2 h. ago Calgary police release photos of suspect wanted for random assault at CTrain station

Calgary police are asking for the public's help identifying a man wanted in connection with the random assault of another man at the Marlborough CTrain station on July 11, 2025.

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5 h. ago How to win the Rogers Charity Classic: Tips from past champions

A hole-by-hole strategic breakdown of host-course Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club

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7 h. ago One man dead, homicide detectives called out to gas station in Maple Ridge

Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have been deployed to a Petro-Canada station on Dewdney Trunk Road.

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9 h. ago UK Wind Power Slumps as Scorching Weather Flags Renewable Risks

Britain’s wind turbines ground to a near halt this week, as another heat wave brought calm conditions and forced the nation to switch to gas for power generation.

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11 h. ago Perplexity AI offers Google US$34.5 billion for Chrome browser

The internet giant could potentially be forced to sell Chrome web browser as part of antitrust proceedings.

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11 h. ago TTC closure attributed to being 'late clearing work zone' snarls morning commute

It's been a while since we've had a major TTC service disruption to challenge transit-goers' patience as soon as they wake up and head out to work, but rush hour delays this Wednesday morning will likely prove enough to start some customers' days on the wrong foot — especially due to the reason behind them.Starting at 5:30 a.m., the commission warned Toronto residents of substantial impacts to subway service on Line 1 Yonge-University, with trains not yet running between Lawrence West and St. George stations — a seven-station, nearly eight kilometre-long stretch of track.Additional delays all the way up to Finch Station were also noted.The cause for it all? Workers apparently being late to clear an overnight work zone.Wednesday morning's TTC service alerts.Soon after the announcement, residents started chiming in on X to ask what "late clearing work zone" meant, exactly, and inquiring about how long the del...

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13 h. ago Toronto man runs weekly races against TTC streetcars, keeps winning

A Toronto man has challenged himself to a series of foot races against the city's streetcars. The show of man vs. machine tests whether he can outrun the so-called "red rocket." 

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19 h. ago A cute Toronto home with a pool is surprisingly going for under $700,000

It's been hot in Toronto. Like, really hot. And while Toronto's outdoor public pools are a summertime lifesaver, you know what's even better than swimming with the masses?Having your own pool just steps from your back door.If that sounds like the dream, then a newly-listed home at 25 Farmbrook Rd. might just make it your reality.The backyard.This delightfully affordable (by Toronto standards) detached sidesplit comes with its very own in-ground pool, perfect for cooling off in style.The primary bedroom. But the pool is just the beginning with this property.The living room and dining room. Inside, there's original hardwood flooring, a sun-filled living and dining room with tall ceilings, and an eat-in kitchen complete with a pantry and a walkout to the backyard.The kitchen. Sure, it could all use some updating depending on your taste, especially the kitchen.But it's certainly a good starting point, and is move-in ready ...

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21 h. ago Expo Line disrupted as smoke pours from SkyTrain, fills platform

Shortly after 5:30 p.m., TransLink said Expo Line service was suspended between Edmonds and Columbia stations due to a stalled train. 

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46 h. ago Passenger’s horrific diarrhea gets flight cancelled: ‘I’M SO SORRY’

There are bad toilet experiences, bad public toilet experiences, and then there bad toilet experiences while on a plane. But that’s exactly what happened to Meghan Reinertsen, who was travelling from Portugal to the U.S. on a United Airlines flight when she began feeling what would eventually be the worst diarrhea of her life. The […]

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47 h. ago RCMP drones to patrol corridor along part of U.S. border in effort to boost security

he corridor extends from the ground to 500 feet in the air and one nautical mile north of the border in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

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48 h. ago Largest wildfire continues to gain ground in eastern Newfoundland

SMALL POINT-ADAM’S COVE-BLACKHEAD-BROAD COVE, N.L. — He has no official confirmation, but Luo Xu is certain his family’s evacuated home in eastern Newfoundland has been destroyed by wildfire. On Saturday night, he watched live images from a security camera inside the property in Western Bay showing smoke and then flames filling the screen before going […]

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50 h. ago S&P/TSX composite closes slightly higher, U.S. markets slip ahead of inflation data

TORONTO — Strength in consumer cyclical stocks helped Canada’s main stock index finish slightly higher on Monday, while U.S. markets lost ground as investors await U.S. inflation data. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 16.55 points at 27,775.23. “I think the markets are just trying to digest, especially in Canada; we had disappointing jobs data […]

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51 h. ago How much work are Air Canada flight attendants not getting paid for?

