6 h. ago Pellerin: Too much garbage? One man's trash is another man's treasure

The City of Ottawa has shied away from any meaningful action to deal with its rapidly filling dump. Time to talk someone into taking it off our hands.

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7 h. ago These are the players Edmonton Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman should keep and kick

It is decision time. While the Edmonton players and their fans spend time dealing with the emotions of consecutive losses in The Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers General Manager’s job is instead to forge ahead immediately. Stan Bowman has already signaled that his job is to keep this club in the running for Lord Stanley’s […]

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9 h. ago Toronto house featuring the famous 'Rodney the Tree' for sale at almost $3 million

When Massey last sold in 2016, it was a garbage-filled shell of a home. But designer and builder Jamie Beurklian clearly saw potential in the early 1900s house. Since 2016, the home has been painstakingly transformed by Beurklian into a minimalist architectural marvel that's as practical as it is beautiful.And yes, it comes with its own local celebrity — Rodney the Tree.The front entrance. Let's start with the house. From the outside, it blends seamlessly into the historic neighbourhood, but with a modern extension, it draws the eye ever upward. The upstairs unit. Inside, the home features soaring ceilings and a light-filled interior with oversized windows, biophilic design elements, and meticulous attention to detail that eliminates things like baseboards and bulkheads entirely.The lower unit kitchen. Beurklian, who owns and designed the home, told blogTO he used computer modelling and green building practices to maximize space and e...

Economics

12 h. ago Slowing sales raise questions about B.C.’s electric vehicle mandate

Under B.C. law, 26 per cent of new vehicle sales must be electric vehicles by 2026, but industry analysts say that is increasingly unrealistic.

Transport

12 h. ago Man acquitted after B.C. judge rules he ‘likely’ slashed woman but Crown couldn’t prove it

The judge ruled concluded that while it was "likely" Shone Robert Selbie was the attacker caught on CCTV, the evidence wasn't good enough to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt.

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13 h. ago Music streamer Spotify tells CRTC not to regulate it like radio

"To apply yesterday's tools to today's platforms risks dulling Canada's success on the global music stage," said Xenia Manning, Spotify's director of global music policy.

Culture

14 h. ago Saskatoon Broadway businesses feel safe despite small uptick in crime

Businesses in Saskatoon's Broadway neighbourhood have been implementing more security as many areas around the city grapple with rising crime and social disorder.

Economics

15 h. ago Letters to The Sun: Community services not keeping up with development in Vancouver

Being a long-time Vancouver resident, I’ve seen the evolution of the city firsthand. There are so many amazing attributes to enjoy and be proud of, but the current direction of city council and development at all costs is not one of them. They work to build more housing — great, but then delay the needed […]

Sport

16 h. ago Manitoba wildfire impacts on First Nations prompt calls for environmental justice

Experts say Indigenous peoples often bear the brunt of climate change impacts, without being meaningfully involved in developing climate policies.

Events

16 h. ago Compressions en éducation: le manque à gagner risque d’être moins élevé que le milliard de dollars d’abord anticipé par le réseau scolaire

L’effort budgétaire imposé en éducation reste toutefois supérieur à 570 M$, selon la Fédération des centres de services scolaires.

Society

16 h. ago Jet skier fined $5,000 for dolphin encounter near Vancouver Island

A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of Pacific white sided dolphins has been fined $5,000 and has been banned from posting anything related to marine mammals on social media. 

Economics

16 h. ago J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. Acquires Ambulance Manufacturing Leader Demers Braun Crestline Medix

Commercial vehicle and specialty manufacturing leader expands into emergency vehicle market with addition of one of North America’s leading brand portfolios with a global sales track record HOUSTON — J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO), a privately held North American manufacturing leader serving the commercial vehicle and specialty manufacturing industries, today announced the acquisition of […]

Politics

16 h. ago Aya Gold & Silver Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

MONTREAL, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that all nominees listed in the management proxy circular were elected as directors of Aya at its annual general meeting of shareholders (“AGM”) held today. A total of 69,658,145 common shares […]

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17 h. ago As Strike Continues, OCEU Sends Letter to Ministers and Engages in Productive Discussion with Labour Minister Piccini

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters its second month, there is renewed hope for progress. The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) has sent a formal letter to Labour Minister David Piccini and Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney, urging them to end government interference in bargaining and help bring a fair resolution to the […]

Politics

17 h. ago ‘The biggest betrayal’: A year on, staff grieve Ontario Science Centre’s snap closure

One year after closing the Ontario Science Centre, plans for a new site face delay, the roof remains intact, and staff call the shutdown a “manufactured crisis.”

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17 h. ago Brockville man facing charges after police search in Maitland area

A 30-year-old man from Brockville is facing a handful of charges after an extensive police search in the Maitland area led to an arrest on Thursday. Alexander Ubdegrove was to have a Friday bail hearing in court at Brockville on charges of resisting a peace officer, flight from a police officer, operation of a vehicle […]

Events

17 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto cops charge man with impersonating an officer

A Toronto man has been charged with three counts of impersonating a peace officer. Toronto Police said on Wednesday around 7:25 p.m., they responded to a call for a suspicious incident in the Lake Shore Blvd. W. and Humber Bay Park Rd. W. area. It’s alleged the accused approached people at Humber Bay Park West […]

Events

18 h. ago VIA Rail and Unifor reach tentative agreement, strike averted

MONTREAL — Via Rail has reached a tentative deal with the union representing 2,400 workers across the country. The deal averts a walkout involving members of Unifor, who had voted for a strike mandate to be exercised as early as Sunday. Unifor says the tentative agreement offers gains in wages, job security and working conditions. […]

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18 h. ago Man arrested, accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis, Tenn. mayor

Mayor Paul Young lives in a secure neighbourhood that has a large exterior wall, a gate, a guardhouse, security, and video surveillance, according to court documents.

Society

18 h. ago ‘THIS IS ACTUAL LOVE’: Man proposes to AI chatbot girlfriend before she runs out of memory

A man who grew close to an AI chatbot eventually declared his love, popped the question, and cried his “eyes out” when she said yes. Chris Smith was initially skeptical of AI but once he began to use ChatGPT software in voice mode while mixing music, he fell in love with how helpful it was. […]

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