94 m. ago Statistics Canada accidentally publishes manufacturing data early

Not the first time the data agency has made such an error

Economics

1 hour ago Those rainy days once the PNE starts? Just an 'urban myth' — and here are the stats to prove it

During fair days between 2014 and 2024, fairgoers were more likely to ride the coaster and eat mini-doughnuts while dry, rather than wet

Culture

2 h. ago 'Spirit and energy': Edmonton marathon back and ready to host best long distance runners

"We will have Canada's best distance athletes in the men's and women's fields"

Other

2 h. ago 'Visionary' Western University scientist John David Spence dies at 80

Six years ago, John David Spence was appointed to the Order of Canada.

Society

3 h. ago Talks on global plastic pollution treaty end with no agreement

Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis.

Events

3 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendants enter final day before strike deadline

It’s the final day before a potential work stoppage could ground all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights. More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job around 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, followed by a company-imposed lockout if the two sides can’t reach an eleventh-hour deal. Air Canada said it […]

Sport

4 h. ago Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Acquires Beehive Battery Energy Storage System in Arizona from EDF power solutions North America

NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund, CI V, and EDF power solutions North America, today announced that CIP has acquired full ownership of the 1 gigawatt hour (GWh) Beehive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Beehive is a 250 MW / 4-hour […]

Economics

9 h. ago Modi Assails ‘Economic Selfishness’ in Defiance of Trump Tariffs

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tax cuts, pledged policy reform and urged the citizens to design and produce high quality goods at home, in a sweeping Independence Day speech that blasted rising “economic selfishness” in the world.

Economics

13 h. ago Dashcam captures suspected road rage in Surrey in which driver is pepper

Surrey police said that they received a call around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 12 about an incident in which someone had been sprayed with bear or pepper spray.

Transport

13 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Driver shot by passenger, crashes vehicle near Downsview Park

Accused, a passenger, allegedly shot driver, vehicle collided with another vehicle travelling in opposite direction

Events

14 h. ago London police release details of suspect in Old East Village shooting

Investigators believe the suspect left in a white SUV, heading west on York Street, police said.

Events

14 h. ago B.C. man running 7 marathons in 7 days to honour his dad who died of cancer

“To think what he would say about this, I can only imagine. My mom and I have a got a good laugh thinking about how crazy he would think I was for doing this one.”

Events

15 h. ago Vehicle of interest photos released as OPP investigate fatal motorcycle crash

Police are attempting to identify a black Honda Civic or Accord seen nearby around the time of the July 6 motorcycle crash.

Events

15 h. ago Homicide squad appeals for information in 2016 Surrey murder

At the time, police suggested the fatal shooting of Michael Sandhu was likely a case of mistaken identity

Events

15 h. ago Montage Gold Reports Fatal Accident at Its Koné Project in Côte d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSX: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is saddened to report that a Montage colleague passed away yesterday as a result of injuries sustained in an incident that occurred during earthworks activities at the Company’s Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire. The health, safety and welfare of […]

Events

16 h. ago Shocking close call with suspected drunk driver caught on dashcam on Highway 3

Osoyoos RCMP determined that the driver of the Volkswagen Jetta was impaired by alcohol and was issued an immediate 90-day roadside suspension.

Sport

16 h. ago Guerrero comes through in clutch as Blue Jays edge Cubs in playoff

Barring a major implosion, which doesn’t seem likely, the Blue Jays will be involved in the kind of pressure cookers that unfolded in Thursday afternoon’s rubber match against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Another sold-out crowd was on hand on a day the Rogers Centre roof was open for a classic pitchers’ duel, a day when […]

Other

16 h. ago B.C. crime news: Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires | Illegal smoke store supplier nabbed in traffic stop | West Van assault suspect sought

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

Events

16 h. ago B.C. crime news: Burnaby RCMP seize seven kilos of cocaine, cash | Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires |

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

Events

17 h. ago Edmonton police officer charged with assault following 2024 incident

On Thursday, the PSB charged Const. Mohamed Elgendy with one count of assault in relation to the traffic stop incident.

Events