15 m. ago LILLEY: Feds refusing to recognize Mulroney is beyond ridiculous

A federal body charged with recognizing people and places of national significance came up with a new rule to stop recognizing Brian Mulroney as a historic figure in Canada.

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2 h. ago Blue Jays show no mercy in pounding the Texas Rangers into submission as they eye a series sweep

Daulton Varsho isn’t the reason why the Blue Jays have taken baseball by storm. He is, however, one of the reasons why the club sits one win away from matching the entire win total from last season. Saturday against the visiting Texas Rangers, Varsho appeared in his 36th game of the season, which began with […]

Society

2 h. ago The United Steelworkers union condemns federal government interference in flight attendants’ bargaining rights

TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement on the federal government’s decision to intervene in the labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants: “By stepping in to shut down these negotiations and force workers back to work, the federal government is […]

Politics

2 h. ago Liberals defend stepping in to end dispute between Air Canada and flight attendants

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is defending its decision to intervene to resolve a labour dispute at Canada’s largest airline amid criticism from unions and opposition parties that the move sides with big business. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Saturday that she directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order Air Canada and the […]

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2 h. ago OPSEU says support staff at Ontario colleges vote to authorize strike, if necessary

The union that represents thousands of support staff at Ontario’s colleges says the workers have voted to authorize a strike. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says in a news release that members voted 77.3% to authorize a strike, if necessary, to “secure respect at the bargaining table” and secure a contract the workers deserve. […]

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4 h. ago GOLDBERG: Trump’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ tariff hype is just that 

On May 1, 2003, George W. Bush announced, “Major combat operations in Iraq have ended.” He was standing below a giant banner that read, “Mission Accomplished.” At the risk of understating the matter, subsequent events didn’t cooperate. However, it took some time for this to be widely accepted. We’re in a similar place when it […]

Society

4 h. ago HUNTER: Dear Judges, ‘cruel and unusual’ is a young boy killed by stray bullet

Canadian judges love to toss out the old “cruel and unusual” chestnut when it suits their ideological whims. The violent illegal immigrant whose deportation is iced because it might be “cruel and unusual.” Mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes? “Cruel and unusual.” A killer who ONLY murdered one person has to do the full 25? […]

Events

4 h. ago CUPE: Liberals reward Air Canada’s refusal to bargain fairly by crushing flight attendants’ Charter rights

TORONTO — Air Canada asked the government to crush underpaid flight attendants’ Charter rights, and Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu only waited a few hours to deliver. The Liberal government has invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to end a strike by Air Canada flight attendants fighting to end unpaid work and poverty wages. […]

Culture

4 h. ago TSN’s Luke Willson rips CFL ‘rats’ for attempting to silence him, then removes post

When he was a Super Bowl-winning tight end with the Seattle Seahawks, Luke Willson never shied away from taking a big hit. As a prominent football analyst getting better with each set of downs, it seems, the Canadian isn’t shy about the cheap shots coming his way for his work on TSN’s CFL coverage. Even […]

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5 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Canada’s targets for cutting greenhouse gases fit the definition of insanity

After almost four decades of Canadian governments setting and failing to hit eight consecutive targets for reducing Canada’s industrial greenhouse gas emissions, surely it’s time to admit the targets are meaningless. Far from being “aspirational” as supporters claim, they in fact deceive Canadians about the effectiveness of federal spending of more than $200 billion of […]

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5 h. ago GridStrat Unveils GridStrat Clarity, a Business and Industry

Early customers secure No. 1 placement in AI search; teams move faster on policy and market shifts Calgary, Aug. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GridStrat today announced the launch of GridStrat Clarity, a business-aware AI platform that continuously analyzes a company and its operating environment to improve how AI systems answer questions about the business […]

Economics

5 h. ago Goalie Gavin Betts perfect as Canada earns bronze at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

BRNO — Gavin Betts had a 22-save shutout as Canada earned bronze at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a 3-0 win over Finland on Saturday. Cooper Williams, Ethan Belchetz and Daxon Rudolph supplied the offence as Canada won its 30th medal at the under-18 men’s hockey tournament. Canada has won 25 golds, three silvers, and […]

Culture

5 h. ago Significant amount of rainfall slows the spread of wildfires on Vancouver Island

PORT ALBERNI — Firefighters on Vancouver Island say a “significant” amount of rainfall has helped crews to make progress in battling an out-of-control wildfire, which is burning south of Port Alberni, B.C. The BC Wildfire Service says that crews are seeing improvement on the Mount Underwood wildfire after the area has received more than 30 […]

Events

6 h. ago Canada Seeks to End Airline Strike With Labor Board Referral

Canada’s government asked an independent labor board to order more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants back to work, less than 12 hours into a strike that caused hundreds of flight cancellations.

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7 h. ago A Startup Is Tapping Underground Parking Garages for Clean Energy

As cities look to harness zero-carbon power and heating, Enerdrape is offering a novel no-drill solution for geothermal energy.

Culture

7 h. ago Hajdu orders binding arbitration to resolve Air Canada labour dispute

OTTAWA — The federal government is intervening to resolve a labour dispute with Air Canada and the union representing flight attendants. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says she has ordered binding arbitration and for operations to resume. Passengers around the world are feeling the effects after the union representing more than 10,000 flight attendants with Air […]

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7 h. ago I tried the 2025 CNE's Dinner in the Sky and ate eggplant parm 150 feet above Toronto

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is infamous for all its over-the-top food and thrills, but at the 2025 CNE, they're taking things to new heights — literally — and we decided to join in on the craziness.How, you may ask? By trying Dinner in the Sky, a three-course meal, fully plated and served by stellar (and may I add, brave) chefs, while suspended 150 feet above Toronto.Do I have your attention? Alright, let's dive into how it went!Checking in and baggageWe walked into the CNE grounds — where the fair-goers' energy was palpable — and headed straight to where the Dinner in the Sky flights were departing: Stanley Barracks.The check-in area at Stanley Barracks is complete with a booth, lounge area, and the Kaboom Sojubomb Cocktail Bar, where Dinner in the Sky diners are served a complimentary drink. After checking in, Danny, our gracious host, offered us a complimentary drink at the Kaboom Sojubomb Cocktail Bar while we wa...

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7 h. ago Springer returns from Blue Jays injured list, will be available against Rangers

TORONTO — George Springer is back. The veteran player was reinstated from the seven-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday morning. Springer will be available to play in Toronto’s matinee against the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old outfielder/designated hitter hasn’t played since July 28 after he was concussed by a fastball thrown by […]

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7 h. ago Passengers left in the lurch as Air Canada fleet grounded over labour strife

TORONTO — Passengers across the country scrambled to deal with the fallout as labour strife between Air Canada and the union representing its 10,000 flight attendants left planes grounded. Major Canadian airports warned travellers not come to the airport unless they had a flight with another carrier after Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge suspended […]

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9 h. ago À TVA Sports: les Blue Jays veulent continuer sur leur lancée

Forts d’une victoire renversante face aux Rangers, vendredi à Toronto, les Blue Jays souhaiteront certainement poursuivre sur cette voie samedi.

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