1 hour ago Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of July picnickers after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could cement his second-term legacy. Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed […]

Economics

3 h. ago Nature and art bring healing and peace for Calgary abstract mixed

fossils, gemstones and Alberta ammolite can be found in Cherisse Mia's pieces

Culture

5 h. ago Hamas says ‘positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposal sent to mediators

It was not immediately clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire.

Events

5 h. ago Despite loss of electric vehicle incentives, General Motors says EV sales trend upward in Alberta

'Overall, the trend is growth, and I strongly believe that it will continue to grow, regardless of whether there's government incentives in place,' said Kristian Aquilina, GM Canada's president and managing director

Transport

5 h. ago SNOBELEN: Considering options in provincial takeover of school boards

About a zillion years ago, I greatly benefited from the wisdom of a man who had been in the management consulting business for several decades. Over that time, he worked with organizations from across the business spectrum as he developed two simple, universal rules of management. The first rule is that management systems have an […]

Society

6 h. ago March of Dimes Canada Flags Harm to Injured Workers as WSIB Strike Disruption Grows

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is responding to a letter received today from March of Dimes Canada (MODC) — a leading national charity supporting people with disabilities — highlighting the growing consequences of the ongoing WSIB lockout. In the letter addressed to OCEU President Harry Goslin, MODC outlines major disruptions to […]

Society

7 h. ago Alberta First Nation seeking court ruling on end to coal mining moratorium

The Siksika First Nation is accusing the Alberta government of failing to consult when it lifted a moratorium on coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

Other

8 h. ago Bay Street shrugs off tariff threat as dealmaking tally hits $310 billion

FP Dealmakers: Late flood of equity issuance leads to one of strongest first halves of past decade

Economics

8 h. ago Leasing companies allege Flair failed to make rent payments, ignored default notices

Plane-leasing companies that seized four aircraft from Flair Airlines in 2023 are seeking damages from the budget carrier, alleging it failed to make rent payments by the deadline and ignored repeated default notices. The allegations were detailed in a statement of defence and counterclaim for US$30.9 million filed in Ontario Superior Court on June 26. […]

Economics

8 h. ago Masai Ujiri shares heartfelt message to Toronto after being fired by Raptors

Former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri showed up in a bit of an unlikely location to address his departure from the franchise.The former Raptors exec took to Good Morning America for his first public comments since leaving the team."It's been 12 incredible years with the Toronto Raptors," Ujiri said to host Robin Roberts. "I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity. Fans, my family, colleagues, coaches, players, the owners, everybody has been incredible to me. I love you, Toronto. I love you Toronto. A great part, great journey in my life. It's time, and great things come to an end."Ujiri was also asked if he'd consider going to another NBA franchise."Do you have a job for me?" he joked.MLSE CEO Keith Pelley officially spoke on Ujiri's dismissal (by reported mutual agreement) last week in a press conference.Pelley touted that Ujiri's departure was "my decision supported by the board," publicly rebuffing claims ...

Events

8 h. ago Multiple dead as severe storms, flooding hit Texas and New Jersey

In parts of the United States, mainly New Jersey and Texas, multiple deaths have been reported after heavy thunderstorms caused flash flooding and power outages.

Events

8 h. ago Zelensky et Trump parlent défense antiaérienne après une attaque record de drones russes

Le président ukrainien affirme qu’ils se sont mis d’accord pour «renforcer la protection» du ciel ukrainien.

Events

9 h. ago Masai Ujiri breaks silence after Raptors firing: ‘I LOVE YOU, TORONTO’

Masai Ujiri has nothing but positive feelings about Toronto following his firing as Raptors vice-chairman and president. The longtime Raptors executive appeared on Good Morning America on Thursday, where he spoke publicly for the first time since he and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment mutually agreed to part ways ahead of the final year of […]

Other

9 h. ago Finance minister says Canada can negotiate better tariff terms with U.S. than other countries

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to try to hammer out a deal by July 21

Politics

9 h. ago «J’ai honte de notre président», clame une sénatrice du Vermont

Le climat politique actuel gêne la sénatrice d’État au Vermont, Martine Larocque Gulick, même à l’occasion du 4 juillet.

Other

9 h. ago What is liquefied natural gas? A closer look at Canada’s milestone shipment

Experts weigh in on Canada's economic outlook with a new ability to export liquefied natural gas via cargo ship to markets like Asia, with the first arriving this week.

Other

10 h. ago Trump considers UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250th Independence Day

Trump, a UFC enthusiast who has attended several of its mixed martial arts matches in recent months and is close friends with Dana White, the league's president

Culture

11 h. ago ‘Elon has finally woken up’: Musk battles to save Tesla from Trump

Billionaire's political threats have not stopped the president's 'big, beautiful bill' hurting the electric-car maker's profit

Sport

11 h. ago Trump said he didn’t know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he didn’t know the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders. Trump told reporters early Friday after returning from an event in Iowa that he had “never heard it that way” and “never heard that” the term was considered […]

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12 h. ago Best salad and vegetarian recipes: A roundup of our favourite meatless dishes

Looking for a tasty salad recipe or another meatless dish to try at home or bring to a potluck? Here's a roundup of some of our favourite recipes.

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