The union says attendants are paid only for 'block time,' between takeoff and landing, and not for other duties performed on the ground

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52 h. ago Upscale Toronto restaurant lowers menu prices amid economic pressures

A Toronto restaurant known for its elevated dining offerings is slashing its prices to better fit customers' shrinking budgets.For many Toronto residents, their wallets are feeling increasingly light amid skyrocketing inflation, cost of living, and tariffs. No matter what your job pays you, you're likely feeling the pinch these days, and often, a shrinking budget means that eating out at restaurants is among the first expenses on the chopping block.It's a reality that former Top Chef Canada winner and current owner of the Financial District's Richmond Station, Carl Heinrich, knows all too well.For the past 13 years, Richmond Station has stood as a neighbourhood staple at 1 Richmond St. W, emphatic in its assertion that it isn't a fine dining restaurant, per se, but rather a restaurant that cooks and serves its food properly. It's an undeniably upscale restaurant, with dinner entrées in the $30 to $50 ra...

Economics

52 h. ago How prices for staple grocery items have fluctuated in Canada so far this year

The price of groceries in Canada remains a source of concern for many households, as the cost of daily essentials continues to strain budgets.The rising price of groceries is a very real worry for many shoppers in Canada, according to a new report by PwC stating that 76 per cent of Canadians worry about the rising cost of food — much higher than the global average of 59 per cent.And Canadians are worried for good reason, as prices constantly fluctuate.Grocery giant Loblaw recently published its July food inflation report, which states that food prices in June rose by 2.8 per cent compared to last year. It's a slower pace than the 3.3 per cent increase seen in May, but still higher than the headline inflation rate of 1.9 per cent.And, in addition to inflation, the tumultuous U.S.-Canada trade war continues to loom over shoppers' wallets.Using Statistics Canada's Average Retail Food Prices Data Visualization Tool, we ...

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55 h. ago Newfoundland’s largest wildfire gains ground amid dry, windy conditions

There are seven wildfires burning out of control in the province -- five of them in Newfoundland and two in Labrador, but the Kingston fire is far larger than the other fires.

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56 h. ago Wildfires are burning out of control in Ontario's cottage country right now

A forest fire in the Burnt River area of Ontario's cottage country continues to burn out of control, with water bombers and fire crews from multiple stations working tirelessly to contain the flames. As of Sunday afternoon, approximately 27 hectares (or just over a quarter of a square kilometre) of forest remained actively burning in the community, located just about an hour and a half northeast of Toronto.The fire, which first broke out on Friday, has since drawn a major emergency response, including both ground crews and aerial support. Firefighters from three Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) stations are actively battling the blaze, supported by the Trent Lakes Fire Service and multiple Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) teams from the Haliburton detachment. Reinforcements from North Bay are also attending to help bolster the effort. 🔥 As of Aug 11, 27 ha fire in Burnt River. 7 crews on scene; air support ready. Hot, dry, windy weather could worsen ...

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56 h. ago Ford hikes EV investment to $5 billion in push for budget models

The automaker’s new 'universal EV platform' represents its first battery-powered models fully designed from the ground up

Economics

3 d. ago Ontario museum surrounded by giant wind turbines used to be an RCAF base

If you're ever in Dunville, Ontario, you should stop by the No. 6 RCAF Museum for a slice of history in this small town outside of Toronto. The museum is one of the only institutions that has preserved training aircrafts and artifacts from the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP).  No. 6 RCAF Museum was a flying training school opened to train pilots on fighter aircraft. Today it's a city staple for guests to see preserved planes and artifacts from as early as 1940.The history behind it all No. 6 RCAF Museum was originally the No. 6 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) — one of 29 facilities established across Canada under the BCATP, and a working farm, which was transformed into a fully functional airfield.The institution was complete with five hangars, 50 H-huts, a canteen, three double runways, a drill hall, a fire hall, and several other buildings.  The No. 6 SFTS was among the first S...

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