🏛️ Government & Politics
- Nearly half a million parking tickets were issued in 2025, city data shows. The report states 2025 saw almost 500,000 tickets issued, per the city’s data release.
- MPs are split on whether to end hybrid Parliament rules. The House of Commons debate is divided over ending hybrid sittings, according to the report.
- Legal questions are mounting one month after the Canada Day storm. The article documents unresolved legal issues arising from the Canada Day storm, one month on.
- St. Catharines declared a state of emergency after more than 140 mm of rain. Mayor Mat Siscoe issued the declaration following storms that dropped over 140 millimetres and overwhelmed infrastructure.
💼 Economy & Business
- Seven more Marineland belugas are being moved to SeaWorld San Antonio. Marineland says females Xena, Gemini, Skyla, Meeka, Eve, Neva and Calypso began relocation as part of a second transfer phase.
- WestJet says it is in a ‘recovery phase’ after a tentative flight-attendants deal. The airline made the statement one day after a tentative agreement was reached in the flight attendants’ strike.
🏈 Sports
- Chad Kelly and Cameron Judge are available as the Toronto Argos host the Calgary Stampeders. The Argos list Kelly (neck injury) and Judge (hamstring) as full practice participants ahead of Thursday’s game; kickers Lirim Hajrullahu and John Haggerty remain out.
- Golen scored the winner as Ottawa Rapid FC beat Halifax Tides 3-2. The match ended 3-2 with Golen credited with the deciding goal.