1 hour ago Calgary Surge outlast Winnipeg Sea Bears, book ticket to CEBL playoffs

Greg Brown III took over in the first half on Thursday, keeping the Surge within striking distance during the Sea Bears' offensive push.

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3 h. ago This $1 million Toronto house has been owned by the same family since 1949

A home at 71 Eighth St. in Etobicoke hasn't been on the market in 75 years, and I have to say, there's something incredibly special about a Toronto house that hasn't changed hands for the better part of a century.Built in 1949 and owned by the same family ever since, this two-storey mid-century gem is packed with old-school charm, original details, and just enough quirks to get your renovation gears turning without the daunting fear of a total gut-job.Tucked on a quiet corner lot in the lakeside neighbourhood of New Toronto, the house is surrounded by mature trees, including a magnolia that gives it serious storybook vibes.An aerial view of the house. The 125-foot-deep lot is a rare find in the city, and with a detached garage and private double-wide drive, you've got room for up to four vehicles (or a workshop, studio, or even a backyard sports court).The upstairs landing. Inside, the home is surprisingly spacious.The living room. The main floor ...

Economics

3 h. ago Toronto parking garage is about to be transformed with an enormous bird

On August 1 and 2, beloved Toronto artist birdO will be live-painting a jaw-dropping, 26,000-square-foot mural of a blue jay atop the Cumberland Parkade in Yorkville.It's the latest work from the celebrated street artist and marks a striking prelude to the official Yorkville Murals Festival (YVM) festivities kicking off August 23–24.The timing couldn't be more perfect. With the Toronto Blue Jays back on top of the American League East for the first time since 2016, the colossal rooftop artwork is a bold love letter to the city's hometown baseball team.An aerial view of what Torontonians can expect to see once birdO's latest project for the Yorkville Murals Festival 2025 is complete. Commissioned in collaboration with American Express Local Gems, the project is the second time birdO and Yorkville Murals have teamed up to bring large-scale urban art to the city's skyline.If this sounds familiar, it's because back in 2020, birdO transformed the v...

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5 h. ago FIFA’s Vancouver contract could shut out businesses near BC Place

While the FIFA 2026 World Cup is being touted as an economic boon for the City of Vancouver, it may not work out that way for some businesses close to the marquee venue.

Economics

6 h. ago Penticton Triathlon introduces extra safety changes after fatal Granfondo crash

Michael says that after the Granfondo crash, city officials met with his team to reassess the course and safety measures.

Events

7 h. ago RCMP to stay in Surrey a year longer than expected, Mayor Brenda Locke says

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke feels the city was excluded by the B.C. government in the decision to extend, as no consultation was had.

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7 h. ago Playoff odds fading away for Saskatchewan Rattlers following loss to Calgary

The Saskatchewan Rattlers will have to win each of their final seven games of the 2025 CEBL regular season to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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7 h. ago Politicians tap brakes on London Transit governance overhaul – for now

After an abrupt takeover earlier this year, city council won’t be letting go of the governance reins for London’s transit authority just yet. Despite a recommendation from three politicians on the London Transit Commission (LTC) to eventually return to a structure similar to what was abolished – four councillors instead of two and three citizen […]

Politics

7 h. ago WorkSafeBC surplus means big breaks in forestry premiums, but some labour groups cry foul

WorkSafeBC contends that cutting rates for some premiums will give $570 million of its $2 billion surplus back to employers but business groups say they'd prefer the cash.

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8 h. ago Man critically injured in southeast Calgary workplace explosion

Injuries escelated to life threatening

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8 h. ago Provincial bill to kick out misbehaving councillors a good, but flawed start

Ontario's Bill 9 would let city councils kick out members found to have committed misconduct, but only if the vote is unanimous.

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8 h. ago Ontario bill to kick out misbehaving councillors called a good, but flawed start

Ontario's Bill 9 would let city councils kick out members found to have committed serious misconduct, but only if the vote is unanimous.

Culture

8 h. ago Calgary hosts the country's largest numismatic convention, includes ancient coins, paper

Get a history lesson through currency at the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) convention

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9 h. ago Calgary's first combined pump track and skate park breaks ground at George Moss Park

It will include a shade structure, gathering space, pathways and the revamp of an existing baseball diamond

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9 h. ago Opinion: Men's health needs to be a Canadian public health priority

Opinion: In 2023, 44 per cent of male deaths in Canada were premature. In B.C., Vancouver East had more than 5.5 times the premature male mortality rate of Vancouver Quadra

Science

9 h. ago New report says Ottawa to blame for higher consumer prices after spending splurge

Trudeau government’s spending, not Bank of Canada interest rate policies, deemed largely responsible for soaring inflation during pandemic

Economics

9 h. ago ER doctors treating kids with acute vomiting can send them home with fewer meds: Study

University of Calgary study sets a standard of care for medication sometimes used after discharge

Society

9 h. ago Fallen tree takes out power lines in London's Blackfriars neighbourhood

A fallen tree knocked out power lines in London's Blackfriars neighbourhood, causing an outage and blocking traffic on a busy city street Thursday morning.

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9 h. ago Head to Toronto’s new Biidaasige Park and more to celebrate this weekend

We are coming off a heatwave but that doesn’t mean Toronto isn’t sizzling with all the action going on this weekend. Don’t forget that the Indy is on from Friday to Sunday, so keep that in mind when you’re heading into the city. Sunday also happens to be National Ice Cream Day (though these last […]

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9 h. ago Calgary woman awaits emergency surgery in Japan, facing mounting hospital bills

Dione Amundson was on a trip with her 18-year-old son when she unexpectedly became ill and was rushed to the hospital with a perforated intestine

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