1 hour ago Toronto house featuring the famous 'Rodney the Tree' for sale at almost $3 million

When Massey last sold in 2016, it was a garbage-filled shell of a home. But designer and builder Jamie Beurklian clearly saw potential in the early 1900s house. Since 2016, the home has been painstakingly transformed by Beurklian into a minimalist architectural marvel that's as practical as it is beautiful.And yes, it comes with its own local celebrity — Rodney the Tree.The front entrance. Let's start with the house. From the outside, it blends seamlessly into the historic neighbourhood, but with a modern extension, it draws the eye ever upward. The upstairs unit. Inside, the home features soaring ceilings and a light-filled interior with oversized windows, biophilic design elements, and meticulous attention to detail that eliminates things like baseboards and bulkheads entirely.The lower unit kitchen. Beurklian, who owns and designed the home, told blogTO he used computer modelling and green building practices to maximize space and e...

Economics

5 h. ago Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about B.C.'s choice of Chinese shipyard

Freeland says in a letter sent to provincial Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth that she expects B.C. Ferries to inform her about all measures that it plans to take to "mitigate any security risks

Sport

6 h. ago Few B.C. arrests in heightened extortion battle frustrating for Surrey residents, officials

As bullets fly in B.C., police in Ontario and Alberta have made arrests in a series of similar extortions.

Events

6 h. ago "100 per cent" that Connor McDavid will sign new contract with Edmonton Oilers, top insiders report

What are the odds that Connor McDavid will sign a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers? “100 per cent,” says two of the NHL’s top insiders, the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli and Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now. In an interview on Stauffer’s show, Seravalli gave his odds. “100 per cent,” he said. “Not 99. 100.” […]

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6 h. ago MPI Shares WEC 2025 Highlights, Announces Strategic Growth and New Offerings at Annual Press Conference

St. Louis, MO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest meeting and event industry association, hosted its annual press conference today at the World Education Congress (WEC) 2025 in St. Louis, celebrating the success of this year’s signature event and outlining key updates from across the organization.Speakers included: Paul […]

Culture

6 h. ago Welcome to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street: Vancouver unveils Musqueam langauge signs

A Vancouver street formerly named for a racist colonial official has been renamed šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street, with new signage unveiled to the public Friday.

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6 h. ago Welcome to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street: Vancouver unveils Musqueam language signs

A Vancouver street formerly named for a racist colonial official has been renamed šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street, with new signage unveiled to the public Friday.

Other

6 h. ago Vancouver could see 'real impacts on service levels' with budget

"Pretending that we are not in a tough economic climate is not an option," said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim.

Other

6 h. ago Letters to The Sun: Community services not keeping up with development in Vancouver

Being a long-time Vancouver resident, I’ve seen the evolution of the city firsthand. There are so many amazing attributes to enjoy and be proud of, but the current direction of city council and development at all costs is not one of them. They work to build more housing — great, but then delay the needed […]

Sport

7 h. ago B2Gold Announces Voting Results from its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on Thursday, June 19, 2025. A total of 864,407,409 common shares were voted at […]

Other

7 h. ago Le pacte de sécurité et de défense entre le Canada et l’UE sera signé lundi

«Ce sera l’un des accords les plus ambitieux jamais conclus par l’Europe avec un pays tiers».

Events

8 h. ago Jet skier fined $5,000 for dolphin encounter near Vancouver Island

A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of Pacific white sided dolphins has been fined $5,000 and has been banned from posting anything related to marine mammals on social media. 

Economics

8 h. ago LEADING EDGE MATERIALS REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS TO APRIL 30, 2025

LEADING EDGE MATERIALS REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS TO APRIL 30, 2025 Vancouver, June 20, 2025 – Leading Edge Materials Corp. (“Leading Edge Materials” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LEM) (Nasdaq First North: LEMSE) (OTCQB: LEMIF) (FRA: 7FL) announces results for the fiscal period ending April 30, 2025. All references to dollar amounts in this release are in […]

Culture

8 h. ago “Back on the street”: Critics say Edmonton’s new animal bylaw leaves vulnerable cats behind

“Leaving unknown cats outside, even though they're neutered or spayed, is just really inhumane"

Other

8 h. ago Abbotsford Canucks can claim Calder Cup Saturday, and that would sell hope to fans

Vancouver Canucks had a messy season, but the farm team continues to play well as a group and can claim AHL crown on home ice

Economics

8 h. ago AGLC seize over $12 million worth of illegal tobacco products in Edmonton

A law enforcement seizure of more than 60,000 cartons of illegal cigarettes, cigars, and other contraband worth $12.3 million not only has significant tax revenue implications, but also deals a blow to revenue streams for organized crime, say representatives of Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). At a press conference on Friday, AGLC representatives said […]

Economics

8 h. ago Highland Copper Engages Velocity Trade Capital for Market Making Services

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF) (“Highland” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Velocity Trade Capital Ltd. (“Velocity Trade”) to provide market making services to the Company in accordance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX […]

Economics

9 h. ago No bigger winner in the business of sport this week than the Florida Panthers

Tom Mayenknecht: Club World Cup gets a red card as interest is dire.

Sport

10 h. ago Major projects bill expected to pass before MPs leave for the summer

The passage of C-5 concludes a packed four-week spring sitting that saw Carney’s government table significant omnibus bills

Politics

10 h. ago Banff National Park: What to know, how to get there, and when to visit

The area is a picturesque experience, iconic for its postcard views no matter which way you turn and the crisp mountain air you can only find in the Rockies.

Society