42 m. ago Ontario allows more density, building height near Toronto transit

TORONTO — Ontario’s housing minister says the province has approved a plan for Toronto to allow higher and denser buildings near transit stations. Rob Flack says the changes to Toronto’s official plan will allow for 1.5 million more homes throughout the city over the next 25 years. He says that having more people living near […]

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1 hour ago Texas Blames ESG Efforts in Probe of Xcel Over 2024 Wildfires

The Texas attorney general is investigating utility Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor for two wildfires that devastated the state last year, saying the companies may have prioritized environmental and diversity goals over maintenance and safety.

Events

2 h. ago New Brunswick wildfires: Miramichi blaze remains out of control as others appear

The massive wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., is one of 17 active fires throughout the province, including four that are said to be 'out of control.'

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3 h. ago Fringe Review: Mystery House offers a heartwarming ghost story

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival runs until Aug. 24

Culture

3 h. ago Cop who groped OnlyFans star in video sentenced to probation

A former Nashville police officer whose star turn in an OnlyFans video went awry has been sentenced to one year of supervised probation. Carnal copper Sean Herman entered a no-contest plea to the Class E felony of official misconduct, more than one year after NewsChannel 5 reported he was fired by MNPD when video of […]

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5 h. ago Broadway plan update offers rosy forecast despite construction challenges

City updates are not a realistic look at what's happening in the Broadway plan area, a critic says

Transport

5 h. ago Vancouver man's vast brochure collection traces the city's post

Promotional items got snazzier as the prices went up

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5 h. ago The 11th Shenyang Peace Cup International Juvenile Football Tournament Kicks Off

SHENYANG, China, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On August 12, 2025, the 11th Shenyang Peace Cup International Juvenile Football Tournament, jointly hosted by the Shenyang Municipal People’s Government and the Liaoning Provincial Bureau of Sports, kicked off at the Shenyang Peace Cup Football Park. The opening ceremony, themed “The Power of 11”, drew inspiration […]

Society

5 h. ago La Chine porte plainte à l’OMC contre les restrictions canadiennes visant son acier

Ottawa a récemment annoncé une taxe de 25% sur les importations d’acier contenant un alliage fondu et coulé en Chine.

Events

6 h. ago At least 176 killed in India, Pakistan after rains cause flash floods

Officials halted rescue operations overnight but rescued at least 300 people Thursday after a powerful cloudburst triggered floods and landslides in India-controlled Kashmir.

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6 h. ago Ottawa rappelle son soutien ferme envers l’Ukraine avant le sommet Trump

Les frontières ne peuvent être modifiées par la violence, souligne la chef de la diplomatie canadienne, Anita Anand.

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7 h. ago Canada Post and union set to meet, two weeks after workers rejected contract

OTTAWA — Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers are set to head back to the bargaining table today. It’s been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejected the employers’ latest offers in a majority vote. After more than a year and a half of negotiations, the two […]

Society

7 h. ago Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability

OTTAWA — A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says. The two sides, which were set to meet Friday, will now meet on Aug. 20. It’s been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union […]

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7 h. ago Indonesia Budget 2026: Consumer, Energy Stocks Emerge as Winners

Indonesia’s consumer and mining firms are set to benefit from the country’s 3.79 quadrillion rupiah ($234 billion) spending plan next year as President Prabowo Subianto aims to accelerate growth in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Economics

7 h. ago Q&A: Flames goalie Dustin Wolf on contract talks, Olympic aspirations and the Rogers Legends of Hockey

Calder Trophy finalist Dustin Wolf will tee it up Saturday in the Rogers Legends of Hockey shootout at the Rogers Charity Classic

Sport

7 h. ago Les négociations en vue d’un traité contre la pollution plastique échouent à Genève

Confrontée à cet échec cuisant pour l’environnement et pour la diplomatie, l’ONU tente de trouver une porte de sortie.

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7 h. ago Pivotal Returns to Canadian Skies with Crewed Flights of BlackFly eVTOL

Third-Generation Aircraft Demos at Abbotsford International Airshow PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft invented and tested in Canada, has returned to Canadian skies for a crewed flight demonstration of its third-generation BlackFly aircraft. This milestone highlights not only significant […]

Transport

9 h. ago Algeria Nears Deals With Exxon and Chevron in Shale Gas Push

Algeria is close to finalizing a deal with Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. to tap the North African nation’s vast gas reserves, including shale, for the first time, a senior official said.

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14 h. ago Retards importants dans l’octroi de subventions à des organismes en éducation

Des groupes de lutte contre l’analphabétisme et le décrochage scolaire en souffrent.

Society

16 h. ago TIFF reverses course, announces it will now screen controversial October 7 film

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue ‘will be an official TIFF selection at the festival this year,’ the statement released late Thursday said

Culture