1 hour ago CRIME HUNTER: Did teen temptress’ sex trysts with foster dad lead to murder?

The teenage girl was undoubtedly troubled. But she was getting good grades in high school, always the benchmark for many parents. Still, to Lisa Knoefel, 41, a social worker in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, something unnerving was happening in her home. Sabrina Zunich, 17, was the product of a dope-fueled relationship between her junkie parents. She […]

Events

1 hour ago Letters to the Sun: Canada has a chance to lead — but only if we invest in education

Canada has a chance to lead — but only if we invest in education

Other

6 h. ago A Liberal government uninterested in fighting culture wars? This could be it

Prime Minister Mark Carney could face his first major 'culture war' over Alberta's controversial new school library guidelines

Politics

6 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Alberta’s rules on explicit sex books are reasonable. Don’t believe the fake news

The province did not ban depictions of hugging and kissing in school libraries, as some media reports initially suggested

Events

8 h. ago Monaghan: Special education kids need accessible school transport

All parents want their kids to get a good education, but what if you can't physically get your child to the building? That's what we face.

Society

12 h. ago Toronto club is helping people rebuild their social lives after kids move out

Do you ever reminisce on the luxury of hogging the TV when your roommate is gone for the weekend? Do you live for those lazy, weekend days when you get the condo all to yourself?That's the life for so many twenty-somethings in Toronto. But not so much so for many Toronto parents, who wake up, feed their kids, make lunches and pick them up from school — amongst other things. Until one day, the constant scramble of that reality comes to a halt when the kids move out. Then what?When Leaside mom Charlene Wood first found herself with an empty home after her youngest child went to university, that first taste of solitude in years might have sounded like a dream to some.It meant no noise, no extra responsibilities, and the best of all: all that spare time back to yourself. That transition didn't evoke those feelings in Wood, though. Instead, it left her feeling the effects that many empty-nesters experience after their last child lea...

Society

14 h. ago RODEO NOTES, Day 8: Luke Mackey, 19, only bull rider to last full eight seconds

Colorado kid gets a couple of re-rides to pocket the entire Day 8 purse in the high-profile event at the Calgary Stampede.

Other

17 h. ago Residents take City of Calgary to court over rezoning of former Viscount Bennett site

On April 8, Calgary city council voted 9-5 in favour of rezoning the former school site along Crowchild Trail between 26 Avenue and 33 Avenue S.W. 

Other

22 h. ago Key factor in Edmonton Oilers dynasty posthumously awarded top scout honour

Like all Canadian kids, Barry Fraser wanted to make it to the NHL but he broke his leg in junior in Cochrane, a dot on the map in northeastern Ontario—his dream of making it as a player shattered, like his body part. He took a desk job with Ontario Hydro, 9-to-5, Monday to Friday. Boring […]

Other

22 h. ago HUNTER: Teen accused of ‘cutting girl to pieces’ was ‘quiet, awkward’

The 17-year-old seemed like a “quiet, awkward kid” to teachers at Madawaska Valley High School. Mostly, he hung around a group of girls. There was little that set him apart as he finished Grade 11. His parents were divorced, and he lived with his mother in tiny Quadeville (Population: 300) in Renfrew County. It is, […]

Other

22 h. ago Ripple’s XRP Enters AI Mining Era with PFMCrypto Launches Zero

Eliminate hardware barriers—earn XRP and other cryptocurrencies daily through PFMCrypto’s smart AI mining engine. New York, NY, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and […]

Technology

28 h. ago CGLCC's CEO on the importance of queer entrepreneurs in Canada

Despite what you may think, 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are not a niche group. In Canada alone, there are over 100,000 queer and trans-owned businesses contributing more than $22 billion in economic viability and employing over 435,000 Canadians. These are the people who service your car, cut your hair, roast your coffee – simply put, they’re everywhere. So, why are queer business people still facing challenges not felt by their straight cohorts? The realities of discriminationDarrell Schuurman, Founder and CEO of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), explains to blogTO that hurdles happen from the get-go."One in five queer or trans entrepreneurs experience challenges in starting or scaling their business, which includes things like access to capital, access to mentorship, and access to global supports and markets.""We know that they continue to face significant discrimination, and that one in four have lost business because of 2SLGBTQI+ owners...

Economics

28 h. ago Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers on hook for $11 million in unpaid EV rebates

OTTAWA — The federal government will explain today how it plans to reimburse auto dealers who were left hanging when Ottawa suspended its electric vehicle rebate program earlier this year. In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out. Ottawa spent nearly $3 billion […]

Economics

29 h. ago Feds to reimburse auto dealers impacted by EV rebate suspension

In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out.

Other

41 h. ago European allies urge investment in rebuilding Ukraine at meeting attended by U.S. special envoy

'We will only welcome true partners, those who are not helping Russia continue this war,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, without naming specific nations

Economics

42 h. ago Starlight Announces Unitholder Approval of Proposed Mergers for Private Pools

TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital LP (“Starlight Capital”), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Infrastructure Pool, Starlight Private Global Real Estate Pool and Starlight Global Private Equity Pool (the “Private Pools”), held a special meeting of holders of all series of units (“Unitholders”) of the Private Pools to consider and vote upon the proposed mergers […]

Other

42 h. ago Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust Announces Unitholder Approval of Proposed Amendments and Mergers

TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital GP Inc. (“Starlight Capital”), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust (the “Trust”), held a special meeting (the “Meeting”) of holders of all series of units (“Unitholders”) of the Trust to consider and vote upon the proposed mergers (the “Mergers”) of Starlight Private Global Infrastructure Pool, Starlight Private […]

Other

43 h. ago Silver Storm Announces Till Capital Shareholder Approval of Arrangement

TORONTO — Silver Storm Mining Ltd. (“Silver Storm” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: SVRS | OTCQB: SVRSF | FSE: SVR) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated May 6, 2025, at a special meeting of the shareholders of Till Capital Corporation (“Till”) (TSX.V:TILL) held today, the Till shareholders approved the previously announced […]

Economics

43 h. ago Federal science advisor launched Sky Canada Project 2 years ago without budget, oversight

E.T., phone home. Or at least Cabinet’s science advisor Dr. Mona Nemer. The federal employee, who makes $393,000 a year, proposed in a draft memo to examine the feasibility of contacting alien civilizations, according to Blacklock’s Reporter through Access To Information. Nemer assigned seven people to her Sky Canada Project two years ago at an […]

Other

44 h. ago La survie du Collège LaSalle menacée pour avoir accueilli trop d’étudiants anglophones

Québec impose des pénalités frôlant les 30 millions de dollars pour cette raison au cégep privé montréalais.

Society