6 h. ago RCMP investigate assault of woman in Chestermere on Canada Day

Police in the Alberta city of Chestermere, east of Calgary, say a woman was taken to hospital on Canada Day after being swarmed an assaulted by a group of teens in a park.

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11 h. ago Three dead in separate crashes in southern Alberta on Saturday

A 51-year-old Strathmore man and two senior residents of Lacombe died

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11 h. ago Gimenez returns to injured list, while Burr ready to play for Blue Jays

Second baseman Andres Gimenez was placed on the Toronto Blue Jays’ 10-day injured list Sunday with a left ankle sprain. The move was made retroactive to Saturday. Right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr was reinstated from Toronto’s 60-day injured list as his right shoulder inflammation had healed and he was active for the Blue Jays matinee against […]

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12 h. ago Texas floods: Nearly 70 dead, victims include kids who were camping along the river banks

Authorities and elected officials have said they did not expect such an intense downpour, the equivalent of months' worth of rain for the area

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12 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 people seriously hurt after separate shootings in Hamilton

Police are seeking the public’s help after two separate shootings overnight across the Hamilton area. Hamilton Police said the first incident happened Saturday at about 7:30 p.m. near Harmony Ave. and Barton St. in the city’s east end, where a vehicle travelling westbound was shot at by two people on foot. The suspects ran south, […]

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12 h. ago 11 campers, counsellor still missing after deadly Texas floods: sheriff

Besides the 59 dead in Kerr County — 38 adults and 21 children — additional deaths were reported in Travis, Burnet and Kendall counties.

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13 h. ago Former UCP MLAs aim to revive the Progressive Conservative party

Two former United Conservative Party MLAs are hoping they can obtain enough signatures to revive Alberta's former Progressive Conservative party.

Culture

14 h. ago SPLAT!: Prime Minister Carney struggles to flip perfect pancake at Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney may be a deft hand when it comes to handling finances, but he proved Saturday that his flapjack flipping could use some work. Carney attended a pancake breakfast Saturday hosted by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, which attracted a crowd of about 200 people. “The grill’s hot,” Carney told […]

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14 h. ago Alberta man killed after crane collapses at Saskatoon construction site

A 30-year-old Alberta man died after a crane collapsed at a Saskatoon construction site, and provincial safety officials are now investigating.

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14 h. ago Eyeing early release, prison inmates produce Bulgaria’s coveted dairy products

Smolyan (Bulgaria) (AFP) — At a prison nestled deep in Bulgaria’s southern Rhodope mountains, Georgi Filyanov stirs a large tank of curdling milk to make traditional feta-like cheese in the facility’s dairy operation. Filyanov is the latest success story to emerge from the dairy located inside Smolyan prison, where about 15 selected inmates produce some […]

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14 h. ago Heat warning for southern Ontario expected to end tonight: Environment Canada

TORONTO — It’s another scorcher across southern Ontario today with temperatures expected to climb to the mid 30s and the humidex making it feel like 40 C. Environment Canada issued a heat warning Friday afternoon for areas between Windsor and Peterborough, saying daytime highs between 31 and 33 C were expected on Saturday and Sunday. […]

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16 h. ago Tait: Albertans should demand province stop claw back of Canadian Disability Benefits

(Disclaimer: Cam Tait lives with disability but does not receive Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped — AISH) The polite debate ends now. While we might spare a moment to condemn Pamela Ellis, arrested in Hamilton for allegedly pilfering $277,000 from disabled residents – a heinous act of individual greed – we must redirect […]

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20 h. ago Review: Shania Twain proves yet again that she is masterful at giving audiences what they want

“Fellow Canadians, we are in this together,” Shania Twain told the enthusiastic crowd at the Saddledome Saturday night. It was hardly a political treatise, but it was a nice and subtle call for unity of the third day of the Calgary Stampede.  It was also telling that Twain had just proudly told the Calgary crowd […]

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23 h. ago City of Vancouver considers 30 km/h speed limit on minor streets

