13 m. ago Saskatoon’s Caswell Hill community reacts to new emergency shelter location

After much back and forth, the City of Saskatoon has chosen its new emergency shelter location, and the adjacent neighbourhood has mixed feelings on the spot.

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1 hour ago CPABC: Home sale prices up in Northwest B.C.’s largest communities in 2025

SMITHERS, British Columbia, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on demographic and affordability trends across the province, Northwest B.C.’s population grew by 686 residents in 2024, bringing the total population to 100,681 people. “Northwest B.C.’s population has grown […]

Economics

3 h. ago Dream Residential REIT Announces August 2025 Monthly Distribution

TORONTO — DREAM RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (TSX: DRR.U and TSX: DRR.UN) (“Dream Residential REIT” or the “REIT”) today announced its August 2025 monthly distribution in the amount of US$0.035 per unit (US$0.42 annualized). The August distribution will be payable on September 15, 2025 to unitholders of record as at August 29, 2025. About […]

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3 h. ago Ontario man arrested after allegedly assaulting intruder who broke into his home

A 44-year-old Ontario man is facing two criminal charges after allegedly assaulting an intruder who had forced their way inside his apartment early Monday morning. According to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, officers responded to a report of an altercation between two men at a unit on Kent Street in Lindsay, Ont., at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. Police say the resident had woken up to find another person unexpectedly inside his home. An altercation then followed, during which the intruder sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The criminal was transported to Ross Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to a Toronto hospital. The resident has since been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, although he was released with a future court date. The 41-year-old man who entered the apartment was already wanted by police at the time of the incident for unrelated offenses.Following the altercation, he was charged...

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8 h. ago Près de 200 armes à feu, 200 000$ et des milliers de munitions saisis dans une résidence de Saint

La Gendarmerie royale du Canada a arrêté un homme de 65 ans et saisi plus de 180 armes et une quantité importante d’argent à sa résidence.

Economics

8 h. ago American Express is hiking the fees for some Amex cards in Canada

Certain American Express (Amex) credit card holders in Canada will soon see an increase in their monthly fee.The company shared an important notice on its site, advising Amex Cobalt Card holders in Canada that their monthly fee is about to go up.Effective Nov. 5, 2025, the monthly fee for non-Quebec residents will increase to $15.99 per month (which equals $191.88 annually), and the annual fee for Quebec residents will increase to $191.88 per year.The current monthly fee for the Amex Cobalt Card in Canada is $12.99 a month ($155.88 annually) and $150 a year for Quebec residents. That means non-Quebec residents will pay $36 more annually, and Quebec residents will pay $41.88 more per year starting in November.American Express did not specify why it is increasing the fee, but we have reached out and will update the story when the company responds.Amex Cobalt is popular among credit card holders, boasting robust rewards on dining, groceries, and streaming. Users can earn...

Transport

10 h. ago On the map: “There’s almost nothing like this near Yonge and Lawrence” 

Investors are fleeing the Toronto condo market in droves, but the developers of The Aston Residences don’t mind.   Set to rise over the corner of Yonge Street and Woburn Avenue in North Toronto’s Lawrence Park neighbourhood, the 14-storey building is geared towards affluent local residents looking to downsize without sacrificing comfort or convenience, while remaining […]

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10 h. ago Paris residents fight overtourism and ‘Disneyfication’ of beloved Montmartre neighbourhood

PARIS — When Olivier Baroin moved into an apartment in Montmartre about 15 years ago, it felt like he was living in a village in the heart of Paris. Not anymore. Stores for residents are disappearing, along with the friendly atmosphere, he says. In their place are hordes of people taking selfies, shops selling tourist […]

Culture

11 h. ago Residents on Rosel Crescent and Cruxton Road now use an open, triangle

Critics say the development would draw more people to the area, increase traffic, and reduce the amount of green space space for community activities.

Transport

15 h. ago Group files greenwashing complaint with securities watchdog against Enbridge, Cenovus

CALGARY — A shareholder advocacy group has filed a greenwashing complaint with Alberta’s securities watchdog alleging Cenovus Inc., one of Canada’s biggest oilsands producers, and Enbridge Inc., the country’s biggest crude pipeline operator, have misled investors in their environmental disclosures. Investors for Paris Compliance, which seeks to hold publicly traded companies accountable for their climate […]

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18 h. ago Greenwashing Complaint Filed Against Canadian Fossil Fuel Companies

The group Investors for Paris Compliance has accused Cenovus and Enbridge of overstating their efforts to reach net zero.

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18 h. ago Hotter Summers and Overcrowding Threaten Europe’s Tourist Economies

Overtourism and climate change have created a dangerous feedback loop that endangers Southern Europe’s tourism industry

Society

18 h. ago Paris residents fight overtourism and ‘Disneyfication’ of beloved Montmartre neighborhood

PARIS (AP) — When Olivier Baroin moved into an apartment in Montmartre about 15 years ago, it felt like he was living in a village in the heart of Paris. Not anymore. Stores for residents are disappearing, along with the friendly atmosphere, he says. In their place are hordes of people taking selfies, shops selling […]

Culture

20 h. ago News organizations fight to publicize evidence presented at fitness hearing of suspect in Lapu Lapu attack

Adam Kai-Ji Lo, who attended court by video on Tuesday wearing a blue sweatshirt, faces 11 second-degree murder charges over the ramming attack in April

Events

23 h. ago Syria’s top diplomat, Israeli delegation meet as U.S. pushes for ‘lasting stability’

BEIRUT — Syria’s foreign minister held a rare direct meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday, talks that were brokered by the United States as part of a diplomatic push for Syria and Israel to normalize relations despite a recent surge in tensions between them. Syria’s state-run SANA news agency said Foreign Minister […]

Politics

23 h. ago Prince Albert cancer patient fights for free hospital parking across Saskatchewan

A cancer patient from Prince Albert, Dennis Ogrodnick, says he's using the time he has left to fight for free hospital parking across the province.

Science

26 h. ago Media banned from Tsuut'ina Nation to limit coverage of human trafficking case

The reason for the restriction is based on concerns the impact coverage of the case could have on Tsuut'ina residents

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27 h. ago Missing man, 27, last seen Monday evening in Kanata, Ottawa police say

The Ottawa Police Service said Tuesday it was seeking public assistance in locating a 27-year-old man. Jesse Howe was last seen at his residence in the 0-100 block of Singal Street in Kanata at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. He was wearing a blue hoodie and a black baseball cap with a white patch. […]

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29 h. ago Skyrocketing number of people in Ontario are defaulting on housing and other bills

Ontario is once again leading the charge for consumer debt in Canada, with a growing number of residents failing to pay off their mortgages, credit cards and other bills. And the problem is, as you might have expected, worst in and around the exorbitant hub of Toronto.A new report from Equifax Canada shows that the number of people in the province who have defaulted on their required monthly credit payments for 90 days or more has shot up by 29.8 basis points during the last few months (compared to the same time last year), which is 15.2 points higher than the national average.In the GTA specifically, meanwhile, this figure surged by a whopping 39.1 basis points — something the firm attributes to the region being among those "most heavily impacted by high cost of living, economic uncertainty, and exposure to the auto and steel sectors."Equifax CanadaAs it stands now, the average person in...

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31 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