Easter long weekend 2024 in Toronto: What’s open, what’s closed
The first long weekend of spring has arrived. Here is what you can expect to be open and closed during the Easter long weekend in Toronto from Friday, March 29, to Monday, April 1.
Canada
Mar 28
Is assuming a mortgage an affordable way into the housing market? What to know
Assuming a mortgage from a seller can be a path for buyers to get a foothold in the housing market at a lower rate. Here's what to know about the niche strategy.
Money
Apr 20
Hearings on CN appeal of Hamilton’s Jamesville housing project pushed to 2025
Hamilton's mayor says she's 'outraged' at ongoing delays involving the north-end housing project that seeks to bring 600-plus new housing units to the city.
Politics
Apr 25
Will Ottawa stop funding roads? Minister pressed after contentious comments
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he 'should have been more specific' in controversial comments that the federal government will no longer be funding road infrastructure.
Canada
Feb 14
Saskatchewan carbon capture project continues to underperform: report
A signature carbon capture and storage project in Saskatchewan continues to miss emissions reduction goals, raising questions about the cost-effectiveness of the technology.
Canada
May 2
What G7 phase-out of ‘unabated’ coal-powered energy means for Canada
Canada signed a pledge to phase out coal-fired electricity by 2030 with other G7 countries but plans to keep producing coal for steel production.
Canada
May 2
Province unveils plan to protect Albertans from power price swings — but not until 2025
The Alberta government is proposing measures, to take effect in January 2025, that aim to protect power consumers from wild price swings under the Regulated Rate Option.
Consumer
Apr 18
‘Economic reconciliation’: Mi’kmaw communities invest in Nova Scotia battery plants
A corporation co-owned by 13 Mi'kmaw communities is investing in new battery plants with Nova Scotia Power in what both parties are calling a step toward reconciliation.
Canada
Feb 15
Alberta Appeal Court dismisses Genesee coal mine company’s lawsuit alleging expropriation
Altius, which owns the Genesee coal mine that feeds the Genesee power plant west of Edmonton, lost in Court of King's Bench but took its case to the Alberta Court of Appeal.
Canada
Apr 4
10 yoga essentials that will enhance your practice
10 essential items for every type of yogi (no matter your if you spend more time in vinyasa, restorative, or anything in between).
The Curator
Apr 25
Debunking time-wasting cleaning myths
Cleaning expert Melissa Maker helps separate cleaning fact from fiction by debunking some of the most popular cleaning myths on the internet.
The Curator
Apr 7
Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on campus encampment protests
Campuses, including McGill University and the University of British Columbia, have seen protests held by students demonstrating against Israel's conflict with Hamas.
Politics
Apr 30
Indian PM Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech. Here’s what to know
Modi’s BJP has previously referred to Muslims as infiltrators and cast them as illegal migrants who crossed into India from Bangladesh and Pakistan.
World
Apr 23
Our top 5 Amazon deals of the week
Looking to shop great deals? Here are our favourite deal items up for grabs this week on Amazon. Save big on Fitbit, L'Oreal and more coveted brand items.
The Curator
May 1
Nova Scotia Power estimates scaled down version of Atlantic Loop to cost $700 million
The head of Nova Scotia's power utility says the current estimate for what has become known as a scaled-down version of the Atlantic Loop project is about $700 million.
Canada
Apr 23
Ottawa plans to sell historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing
The building was declared surplus in 2016 after the local reserve unit moved out, but it is still used for community functions, military cadet training and to house a museum.
Canada
Apr 17
TransAlta cancels wind power project over new Alberta government rules on development
Major Alberta utility provider TransAlta said it's also placing three other developments on hold as the government goes through a redesign of the province's electricity market.
Politics
May 3
Ecuador rations power, declares emergency as drought limits hydro output
The power cuts in Ecuador come days after dry weather forced Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá to ration water as its reservoirs reached record lows.
World
Apr 16
‘Absolutely inspirational’: Canucks fan with ALS a symbol of hope
Jan Bruce has lived with ALS for more than 11 years. There's no known cure for the progressively degenerative disease, but that knowledge hasn't slowed Bruce down.
Health
May 2
Enter at your own risk: New home security camera aims paintballs at intruders
Firing paintballs or tear gas from a home security camera? What could possibly go wrong?
Trending
Apr 18