63 m. ago Danish train moving at ‘relatively high speed’ when hit farm truck: police

Copenhagen (AFP) — Danish police said Saturday that an express train that hit a farm truck killing one person and injuring 27 was travelling at a “relatively high speed” when the collision happened. The drivers of the train and the truck are both among the critically injured from Friday’s accident on a railway crossing at […]

Transport

2 h. ago Don’t fear a road diet: Traffic evaporation can ease Calgary’s congestion woes

For many Calgarians, the car is king. It’s how we get to work, drop kids at hockey practice and zip out to the mountains. The thought of narrowing roads or reducing vehicle lanes sparks instant dread — visions of gridlock, honking horns, endless delays. What if I told you that taking space away from cars […]

Events

11 h. ago Alejandro Kirk does it all as Blue Jays win comeback thriller to open series against Texas

All-star catcher got to Rangers bullpen and Jeff Hoffman shut the door.

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14 h. ago Elena Rybakina élimine Aryna Sabalenka en quarts de finale à Cincinnati

La Kazakhe a vaincu sa rivale bélarusse en seulement 75 minutes.

Sport

17 h. ago PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Monthly Distributions for PIMCO Canada Exchange Traded Series

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) today announced the 2025 August cash distributions for the ETF series (“ETF Series”) of the PIMCO Canada mutual funds that distribute monthly (“Funds”). Unitholders of record of the […]

Economics

17 h. ago Au revoir, Carrie: retour sur la grande finale de la série «And Just Like That...»

Les inconditionnels de «And Just Like That...» et de «Sex and the City» ont dû dire au revoir au personnage de Carrie Bradshaw jeudi soir.

Sport

18 h. ago ’Free Palestine’ banner hung on B.C. legislature sets off probe of ’security breach’

The Office of the Clerk says the banner was put up overnight between Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 and the security breach was "being taken very seriously"

Events

19 h. ago Liverpool honours late star Diogo Jota in emotional Premier League curtain

Liverpool honoured Diogo Jota on Friday with a series of tributes as the Premier League season got off to an emotional start at Anfield. Jota died last month at the age of 28 alongside his brother Andre Silva when their Lamborghini went off the road in the accident in northern Spain. Just 11 days prior […]

Sport

19 h. ago No grounds for charges against Toronto officers after teen fatally shot: SIU

While the SIU said the number of shots fired by police is 'worthy of scrutiny,' it found no reasonable grounds to charge Toronto police in the 16-year-old's death.

Events

19 h. ago Golf legend calls out ‘tragedy’ causing Jordan Spieth’s career decline

Gary Player says that golfer could be the best in the world, but "he just can’t hit the ball" in video.

Transport

20 h. ago Tournoi de Cincinnati: Rybakina élimine la numéro un mondiale Sabalenka en quarts de finale

La Polonaise Iga Swiatek s'est qualifiée pour les demi-finales du tournoi WTA 1000 de Cincinnati en dominant la Russe Anna Kalinskaya.

Sport

21 h. ago Solar Shares Rise as Trump Hit to Tax Credits Softer Than Feared

Clean energy stocks soared after the Trump administration released new guidance on eligibility requirements for tax credits that weren’t as punitive as the industry had feared.

Economics

21 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Daulton Varsho talks about his future with the team and the city

Toronto Blue Jays Daulton Varsho opened up this week about his potential long-term future in the city.Varsho, who joined the team in a trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks after the 2022 season, spoke on an episode of the 6ix Inning Stretch podcast released Wednesday with former Blue Jays player Whit Merrifield and Toronto sports reporter Lindsay Dunn.One of the topics broached was Varsho's future in Toronto. He is currently on a one-year deal, with one more year of arbitration eligibility after this one and the opportunity to hit free agency for the first time in his career in 2027."There are a lot of different things that go into it," Varsho told the hosts. "You want to think about your family and what's best for them, and where I want to be, and obviously Toronto is a great place to play. They treat the families really well."Varsho has been swinging for the fences this season, as 12 of his 29 hits have been homers, in just 33 ga...

Other

21 h. ago Fringe Review: Flora and Fawna Face Their Fears another Guys in Disguise hit

Guys in Disguise have another Fringe hit on their hands

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21 h. ago Pete Davidson says he’s ‘embarrassed’ by media’s obsession with his penis: ‘THAT HURT SO MUCH’

There are worse things to be famous for than having a well-rounded personal life, but for Pete Davidson, he was not a fan of all the attention he was getting for what he calls his “f*** stick.” The Saturday Night Live actor appeared on a recent episode of The Breakfast Club and told host Charlamagne […]

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21 h. ago Have you done nothing all summer? Then you’re doing it right

By August, summer has hit its stride. Patios are packed, festivals are in full swing, and if we have strong social bonds, our calendars overflow with invitations. The season vibrates with possibility. But what if, between saying yes to every barbecue and cramming in one more weekend adventure, we tapped into summer’s most underrated gift: […]

Other

22 h. ago Ontario child coerced on social media into making sexually explicit content: police

South Simcoe Police are warning the public about a popular social media app after a young child was coerced into filming and sending sexually explicit content to a stranger.

Events

22 h. ago Beloved Toronto business shuts down with special City recognition after over 30 years

A long-standing Toronto institution is set to close its doors after some thirty years, but it isn't going without a little recognition.Owners of Roula & Thomas Hair Salon at 2305 Queen Street East are hanging up their shears more than three decades after opening their doors to the Beaches neighbourhood.A post made to a community Facebook group for the area on Wednesday flagged the closure, citing it as a major loss for locals. It stated that the small business's doors will be locked forever at the end of August."It comes with a heavy heart to share this news, and it feels, for many of us, as if someone has died," reads the post.A post to a Beaches community Facegroup group on Wednesday shared the heartbreaking news of the closure.A truly remarkable run for a small business, the dynamic duo of Greek immigrants Thomas and Roula has long been a community stalwart, always offering a cup of coffee or helpful adv...

Economics

23 h. ago Court to hear from family, community of victim of Winnipeg serial killer

The parents of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer are set to give victim impact statements at a special court hearing today.

Events

23 h. ago Fitness influencer and bodybuilding champion dies ‘unexpectedly’ at 37

Hayley McNeff, an American bodybuilder who won multiple state championships and was featured in a documentary, died at her home.

Sport