3 h. ago Water activities back on at Leamy Lake, but swimming ban remains for now

The hydrocarbon spill reported earlier in the week has been contained, the NCC said Thursday.

Other

3 h. ago Alberta failing to ensure daycares use funds to cut fees for parents: auditor general

The Auditor General found several Alberta daycares delivered misleading numbers on things like attendance records, while others filed duplicate records for kids.

Transport

6 h. ago Braid: Ban on sex in school library books even outlaws romance and hand

The Alberta government's ban on sex in school library book kept getting more restrictive, until it even banned romance

Society

6 h. ago Braid: Ban on sex in school library books gets more explicit that the offending material

The Alberta government's ban on sex in school library books kept getting more restrictive, until it almost banned romance

Society

6 h. ago Scottie Scheffler makes first comments following stunning admission

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — In his first public comments since a stunning press conference ahead of the Open Championship, the world’s best golfer tried to get the focus back onto his golf game. “This week I’m trying to play good enough to win the golf tournament. I think I’ve made that pretty clear over the […]

Society

6 h. ago Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in Italy

Baumgartner was best known for his record-setting jump from the edge of space down to Earth in 2012.

Events

7 h. ago Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Reports Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

TORONTO — Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties” or the “Trust”) (TSX: CHP.UN) today announced its consolidated financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The 2025 Second Quarter Report to Unitholders is available in the Investors section of the Trust’s website at www.choicereit.ca, and has been filed on […]

Other

7 h. ago AGCO takes action to remove unapproved gambling machines from Ontario convenience stores

TORONTO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is continuing its efforts to combat unregulated gambling and protect the public. As part of these efforts, the AGCO took steps this week to revoke the lottery seller registrations of a number of retailers in the GTA that were found to […]

Other

7 h. ago SEX FILES: I spent a week on Tinder in Italy and here’s what I learned

My Italian adventure began the moment I stepped out of the Rome airport and fell flat on my face. Cue the handsome stranger who helped me to my feet. It was a classic meet-cute that set the tone for the entire trip.  I’d come to the Eternal City with a single mission: to reset my […]

Other

8 h. ago Man who sent ‘So I raped you’ Facebook message about U.S. campus sex assault pleads guilty

GETTYSBURG, Pa. —  An American accused of sexually assaulting a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has pleaded guilty months after being extradited from France to face the allegations. Ian Cleary, 32, who was raised in Silicon Valley before attending Gettysburg College […]

Events

8 h. ago Denise Richards accuses estranged husband of domestic violence

Denise Richards filed a temporary restraining order against Aaron Phypers, claiming that he 'regularly threatened to 'break my jaw' and would cry, beg me to stay.'

Events

9 h. ago What’s in the Republican bill cutting $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Congress is testing the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts this week by aiming to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid spending. Trump’s Republican administration is employing a rarely used tool that allows the president to transmit […]

Economics

9 h. ago Health care advocates afraid of major cuts and privatization hold shadow summit and rally at Council of the Federation next week

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outside the Council of the Federation and the gathering of First Ministers, public health care advocates from across Canada will be joining a shadow summit, rally, and car cavalcade. Attendees include Health Coalitions, patients, patient advocates, nurses, doctors, care workers, mental health advocacy organizations, environmental groups, Indigenous […]

Politics

9 h. ago Luxury thermal spa coming to the Canadian Rockies and reservations open this week

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s thermal wellness facility set to open this September — here's how to book

Other

9 h. ago Long wait times for hip replacement in Alberta prompts Calgary man to pursue surgery in Lithuania

A Calgary couple is urging the province to lower wait times for surgery — or consider compensating Albertans who travel abroad for medical treatment — after going to Lithuania for a double-hip replacement last month. Doug Punt spent $35,000 to get a double hip replacement surgery in Lithuania, after being told he faced a potential […]

Science

10 h. ago Canada Strong Pass lets you save money on major museums and more

It's no longer just national parks and historic sites — the Canada Strong Pass now lets you access even more museums and galleries.If you love spending the day at museums or galleries learning about history or art, you can make the most of the Canada Strong Pass this summer. On July 17, the Department of Canadian Heritage announced that the pass now provides visitors with access to more provincial and territorial museums and galleries, allowing them to experience Canada's rich arts and history.Participating galleries and museums offer free admission to children aged 17 and under. Youth aged 18 to 24 receive 50 per cent off admission fees.It's time to start planning all the galleries and museums you plan to visit this summer, because there's plenty to choose from. A total of 10 national museums and 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries across the country will be participating. Youth and families with young children can explore more culture and exhibits withou...

Politics

10 h. ago Food Network now casting home cooks in Canada and here's how to apply

Food Network Canada is searching across the country for home cooks to star in one of its shows, and you can apply right now.Are you the resident dinner party host in your friend group? Do you have a signature dish that's requested for every get-together? If so, now might be your chance at a starring role on the small screen, as Food Network Canada is casting its net (get it?) far and wide to find talent to appear on the upcoming season of Come Dine With Me Canada.For those not familiar with the concept, or who've only come across it from that viral video of the contestant sampling his chocolate cheesecake by putting the entire whisk in his mouth on the original version of the show, here's what it's all about.Five strangers who live in the same area are called upon to host a dinner party and attend those hosted by their fellow contestants, and, at the end of the week, the crew comes together to decide which host will walk away with a small cash prize and immense braggi...

Other

10 h. ago Denise Richards claims Aaron Phypers tried to kill her during marriage

The pair have been married for six years before he filed for divorce this month

Events

10 h. ago Here's why Canada is denying a ton of claims under new federal dental care plan

If you've had trouble accessing complex treatment under Canada's federal dental care plan, you're not alone.Health Canada told us that more than half of preauthorization requests for complex dental work under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) are being denied.The CDCP was launched in 2023 and aims to make dental care more accessible for those without dental insurance.To qualify, you must be a Canadian resident who doesn't have access to dental insurance. You and your spouse or common-law partner must have filed your tax returns in Canada, and your family's net income must be less than $90,000.Between May 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, 5.2 million Canadians were approved for coverage, and more than 2.2 million people received care under the CDCP, according to Health Canada. Although most treatments don't require preauthorization, more complex procedures — about one per cent — still do.Examples of complex dental work include crowns, major surgical procedures...

Transport

10 h. ago How much do premium Toronto, Vancouver FIFA World Cup tickets cost right now? Here’s what we know

'That’s steep. That is very steep. But I don’t have much control over it,' Toronto mayor Olivia Chow reportedly said this week

Economics