49 m. ago Conservationists demand end to gravel extraction on B.C. creek

Retired biologist John Werring said it was the sight of dead salmon dried up in teh creekbed last December that spurred him and others to try and figure out what was going on. 

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3 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Carney Liberals cramming through controversial legislation

WATCH: Impatient Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal’s are cramming through controversial legislation. Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnists Warren Kinsella and Brian Lilley talks about their concerns with Bill C2 and Bill C5. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter […]

Events

7 h. ago LeddarTech Received Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Delisting and Announces Filing under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada

QUEBEC CITY, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech® Holdings Inc. (“LeddarTech” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LDTC), an AI-powered software company recognized for its innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD), today announces that on June 17, 2025, the Company received a determination letter (the “Determination Letter”) from Nasdaq notifying the […]

Culture

9 h. ago NDP ask RCMP to probe John Rustad's blackmail allegations against former caucus members

In a letter to caucus, Rustad has alleged three MLAs who left the Conservative party and their staff are using texts and recordings to threaten current members

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11 h. ago Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as ‘unreasonable’

MADRID (AP) — Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense needs that’s due to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in a letter sent on Thursday to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, said that Spain “cannot commit to a specific spending target in […]

Events

13 h. ago Alain Rhéaume Announces His Retirement as Chair of the Board of Directors of Boralex

MONTREAL, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX) today announced that the Chair of its Board of Directors, Mr. Alain Rhéaume, has informed the Board that he will step down from his position once a successor has been appointed by the directors, no later than December of this […]

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14 h. ago Letters June 19, 2025: ‘The Flames have made some very, very bad trades.’

Who’s taking the credit Four great players the Calgary Flames franchise seem to let fall through the cracks are: John, Matt, Sean and, the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Sam Bennett. Maybe the Flames will luck-out at the upcoming NHL draft and get the ball rolling again? Perhaps, the Calgary Flames’ woes aren’t so much […]

Economics

15 h. ago André Pratte: Pablo Rodriguez has won over the Quebec Liberals. That was the easy part

The party will be tempted to run an anti-separatist campaign in 2026, but that would be a mistake. Quebeckers want bigger ideas

Culture

26 h. ago Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention

OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this week decrying a request from package company DHL to intervene in a strike. That request was made by DHL in a letter last week that was shared on the union’s website. The letter said the change that takes effect Friday […]

Economics

27 h. ago Braid: Monday's byelection bonanza could boost separatists, challenge Nenshi

The byelections will show the strength of separatist feeling, and test NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi’s support both with the voters and his own party

Politics

28 h. ago Calls mount for pause on Canada’s digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S. tech giants and members of U.S. Congress have all signed letters calling for the tax to be eliminated or paused. The […]

Economics

29 h. ago Senate passes bill to protect supply management from any future trade deals

'It does seem strange to allow a separatist party to set Canada’s national trade policy to such an extent,' said Sen. Paula Simons

Economics

32 h. ago Toronto brewery shares touching goodbye message ahead of closure

A local Toronto brewery that was a neighbourhood staple just announced that it'll soon be closing down for good.The first time I was brought to Riverside's Saulter Street Brewery, I was fairly certain that the friend who invited me was attempting to kidnap me.Located down an alley off Queen Street East, through a parking lot and down another alley, I don't think my concerns were entirely baseless, but upon entering the cozy space, bedecked with barrels and fermenters, boardgames and a surprisingly large number of patrons for a Tuesday afternoon, I knew it was something special.I'm not the only person who feels that way about Saulter Street Brewery. Over the past eight years, they've become a neighbourhood beacon, both for those in the know and the brave souls willing to follow a single sidewalk sandwich board pointing down the alley.All of their brews, which range from ales to howlers, are made in-house and are also stocked on the shelves at the LCBO, but, if you...

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35 h. ago Goodbye parking lots, hello housing? City politicians await builders' pitches

Developers will be able to pitch their ideas for housing on a city-owned parking lot in Old East Village this summer after politicians were urged to slow the process down and do more consultation. Initiated by Mayor Josh Morgan through a strong mayor order last year, city hall staff had begun looking at the potential […]

Politics

37 h. ago Sienna Senior Living Completes Second Acquisition in Ottawa in 2025

MARKHAM, Ontario, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sienna Senior Living Inc. (“Sienna” or the “Company“) (TSX: SIA) announced today that it has finalized its previously announced acquisition of Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Residence, a 172-suite retirement residence consisting of 129 independent living, 31 assisted living, and 12 memory care units in Stittsville, Ontario (“Acquisition”), a […]

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38 h. ago Letters June 18, 2025: ‘Summit accomplished not except wasting more taxpayer dollars.’

All for nothing The meeting that was not! The world is not a better place as a result of this summit. If Carney takes any credit for a success he is full of it. And if the price tag is anywhere near what is speculated it was definitely not worth it. More Liberal waste at […]

Economics

38 h. ago Letters June 18, 2025: ‘Summit accomplished nothing except wasting more taxpayer dollars.’

All for nothing The meeting that was not! The world is not a better place as a result of this summit. If Carney takes any credit for a success he is full of it. And if the price tag is anywhere near what is speculated it was definitely not worth it. More Liberal waste at […]

Economics

39 h. ago Wednesday's letters: Vaccines prevent misery, save tax dollars

According to the Canadian Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report, there have been 671 deaths related to influenza and 2,186 related to COVID-19 since Aug. 25, 2024. Of the latter, 93 per cent occurred in seniors. COVID-19 vaccines do not prevent infection but decrease the severity of disease. The benefits of vaccines almost certainly outweigh the risks […]

Economics

49 h. ago B.C. mall owner offers $6 million for three Hudson’s Bay leases: court documents

The deal would be separate from a bid made for up to 25 other leases held by the Bay and sister companies Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off Fifth

Economics

49 h. ago Eby calls for police investigation after BC Conservative ‘blackmail’ claims

In a leaked letter, BC Conservative Leader John Rustad alleged former party MLAs were 'attempting to blackmail' his caucus and staff.

Economics