1 hour ago ‘STEP BACKWARDS’: World Cup will have ‘ravine strategy,’ but not free transit

While Toronto’s environmental plan focuses on things like diversity and animal rights, the city will fall short of FIFA’s recent standards by scrapping free rides for soccer ticket holders.

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26 h. ago Striking Workers at Villa Colombo Get Support From the Society of United Professionals

TORONTO — Striking workers from the Villa Colombo Supportive Housing Unit are thankful that their struggle isn’t going unnoticed by the wider labour movement. These personal care workers are members of CUPE 5525 and have been on the picket line since May 28th outside the care residences, operated by Villa Colombo Home for the Aged […]

Society

27 h. ago Joey “Jaws” Chestnut wins his 17th Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest after a 1

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot-dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt. Chestnut, 41, consumed 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, falling short of his record of 76 wieners and […]

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45 h. ago Vancouver mayor cites five possible sites for relocating troubled Granville Strip supportive housing — but won't say where

Pete Fry, one of four council members not associated with Mayor Ken Sim's ABC Party, said he is shocked the mayor's office is not prepared to reveal the locations.

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2 d. ago After repeated denials, B.C. NDP admits to problems inside supportive housing

Vaughn Palmer: But despite a rising tide of concerns, the NDP is taking a go-slow approach to making changes

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5 d. ago B.C. eyes changing rules to allow eviction of problem tenants in supportive housing

Housing minister says there is consideration of removing the facilities from the Residential Tenancy Act, which would allow housing providers to quickly kick out dangerous people

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5 d. ago B.C. to look at removing supportive housing facilities from Residential Tenancy Act

The move is among potential changes to be considered by a working group over the summer charged with improving health and safety at B.C.'s supportive housing facilities.

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5 d. ago Fundraiser set up for family of father and daughter killed in Calgary house fire

Funds raised will be used to help cover housing, clothing, counseling and other supports for the surviving family members as they rebuild their lives, according to the GoFundMe page

Events

6 d. ago Trump Deals Poised to Fall Short of Sweeping Global Trade Reform

With just 10 days to go until President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs are set to resume, the White House appears poised to fall short of the sweeping global trade reforms it promised to achieve during the three months they were on hold.

Society

7 d. ago ‘Really saving lives’: Call for blood donors ahead of busy summer season

Canadian Blood Services says appointment bookings are falling short of hospital demand for both blood and plasma.

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8 d. ago Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon falls short in her attempt to break 4

Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon failed in her bid Thursday to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes. Kipyegon, the Olympic 1,500-meter gold medalist from Kenya, ran in 4 minutes, 06.42 seconds — the fastest mile in history by a woman — at Stade Charlety in Paris. Her time was […]

Sport

9 d. ago Opinion: Where is Alberta's response to huge measles outbreak?

The problem of measles in Alberta has been brushed aside. Outbreaks start when a traveller brings measles home. Until 2025, almost all people who they then exposed were immune, so outbreaks were small. The current huge outbreak (1,050 cases in Alberta in 2025, compared to 1,227 in the entire United States) is because the virus […]

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1 week ago Hungary to Hold Rates as Price Curbs Fall Short: Decision Guide

Hungary’s central bank is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged for a ninth month, holding steady amid mounting geopolitical risks and persistently high inflation expectations.

Economics

1 week ago As the Strike at Villa Columbo Approaches One Month, Community Groups Rally in Support of CUPE 5525

TORONTO — As workers at the Villa Columbo Supportive Housing Unit in North York are approaching one month on the picket lines, community organizations and their union are showing up to support them. Management at Villa Columbo, a subsidiary of Villa Charities, walked away from the bargaining table one month ago, after tabling a proposal […]

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2 w. ago 'Nothing threatening about it': U of C study explores how robots could address social isolation in seniors

Loneliness and social isolation are growing challenges for older adults living in care facilities. But a recent study by a University of Calgary student suggests that robots might be able to fill the gaps where existing programs fall short. Fahimeh Mehrabi, a PhD student in psychology at the U of C, presented a research paper […]

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2 w. ago Rental housing supply falls well short of actual demand in Canada

National Bank of Canada predicts a catch-up in rental supply is underway.

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2 w. ago Edmonton Oilers' quest for Cup falls short again, what happens now?

This Oilers team, built to win now, the oldest team in the NHL, will not be the same iteration next season. It can’t be. Now starts the forensic audit on another loss

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2 w. ago Some N.S. municipalities who voted for pause on uranium get letters from premier

After two N.S. municipalities asked for a pause on uranium plans, Premier Houston sent letters stressing funding needs and urging support for natural resource development.

Politics

2 w. ago Liberals to pass major projects bill this week with Conservative support

Freeland thanked Housakos for 'recognizing and highlighting that Conservatives are supporting this legislation'

Politics

2 w. ago Queensway Carleton Hospital interested in developing transitional housing on federal land, MP says

Could a parcel of land owned by the federal government support housing and healthcare in Ottawa? Housing advocates and politicians hope so.

Sport