9 h. ago B.C. wildfires: Evacuation orders, alerts lifted as Wesley Ridge fire north of Nanaimo declared under control

The wildfire service says firefighters are still in the area patrolling and extinguishing hot spots

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12 h. ago Byelection day in Alberta nears for vote with 214 candidates, including Poilievre

Pierre Poilievre faces a key test Monday in Alberta's Battle River Crowfoot byelection, expected to win the Tory stronghold but watched closely for his vote margin.

Politics

15 h. ago Economists expect tariffs lifted food prices, core inflation in July

OTTAWA — Tariff impacts are expected to keep underlying inflation elevated in July, a Desjardins economist says, even if the headline figure retreats. Statistics Canada is set to report inflation figures for July on Tuesday. A poll of economists expects annual inflation cooled last month to 1.7 per cent, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. […]

Economics

20 h. ago Nelson Jr. lifts Surge to dramatic win in west semis over Bandits

Nelson Jr. lifts Surge to dramatic win in west semis over Bandits

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25 h. ago Woman suffers serious dog attack wounds in St. Albert; suspect animal yet to be identified

A 61-year-old woman walking her golden retriever Thursday evening in St. Albert was taken to hospital after being bitten by a large black dog, RCMP say. The woman required surgery from the wounds she suffered in the attack, which also resulted in bite injuries to the golden retriever, RCMP said in a Saturday news release. […]

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26 h. ago Opinion: There is no known cure for ALS, but medical tourism exploits desperation for profit

Opinion: Claims of dramatic improvement or cures from ALS by unregulated clinics that seem too good to be true are likely just that

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26 h. ago Blue Jays show no mercy in pounding the Texas Rangers into submission as they eye a series sweep

Daulton Varsho isn’t the reason why the Blue Jays have taken baseball by storm. He is, however, one of the reasons why the club sits one win away from matching the entire win total from last season. Saturday against the visiting Texas Rangers, Varsho appeared in his 36th game of the season, which began with […]

Society

30 h. ago Goalie Gavin Betts perfect as Canada earns bronze at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

BRNO — Gavin Betts had a 22-save shutout as Canada earned bronze at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a 3-0 win over Finland on Saturday. Cooper Williams, Ethan Belchetz and Daxon Rudolph supplied the offence as Canada won its 30th medal at the under-18 men’s hockey tournament. Canada has won 25 golds, three silvers, and […]

Culture

30 h. ago Fringe review: The Cult of the Clitoris a fun twist on courtroom drama

The Cult of the Clitoris is both fascinating and hilarious, a dramatic recreation of a trial involving a conniving newspaper publisher and a defamed stage performer

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33 h. ago Seattle Storm 80, Atlanta Dream, 78: Sellout Vancouver game a milestone for flourishing WNBA

Seattle and Atlanta faced off in the first-ever WNBA game outside of the U.S. on Friday playing at a sold-out Rogers Arena. Seattle pulled off the win over Atlanta in a thriller with "playoff atmosphere".

Economics

35 h. ago Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean as region braces for flooding

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm is currently 150 miles (240 kilometres) northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 kph). It is moving west-northwest at 20 mph […]

Events

36 h. ago Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed

Threats against Canadian politicians have surged, with 311 cases in 2024 alone, prompting urgent calls for stronger security amid rising political hostility and online abuse.

Politics

38 h. ago MADD Canada Honours Victims at Manitoba Memorial Monument Ceremony

WEST ST. PAUL, Manitoba, Aug. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, MADD Canada is holding a ceremony to pay tribute to victims who have been killed and those who have suffered injuries as a result of crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs. The ceremony will be held at MADD Canada’s Manitoba Memorial Monument in […]

Culture

45 h. ago What the Toronto Eaton Centre looked like when it was under construction

The CF Toronto Eaton Centre might be the place where you now shop for holiday gifts, back-to-school sales, and vacation outfits, but what many people don't know is the complex history behind its construction. Before it became Canada's busiest mall, the Eaton Centre was actually the focus of contentious public debates, major architectural innovation and a dramatic transformation of downtown Toronto's streetscape in the 1970s. The shopping centre occupies land once owned almost entirely by the Eaton's department chain, which had revolutionized the Canadian retail industry after its founding by Timothy Eaton in the 19th century. View of the Eaton Centre construction in 1975. Photo: City of Toronto Archives.By the mid-20th century, Eaton's owned most of the land bounded by Yonge, Queen, Bay and Dundas streets, excluding Old City Hall and the Church of the Holy Trinity. However, as operations continued to move to suburban locations in the 1960s, Ea...

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46 h. ago Alejandro Kirk does it all as Blue Jays win comeback thriller to open series against Texas

All-star catcher got to Rangers bullpen and Jeff Hoffman shut the door.

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50 h. ago Surging Blue Jays crushing ratings game too with huge Sportsnet numbers

It’s one of the toughest tickets in town for the live crowd as the Blue Jays have become one of the hottest stories in professional sports right now. And as a result, the team with the best record in the American League is once again delivering a massive ratings bonanza for Sportsnet. According to a […]

Sport

50 h. ago Valley Line West LRT enters final phase of 2025 accelerated roadwork

Final phase of 2025 Valley Line West LRT roadwork begins with nine-week partial closure at Stony Plain Road and 149 Street

Sport

50 h. ago Gym rats at Rogers Charity Classic? Fitness a major key to PGA Tour Champions success

For many players on the 50-and-over pro golf circuit, lifting weights is part of their daily dose of staying fit regardless of their age.

Politics

53 h. ago SNOBELEN: Loss and humiliation should spur Poilievre to be better

Prime Minister Poilievre? Next week, the good people of Battle River-Crowfoot will elect a new member of Parliament and the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) can get back to worrying about the future. Pierre Poilievre will easily win this election and make his return to the tranquillity of Ottawa. Then, the real battle will begin. […]

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53 h. ago Youth charged with drug, weapons offences after Ottawa traffic stop

Ottawa police say a youth faces a long list of drug- and firearm-related offences following a traffic stop early Thursday. In a news release, the Ottawa Police Service said West Neighbourhood Resource Team officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Carling Avenue just after midnight. While talking with the person, officers spotted […]

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