Politics
Quebec correctional officers vote in favour of tentative settlement
Quebec correctional officers have voted in favour of a tentative settlement with the provincial government, ending months of negotiations and averting a potential strike.
Business
Calgary Drops Out of Most Affordable Canadian Resale Markets, Study Shows
Calgary ranks 23rd in Royal LePage's 2026 affordability study, with mortgage payments consuming 38.4% of median income, though affordability improved from 2024.
Sports
Toronto Blue Jays' 'Home Run Dragon' Sparks Fan Frenzy and Stadium Ban Debate
The Toronto Blue Jays' new 'home run dragon' mascot has sparked a surge in runs, but fans may not be able to bring the toy to Rogers Centre due to stadium rules banning sticks.
Environment
EU Plans 2040 Electrification Target to Cut Oil and Gas Consumption
The European Union will propose a 2040 electrification target to replace two-thirds of gas demand and halve oil consumption, cutting fossil fuel import bills by 200 billion euros.
Entertainment
Health
Workplace deaths in New Brunswick fall below 10 in 2025
New Brunswick recorded fewer than 10 workplace fatalities in 2025, according to a new report, marking a continued decline in occupational deaths.
Cyclospora infects over 1,200 in Michigan, not in Canada: PHAC
Over 1,200 cyclospora infections reported in Michigan; Canada has no linked cases, says PHAC. Officials warn of severe gastroenteritis from the parasite.
Katie Couric Reveals Stroke Scare Was Actually Amnesia
Katie Couric, 69, suffered transient global amnesia in June, mistaking it for a stroke. She couldn't recall the month, year, or president, and was diagnosed after an MRI ruled out stroke.
Tim Hortons brawl death: Cause revealed for 75-year-old woman
Anita Grayson died from acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure after a physical altercation at a Tim Hortons in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with no significant contributory injuries, according to the coroner.
Eight sent to hospital, one unstable after Winnipeg fire
Eight people were transported to hospital, one in unstable condition, following an early morning fire in Winnipeg on July 9, 2026.
Canadian Geography Quiz | Polar Herald
How well do you know Canada's land? Test yourself on provinces, the Rocky Mountains, Niagara Falls, the Mackenzie River and more in this fun Canadian geography trivia challenge from coast to coast.
