13 m. ago City of Chestermere purchases rec centre lands from county for $8.2 million

The rec centre serves residents of Chestermere, which now boasts a population of roughly 30,000 people, in addition to users from nearby communities and hamlets

Economics

71 m. ago Rising seas could put Easter Island’s moai at risk by 2080, study warns

By the end of the century, rising sea levels could push powerful seasonal waves into Easter Island’s 15 iconic moai statues, according to a new study published in the Journal of Cultural Heritage. About 50 other cultural sites in the area are also at risk from flooding. “Sea level rise is real,” said Noah Paoa, […]

Other

76 m. ago Ottawa travellers should check their flights ahead of possible Air Canada job action

Air Canada began cancelling flights ahead of possible weekend job action as flight attendants and the company hit a bargaining impasse.

Other

85 m. ago D’inquiétants feux de forêts se rapprochent de trois villes canadiennes

Des feux de forêt menacent Saint-Jean et une ville de l’île de Vancouver tandis qu’un autre se rapproche d’Halifax.

Events

85 m. ago Ontario opens $1B tariff support program for eligible businesses

Ontario is opening up a $1-billion fund aimed at giving relief to businesses affected by steel, aluminum and auto tariffs. The Protect Ontario Financing Program is part of a $5-billion tariff-related support package the provincial government announced in its spring budget. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the loan program will help businesses make payroll, lease […]

Economics

96 m. ago Oasis fan store coming to Toronto’s Queen Street ahead of two stadium dates

An Oasis Live ‘25 fan store is coming to Toronto ahead of their Aug. 24-25 shows at Rogers Stadium. The fan store, open daily from 11 a.m. onwards at 468 Queen St. as of Aug. 21, will feature official Oasis merch — like limited-edition and exclusive brand collabs in menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, and accessories. Fans […]

Sport

1 hour ago GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investment

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina. The investment — the second-largest in the Louisville-based company’s history — […]

Economics

1 hour ago 'Very stressful': Southern Alberta farmers say China's tariff on Canadian canola seed creates price uncertainty

Starting Thursday, China says it's placing a 75.8-per-cent levy on canola seed

Economics

1 hour ago Canada's Wonderland guests shocked by steep $60 pizza prices

Guests at Canada's Wonderland are raising concerns about the exorbitant food prices inside the amusement park after a video highlighting an extra-large pizza for a mind-boggling $60 sparked widespread backlash online. The TikTok, posted by user MJ, shows a menu at a Pizza Pizza location inside the amusement park, where a 16-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza is listed for $54.99 to $55.99 (more than $63 after tax)."How did we get here? I don't know if this is like, inflation times five, but I was flabbergasted when I saw this last weekend," MJ said in the video, which has since amassed over 240,000 views and more than 600 comments. "I honestly thought this was gonna be like, $30, $35 for like a whole cheese pizza... Who's spending $60 on cheese pizza from Pizza Pizza? Are people actually buying this?" they continued.@myplantalbum Give me your tips on how to buy food at Wonderland 😂 #canadaswonderland ♬ original sound - MJ 🪴🇵🇭The...

Economics

2 h. ago Canada’s Trump trade tensions ‘intensifying’ trend of falling rents, says RBC

Rents have dropped in half of Canada's major cities, especially in regions hit by job losses

Economics

3 h. ago Bank of Canada Weighed Cut In July, Opted to Wait for More Data

The Bank of Canada considered cutting interest rates at its last meeting, but trade uncertainty and sticky core inflation compelled officials to hold borrowing costs steady.

Other

3 h. ago Metro navigates tariff headwinds with supplier deals, posts 9% profit growth

Grocer said 20% of vendor price increase requests were tariff related

Economics

5 h. ago HUNTER: ‘Brutal and vicious’ GTA killer who butchered wife dies in prison

Nelson Tayongtong is on the night train to hell. The 52-year-old former Toronto man pegged out of this life in a B.C. prison. Officials said it was natural causes, likely a stroke. And the world is a much better place without him. On Sept. 8, 2012, Tayontong attacked his wife, Aicha Saludares, in their Mississauga […]

Events

5 h. ago Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a looming strike

A work stoppage looms for around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants after their union and the airline issued 72-hour strike and lockout notices, respectively, early Wednesday morning. Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights that were scheduled to take off Thursday, with increasingly more disruptions by the weekend if a last-minute deal can’t be […]

Transport

5 h. ago Alberta government says canola tariffs are a “devastating blow” to farmers

Alberta's agriculture minister is calling on Ottawa to "act swiftly" and engage in constructive dialogue with China to restore Canadian canola farmers access to the Chinese market.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Prolific shoplifter’ linked to rash of incidents: Winnipeg police

A Winnipeg man police have described as a 'prolific shoplifter' is in custody facing 28 charges in connection with more than $27,000 in stolen property over a two-month period.

Events

6 h. ago LILLEY: Five moves Carney could make to unleash Canada’s economy

The threat from Trump is about more than tariffs, that's why Canada needs to move quickly to boost our own economy

Transport

6 h. ago CUPE: Air Canada Flight Attendants Forced to Issue Strike Notice to End Unpaid Work

TORONTO — The Air Canada Component of CUPE has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Air Canada after the airline refused to recognize that flight attendants should be paid for all their time on the job. Air Canada responded by issuing a 72-hour lockout notice. “For the past nine months, we have put forward solid, […]

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7 h. ago Farms and Fuels Alliance Celebrates Ontario Government’s Commitment to Homegrown Ethanol Industry and Rural Jobs

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Farms and Fuels Alliance ( FFA) today applauded the Ontario government’s decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province’s agricultural sector, secure thousands of Ontario jobs, and ensure a continued sustainable environmental future due to Canada’s homegrown biofuel industry. “We’re pleased that Ontario […]

Politics

8 h. ago Around 20,000 under wildfire evacuation alert in Newfoundland and Labrador

About 5,400 residents in two areas of St. John's were told on Tuesday to be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice due to wildfires. 

Events