4 h. ago Ontario teen charged with attempted murder, sex assault on child that was initially considered possible animal attack

OPP say early evidence suggested a possible animal attack but recent testing revealed no traces of animal DNA

Events

5 h. ago NeoSmelt consortium selects Hatch to design Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace

Hatch will provide electric smelting furnace technology, complemented by project management and engineering services, for the NeoSmelt project Perth, Australia, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The NeoSmelt consortium has selected Hatch as a major technology and engineering contractor for the NeoSmelt project. Hatch is responsible for project management and controls for the pilot feasibility […]

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7 h. ago Rotting racoon dangles from Toronto shed for days, irking residents

A dead racoon has stunk up a Toronto neighbourhood for several days, and was finally removed from a homeowner's property Wednesday.

Other

18 h. ago Rural renewable projects draw skepticism, but those with solar cite its upside: Alberta survey

A majority of replies from rural landowners cited the likelihood of a major impact on farming operations by renewables, while those who already have solar on their property cited its benefits

Other

18 h. ago Survey suggests Calgarians mostly in favour of 17th Avenue pedestrianization pilot

The neighbourhood association's research indicated that 77 per cent of respondents said they'd visit 17th Avenue more often if the road was devoid of cars

Transport

22 h. ago Ontario colleges face massive layoffs after ‘alarming’ enrolment decline

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union released information that suggests the sector faces close to 10,000 job losses and the cancellation or suspension of some 600 programs.

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25 h. ago Mortgage renewals will strain Canadians, but most will manage: TD report

A report by TD Bank suggests mortgage renewals are expected to strain Canadian households, but most borrowers will manage albeit with less financial flexibility. The report by economist Maria Solovieva says households who locked in their mortgage for five years in 2020 during the pandemic when interest rates were low are now renewing at much […]

Events

26 h. ago Kuwait Oil Giant Says OPEC+ Supply Hikes Suggest Tighter Market

Kuwait’s state energy company said OPEC+’s latest super-sized supply hike and recent interactions with customers suggest persistent demand growth beyond the summer driving season.

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26 h. ago Quarter of Ontario mutual fund dealers have sold unneeded products: Survey

A regulator-led survey of Ontario mutual fund dealers based out of big banks shows a sizable minority are not always acting in the interest of clients. The survey of close to 3,000 dealers by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization found that 25 per cent say they have at least sometimes […]

Culture

40 h. ago More than half of Canadians now see U.S. as a top threat: poll

The poll suggests that 55% of Canadians still say the U.S. remains this country's most important ally, but also says that 59% now see it as a threat

Other

41 h. ago 'Traumatized': Management did not handle dead tenant properly, say Boardwalk residents

Residents called police directly after management suggested they call customer service about an 'unbearable' smell coming from a unit

Events

42 h. ago 'It means a lot': Calgarian Adelodun relishing Surge game during Calgary Stampede

Calgarian Olumide Adelodun and the Calgary Surge will take on the visiting Montreal Alliance at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday.

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44 h. ago Italy’s heroic police bloodhound found dead after eating food laced with nails

Animal rights activist Michela Vittoria Brambilla suggested that the dog had been targeted by criminals because of his role in seizing animals used in dog fighting.

Events

45 h. ago City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures

Calgarians asked to limit outdoor water use by shortening watering times or skipping a watering day, watering during late evening or early morning

Other

46 h. ago Number of Toronto homeless more than doubled between 2021, 2024: Report

A newly released survey shows the number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall. Toronto’s Street Needs Assessment survey estimates that 15,400 people were homeless in Toronto last October, up from about 7,300 in April 2021. The report says the spike is a result of several […]

Other

46 h. ago Dalhousie faculty vote in favour of strike action ahead of conciliation talks with university

Dalhousie Faculty Association said Monday that 91 per cent of its staff voted in favour of strike action if ongoing negotiations with the university are unsuccessful.

Society

47 h. ago Whyte Avenue Art Walk celebrates 30 years: bigger, bolder than ever before

The art stroll runs in Edmonton's Old Strathcona from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

Culture

47 h. ago Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

A newly released survey shows the number of homeless people in Toronto has more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall. 

Other

47 h. ago Doctor fired for claiming Texas flood victims got ‘what they voted for’

A Texas pediatrician has been fired after suggesting that supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump got “what they voted for” following the devastating floods in the state. Dr. Christina Propst sparked outrage after she took to Facebook to share her thoughts on the deadly floods, that have left more than 100 dead, including dozens of […]

Events

48 h. ago Salmon group says aquaculture companies stashing garbage along Newfoundland coast

ST. JOHN’S — An eastern Canadian conservation group is calling for a moratorium on aquaculture expansion in Newfoundland and Labrador, alleging fish-farming companies are stashing plastic garbage along the province’s remote southern coastline. In a report summary released Tuesday, the Atlantic Salmon Federation said satellite images suggest aquaculture companies appear to have left broken cages, […]

Economics