34 m. ago Poilievre win affirms leader’s political relevance, say pundits

"Carney started with his elbows up, but now he's tucked tail," says pundit Stephen Taylor on the PM's inability to secure a trade deal

Politics

39 m. ago Opinion: Edmonton locked into overbuilding costly car infrastructure

As the City of Edmonton’s strained coffers are buckling under the pressure of continuously increasing costs for service delivery, wages, and rapid population growth, our councillors are refusing to take bold action to reduce financial burden on our taxpayers by cancelling the 76 Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Last week at urban planning committee, councillors steamrolled […]

Economics

2 h. ago India stuns fans by dropping stars Jaiswal and Iyer from Asia Cup squad

No answer if it will play Pakistan.

Sport

2 h. ago Aubrey Plaza opens up about ‘daily struggle’ after husband Jeff Baena’s death

Aubrey Plaza is revealing how she copes with the ongoing grief following her husband Jeff Baena’s death at the age of 47 earlier this year. Plaza appeared on Tuesday’s episode of the Good Hang podcast, hosted by her Parks and Recreation co-star Amy Poehler. Poehler first inquired about Plaza’s “therapy dog,” who joined them in […]

Events

2 h. ago Scott Wolf breaks silence over ex Kelley’s ‘false’ allegations amid ‘difficult’ divorce

Scott Wolf has made his first public comments since his split from Kelley Wolf. The Party of Five star shared that he was prompted to comment on their divorce after his ex made “false allegations” against him. “There are some significant challenges that are making our situation incredibly difficult and contentious, and it is tragic […]

Events

2 h. ago Charitable Impact Pays Tribute to NHL’s Mark Kirton Following His Passing

Honouring a legacy of transformative action, resilience, and generosity through the ALS Super Fund VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Charitable Impact today pays tribute to former NHL player and ALS champion Mark Kirton, who passed away on August 17, 2025. Diagnosed with ALS in 2018, Kirton transformed his personal battle into a […]

Other

3 h. ago Ottawa teams up with startup Cohere to bring AI to the public sector

Memorandum of understanding also aims to bolster commercial capabilities and export of artificial intelligence

Culture

3 h. ago Fringe Review: Victor & Victoria's Terrifying Tales of Terrible Things a treat

Victor & Victoria’s Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things 4 stars out of 5 Stage 11, Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave. Victor and Victoria are twins — a precocious pair of highly imaginative children who have been left alone while their parents are out of town. Tucked into an off-kilter bed made with skull sheets and […]

Events

4 h. ago Chan Centre for the Performing Arts expands its biggest season to date with even more cultural and musical artists

The lineup now features additional dates for Natalia Lafourcade, along with exciting new acts such as Mad Professor and Beverly Glenn-Copeland VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts’ largest programming season has expanded even further. New performances and events have been added today, including two new concert […]

Culture

4 h. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

Economics

4 h. ago Blues sign Bruins legend Milan Lucic to professional tryout after year away

Lucic last played in the NHL during the 2023-24 season.

Other

5 h. ago U.S. DOJ to hand Epstein files over to Congress starting Friday

Court records will be turned over to the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, which subpoenaed the files earlier this month.

Culture

5 h. ago NFL stars under pressure: Which players have the most to prove this season?

As usual, plenty of quarterbacks will be in the spotlight.

Other

5 h. ago Blues ink Milan Lucic to tryout contract after year away from NHL

Lucic spent much of last season in the Player Assistance program after taking a leave from the Boston Bruins following domestic abuse charges

Other

5 h. ago Here's everything you need to know about Fan Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto

Fan Expo Canada is nearly here.From August 21 to 24, the country's largest pop-culture event will return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A bunch of big-name celebrities will be in attendance for photos, autographs and panels, including Canada's own Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future trilogy) and William Shatner (Star Trek series), Hailee Steinfeld (Sinners), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise), and Tom Welling, alongside several other cast members from Smallville. There will also be many voice actors, comic creators and other guests."The goal that we set ourselves is to deliver the very best in pop culture to our fans, and we strive every year to achieve that for them," says Andrew Moyes, vice president of Fan Expo HQ. This year, that includes some of the above programming, as well as some big booths from the likes of Nintendo, Paramount and Netflix."A lot of people don't realize that Fan ...

Sport

5 h. ago There's a gigantic kite festival happening in Ontario this weekend

A free two-day event coming to scenic rural Ontario is melding classic festival offerings like food, vendors and live music with something you won't find anywhere else: a kite show featuring some of the largest and most unique kites — flown by some of the most talented professionals — in North America.For two days, the Hopeville Kite Festival will take over the skies of Grey County with a bedazzling array of colour and wonder, offering crowds the chance to watch professionals at work, all while enjoying some musical performances, indulging in some handheld eats, and shopping at some local stalls.Organizers are inviting all fliers, and even those who are not, to come out and join in on the fun at what is the largest annual event of its kind in Ontario. They're promising a weekend of great flights, with some special "mega-sized" kites serving as the stars of the show.Local entertainment group Lar...

Culture

5 h. ago Théodore Pellerin dans les affres de la célébrité avec «Lurker» et en dehors

L’acteur se confie sur son rôle d’inconnu avide de renommée qui s’insinue dans l’entourage d’une star de la musique.

Other

6 h. ago If and when this prospect dog will have his Day with the Edmonton Oilers

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series continues. These are the twenty young men in the system today closest to making an impact with the big club. Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different organization -Age out, or -Drop off the […]

Other

7 h. ago Canada Inflation Eases to 1.7%, Driven by Falling Gas Prices

Canadian consumer prices moderated slightly and underlying pressures broadly eased.

Economics

7 h. ago The Futurama is now: Vancouver cartoonist James Lloyd looks at Broadway plan's unintended consequences

Lloyd was inspired to start writing and illustrating after a fire

Transport