Vancouver City Council will soon consider lowering speed limits on side streets to 30 km/h in an effort to reduce serious crashes and deaths

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24 h. ago Hundreds of bikes will take over Toronto streets for a huge party this month

Toronto's most joyful underground movement isn't happening in a club; it's actually happening on two wheels and is giving Tour de France (well, almost)!Bike Party Toronto is back on Saturday, July 12, and if you've ever seen a glowing stream of cyclists cruising through the city blasting music and dressed in wild outfits, chances are you've already had a taste of it.Think: a mobile dance party, a rolling rave, and a community ride all rolled into one neon-lit night. The concept is simple: you, your bike, a speaker, lights, and a bunch of new friends ready to take over Toronto’s streets and parks on a mystery route that turns into one big roaming celebration.How's that for a summery Saturday night?So, how does it work?Riders meet up at 7:30 p.m. (location to be revealed via email for those who sign up), deck out their bikes in glow sticks, blinkies, LEDs ( basically anything that lights up), and get ready for the ultimate ride of their lif...

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24 h. ago Toronto family stuck on island near Turks and Caicos after boat crash

A Toronto family is reaching out for help after being left stranded on a small island off Turks and Caicos.According to Tiffany Scholl, her sister, Krista, brother-in-law, Tony, and niece, Adelaide, were sailing when their boat hit a reef and began to sink."Within seconds, they were in the emergency dinghy and then saved by a helicopter some hours later," Scholl shared in a GoFundMe created on Monday. "They watched their home sink into the ocean as they were pulled up by the helicopter."Photo: Tiffany Scholl/GoFundMe.Scholl says the family is now at the Coast Guard base on a small island off the coast of Turks and Caicos and needs help to return to Canada, which is why she started the fundraiser."They have nothing but the clothes on their backs," she wrote. "Please help and donate to the most deserving and amazing people I know."Scholl says the money will also help them restart their life in Canada.The GoFundMe has an $18,000 go...

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24 h. ago Toronto's only Hawaiian festival returns this month and it's totally free

If you're craving sunshine, island rhythms, and a taste of aloha spirit — without leaving the city — mark your calendars for AlohaFest Toronto, happening Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Mel Lastman Square from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Back for another high-energy edition, this vibrant, all-ages festival is Toronto's only event dedicated to the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands, and that's enough reason that you don't want to miss it!Presented by local hula school Hālau Hula I Ka Lā, AlohaFest brings together the dance, music, food, and community spirit of Polynesia for a full-day celebration. Expect a jam-packed schedule of live Polynesian dance and music performances featuring artists from across the GTA and beyond.Performers will take the stage in colourful regalia to showcase the rich traditions of Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, and more.The festival grounds will also host a curated marketplace of island-inspired vendors offering everything from handmade ...

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28 h. ago MEDIA ADVISORY – Final Puck Drop: Championship Game Closes Out the 36th Annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament

Toronto Pro Hockey vs. BC Junior Canucks EDMONTON, Alberta, July 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —     WHAT: Join us for the final puck drop of the 36th annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament! After a successful week of elite youth hockey, the tournament culminates in an exciting championship game between Toronto Pro Hockey and BC […]

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28 h. ago Laura Stacey’s annual charity road hockey tournament brings much

It’s been a tough summer for the player’s side of the PWHL but there were only smiles at an event Saturday afternoon that included the best of the best from the league that took over a small chunk of Etobicoke. It was Laura Stacey’s annual LS7 Sticks In For Charity ball hockey tournament and it […]

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29 h. ago Maple Leafs winger Nick Robertson files for salary arbitration

Holding on to Nick Robertson could get expensive for the Maple Leafs. The restricted free agent winger was among 11 National Hockey Leaguers filing for salary arbitration on Saturday. Robertson made $875,000 US last season and was qualified by the club this week at $918,750 to retain negotiating rights. But the 23-year-old, who had 15 […]

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