12 m. ago Travel chaos starts for passengers impacted by Air Canada labour dispute

The Ottawa International Airport Authority said it was continuing to monitor the situation and advised those with Air Canada bookings to confirm the flight status online "in anticipation of disruptions beginning Aug. 16."

Culture

58 m. ago ’Free Palestine’ banner hung on B.C. legislature sets off probe of ’security breach’

The Office of the Clerk says the banner was put up overnight between Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 and the security breach was "being taken very seriously"

Events

1 hour ago B.C. First Nation says 41 additional unmarked graves found at residential school site

The shíshálh Nation said in a post on its website that it is saddened by the findings, which were identified by archaeologists, bringing the community total to 81.

Society

1 hour ago Police watchdog clears Toronto cops involved in fatal shooting of teen

Ontario’s police watchdog says it has found no reasonable grounds to believe two Toronto Police officers committed a crime in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy during a traffic stop. The Special Investigations Unit says a Toronto police officer stopped a car with six people inside on Sheppard Ave. the night of April 20 […]

Events

2 h. ago Advance vote for Spruce Woods byelection begins in Brandon Saturday

Election Day is Aug. 26, but the elections office opens in Brandon at 8 a.m. Saturday for advance voting.

Politics

2 h. ago Wife’s ADHD cited by Federal Court in reasons for delaying deportation of man from India

'There is evidence that L.B. suffers from ADHD which impairs her ability to manage time, stress, focus ... and that the Applicant provides her with support'

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2 h. ago Michigan football fined tens of millions of dollars, coach suspended in sign

The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars Friday and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for three games for a sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football’s winningest program for nearly two years. Moore, who was already issued a self-imposed two-game suspension by Michigan, will also be banned from the first game of the […]

Economics

3 h. ago Solar Shares Rise as Trump Hit to Tax Credits Softer Than Feared

Clean energy stocks soared after the Trump administration released new guidance on eligibility requirements for tax credits that weren’t as punitive as the industry had feared.

Economics

3 h. ago Canada has most measles cases on the continent: Pan American Health Organization

TORONTO — The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of measles cases on the continent and more action is needed to address low vaccination rates. The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South America, says there has been an exponential rise in measles this year. As […]

Science

3 h. ago Here are all the celebs coming to Fan Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto

Fan Expo Canada 2025 officially arrives in Toronto next week, meaning comic book, video game, anime, science fiction and fantasy fanatics will have endless opportunities to come face-to-face with some of their favourite celebrities. The annual convention is the largest comics and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest pop culture event in North America, with attendees flying in from all around the world to connect with each other and meet A-list artists, creators and actors. If you're planning on heading down to the four-day convention, you're most likely hoping to catch a photo op with a star, and there will be no shortage of them to meet throughout the event. As always, this year's convention offers meet-and-greets with a star-studded list of actors, including Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars), Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye, Sinners), William Shatner (Star Trek) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)...

Sport

4 h. ago Have you done nothing all summer? Then you’re doing it right

By August, summer has hit its stride. Patios are packed, festivals are in full swing, and if we have strong social bonds, our calendars overflow with invitations. The season vibrates with possibility. But what if, between saying yes to every barbecue and cramming in one more weekend adventure, we tapped into summer’s most underrated gift: […]

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4 h. ago Beloved Toronto business shuts down with special City recognition after over 30 years

A long-standing Toronto institution is set to close its doors after some thirty years, but it isn't going without a little recognition.Owners of Roula & Thomas Hair Salon at 2305 Queen Street East are hanging up their shears more than three decades after opening their doors to the Beaches neighbourhood.A post made to a community Facebook group for the area on Wednesday flagged the closure, citing it as a major loss for locals. It stated that the small business's doors will be locked forever at the end of August."It comes with a heavy heart to share this news, and it feels, for many of us, as if someone has died," reads the post.A post to a Beaches community Facegroup group on Wednesday shared the heartbreaking news of the closure.A truly remarkable run for a small business, the dynamic duo of Greek immigrants Thomas and Roula has long been a community stalwart, always offering a cup of coffee or helpful adv...

Economics

7 h. ago D.C. takes Trump admin to court over federal takeover of policing

District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in a new lawsuit that U.S. President Donald Trump is going far beyond his power under the law.

Events

8 h. ago 'Tensions' mount as B.C. public sector growth keeps adding billions to provincial deficit: Report

The health-care system has a manager for every 3.8 unionized employees, with a 52 per cent increase in management costs since 2017, totalling $1.2 billion.

Other

8 h. ago Stepping into Simba: Erick D. Patrick brings The Lion King musical to Vancouver

The Lion King has proven to be one of Disney’s most valuable properties: 'It still connects to not only children, but adults as well,' says the actor

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8 h. ago Toronto food alley that just opened on a buzzy strip last year has closed down

An outdoor food market in Toronto that once boasted a dozen vendors has closed permanently after only a few months.Founded in October 2024, Queen West's Food Alley promised to be a one-of-a-kind addition to the landscape of the buzzing downtown core.Transforming a vacant lot into a culinary bazaar populated by upwards of 14 independent vendors served burgers, pizza, dumplings, ice cream and beyond to scores of hungry shoppers under draping Edison string lights.Toronto alley transforming into a new street food market https://t.co/GbaL8AwG8r— blogTO (@blogTO) September 20, 2024Honestly, it would have been a cool idea had it been able to stick around. Alas, no more than 10 months after opening its gate, the Food Alley suddenly announced via Instagram post that it was closing down permanently, with little explanation."This is a goodbye! Thank you Queen W.," the stylized image reads, adding, "Queen West, you've been a dream," in the c...

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9 h. ago Lorne Gunter: UCP receipt policy a blow to government transparency

On August 18, 2021, Aderoju Alao paid $154.54 — including a tourism levy, the GST and a destination marketing fee — for one night’s stay at the Four Points Hotel in Grande Prairie. At the time, Alao was a ministerial assistant to then-advanced education minister Demetrios Nicolaides and she was accompanying the minister on a […]

Events

9 h. ago Opinion: Why Calgary’s streets feel less safe even as crime falls on paper

Walk around almost any part of Calgary’s downtown and you’ll hear our city’s unmistakable soundtrack: the rattle of foil, the hiss of a torch and drug dealers with their aggressive dogs selling poison to people both literally and figuratively bent in half by addiction. Nevertheless, the 2024 Crime Severity Index (CSI) shows Calgary’s score dropped […]

Events

9 h. ago Letters: Shades of Trump administration in UCP vaccine policy

Does the RCMP offer the best value in policing? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL ANTI-VACCINE Our premier and cabinet have decided not to pay for COVID-19 vaccines unless possibly your below the poverty line and possibly seniors with a low immune system. The rest of us can pay approximately $120 for each vaccine, have […]

Politics

9 h. ago NEXE Innovations Makes Additional Delivery to ecoBeans Coffee as it Experiences Strong Initial Pickup on Amazon

WINDSOR, Ontario, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEXE Innovations Inc. (“NEXE”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (TSX.V: NEXE) (Frankfurt: NX5) (OTC: NEXNF), a compostable and innovative materials company, is pleased to announce it has made another delivery to ecoBeans Coffee Inc. (“ecoBeans”). ecoBeans launched its products on Amazon in April 2025, and reports […]

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