7 h. ago Penticton Triathlon introduces extra safety changes after fatal Granfondo crash

Michael says that after the Granfondo crash, city officials met with his team to reassess the course and safety measures.

Events

7 h. ago Felix Baumgartner, first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in paraglider crash

'Fearless Felix' stunned the world in 2012 when he jumped from a capsule hoisted more than 39 kilometres above Earth by a giant helium balloon

Events

9 h. ago Speeders targeted to address 'concerning' hike in collision fatalities on Edmonton roads

The degree of punishment affects traffic safety outcomes, with B.C., Ontario and Quebec seeing speed-related fatalities declining with stiffer penalties, including impounding vehicles.

Events

9 h. ago After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new era

NEW YORK (AP) — When limits on liquids were introduced at TSA checkpoints across the country in 2006, bins overflowed with bottled water, toothpaste, shaving cream and so much more. Nearly two decades later, travelers are much more accustomed to the “3-1-1″ regulations” governing the size of the liquids they’re flying with, but scenes of […]

Other

10 h. ago Hamilton Police continue to push for suspect’s surrender in fatal shooting of innocent bystander

Hamilton cops continue to urge a teen suspect to surrender in the deadly shooting of an innocent bystander last Friday. On July 11, Hamilton Police responded to a “brazen daylight shooting” at about 5:25 p.m. near the Jackson Square shopping mall at the corner of King St. E. and James St. N., where a male […]

Events

12 h. ago Chris Selley: Canada’s refugee system — and the world’s — is overdue for an overhaul

The original goal of the system was to provide safety — not necessarily First World prosperity

Economics

12 h. ago Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodas

The debate over whether Coca-Cola should use high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar in its signature soda obscures an important fact: Consumers are increasingly looking for Coke with no sugar at all. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, which was introduced in 2017, uses both the artificial sweetener aspartame and the natural sweetener stevia in its recipe. It’s […]

Other

13 h. ago LILLEY: Anandasangaree needs to go as Public Safety Minister

You can't be in charge of the terrorist group list while being unable to speak to several groups on the list or writing letters in favour of their members.

Politics

14 h. ago Chiefs star Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over high

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of […]

Other

15 h. ago Scoop, There It Is! Doughlivery by Ben & Jerry’s Cools Down Torontonians to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Toronto, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, when the Toronto heat hits its peak, Ben & Jerry’s is bringing the chill – literally. To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, the iconic ice cream brand will hit the streets with the Doughlivery by Ben & Jerry’s truck, an activation offering the chance of free ice cream and a few extra-sweet surprises designed to help Ben & […]

Society

17 h. ago Pacific Shoring, a Palm Peak Capital Portfolio Company, Completes the Acquisition of Prospan Shoring

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Palm Peak Capital (“Palm Peak”), a private equity firm investing in lower-middle market companies, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Pacific Shoring Products, LLC (“Pacific Shoring”) has acquired Prospan Shoring (“Prospan”). Located in Bensenville, IL, Prospan introduced aluminum pneumatic vertical shoring and vehicle stabilization products in 1984 and has […]

Economics

18 h. ago B’nai Brith, Jewish Security Network form intelligence partnership

B'nai Brith Canada says the partnership will bolster safety, security and well-being of the GTA's Jewish communities

Events

19 h. ago Barack and Michelle Obama address divorce rumours in podcast episode

Former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama addressed speculation about a divorce in a podcast episode released Wednesday. During the lighthearted segment at the start of the episode, Michelle Obama, 61, introduced Barack Obama, 63, as “my man” on “IMO,” the podcast she hosts with her brother Craig Robinson. “She took me […]

Other

19 h. ago Air India plane crash: Junior pilot asked captain why he turned off fuel switches

Preliminary report shows two fuel switches in the cockpit were moved to a cut-off position, causing the plane to lose lift and crash 32 seconds after takeoff

Events

30 h. ago Hells Angels' upcoming gathering prompts advisory from Calgary police

"We do not anticipate an increased risk to public safety," CPS stated

Events

32 h. ago More than half of trucks stopped in B.C. safety blitz pulled from the road

A recent two-day enforcement blitz in Metro Vancouver handed out more than $18,000 in fines and caught more than 500 safety infractions.

Transport

33 h. ago Dramatic crash shuts down busy Calgary road during afternoon rush hour

A dramatic crash in northwest Calgary sent three people to hospital Wednesday afternoon, including a police officer who was responding to another call when the crash happened.

Events

34 h. ago Quebec man accused of defrauding Calgary woman of $300,000 in grandparent scam

Calgary police have charged a Quebec resident with allegedly defrauding a Calgary senior of more than $300,000 in a cryptocurrency scam spanning six weeks. According to a Calgary Police Service release, the victim was reportedly contacted in June 2022 by a man posing as her grandson, claiming he had been in a car crash and […]

Economics

36 h. ago Prime Minister Carney says he still has confidence in public safety minister

Mark Carney said Gary Anandasangaree was transparent about his immigration support letters for a terrorist group 'member.'

Politics

36 h. ago Vandalized Pablo Picasso painting back on display at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

A Picasso painting vandalized by a climate activist in June is back on display at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts after frame restoration, with extra security in place.

Culture