84 m. ago Bedouin Soundclash headlines as Home County festival returns in July

Home County Music and Art Festival returns to Victoria Park, as Juno-winning group Bedouin Soundclash headlines the one-day event.

Culture

2 h. ago B.C. students searching for summer job face toughest market ‘in years’

The B.C. Business Council says that over the past year, youth unemployment rate has climbed from 10.5 per cent to 16.6 per cent, which is the largest increase of any province.

Other

4 h. ago Kristi Searle: The way a company deals with people during difficult times is critical

Opinion: Smart Canadian companies are ensuring that if job cuts do happen amid the trade war, they are managed with integrity, clear communication, and a plan that doesn’t weaken company culture

Economics

6 h. ago USW Local 1944 issues strike notice for Rogers technicians in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 has issued a 72-hour strike notice at Rogers’ operations in Abbotsford, B.C., with 25 technicians set to walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 19. The Abbotsford technicians perform the same work as their counterparts in Surrey […]

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6 h. ago 5 takeaways from Calgary Stampeders' first road win of the 2025 CFL season

Adrian Greene snags two interceptions, Jalen Philpot big on the receiving end for victorious visitors over Toronto Argonauts

Transport

7 h. ago Joey Chestnut makes deal to return to hot dog eating contest after being banned

'This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life.'

Other

7 h. ago Alberta sees another big jump in measles cases, surpasses 900 total cases since March

There was another big jump in the number of confirmed cases of measles in Alberta over the weekend. There are now 932 cases in the province, the highest number in 40 years.

Other

7 h. ago Alberta reports 53 more cases of measles, surpasses 900 total cases since March

EDMONTON — Alberta has surpassed 900 cases of measles since the beginning of March. Data from the provincial government’s dashboard shows 53 more cases were confirmed over the weekend, bringing Alberta’s total to 932. The case count is the highest the province has seen in more than 40 years. Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley […]

Other

7 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

8 h. ago John Herdman keeping busy while he looks for next coaching job

John Herdman has been busy since stepping down as Toronto FC coach on Nov. 29. He has been involved with daughter Lilly’s under-14 soccer team, spent time working on an high-performance app called “Live to Win” as well as mentoring coaches and doing some World Cup-related work for Sky Sports in England. Herdman, who turns […]

Other

8 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

10 h. ago Gucci Owner Kering Banks on De Meo’s Record for Its Turnaround

While fixing French carmaker Renault SA, Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo pursued a hobby that would feed into his next job as CEO of Kering SA: A taste for the finer things in life, particularly Swiss watches.

Sport

10 h. ago ’Project Runway’ fashion designer ID’d as protester killed at Utah ’No Kings’ rally

SALT LAKE CITY, Ut. — The 39-year-old man shot and killed at a weekend “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City was a successful fashion designer and former “Project Runway” contestant who devoted his life to celebrating artists from the Pacific Islands. Arthur Folasa Ah Loo was killed when a man who was believed to […]

Events

11 h. ago Here’s what Trump gifted Carney the last time the leaders met in Washington

Trump gifted Carney, a die-hard Edmonton Oilers fan, the framed and mounted jersey after the leaders sat down for their first meeting

Politics

11 h. ago One man presumed drowned, another missing in two separate searches

Two separate searches continue in the Sea to Sky region, after two different men went missing in devastating circumstances over the weekend.

Other

11 h. ago One man presumed drowned, another missing in separate searches

Two separate searches continue in the Sea to Sky region, after two different men went missing in devastating circumstances over the weekend.

Other

13 h. ago Brad Paisley to headline Friday night concert at 2025 Grey Cup Festival

Paisley, 52, is a decorated musician, having won three Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Culture

13 h. ago Nature Play Fest encourages Alberta families to explore the outdoors

From foam sword battles to mini horses, Nature Play Fest in Lethbridge, Alta., on Saturday gave families a chance to unplug, play outside and connect with nature and the community.

Other

15 h. ago Suspect who shot 2 Minnesota lawyers also allegedly shot Melissa Hortman’s dog

Vance Boelter is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark

Other

28 h. ago Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall in B.C.

DAWSON CREEK — The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province’s northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend. BC Wildfire Service fire behaviour analyst Neal McLoughlin says in a video post on Sunday that a low-pressure system had moved into the region, bringing cloudy skies and soaking rain, with […]

Events