74 m. ago Amazon Prime Day 2025: Shop these top deals before they’re gone!

From everyday beauty and personal care brands like Dove and L’Oréal to splurge-worthy finds from Dyson, Apple, and Smeg. Read on for our top picks from this year's epic sale.

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9 h. ago Letters: There are plenty of cyclists in Edmonton, despite what some think

Should Carney table a budget this year? Vote in our daily poll! Re: Kevin Keller’s letter “Where are the Cyclists?” Kevin observed there were no cyclists using them on a hot summer day during his hour-long drive around downtown. As an avid cyclist who has used bike lanes extensively throughout the city, I don’t dispute […]

Sport

10 h. ago Read Travis Dhanraj’s full resignation letter to CBC, email to colleagues

Full resignation letter accuses state broadcaster of behind-the-scenes bias, infighting

Sport

11 h. ago CBC host resigns, saying he could not continue at public broadcaster ‘with integrity’

Travis Dhanraj accused the public broadcaster of 'performative diversity, tokenism, a system designed to elevate certain voices and diminish others'

Transport

11 h. ago Finance minister directs cabinet colleagues to find billions in spending cuts

Champagne stated his intention to reduce program spending by 7.5% for the 2026–27 fiscal year, by 10% in the second year, and 15% in 2028–29

Politics

17 h. ago LILLEY: Former CBC host blasts state broadcaster on way out the door

Travis Dhanraj accuses CBC of bias, lack of diversity of opinion, in scathing resignation letter.

Transport

18 h. ago Oportun Board of Directors Reiterates Importance of CEO Raul Vazquez’s Continued Stewardship on the Board

Urges stockholders to vote “FOR” Mr. Vazquez and Carlos Minetti on the GREEN proxy card SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) (“Oportun” or the “Company”), a mission-driven financial services company, today issued a letter to stockholders ahead of its July 18 Annual Meeting. The Board encourages all Oportun stockholders to vote “FOR” Oportun’s two […]

Economics

19 h. ago A world first: Researchers announce plan to save B.C.'s endangered southern resident orcas

Only 73 southern resident killer whales are left but researchers believe there is a way to save the species. Read more to find out.

Events

34 h. ago OCDSB trustees locked out of emails as Ontario takes over school board

The Ministry of Education said the takeover, which was announced on June 27, will address concerns of "financial mismanagement" and growing deficit in the district.

Society

40 h. ago 11 campers, counsellor still missing after deadly Texas floods: sheriff

Besides the 59 dead in Kerr County — 38 adults and 21 children — additional deaths were reported in Travis, Burnet and Kendall counties.

Events

52 h. ago Hundreds of bikes will take over Toronto streets for a huge party this month

Toronto's most joyful underground movement isn't happening in a club; it's actually happening on two wheels and is giving Tour de France (well, almost)!Bike Party Toronto is back on Saturday, July 12, and if you've ever seen a glowing stream of cyclists cruising through the city blasting music and dressed in wild outfits, chances are you've already had a taste of it.Think: a mobile dance party, a rolling rave, and a community ride all rolled into one neon-lit night. The concept is simple: you, your bike, a speaker, lights, and a bunch of new friends ready to take over Toronto’s streets and parks on a mystery route that turns into one big roaming celebration.How's that for a summery Saturday night?So, how does it work?Riders meet up at 7:30 p.m. (location to be revealed via email for those who sign up), deck out their bikes in glow sticks, blinkies, LEDs ( basically anything that lights up), and get ready for the ultimate ride of their lif...

Culture

3 d. ago Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations’ rights to clean drinking water — despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it to scrap the bill altogether. Two provincial environment ministers sent a letter to their federal counterpart this week calling on Prime Minister […]

Politics

3 d. ago March of Dimes Canada Flags Harm to Injured Workers as WSIB Strike Disruption Grows

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is responding to a letter received today from March of Dimes Canada (MODC) — a leading national charity supporting people with disabilities — highlighting the growing consequences of the ongoing WSIB lockout. In the letter addressed to OCEU President Harry Goslin, MODC outlines major disruptions to […]

Society

3 d. ago Yankees announcer has made an enemy of Toronto Blue Jays fans

New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay might be regretting stirring up the Toronto Blue Jays fans — and one of his cross-border colleagues — this week.It all started earlier this week when Kay, the longtime voice of the Yankees for YES Network, took to his radio show to discuss the Blue Jays beating New York 12-5 on Canada Day at the Rogers Centre."The Blue Jays are not a first-place team, I'm sorry." Kay said. "If you look at the run differential, the Yankees' run differential is +105. The Blue Jays, after their 12-5 win, finally got into the positive yesterday, they're +4. Do you realize that they should be a .500 team?"How do people genuinely listen to this idiot, man pic.twitter.com/lcrLAnymQd— mj (@Hockey_Is_All) July 2, 2025At the time, the Jays were one game back of the Yankees for first place in the American League East. While they've not blown out their opponents in nearly as many games as the Yankees, a strong record in...

Sport

3 d. ago Dreeshen letter to Calgary mayor expresses 'concern' with city's approach to bike lanes

"We are . . . concerned with future bicycle lanes and other lane-removal initiatives where taxpayer dollars are used to shrink, rather than increase, road capacity for vehicles," Dreeshen wrote

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3 d. ago Masai Ujiri shares heartfelt message to Toronto after being fired by Raptors

Former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri showed up in a bit of an unlikely location to address his departure from the franchise.The former Raptors exec took to Good Morning America for his first public comments since leaving the team."It's been 12 incredible years with the Toronto Raptors," Ujiri said to host Robin Roberts. "I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity. Fans, my family, colleagues, coaches, players, the owners, everybody has been incredible to me. I love you, Toronto. I love you Toronto. A great part, great journey in my life. It's time, and great things come to an end."Ujiri was also asked if he'd consider going to another NBA franchise."Do you have a job for me?" he joked.MLSE CEO Keith Pelley officially spoke on Ujiri's dismissal (by reported mutual agreement) last week in a press conference.Pelley touted that Ujiri's departure was "my decision supported by the board," publicly rebuffing claims ...

Events

3 d. ago Homegrown pitcher has London Majors eyeing first place: 'Amazing'

Travis Keys learned a lot from an encouraging first season in the Intercounty Baseball League.

Politics

4 d. ago Alberta transportation minister, Calgary mayor trade letters over bike lanes

In a letter obtained by Global News, Alberta's transportation minister said he is concerned with the City of Calgary's approach to building bicycle lanes.

Sport

4 d. ago Alberta and Ontario call for repeal of Trudeau era climate policies in letter

The letter calls for a repeal of the federal Impact Assessment Act

Politics

5 d. ago B.C. business out thousands to scam impersonating BC Lions rep

Back in June, Jenell Parsons says she received an email from the BC Lions inviting her to be a vendor at the team’s home opener at BC Place.

Economics