40 m. ago 'Like ripping out a piece of my heart': Iconic Vancouver log destroyed by city

Over two metres tall and twice as long, the cedar log that washed ashore decades ago in Kitsilano was deemed a 'structural threat' to a nearby retaining wall

Culture

49 m. ago ‘Silent majority’ media event met with noisy protest at Toronto City Hall

Demonstrators crash Nathan Phillips Square news conference, air grievances about NIMBYism, bike lanes

Politics

69 m. ago Safety concerns continue for Orléans residents over roads near plaza entrance

Area residents want traffic lights, but the City of Ottawa says it's up to a condo board or plaza ownership to pay the cost.

Transport

1 hour ago 'Growth as a catalyst': Suburban development not a burden on city, BILD study says

The study highlights the positive economic impacts of new community growth, making the case for more development planning for the future.

Sport

4 h. ago Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say the annual Celebration of Light fireworks competition that begins Saturday will be protected by steel barriers to prevent vehicle incursions in the most crowded areas. The competition on English Bay is expected to involve the city’s biggest public gatherings since the deadly vehicle attack on the Lapu Lapu festival in […]

Events

6 h. ago Alberta Next panel begins town hall series to hear grievances about Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her hand-picked Alberta Next panel are set to hold the first in a series of town halls to address public concerns with the federal government.

Other

6 h. ago Infrastructure: IMI CIB promotes dialogue in London on the UK’s €846 billion plan

Mauro Micillo, Chief of the IMI CIB Division at Intesa Sanpaolo LONDON, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo hosted the conference “Infrastructure and Growth Opportunities for Europe and the UK: Focus on the UK Infrastructure Strategy” in London, bringing together institutions, companies and investors to discuss […]

Economics

6 h. ago Nanaimo considers fencing city hall from overdose prevention site

Nanaimo is considering building a fence to protect its staff from "congregations" of people, violence and disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next to city hall.

Other

7 h. ago CNE offering deluxe ticket option for 2025 and the cost may shock you

Among the 1.6 million people who look forward to closing out their summer with the iconic Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto each year, there are many who hold the long-running event particularly close to their heart, whether because it's their first time, their hundredth time, a family tradition, or for some other reason.For those superfans, first-timers and anyone else looking for an extra-special CNE experience, there is a new ticket option to splurge on in 2025 for the ultimate day of summer fun.For the first time in its 146-year history, the Ex now boasts a fancy VIP ticket package, which has a jam-packed list of inclusions for attendees.The CNE returns to Toronto next month and here's what's coming for 2025https://t.co/Apl0g6fm2L— blogTO (@blogTO) July 7, 2025 With each VIP ticket, you get admission to the CNE grounds and unlimited rides (yes, you heard that right), along with a fast pass to skip all of the lineups, ...

Economics

8 h. ago Le gouvernement français présente son plan contre le «danger mortel» de la dette

François Bayrou a dévoilé son plan choc pour redresser les finances d'un pays soumis au «danger mortel» de «l'écrasement par la dette».

Events

8 h. ago Le gouvernement française présente son plan choc contre le «danger mortel» de la dette

Le premier ministre François Bayrou prévoit notamment de supprimer deux jours fériés.

Events

8 h. ago Le gouvernement français présente son plan choc contre le «danger mortel» de la dette

Le premier ministre François Bayrou prévoit notamment de supprimer deux jours fériés.

Events

8 h. ago Plan to fence off Nanaimo, B.C., city hall to protect from overdose site disorder

Violence and disorder associated with an overdose prevention site next to city hall

Other

8 h. ago Toronto is getting a massive Filipino street food festival next month

Filipino food fans will get the chance to dine to their heart's delight this summer as Toronto's biggest Filipino food festival returns.It's been well established that Toronto is having quite the love affair with Filipino cuisine. From droolworthy pop-ups putting unique spins on classic dishes to new restaurants paying homage to the flavours of the Philippines, the city can't seem to get enough.If you, like many, are in that same boat, you're in luck: Taste of Manila, billed in past years as the biggest Filipino street festival outside of the Philippines, is coming back this August for its 11th epic year.Last year, the festival drew in a record-breaking attendance of over 500,000 people over two days, and this year, they're setting their sights on hosting the biggest and best iteration of the festival yet.Naturally, it all starts with the food.Curated around this year's theme of "celebrating resiliency and diversity," the festival is set ...

Culture

9 h. ago Southern Wins Approval on Big Spending Plan as AI Demands New Power

Georgia regulators approved a plan that opens the door for Southern Co. to boost spending by as much as $15 billion to deliver a projected surge of electricity for data centers, new factories and electric vehicles.

Other

9 h. ago Denley: Development fees are out of whack and hurting new home owners

In a city with a housing shortage, how much money does municipal government really need to extract from buyers of new homes?

Sport

9 h. ago Expansion WNBA team brings back the original Portland Fire name

Oregon’s WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, re-introducing the Portland Fire. The WNBA expansion franchise, which begins play next next season along with the Toronto Tempo, announced its name and branding on Tuesday — reviving the moniker of the city’s previous WNBA team that played from 2000 to 2002. “Our feeling […]

Events

9 h. ago Rapport de la VG de Lévis: des lacunes sur la protection des renseignements personnels

La vérificatrice a aussi noté des risques sur le plan informatique, mais les résultats de cet audit demeurent confidentiels.

Other

10 h. ago Plan to fence off Nanaimo city hall to protect from overdose site disorder

Staff proposing the $412,000 fence cite "intimidation and harassment" of employees, particularly those working early or late, as well as damage to staff vehicles, fires near doorways and building perimeters, human waste, and a general deterioration of the site.

Other

11 h. ago Canada is hiring border service officers right now and the salary is as high as $90k

If you're on the hunt for a new job, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) may have just the opportunity for you.The federal agency responsible for managing the country's borders recently extended recruitment for its Border Services Officer Trainee Program to Feb. 27, 2026.Hopeful applicants can submit their applications to the CBSA system for further evaluation and "apply for a career on Canada's front line."What is the CBSA Border Services Officer Trainee Program?"Border Service Officers (BSOs) across Canada facilitate legitimate trade and travel while preventing prohibited goods and inadmissible people from entering the country," states the CBSA.According to the agency, when candidates apply to this selection process, they aren't applying for a specific job but rather an "inventory of future vacancies."When positions become available, applicants who meet the CBSA's qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.Applications will be kept in the agency's invent...

Economics