6 h. ago Oil Holds Decline With Trade Talks, Russia Energy Curbs in Focus

Oil was little changed after its first weekly drop this month, with the focus on US trade deal progress — including with the European Union — and the bloc’s efforts to curb Russian energy exports.

Economics

10 h. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

With US oil drilling in the doldrums, how do oilservice companies plan to ride out the slowdown? The answer to that question will be top of mind when leading drillers report earnings this week. The decline in oil demand also has refineries shutting down while the clock ticks on clean energy deployments in the US. And ethanol has taken center stage in the global trade war.

Culture

12 h. ago Dog trainer gives tips on how to keep pooch healthy during heatwaves

As we enter the dog days of summer, knowing when to take Fido for a walk or a drive is important. It can prove challenging to know when it’s safe to take your dog out for a stroll or a cruise in an enclosed vehicle, especially during a heatwave like the ones experienced by residents […]

Science

15 h. ago EU Sanctions Against India’s Nayara ‘Unjustified,’ Rosneft Says

Newly imposed European sanctions against India’s Nayara Energy refinery are “unjustified and illegal,” according to Russian oil major Rosneft PJSC that co-owns the facility.

Events

15 h. ago Premiers meeting in Ontario to tackle Trump tariff ultimatum and internal trade barriers

Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country’s premiers arrive in Ontario’s cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations. The premiers’ summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the […]

Economics

16 h. ago SEX FILE: Summer sex mishaps are more common than you think. Here’s how to avoid them

When retired diagnostic radiologist Dr. Sam Hill was still a resident, he remembers one of his colleagues coming to him in a panic. They’d come in contact with poison ivy and had a line of unbroken blisters that stretched from the nape of her neck right to her buttocks and down to her heels.  Relaying […]

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28 h. ago Cruises in Muskoka offer breathtaking views of Ontario's cottage country

Cruises in Muskoka offer a chance to take in blue open waters, sprawling landscapes and fresh air — all just part of Ontario's natural charm.There's something about escaping the hustle and bustle of city life while cruising gently on the water, soaking in all that summer has to offer. Whether you want to spend a full day on the boat or just a few hours, you can find a great time waiting for you on any of these Muskoka cruises. So hop aboard, because sparkling shorelines and sunny afternoons could be on your horizon. Island Queen Cruise Did you know Georgian Bay is dotted with 30,000 islands? On this three-hour, non-stop cruise, you can explore part of the world's largest freshwater archipelago.Choose from two unique routes and get up close to some remote outer islands through a captain's eye view.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by 30,...

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28 h. ago Baranyai: FIFA's World Cup silence tragic missed opportunity

Canadians will have serious bragging rights next summer when we co-host the FIFA World Cup with Mexico and the U.S.

Events

36 h. ago Is Mexican Coke really better than the U.S. version? We put it to the test

This week, President Donald Trump delivered an out-of-the-blue announcement: He had spoken with Coca-Cola executives, he said, and they had agreed to start making Coke in the United States with cane sugar, instead of with high-fructose corn syrup. There was much to unpack in this declaration – for starters, whether Coca-Cola was actually on board […]

Other

44 h. ago Learning tools and games to keep your kids engaged this summer

Avoid that dreaded summer slide with these engaging learning activities and games. 

Society

52 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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52 h. ago Daytime rave in Toronto promises to have you home in bed by 10 p.m.

If you're 30+ and the thought of a 2 a.m. last call makes your knees ache and your head spin, this new Toronto party is calling your name.Bed By 10, the ultimate dance floor revival for grown-ups, is throwing a massive daytime club bash in the city on Saturday, August 23, and yes, you'll be home in time to order takeout and be under the covers before the sun sets.Taking over Noir at Rebel (11 Polson St.) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., this high-energy party blends the nostalgia of your glory days with the practicality of adult bedtime. Isn't that what you need for the perfect night (or should I say, day?) out?What to expectDJs spinning the best of the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s — think bangers from Destiny's Child to Daft Punk, along with confetti blasts, CO2 cannons, and full-scale visuals you'd expect to take you back to your nightclub heyday.And all this while the sun's still shining bright outside! Which means full-on summer vib...

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52 h. ago Fare With A Flair: Margarita punch makes refreshing summer sipper

It's nice to have something a bit different for an adult drink this time of year.

Other

55 h. ago Fixes needed or this could be Vancouver’s last Celebration of Light, producer warns

Soaring costs and the loss of public and private funding have pushed Vancouver’s beloved summer tradition — and other major city events — to the brink.

Culture

56 h. ago Jasper points to ‘mischaracterization’ of wildfire report after Alberta premier calls for apology

OTTAWA — The top administrator in Jasper, Alta., downplayed claims Friday that a report his town commissioned into last summer’s devastating wildfire was about blaming the province for making things worse, after the premier called on the town to apologize. Jasper Chief Administrative Officer Bill Given told the National Post that the initial media coverage […]

Events

59 h. ago Raptors top seed for NBA Summer League playoffs thanks to prized rookie

Collin Murray-Boyles has been one of the best players in Las Vegas.

Sport

60 h. ago Coldplay’s jumbotron captures – what exactly? The internet has its theories

LONDON (AP) — It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his “Jumbotron Song,” when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. At a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday, a […]

Technology

60 h. ago Newsom Proposes to Ease Permits for Oil Drilling in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a bill to streamline permitting for new oil wells that environmental groups say would wipe out scrutiny of the industry.

Other

61 h. ago Construction closing downtown intersection and Saddledome access despite summer events

The intersection at 12th Avenue and Stampede Trail will be closed to the public until late October, cutting off access to the grounds despite events over the summer

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61 h. ago «I Know What You Did Last Summer»: décevant «slasher» nostalgique

Ce nouvel opus revisite le film culte des années 1990 sans grande créativité ni prise de risques.

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