2 h. ago Calgary city council approves zoning for tower development in Marda Loop

The proposed development would see a grouping of four towers in the heart of Marda Loop, including a pair of 19-storey towers, on a nearly two acre site.

Sport

3 h. ago Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in L.A.

LOS ANGELES — The Pentagon said Tuesday it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, accounting for nearly half of the soldiers sent to the city to deal with protests over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Roughly 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines have been in the city since […]

Society

3 h. ago 'Like ripping out a piece of my heart': Iconic Vancouver log destroyed by city

Over two metres tall and twice as long, the cedar log that washed ashore decades ago in Kitsilano was deemed a 'structural threat' to a nearby retaining wall

Culture

3 h. ago ‘Silent majority’ media event met with noisy protest at Toronto City Hall

Demonstrators crash Nathan Phillips Square news conference, air grievances about NIMBYism, bike lanes

Politics

4 h. ago Safety concerns continue for Orléans residents over roads near plaza entrance

Area residents want traffic lights, but the City of Ottawa says it's up to a condo board or plaza ownership to pay the cost.

Transport

4 h. ago 'Growth as a catalyst': Suburban development not a burden on city, BILD study says

The study highlights the positive economic impacts of new community growth, making the case for more development planning for the future.

Sport

7 h. ago Family behind Toronto's iconic peameal bacon sandwich awarded Key to the City

Two members of the family that put Toronto on the map with a sandwich were just awarded the key to the city.The names Robert and Maurice Biancolin may not immediately stir recognition among every Toronto resident, but their business most certainly will.After their father took over St. Lawrence Market's Carousel Bakery in the late 1970s, the Biancolin family took the city's food scene by storm when they added one simple and quintessentially Toronto item to their menu: the Peameal Bacon Sandwich.Using, at the time, Peameal bacon (which, we'll have you know, was invented in Toronto) cured in-house by Maurice and Robert's father, the sandwich quickly became a staple for folks across the city, thanks to how quickly and affordably it can be made and, before too long, the Peameal Bacon Sandwich began attracting global attention.Of course, Carousel Bakery isn't the only business in Toronto — or in St. Lawrence Market, for that matter — that serves the sandwiches, ...

Other

7 h. ago ‘Entirely preventable’: Manitoba health experts alarmed by rising measles cases

With 130 confirmed cases of measles in Manitoba at last official count, health experts in the province are raising alarms about the potential for the disease to continue to spread.

Science

7 h. ago Two Ontario cities made list of best places in the world for students

A new ranking reveals that several Canadian cities are among the top 100 destinations for students looking to study abroad.QS, a higher education analyst, has released its latest Best Student Cities 2026 ranking, a list of the top places for students seeking to relocate for higher education.Cities are scored based on six categories: university rankings, student mix, desirability, employer activity, affordability and student view.Four Canadian cities have secured spots in the top 100, standing out as desirable destinations for international students.This year, the top 10 destinations are mostly comprised of cities in Asia and Europe, with Seoul jumping two spots to number one as the most desirable city to study, boasting an overall score of 100 due to its affordability and employment opportunities. Tokyo retains its second spot for the second year, followed by London in third place."There has been significant movement among the top 20 cities," reads the repor...

Other

7 h. ago Obesity in Canada jumped almost 8% after onset of pandemic: CMAJ study

Investment in research and interventions is needed, say the report's authors, to prevent and treat obesity in Canada, and should be an urgent priority for policymakers

Science

7 h. ago Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say the annual Celebration of Light fireworks competition that begins Saturday will be protected by steel barriers to prevent vehicle incursions in the most crowded areas. The competition on English Bay is expected to involve the city’s biggest public gatherings since the deadly vehicle attack on the Lapu Lapu festival in […]

Events

8 h. ago Calgary Transit launches new mobile ticket validation process

Starting July 16, CTrain riders will be required to validate their mobile tickets before entering train platforms. The change will create more consistency with the validation system currently in place on busses, and will help prevent customers from riding without valid fare. “We are changing the definition of valid proof of fare,” said Tess Abanto, […]

Other

9 h. ago Alberta Next panel begins town hall series to hear grievances about Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her hand-picked Alberta Next panel are set to hold the first in a series of town halls to address public concerns with the federal government.

Other

9 h. ago Nanaimo considers fencing city hall from overdose prevention site

Nanaimo is considering building a fence to protect its staff from "congregations" of people, violence and disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next to city hall.

Other

10 h. ago Opinion: Pipelines or tankers in B.C.? The answer is still no

It’s hard to believe that an oil pipeline to cross through British Columbia’s northwest is once again being pushed by the premier of Alberta and considered by the prime minister of Canada. Unlike when Enbridge Northern Gateway first proposed an oilsands pipeline that would introduce oil supertankers to B.C.’s north coast for the first time […]

Other

10 h. ago CNE offering deluxe ticket option for 2025 and the cost may shock you

Among the 1.6 million people who look forward to closing out their summer with the iconic Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto each year, there are many who hold the long-running event particularly close to their heart, whether because it's their first time, their hundredth time, a family tradition, or for some other reason.For those superfans, first-timers and anyone else looking for an extra-special CNE experience, there is a new ticket option to splurge on in 2025 for the ultimate day of summer fun.For the first time in its 146-year history, the Ex now boasts a fancy VIP ticket package, which has a jam-packed list of inclusions for attendees.The CNE returns to Toronto next month and here's what's coming for 2025https://t.co/Apl0g6fm2L— blogTO (@blogTO) July 7, 2025 With each VIP ticket, you get admission to the CNE grounds and unlimited rides (yes, you heard that right), along with a fast pass to skip all of the lineups, ...

Economics

11 h. ago Plan to fence off Nanaimo, B.C., city hall to protect from overdose site disorder

Violence and disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next to city hall

Other

11 h. ago Toronto is getting a massive Filipino street food festival next month

Filipino food fans will get the chance to dine to their heart's delight this summer as Toronto's biggest Filipino food festival returns.It's been well established that Toronto is having quite the love affair with Filipino cuisine. From droolworthy pop-ups putting unique spins on classic dishes to new restaurants paying homage to the flavours of the Philippines, the city can't seem to get enough.If you, like many, are in that same boat, you're in luck: Taste of Manila, billed in past years as the biggest Filipino street festival outside of the Philippines, is coming back this August for its 11th epic year.Last year, the festival drew in a record-breaking attendance of over 500,000 people over two days, and this year, they're setting their sights on hosting the biggest and best iteration of the festival yet.Naturally, it all starts with the food.Curated around this year's theme of "celebrating resiliency and diversity," the festival is set ...

Culture

11 h. ago First Nations to launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C

TORONTO — Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court for an injunction that would prevent the federal and provincial governments from moving forward with some of the most contentious aspects of recent laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects. The Indigenous communities say in the legal challenge filed in the Ontario Superior Court of […]

Other

12 h. ago Denley: Development fees are out of whack and hurting new home owners

In a city with a housing shortage, how much money does municipal government really need to extract from buyers of new homes?

Sport