10 h. ago TERRAZZANO: Ignore fearmongering union bosses and cut the bureaucracy 

Now Ottawa’s government union bosses are worried about services? Really? After the government rubber-stamped hundreds of millions in bonuses, added tens of thousands of bureaucrats, dished out pay raises and struggled to meet half of its performance targets, now union bosses are worried about services? Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government says it’s launching a spending […]

Other

15 h. ago This Day in History, 1973: Somebody drops LSD into Robert Plant's drink at a Led Zeppelin concert

The British quartet were big favourites in Vancouver, but cut their 1973 show short to take Robert Plant to the hospital

Other

17 h. ago Here’s why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting interest rates for now

After a quarter-point cut in March, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent in April and June.

Other

18 h. ago It's time to change the conversation about the economy and climate change

Another devastating forest fire season is upon us and the eastern U.S. has been sizzling under a record-breaking heat dome. We can no longer ignore that climate change is the cause. Our climate is warming due to rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, and Canadian families are now regularly paying the price: displacement, rising insurance costs, […]

Society

20 h. ago Why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting its policy rate for now

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has largely kept to the sidelines as it tries to get a sense of how U.S. tariffs will impact the economy — and some economists think it might just stay there. After a quarter-point cut in March, the central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per […]

Events

26 h. ago Toronto's weed fair is back next month but last year's drama lingers

Toronto's KIND Summer Fair is returning to the city from August 12 to 13, 2025 — but not everyone is lighting up with excitement.While the annual cannabis celebration promises "immersive brand experiences," live music, and networking opportunities, many Toronto weed lovers haven't forgotten how last year's fair left a bad taste in their mouths — and not the kind that edibles are supposed to deliver.For a festival that claims to be Canada's leading cannabis event, 2024's winter edition left many attendees feeling burnt out, ripped off, and ignored. "If I wanted to be in a mosh pit, I would've went to a metal concert like I did earlier in the month, not at a cannabis event," said one frustrated attendee after last year’s fair."They need to issue some sort of statement and, if they don't, it says a LOT." Complaints ranged from overcrowding and poor organization to bad vibes from st...

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31 h. ago «Mon copain et moi avions décidé d’avoir un enfant pour sceller une union qui allait en se détériorant depuis le mois de janvier 2019.»

Je dois vous ramener à la pandémie si je veux que vous compreniez mon problème.

Society

32 h. ago B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

The impasse came over wages, work from home rules and modernizing the contract.

Other

33 h. ago Corey Conners rallies late at The Open, Nick Taylor leaves Portrush frustrated

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Corey Conners is the only Canadian left standing after two days at the Open Championship, and it took a furious Friday finish at Royal Portrush for him to get it done. Conners made back-to-back birdies and hole Nos. 15 and 16 to reach one-over par and make the 36-hole cut right […]

Other

34 h. ago Spectacles au vignoble de Mario Pelchat: Québec doit intervenir, croit l’UPA

Québec doit intervenir pour faire cesser les spectacles au vignoble de Mario Pelchat, estime l’Union des producteurs agricoles.

Other

36 h. ago Teen arrested in killing of Maine paddleboarder as cause of death revealed

Sunshine Stewart's body was found during a search of Crawford Pond, a 600-acre body of water in Union, southern Maine, after she disappeared on July 2.

Events

38 h. ago Bond Yields Drop on Waller’s Call, Inflation Views: Markets Wrap

Bond yields fell alongside the dollar as Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reiterated his case for a July rate cut, while data showed an improvement in consumer expectations for inflation. Stocks fluctuated as traders parsed a handful of earnings.

Economics

39 h. ago What will Carney's 15 per cent cut mean for the public service?

The prime minister has pledged to cap and not cut the public service, but will such a plan be feasible with a 15 per cent cut?

Transport

42 h. ago Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging workers to reject Canada Post’s latest contract offer. Union national president Jan Simpson says a strong no vote would not only reject the offer, but also protect the integrity of the bargaining process. The Canada Industrial Relations Board will hold the vote on the proposed […]

Society

44 h. ago EU Agrees to Start Talks With Gulf Nations on Strategic Ties

European Union member states approved the launch of negotiations with six Gulf countries as the bloc seeks to broaden its international partnerships amid tariff threats from President Donald Trump.

Culture

45 h. ago Europe Sanctions on India’s Nayara Energy Puts Its Sale at Risk

Russian energy giant Rosneft’s plan to sell its stake in India-based Nayara Energy Ltd. may be imperiled by fresh restrictions from the European Union.

Economics

47 h. ago Oil Climbs as EU Tightens Russian Sanctions With Lower Price Cap

Oil rose as the European Union agreed to a lower price cap for Russian crude, and data showed the US economy holding up despite the fallout from the Washington-led trade war.

Economics

47 h. ago EU Imposes New Raft of Sanctions on Russia and Its Oil Trade

European Union states have approved a fresh sanctions package on Russia over its war against Ukraine including a revised oil price cap, new banking restrictions, and curbs on fuels made from Russian petroleum.

Economics

54 h. ago Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts. The merger discussions began during the first quarter of this year, according to a person familiar with the talks who isn’t authorized to discuss them publicly. […]

Transport

54 h. ago Alberta failing to ensure daycares use funds to cut fees for parents: auditor general

The Auditor General found several Alberta daycares delivered misleading numbers on things like attendance records, while others filed duplicate records for kids.

Transport