61 m. ago Surrey man, vehicle still missing after crashing into Squamish River

Search and Rescue teams have been on the scene since the crash and conducted both aerial and ground searches along the water and shoreline.

Events

78 m. ago ‘Flying above the waves’: Victoria demo offers glimpse of electric passenger ferry future

If things play out the right way, a larger version of the 12-person all-electric water taxi could one day be plying the waters of British Columbia.

Transport

1 hour ago LILLEY: Trade deal with Trump within 30 days is Carney’s new goal

A deal was close last week but then fell apart, the goal now is for a trade and security deal within 30 days.

Economics

2 h. ago Sask. NDP raise concerns over lack of pilots trained to fly new water bomber

The Saskatchewan NDP says no pilots have been trained to fly the recently purchased Conair Dash 8-Q400AT Airtanker.

Transport

3 h. ago Surrey business owner threatened by extortionists pushes back, offers $100,000 reward

South Asian Canadian business owners in Surrey say police are not doing enough to protect them

Economics

3 h. ago Varcoe: 'Important thread of hope': Trump stands by tariffs but Canada seeks trade deal within 30 days

Canada and the U.S. administration still have vastly different views on the role of tariffs and global trade

Economics

3 h. ago Get moving outside with free outdoor fitness at the YMCA June 16

Try a class for free at any YMCA health, fitness and aquatics centre in Edmonton EDMONTON, Alberta, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the weather gets warmer, many people are looking for fun ways to get active outside. From June 16-21, outdoor group fitness, walking and running groups are being offered at no cost […]

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5 h. ago Forte Minerals Corp. Closes Oversubscribed Private Placement Offering

“Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States.” VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forte Minerals Corp. (“Forte” or the “Company”) (CSE: CUAU) (OTCQB: FOMNF) (Frankfurt: 2OA), a copper-gold exploration company focused on Peru, has successfully closed its oversubscribed non-brokered private placement, raising gross proceeds […]

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5 h. ago AIRO Announces Closing of Its Initial Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. & MONTREAL & STØVRING, Denmark & WASHINGTON — AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (“AIRO”), a company specializing in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 6,900,000 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase 900,000 additional shares, at a […]

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5 h. ago SmartStop Closes Canadian Maple Bond Offering for CAD $500 Million

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has closed its previously announced CAD$500 million aggregate principal amount of Series A Senior Unsecured Notes, due […]

Economics

5 h. ago Female intentionally hit by vehicle, man facing human trafficking charges: Ottawa police

The investigation began June 6 after a female was hit in the early morning hours by a vehicle in the Laurier Avenue West area near Metcalfe Street, police said

Events

6 h. ago Florida man accused of urinating on $10Gs worth of food at Sam’s Club store

An elderly man is in hot water after he allegedly urinated on more than $10,000 worth of food at a warehouse retailer in Florida. Patrick Francis Mitchell, 70, was arrested on June 4 and faces charges of criminal mischief resulting in more than $1,000 in damages and disorderly conduct, public records show. Mitchell was at […]

Economics

6 h. ago Massive wine festival celebrating Canada lands in Toronto this summer

A brand-new wine festival exclusively celebrating Canadian wineries is coming to Toronto this summer, with unlimited samples and local eats.While countries like Italy, France and even New Zealand tend to hog the spotlight on the world wine stage, Canada just so happens to be home to some great wineries of its own, and it's only fair that they get their time to shine, too.Enter Elbows Up Coast-to-Coast Wine Fair, which is taking over Fort York this July for one whole day spent saluting the country's best grape growers.Co-opting the hockey phrase made popular by Canadian comedy legend Mike Myers as a response to tariff threats from below the border, the brand-new wine festival was born out of the desire to uplift boozy beverages cultivated on home turf.At the inaugural installment of the festival, you can expect to explore over 25 different wineries based everywhere from B.C.'s Okanagan Valley to Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley and in between.Geary Avenue favourite Para...

Culture

6 h. ago Ontario police say $50k reward offered for info on 2008 Belleville cold case

Ontario Provincial Police say a $50,000 reward is being offered for information that can help solve a 2008 cold case murder in the Belleville area. Calvin Vanness, 65, was last seen in Belleville on March 26, 2008, driving a grey 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix with flames painted on the side. Police say his car was […]

Economics

7 h. ago Left of the dial: Five to see at Sled Island Music and Art Festival

Who: Kara-Lis Coverdale From: Toronto Experimental composer Kara-Lis Coverdale’s newest record, From Where You Came, is her first in eight years and offers mesmerizing compositions that mix pipe organ and woodwinds with electronic backing. Check out haunting soundscapes such as Problem of No Name and the mournful Eternity. When/Where: Friday, June 20 at Central United […]

Culture

7 h. ago A baby toothbrush sold at Dollarama is being recalled over ‘defect’

The Oracare Baby Brush is being recalled due to a manufacturing defect that can cause it to break into two pieces posing a choking hazard.

Other

7 h. ago Canada Strong Pass grants free admission to national parks, historic sites this summer

The Canada Strong Pass, which runs until Sept. 2, offers free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada.

Society

8 h. ago Here's what will replace Toronto's first suburban shopping plaza after 70 years

Toronto's first-ever suburban shopping plaza is destined for demolition after over seven decades at the Bathurst and Lawrence intersection.Conceptual plans to redevelop the Lawrence Plaza property at 534 Lawrence Ave W. first emerged earlier this year, and the push to demolish the plaza has since taken a big step forward with the submission of a formal planning application with the City of Toronto.Developer RioCan has entered into a joint venture with property owner the Milestone Group with hopes to transform the site — which has hosted a shopping centre since 1953 — into a new mixed-use community that would introduce significant residential density while preserving the site's importance as a retail centre.The project team announced in March that it has begun working on a "vision to reimagine Lawrence Plaza as a vibrant mixed-use community that celebrates its history and context."Locals got their first glimpse at preliminary concept plans for the redeve...

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9 h. ago Edmonton woman shelled out more than $8,000 for faulty water filter

The 81-year-old Edmonton woman said she has paid more than $8,000 over the course of seven and a half years for a water filter that never worked.

Economics

9 h. ago Sold Bought: Beach Avenue apartment offers stunning water views

This two-bedroom residence is one of only two units on the 20th floor

Society