60 m. ago Temitope Oriola: Edmonton's next police chief should be smart — and willing to learn

The Edmonton Police Commission has launched a search for a new chief of police. Hiring a chief for the Edmonton Police Service is one of the salient duties of the commission. It is also one of the most consequential. Leadership matters in every organization but it rises to a whole new level in the policing […]

Events

82 m. ago Alberta's promised income tax cut is coming in July — here's what you need to know

Albertans can expect to see the province’s promised tax cut on their paycheques next month. The United Conservative Party campaigned on the income tax cut during the spring 2023 election and after two years Albertans will finally see it reflected on their paycheques starting in July. The income tax cut was introduced in Budget 2025 […]

Economics

90 m. ago Some Ontario residents will be getting even bigger government payouts in July

Rates for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will jump in July, putting a bit more money in the pockets of eligible low-income, working-age provincial residents living with a disability.The provincial government's ODSP benefits pay out up to $1,368 per month for basic needs, such as food, shelter, prescription drugs, and vision care per single person as of June 2025, a number that will increase by 2.8 per cent on July 1.Starting in July, ODSP recipients will be paid out as much as $1,408 monthly — though some recipients may receive more to accommodate the needs of immediate family, transportation to medical appointments, and other factors.So, essentially, recipients will — even in the best-case scenario — receive an additional $40, a sum unlikely to make a significant impact for anyone struggling amid a cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.A release from the province touts the bump in payouts as "the fourth rate increase since we tied ODSP rates to ...

Politics

93 m. ago NCC is confident a deal with Ottawa Senators will be completed for LeBreton Flats

The National Capital Commission is confident the dream of the Ottawa Senators moving closer to downtown will become a reality. Tobi Nussbaum, the chief executive officer of the NCC, speaking after the public portion of the organization’s board of directors meeting on Thursday that the two sides are holding regular talks to complete the formal […]

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1 hour ago Sofina Foods to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in hot smokehouse dies

Food processing company Sofina Foods Inc. has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its Edmonton workers, Samir Subedi, got trapped in a smokehouse and died in 92 C heat.

Society

2 h. ago DREAM UNLIMITED CORP. Announces Quarterly Class A Subordinate Voting Share and Class B Common Share Dividend

TORONTO — DREAM UNLIMITED CORP. (TSX:DRM) announced today that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1625 per Class A Subordinate Voting Share and Class B Common Share payable on June 30, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 23, 2025. The dividends are designated as eligible dividends […]

Culture

2 h. ago Automotive Finco Corp. Announces Results of Shareholders’ Meeting

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Automotive Finco Corp. (NEX: AFCC-H) (the “Company”) is […]

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2 h. ago Close calls endangering pedestrians, cyclists at intersections, CAA says

CAA looked at 20 intersections across Canada over a seven-month period, recording a whopping 600,000 near-misses with vehicles, as well as one potentially fatal incident daily.

Sport

2 h. ago Sigma7 Announces Partnership with R24 International to Elevate Travel Security Monitoring

NEW YORK — Sigma7, a global leader in risk management and resilience planning, today announced a strategic partnership with R24 International designed to strengthen travel security monitoring and alerts for corporations worldwide. Through this collaboration, Sigma7’s clients will gain access to advanced travel tracking and monitoring capabilities, helping organizations properly manage operational risks and safeguard […]

Society

2 h. ago Toronto taxi scam dupes hundreds of victims of $500Gs, nets 11 people charges

Legitimate cabbies will never refuse cash, will not take your card out of your sight, and won't ask for your pin

Economics

3 h. ago NATO summit brings tight security and disrupts life in The Hague

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Locals, art lovers and diplomats like to meet over a meal and a drink in the historic Gastrobar Berlage behind a landmark art museum in The Hague. But the usual stream of visitors turned into a trickle when fences started rising outside as part of super-tight security around a meeting […]

Events

3 h. ago TikTok gets another U.S. reprieve as Trump extends sale deadline

It is not clear how many times Trump can — or will — keep extending the ban as the government continues to try to negotiate a deal for TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance.

Events

4 h. ago UCP Needs to Listen to Albertans and Leave the Canada Pension Plan Alone: CUPE

EDMONTON, Alberta — A survey of 93,000 Albertans conducted by the provincial government has a very clear message: don’t touch the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The results were released by the government after a lengthy request for information by the Edmonton Journal. CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal says she was not surprised the survey showed […]

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4 h. ago Windfall Levy Accounted for One Third of BP’s 2024 UK Tax Bill

BP Plc paid £1.25 billion ($1.6 billion) in taxes to the UK government in 2024, with about a third of the payments a result of the country’s windfall charge.

Economics

4 h. ago New guy Will Robertson comes to Toronto from the land of a Blue Jays legend

Rookie outfielder hails from the same area as former Toronto closer Tom 'The Terminator' Henke.

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4 h. ago Wesdome Gold Mines Upsizes Revolving Credit Facility on Improved Terms and Extends Maturity

TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO, OTCQX: WDOFF) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has executed an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders to upsize and extend the maturity of its current secured revolving credit facility (the […]

Economics

4 h. ago Toronto taxi scam involved fake vehicles with signs purchased from Amazon

Toronto police say an investigation into a taxi scam that swapped victim's debit or credit cards found modified vehicles that resembled licensed cabs.

Economics

5 h. ago L’IEDM étrille les subventions aux entreprises et propose des impôts plus bas à la place

Elles représenteraient plus de 50 % des impôts des sociétés. L’organisme reproche à Québec d’aider des canards boiteux.

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5 h. ago New GlobeScan Report Shows Fairtrade’s Growing Influence with Canadian Consumers Amidst Shifting Ethical Expectations

Awareness, trust, and willingness to pay more for Fairtrade products remain strong amid inflation and market uncertainty Ottawa, ON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new independent study from GlobeScan reveals that Fairtrade is making steady gains in Canadian consumer awareness, trust, and purchasing loyalty, reinforcing its position as one of the most credible […]

Economics

6 h. ago Chicago council allows summer curfews for minors but mayor vows veto

The move is a bid to curb violence that has typically ramped up during the summer months

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