Ismaili Community Marks 29 Years of Stampede Breakfasts
Thousands gathered for the 29th annual Ismaili Muslim Community Stampede pancake breakfast on July 4, 2026, with over 6,000 expected. The event celebrates community, generosity, and diversity.
Category : Climate Change
Maritime Heat Records Shattered, Some Over a Century Old
Maritime communities in Canada broke multiple heat records on July 4, 2026, with some records dating back over 100 years, as temperatures soared into the 30s °C.
Power Restored in Halifax After Widespread Outage During Heat Wave
Nova Scotia Power restored electricity to Halifax after a widespread outage during a heat wave, affecting thousands as temperatures soared.
Concert Producer Backs Calgary Council on Noise Rules
A Calgary-born concert producer with decades of experience argues city council was right to tighten noise limits, saying the real issue is broken trust between event organizers and residents, not decibel numbers.
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Evacuation Alert for Wildfire Near Boston Bar
An evacuation alert has been issued for four properties near Boston Bar due to a 0.14-square-kilometre out-of-control wildfire on Chaumox Road, believed to be human-caused.
Guilbeault disagrees with Carney on pipeline, climate priority
Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault says he 'respectfully disagrees' with PM Carney over a pipeline project, adding climate change is no longer the priority it was under Trudeau.
Bluesfest Shuffles Lineup; Submarine Decision; Ottawa Police AI
Bluesfest moves Angine de Poitrine to main stage after record Jazzfest crowd. Canada to decide submarine contract July 6. Ottawa police advance facial recognition pilot.
Carney-Smith pipeline deal revives West Coast oil exports
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new pipeline proposal to move Alberta crude to the B.C. coast along the Trans Mountain corridor, pending regulatory approvals.
Heat Warnings Continue in Canada as Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Mounts
Canada's heat warnings persist as Europe reports a 39% death spike in Belgium and 29% in France during record June heat wave. Live updates.
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Extreme Heat Hits America 250 Celebrations as Trump Heads to Mount Rushmore
Extreme heat waves grip the U.S. and Europe as America 250 celebrations begin; Trump visits Mount Rushmore; Canada faces heat warnings and wildfire smoke.
Belgium Deaths Surge 39% in June Heatwave, EU Help Sought
Belgium deaths spiked by 39% in June heatwave. At least three people died in wildfires in Spain, Albania, and Greece, prompting EU assistance requests.
Race to Rescue 8,000 Seafarers Stranded Behind Hormuz
Around 8,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf after the US-Iran war, unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite a peace deal, as shipowners weigh cargo value and insurance risks.
Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat
France's health agency reports a 29% surge in deaths during a week of record heat, with the elderly most affected. Officials urge preparedness as climate change intensifies heat waves.
AI Portraits on Freedom 250 Site Spark Historian Outrage
Historians criticize AI-generated portraits on the MAGA-affiliated Freedom 250 website for historical inaccuracies, including homogenized faces and anachronistic clothing, raising concerns about misinformation and erasure of marginalized figures.
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Europe's irrational allergy to air conditioning is deadly
Europe's rejection of air conditioning during heatwaves is deadly, with 1,000 additional deaths in France and sweltering conditions in London, while elites enjoy cooled offices.
Putin Unfazed by Fuel Shortages as Ukraine Strikes Refineries
Despite severe fuel shortages in Russia from Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, Putin downplays the impact and rejects ceasefire proposals, insisting the war continues.
Smith Submits West Coast Pipeline Proposal Along Trans Mountain
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and PM Mark Carney submitted the West Coast Pipeline project to the federal Major Projects Office as a project of national interest, following a southern route along the Trans Mountain corridor.
B.C. Sinking Vessel Had Been Impounded for Illegal Fishing
The charter boat that sank in the Strait of Georgia, leaving four survivors and six presumed dead, was impounded last year for illegal fishing, its former owner says.
Türkiye blocks US LGBTQ2S+ cruise over moral standards
Türkiye denied docking permission to the American cruise ship Scarlet Lady, citing moral standards, after the vessel's itinerary included stops at several Turkish ports.
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Sask. privacy commissioner warns of AI, snooping in report
Saskatchewan's privacy commissioner warns of a 'wholesale erosion of personal privacy' without strong laws, citing AI risks and a record 433 files opened in 2025-2026.
Wet June Leads to More Mosquitoes in Winnipeg
City data reveals Winnipeg faces increased mosquito populations after a wet June, with trap counts rising significantly compared to last year.
Wimbledon Courts Green as London Lawns Brown in Record Heat
Wimbledon's grass courts remained lush green amid record heat in London, thanks to extensive watering and care, while other lawns turned brown.
Toronto cancels World Cup viewing parties due to extreme heat
The City of Toronto has cancelled its official World Cup viewing parties for Thursday due to an extreme heat forecast, but FIFA confirms the Portugal-Croatia match at Toronto Stadium will proceed with heat safety measures.
AC Tips to Save Energy and Money During Heatwave
Experts recommend setting your AC to 24-26°C and using fans to circulate air, potentially cutting cooling costs by up to 30% during extreme heat.
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Alberta iGaming: Lessons from Ontario's Market
Alberta's new online gambling market may lose billions to foreign operators, warns a researcher, citing Ontario's experience where 80-85% of operators are multinationals.
Windsor-Essex Whooping Cough Outbreak Warning Issued
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit warns of potential exposure to whooping cough after confirming five community cases in June, with exposure locations in Kingsville and Ruthven.
B.C. multibillion-dollar MOU with feds retains northern tanker ban
B.C. Premier David Eby announced a multibillion-dollar memorandum of understanding with the federal government that preserves the northern tanker ban, securing environmental protections while funding infrastructure projects.
NYC Mayor's AC Request Sparks Conservative Backlash
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani asks residents to set ACs to 78°F to ease grid strain on hottest July 4 in 20 years, drawing harsh criticism from right-wing figures.
Measles Outbreak in Quebec Hits 27 Cases
Quebec's measles outbreak has reached 27 confirmed cases, with the majority concentrated in the Quebec City region, health officials reported on July 2, 2026.
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Heat adds to strains on areas with data centres, raising AI debate temperatures
A Markley Group data centre in Lowell, Mass., exemplifies how extreme heat strains infrastructure, intensifying debates over AI's energy and water demands.
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