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Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer’s bone-dry conditions tormented farmers, strained municipal water supply and fuelled one of the worst wildfire seasons on record. Seventy-one per cent of the country was either abnormally dry or under drought conditions as of the end of July, according to the federal government’s drought monitor released last week.
August 20, 2025 - 16:03 | Jordan Omstead | The Globe and Mail
With the
announcement this week
of the closure of 12 more Beer Store locations in Ontario — bringing the total number of closures to almost 80 this year — consumers may need to rely more on convenience stores and grocers for their alcohol purchases.
But some independent grocers say...
August 20, 2025 - 16:02 | Chris Knight | National Post
With negotations resuming between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, it is worth looking back at how things got to this point.
August 20, 2025 - 15:58 | Ari Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
A new business directory announced by the Manitoba Métis Federation means Red River Métis-owned businesses will have a better chance to bid on federal procurement contracts.
August 20, 2025 - 15:42 | Sam Thompson | Global News - Canada
The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival is apologizing for pulling and then reinstating Montreal filmmaker Barry Avrich's documentary about a retired Israeli general's mission to rescue his family during the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. Cameron Bailey spoke at an event touting the festival's Canadian lineup.
August 20, 2025 - 15:30 | | The Globe and Mail
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will be joined by City Manager Wendy Stephanson and Finance and Corporate Services General Manager and Chief Financial Officer Cyril Rogers to provide an update on the 2026 Budget Directions. Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following remarks.
The Proposed 2026 Budget Directions, Timeline and Consultations Process report will be published on eScribe prior to the media availability.
Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 2:30 pm
Residents will be able to watch the media availability on the City’s YouTube channel.
August 20, 2025 - 14:40 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
