39 m. ago Flash floods like one that swept through Texas nation’s top storm

The monstrous, swift-moving flood that swept through the Hill Country of Texas on Friday, killing at least 24 people and leaving more people missing, was a flash flood, the nation’s top storm-related killer. Among those missing are more than 20 girls attending a summer camp. Authorities said more than 230 people had been rescued as […]

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86 m. ago Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine

Ukraine hit a Russian air base in Voronezh, targeting jets and a bomb depot, while Russia launched 322 drones overnight. Residents are taking shelter underground.

Events

1 hour ago Desperate search for two dozen missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24

Rescue crews searching frantically after flash floods hit Texas Hill Country, sweeping away homes and a girls’ summer camp, killing at least 24 with dozens more missing.

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2 h. ago Canada’s environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards

Canada's environment ministers back tougher air quality standards, citing wildfire smoke and rising health risks from fine particulate pollution.

Politics

2 h. ago Desperate search for two dozen missing summer camp girls after Texas floods kill at least 24

Storm unleashed destructive force of fast-rising waters just before dawn Friday washing out homes and sweeping away vehicles

Events

3 h. ago Alberta and Carney: conflict and collision — Can Alberta survive Carney’s net

It should be evident to Albertans that the province is on a collision course with the federal Liberal government, driven by a fundamental disagreement: will Alberta and Western Canada be allowed to fully develop its hydrocarbon endowment, or will that economic value be lost in pursuit of the climate policy known as “net zero”? This […]

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3 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Effort to revive old PC party in Alberta appears futile

This week, two Independent MLAs who used to be UCP caucus members announced that they would be reviving the Ghost of Elections Past, the old Progressive Conservative party. Peter Guthrie of Airdrie-Cochrane and Scott Sinclair of Lesser Slave Lake, both of whom were separately expelled from the UCP caucus earlier this year for dissing the […]

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6 h. ago OPEC+ to Further Accelerate Supply Boost With Larger August Hike

OPEC+ will increase production even more rapidly than expected next month, as the group led by Saudi Arabia seeks to capitalize on strong summer demand in its move to reclaim market share.

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11 h. ago You can now get a version of Chili's viral Triple Dipper in Toronto

People in Toronto have been lining up for hours to get a bite of the city's latest viral sensation, but it beats a trip across the border.If you've been on the internet — TikTok specifically — anytime in the past three months, there's a very good chance that U.S. chain Chili's viral Triple Dipper has graced your For You Page.A gluttonous monstrosity featuring sliders, chicken tenders, and enormous mozzarella sticks, all priced at around $17.99 USD, the platter has been tried, reviewed and obsessed over by thousands of social media users to date.However, Torontonians eager to try the concoction have been left with only three options: head to one of the chain's handful of locations in Alberta, cross the border for it, or get comfortable with the reality that you'll never experience its epic cheese pull for yourself.Those were the only three options, rather, until Scarborough's Slider Station deci...

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11 h. ago This Toronto home for sale hasn't changed hands for half a century

The last time 13 Cliff St. was up for sale, it was 1975.Canada had just switched to the metric system. Wearing a seatbelt had only recently become law in Ontario. And the CN Tower? Freshly finished and not yet surrounded by condos.A lot has changed in the last 50 years — but step inside this three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow, and it feels like time hit pause somewhere around the era of disco and Tang.The dining room. There's muted linoleum flooring in nearly every room, honey oak trim throughout, and original millwork galore.The foyer. Miraculously, no popcorn ceilings — so, you win some, you lose some.The kitchen. In short, this place is going to need some updating.The family room with exposed brick walls. But if you can look past the aggressively '70s aesthetic, 13 Cliff St. has a lot going for it.The basement kitchen. For starters, it sits on a rare double lot and boasts a finished basement with a separate entrance, second...

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11 h. ago These Ontario beaches are like a Caribbean getaway right in your backyard

Ontario isn't exactly a destination for tropical beaches, but if you search close enough, there are a few locations in the province that can (almost) make you feel like you've been transported to far-off vacation getaways.Tropical escapes sound far-fetched for a part of the world known for harsh winters, but it's true. In fact, just a few hours outside of Toronto, you can find picturesque beaches that boast serene views of crystal-blue waters and offer warm sandy landscapes that rival some destinations down south.The best part is that you only need three things: transportation, your swimsuit, and probably some sunscreen.So, if you're looking for a staycation getaway but don't want to stray far from home, consider some of these beaches for your next summer adventure. Port Dover Perhaps the most tropical of them all, the beachfront in Port Dover appears to have been imported straight from a Caribbean island. That's&n...

Transport

12 h. ago RODEO NOTES: Langdon cowgirl wins historic first run of breakaway roping at Calgary Stampede

'I don't think I'll ever forget this day,' says Alberta's Shelby Boisjoli-Meged of fastest run in event's first-ever performance at GMC Stadium.

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15 h. ago Bell: A fiery Danielle Smith on fighting when Alberta is punched in the face

"If you ask me to be a wimp and a pushover, the answer is No," says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

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16 h. ago Federal Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario

Despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario, the federal minister of Indigenous services plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water.

Politics

16 h. ago Truck hauling grain silo hits bridge east of Edmonton, causes ‘significant damage’: RCMP

The RCMP said the Highway 21 bridge sustained "significant damage."

Events

16 h. ago Nature and art bring healing and peace for Calgary abstract mixed

fossils, gemstones and Alberta ammolite can be found in Cherisse Mia's pieces

Culture

17 h. ago Conviction upheld for Edmonton man who used scissors to kill 7

The man had urged the Alberta Court of Appeal to reduce his conviction from murder to the less-severe manslaughter in the death of the seven-year-old.

Events

17 h. ago Nearly one in five patients leave Alberta ERs without treatment: AMA report

The total, 18 per cent, is about double the 8.5 per cent of Canadians leaving the emergency room without receiving care

Economics

17 h. ago Crews responding to wildfire near Hope find wanted man stranded on cliff

Once the wildfire was controlled, Hope and Chilliwack Search and Rescue found a 27-year-old man stranded along one of the cliff faces, RCMP confirmed.

Events

18 h. 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 […]

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