49 m. ago Bailey McCourt death: No talk of custody at court hearing before killing

When James Plover was convicted of choking someone and uttering threats, his defence lawyer and the prosecutor took no issue with delaying his sentencing for up to 10 weeks.

Events

3 h. ago Gearey: What the new public service survey found in 4 key departments

GAC, CBSA, IRCC and Finance must function at the top of their game if government policies are to succeed. Clearly, there's room for improvement.

Culture

4 h. ago Canada’s biggest South Asian festival is back in Ontario and it’s totally free

Get ready, Mississauga: It's back! Celebration Square transforms into a vibrant South Asian extravaganza as the #BollywoodMonster Mashup returns for its annual two-day spectacle on Friday, July  25 (from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Saturday, July  26, 2025 (from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.).Canada's largest Bollywood festival promises a thrilling mix of music, dance, food and culture — all with free admission and parking — right in the heart of the city.There's a treat around every corner, and it all starts with star-studded performances from international Bollywood singers, classical and contemporary dancers, Sufi musicians, Bhangra troupes, Kollywood and Indo-Caribbean acts, and more.And of course, the festival would be incomplete without The #BollywoodMonster Orchestra, who will play electrifying mashups blending Bollywood hits with disco and pop anthems.With over 30 food and beverage vendors, the party turns into a Monster Food Festival, too,...

Culture

5 h. ago Bloor Street is shutting down this weekend for a major Toronto street festival

Bloor Street West in Toronto is about to shut down for a beautifully bizarre weekend.From July 19 to 20, the Bloordale neighbourhood will transform into a whimsical wonderland of outdoor murals, interactive installations, and community art as the BIG on Bloor Festival returns to Toronto! Bloor Street West will be closed for all vehicle traffic from Dufferin Street to Lansdowne Avenue on both days from noon to midnight. Centred around the theme of "BIZARRE," the 2025 edition of the annual festival promises to highlight the quirky, creative heart of the city through bold programming led by local BIPOC artists.Expect public art displays, intimate workshops, concerts, and an ongoing community art piece: a collaborative tapestry built by festivalgoers that will be displayed publicly after the event.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by BIG on Bloor Festival (@bigonbloorfest)It's...

Politics

5 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Blame Liberals' lax bail system for daylight fatal stabbing at Edmonton LRT station

Seven years in prison. That’s all. With time served while awaiting trial and sentencing, Jamal Wheeler will likely be out in just four-and-a-half. Two summers ago, at an Edmonton transit station, Wheeler, a lifelong drug addict and violent criminal, used a knife to attack a complete stranger, unprovoked, in broad daylight. A single blow to […]

Events

5 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canada got fatter since the pandemic. Pharma noticed.

A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) confirms what many suspected: obesity rates in Canada have surged since the onset of the pandemic. Prior to 2020, the trend was gradual. But since April of that year, the pace has quickened — and now, one in three Canadian adults lives with obesity. […]

Science

6 h. ago Letters July 16, 2025: ‘Separation won’t happen at the hands of extremists.’

Separation would be well planned It’s pretty much a safe assumption that separating from the Dominion of Canada would be Alberta’s last resort. But, should this province indeed decide to separate and form a brand new nation on the global stage, it will be through a well-thought-out and organized plan to succeed and not orchestrated […]

Other

6 h. ago Varcoe: City of Calgary maintains high credit rating as debt grows from big

The City of Calgary's long-term debt credit rating is at AA, or high

Economics

6 h. ago Varcoe: As Calgary’s debt levels set to climb from big projects, city maintains high AA credit rating

The City of Calgary's long-term debt credit rating is at AA, or high

Economics

7 h. ago Matthew Lau: There is no shortage of federal activities to cut

If the government did only what it can and should do, spending could be a lot lower, saving on debt and making room for defence

Other

7 h. ago Opinion: Ottawa is underfunding pharmacare and dental care, exacerbating current inequities

As presently implemented, these programs satisfy few Canadians’ expectations or needs

Transport

7 h. ago Wednesday's letters: School board, ministry should rebuild playground

Re. Community rallies to rebuild ‘Purple Park’ after suspicious fire at Edmonton school playground,” July 14 The devastating fire at the St. Pius X Elementary School playground and the subsequent fundraising efforts to rebuild it highlight the inequity of playground funding in the city of Edmonton. Many don’t realize that playgrounds on school division land […]

Politics

7 h. ago John Ivison: Carney will have to cut the uncuttable — if he has the guts

The prime minister risks becoming the man who fell to earth if the spending reductions are miscalculated

Transport

7 h. ago Colby Cosh: Cause of Air India Flight 171 crash a mystery of extraordinary urgency

The fuel cutoff switches in Boeing 787s are located far from the ordinary flight controls and must be engaged independently

Events

9 h. ago Sanderson: A stolen canoe, an Indigenous man, a drowning justice system

How a rescue on Golden Lake turned into an unnecessary prosecution.

Events

9 h. ago MacDonald: The ideal setting for the prime minister's new home

Let's stop debating whether Mark Carney should move into Rideau Hall. There's a better solution.

Politics

13 h. ago Nous avons rejeté l’esclavage, nous pouvons faire de même avec le pillage des ultrariches

À quand la honte de possessions extravagantes qui pillent les ressources et polluent notre planète ?

Transport

15 h. ago Bell: Calgary mayor's race heats up — Jeromy Farkas gets it from left and right

'Reese Witherspoon is an actor. I'm the real deal,' says Jeromy Farkas, in a curious column about a curious race to be Calgary's mayor

Other

16 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

16 h. ago Opinion: Seniors, health care and housing — the crisis few Canadians are talking about

Dr. Roger Wong: Seniors are now more likely to face homelessness than youth and non-senior adults, according to data from the federal government.

Science