52 m. ago Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities

The storm in late March left nearly 400,000 homes and businesses with power outages and damaged property as freezing rain covered parts of Ontario in layers of ice.

Politics

54 m. ago B.C. logging industry needs to do more to cut wildfire risk, report finds

A new report from Forest Practices Board says the B.C.'s logging industry isn't doing enough to help cut the risk of wildfires and calls for an update of provincial regulations.

Events

69 m. ago Vivian Bercovici: Iran could fall any day, and Carney could not be more irrelevant

The Islamic Republic is increasingly isolated and cornered

Transport

2 h. ago B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found “outdated rules and unclear responsibility” are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool. The board — an independent body that audits B.C. forest practices — says it examined forestry operations between 2019 and 2022 in areas where communities and forests meet, […]

Events

3 h. 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

3 h. 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

4 h. ago Canada’s economic growth likely to stall in Q2 as trade war bites: PBO

The parliamentary budget officer expects economic growth to stall in the second quarter of the year as Canada's trade war with the United States sinks exports.

Economics

5 h. ago Russia ‘on the verge of going into a recession,’ economy minister warns

Russia media reported Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov delivered the warning at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the annual event designed to court investors.

Politics

5 h. ago Rural Southwestern Ontario politicians say no to wind turbines

A Southwestern Ontario municipality has rejected a proposed wind turbine project after politicians received a loud negative response from many residents.

Politics

6 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Vancouver renaming street ‘šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm’ puts people at risk

Good luck telling 911 your address

Other

6 h. ago MacDougall: Rideau Hall is the right home for Prime Minister Carney

Living in a cottage on the grounds of the Governor General's residence just reinforces the notion of Canada as a second-class country.

Politics

6 h. ago Telesat Announces Results of 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telesat Corporation (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) (“Telesat” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced the voting results from its annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 17th virtually via live audio webcast. Shareholders of Telesat voted in favour […]

Other

7 h. ago Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says it’s in the dark on federal government’s fiscal targets

Mark Carney announced a plan before the spring election to split Ottawa's budget into operating and capital streams, and to balance the operating side in three years

Politics

8 h. ago Russia’s economy minister says the country is on the brink of recession

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russia’s economy is “on the brink of going into a recession,” the country’s economy minister said Thursday, according to Russian media reports. Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov delivered the warning at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the annual event in Russia’s second largest city designed to highlight the country’s economic […]

Politics

9 h. ago Nelson: Elbows down, Canada, as Trump and Carney make nice over tariffs

Before election night their new boss, Mark Carney, wrapped himself so tightly in the Maple Leaf it’s a wonder he’d breathe enough to thank voters for returning the Grits to power

Economics

9 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta's fees, regulations allow housing starts to keep pace with unparalleled population growth

Alberta’s population growth led the country in the first quarter of 2025, as it has for most quarters of the past three years. The rate at which our population is growing has slowed this year, but ours is still the fastest-growing province in the country, by far. Our growth rate peaked at just below 3.7 […]

Events

9 h. ago Opinion: Calgarians shouldn’t have to choose between growth and community

When your rent’s going up or your kids can’t afford to live nearby, the last thing you need from city hall is more political infighting. Yet, that’s what we’re getting from the mayor and some members of council: a false choice between reckless development and no development at all. That’s not leadership. It’s division — […]

Other

10 h. ago Google faces setback on EU fine as court adviser sides with regulators

The European Court of Justice's advocate general recommended in a non-binding opinion that Google's appeal against the fine should be dismissed.

Technology

10 h. ago FIRST READING: If Iran collapses, regime officials likely to flee to Canada

Canada already has a reputation as a safe haven for high-ranking officials from Tehran

Other

10 h. ago Letters June 19, 2025: ‘The Flames have made some very, very bad trades.’

Who’s taking the credit Four great players the Calgary Flames franchise seem to let fall through the cracks are: John, Matt, Sean and, the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Sam Bennett. Maybe the Flames will luck-out at the upcoming NHL draft and get the ball rolling again? Perhaps, the Calgary Flames’ woes aren’t so much […]

Economics