the worst

As much as we all want to hope for economic recovery in Ontario, joblessness in the province and across Canada is only getting worse, especially in major hubs like Toronto.Even in the wake of recent changes to the nation's immigration program — which many have criticized for causing a too-rapid and unmanageable population surge post-COVID — the proportion of residents who are out of work continues to grow, with fierce competition for even entry-level jobs.In July, Ontario saw another worrying uptick in its unemployment rate, which rose 0.1 per cent month-over-month and 1.2 per cent year-over-year to a painful 7.9 per cent, according to a new Labour Force Survey from StatCan.This makes us the fourth-worst province or territory for job seekers after Newfoundland & Labrador (10.5 per cent), Nunavut (9.9 per cent), and P.E.I. (8.8 per cent).StatCanCanada's national average sits at 6.9 per cent — stable from June, but ...

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25 h. ago Ontario's unemployment levels keep surging higher and Toronto's is among the worst

As much as we all want to hope for economic recovery in Ontario, joblessness in the province and across Canada is only getting worse, especially in major hubs like Toronto.Even in the wake of recent changes to the nation's immigration program — which many have criticized for causing a too-rapid and unmanageable population surge post-COVID — the proportion of residents who are out of work continues to grow, with fierce competition for even entry-level jobs.In July, Ontario saw another worrying uptick in its unemployment rate, which rose 0.1 per cent month-over-month and 1.2 per cent year-over-year to a painful 7.9 per cent, according to a new Labour Force Survey from StatCan.This makes us the fourth-worst province or territory for job seekers after Newfoundland & Labrador (10.5 per cent), Nunavut (9.9 per cent), and P.E.I. (8.8 per cent).StatCanCanada's national average sits at 6.9 per cent — stable from June, but ...

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26 h. ago Canada vows more wildfire action as smoke sparks U.S. complaints

Federal officials announcing $45.7 million in wildfire prevention research funding said the cross-border smoke underscores the need to combat climate change.

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27 h. ago Here’s where Canada’s effective U.S. tariff rate might stand after the carve

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say. RBC senior economist Claire Fan said in an interview that the effective tariff rate is an average of the import duties […]

Economics

28 h. ago Tacos from this Toronto restaurant were just ranked best in the city

Tacos from a Mexican restaurant in Toronto were just voted the best in the entire city, so here's everything you need to know about them.Another annual Toronto TacoFest has come and gone, leaving a tortilla crumb trail of carnage in its wake. While taco lovers across the city are nursing their birria-induced food comas, one taco joint in the city is busy celebrating its newly minted title as the creator of the best taco in Toronto.According to the scores of attendees at the food festival, at least.From Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 11, dozens of local Mexican restaurants joined forces with food fanatics in the thousands to spend a weekend consuming as many tacos (among other things) as their bodies would allow.On the last day of the festival, the pièce de résistance came in the form of a golden taco trophy awarded to the local taqueria that won the majority of votes from attendees.This year, it went to Kensington Market force Birria C...

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29 h. ago A huge butter tart festival is taking over a beautiful Ontario town this month

Baked good lovers are in for a sweet treat this weekend as the Caledon Butter Tart Festival returns this month to the eponymous scenic Ontario town.This annual event is packed with all sorts of delicious desserts from local vendors, with a spotlight on the fan favourite: butter tarts.Festival-goers can expect to see an abundance of the gooey, flaky and oh-so-yummy pastries in every variety (of course), plus a marketplace with some 50 stalls to shop and savour all sorts of snacks, plus other goods and wares.The vendor list is quite robust this year, including beloved local spots like Wiishkobi Homebaked Goods, Gluten Free Girl, Delicious All Day Coffee — perfect to pair with your tarts — and many more.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Gottaluvbuttertarts (@gottaluvbuttertarts)Butter tart festivals always seem to create a huge buzz in Ontario, with n...

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29 h. ago Hudson’s Bay changes name to Rupert Legacy after selling IP to Canadian Tire

The name is a reference to Prince Rupert, the Bay's first governor, and Rupert's Land

Economics

47 h. ago Altius Reports Q2 2025 Attributable Royalty Revenue of $12.7M and Adjusted Earnings(1) of $1.6M

All references in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador — Altius Minerals Corporation (TSX: ALS; OTCQX: ATUSF) (“Altius” or the “Corporation”) reports its Q2 2025 revenue of $9.8 million compared to $19.5 million in Q2 2024. Attributable royalty revenue(1) of $12.7 million ($0.27 per share(1)) […]

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50 h. ago Opinion: Why voters should elect city council candidates who lead with civility

This fall, Albertans will head to the polls amid an alarming trend: a record number of mayors and councillors have stepped down mid-term, many citing burnout, public abuse, or dysfunction. It’s a wake-up call about the state of our civic culture. Why should you care? Because it’s not just unfortunate — it’s wrong. Public abuse […]

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54 h. ago Norwegians charged over ’manipulation’ in ski jumping’s suit

Two Olympic gold medalist ski jumpers and three staffers on the powerful Norway men’s team were charged with ethics violations Monday after an investigation into alleged tampering with ski suits at the world championships. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said star ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang, two coaches and a member […]

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