1 hour ago There's a gigantic kite festival happening in Ontario this weekend

A free two-day event coming to scenic rural Ontario is melding classic festival offerings like food, vendors and live music with something you won't find anywhere else: a kite show featuring some of the largest and most unique kites — flown by some of the most talented professionals — in North America.For two days, the Hopeville Kite Festival will take over the skies of Grey County with a bedazzling array of colour and wonder, offering crowds the chance to watch professionals at work, all while enjoying some musical performances, indulging in some handheld eats, and shopping at some local stalls.Organizers are inviting all fliers, and even those who are not, to come out and join in on the fun at what is the largest annual event of its kind in Ontario. They're promising a weekend of great flights, with some special "mega-sized" kites serving as the stars of the show.Local entertainment group Lar...

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1 hour ago RealTruck Scores Overwhelming Win in First Phase of Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Rough Country

Reinforces RealTruck’s deep commitment to vigorously protect its 1,000+ patent portfolio against infringement ANN ARBOR, Mich. — RealTruck, a global aftermarket product and accessory brand and a digital destination for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts, achieved a significant victory in its lawsuit against Rough Country, LLC, when the U.S. District Court for the Western […]

Transport

3 h. ago Separatism and internal dissent fizzle as Poilievre coasts to victory in rural Alberta

Poilievre still has a long road back to relevance after losing the April election to Carney's Liberals

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3 h. ago Dr. Kristina Zakhary to Teach Advanced Facelift & Brow Lift Cadaver Dissection Course at Marina Medical’s Pre

CALGARY, Alberta — Dr. Kristina Zakhary, a leading nationally recognized Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon with special focus exclusively in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, practicing for 20 years exclusively in cosmetic surgery of the face and neck, will serve as a course co-director and instructor for the “Optimum Mobility” Facelift & “003” Brow Lift […]

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3 h. ago New call to rename Surrey school honouring politician who advocated incarceration of Japanese Canadians

Lorene Oikawa says it's "heartbreaking" to have a school named after a politician who supported harm caused to her family

Politics

3 h. ago Vancouver appoints Alberta lawyer to look into complaint about change of city manager

In a statement, the office of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim denied there had been any inappropriate or closed-door meetings related to recent change of city manager, and "any suggestions otherwise are completely baseless."

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5 h. ago Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease. An international clinical trial, called FLOW, showed the risk of kidneys significantly deteriorating or failing was 24 […]

Society

5 h. ago A seismic shift in workplace wellness: It's 'changing in ways we can't ignore'

Without wellness initiatives that go beyond the traditional physical and occupational health and safety supports, employers will find it increasingly hard to recruit or retain talent

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5 h. ago Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall

OTTAWA — After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta. The Tory leader will represent the sprawling rural riding of Battle River_Crowfoot, in the province’s eastern region, after winning a byelection on Monday. “Getting to know the people […]

Politics

6 h. ago Sportradar Strengthens Bundesliga International Relationship With Launch of Innovative New Products Starting 2025

Leveraging proprietary match data and tracking technology, Sportradar is transforming how fans watch, bet, and engage with soccer ST. GALLEN, Switzerland and FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, […]

Society

12 h. ago Multimedia, Inc. Launches Celebration of Its 35th Anniversary – A Legacy of Global Advertising Excellence

ORLANDO, Fla. — Multimedia, Inc., a global leader in international marketing and advertising services, is proud to announce the kickoff of its 35th Anniversary celebration. The company, founded in Orlando, Florida, on July 9, 1991, is preparing to commemorate 35 years of innovation, growth, and global impact in 2026. Since its founding, Multimedia has evolved […]

Culture

14 h. ago Justice Department to begin giving Congress files from Epstein probe: Lawmaker

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has agreed to provide to Congress documents from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, a key House lawmaker said Monday in announcing a move that appears to avert, at least temporarily, a potential separation of powers clash. The records are to be turned over starting Friday to the House Oversight […]

Events

15 h. ago LILLEY: Under Carney, Canada still doesn’t matter on international stage

Canada was left out from the big summit in Washington.

Society

17 h. ago Pierre Poilievre to square off with Mark Carney in Parliament after byelection win in Alberta

Pierre Poilievre said people in the Battle River-Crowfoot community reminded him that 'the road to success is never a straight line'

Politics

18 h. ago Alberta working on new childcare deal with federal government

"We are working hard to reach a new deal before the current one ends," Nicolaides said

Politics

19 h. ago Passenger frustration mounts at Pearson as Air Canada strike drags on

Tempers flared and patience was tested Monday as Air Canada passengers inside Toronto’s Pearson International Airport remained helplessly grounded while flight attendants continued to defy a federal back-to-work order. “I’m sitting here at my own expense — this is my fourth night (stuck),” said Veronica McGinn, from Fredericton, N.B. “I’m a little upset. I’ve been […]

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19 h. ago DAZN and Fubo team up for (almost) all the soccer Canadians want

The two online streamers are entering into a partnership in Canada that will see Fubo's offerings be available on DAZN's service and vice versa

Sport

19 h. ago 'Pretty remarkable:' U of C researchers unearth more of iconic slave

Ware rode north to what would become Alberta while herding 3,000 head of cattle from Montana in 1882, before settling in the Millarville-area home.

Culture

20 h. ago Postponed – AESO Restructured Energy Market (REM) Design Release

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)’s media briefing has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts, and that the AESO will reschedule when a new date is selected. Contact: AESO Media Relations at media@aeso.ca www.aeso.caX (Twitter): @theaeso The Alberta Electric System Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, […]

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20 h. ago Appeals court overturns order that stripped some protections from pregnant Texas state workers

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a law strengthening the rights of pregnant workers, vacating a judge’s earlier order that had stripped those protections from Texas state employees. The ruling was a victory for advocates of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a law that passed with bipartisan support in 2022 but […]

Society