Canadians should listen to CSIS head on TikTok warning, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians should pay attention after the director of Canada’s spy agency called TikTok a threat.
Canada
May 17
Are Canada’s water bombers ready for forest fires?
Canada's firefighting resources were strained last year. An expert warns the backbone, the water bombers, are old and may struggle this year if Canada sees many fires this year.
Canada
May 15
Slovakia’s prime minister Robert Fico shot and in hospital
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot on Tuesday after leaving a meeting with supporters, according to politicians and local media reports.
World
May 15
Ukraine has retaken half of territory lost at start of war: NATO
NATO’s top soldier said Ukraine’s flag 'will be hoisted in front of (NATO’s) headquarters' one day. The United States' top soldier said allies are rushing to get arms to Kyiv.
U.S. News
May 16
A once-in-a-lifetime celestial explosion may be near — and Canadians can see
Canadians will be able to see a once-in-a-lifetime celestial explosion, likely before September. Astronomers say a star is set to go nova.
Canada
May 10
As Canada eyes AI growth, could electricity demands fuel climate change?
Creating the electricity for artificial intelligence could great increase greenhouse gas emissions and make climate change worse, a researcher says.
Canada
May 9
Canada repatriates 6 children of woman deemed security risk from ISIS camp
The children of a woman detained in a camp for captured ISIS members are now in Canada. The family lawyer said a family will house all six of them together.
Canada
May 7
U.K. to expel Russian defence attaché for ‘malign activity’
A British minister said the country will expel a Russian military attaché accused of being an undeclared military intelligence officer.
Politics
May 8
Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon
Canada's Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon after an environmental group accused the athleisure brand of 'false and misleading' statements in its environmental impact.
Canada
May 6
Russian state-backed TikTok posts surge as U.S. election nears: report
TikTok accounts linked to the Russian state are targeting wedge issues ahead of the upcoming U.S. election, a new report is warning. Here's how.
U.S. News
May 3
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
Air Transat flight dispatchers vote to strike. Will it affect flights?
All Air Transat flight dispatchers have voted in favour of a strike mandate. While the airline says salary demands remain "unreasonable," both sides say they're committed to talks.
Canada
Apr 30
As Canada’s tax deadline nears, what happens if you don’t file your return?
If you don't file your taxes and owe money you may have to pay penalties and interest, an accountant said. The tax deadline is April 30.
Canada
Apr 27
Dating apps ‘worse than ever’ for your privacy, report warns
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge may collect users' information and share or sell it without people's permission for advertising, a report found.
Canada
Apr 25
EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?
Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.
Canada
Apr 24
How Israel’s Iron Dome works as officials say it blocked 99% of Iran strikes
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, according to an Israeli official, and 99 per cent were intercepted.
World
Apr 15
Russia will attack NATO if Ukraine falls, Mike Pence warns
A Russian victory over Ukraine would embolden other authoritarian regimes, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said. He said China is waiting to see the West "falter."
World
Apr 19
Canada has a productivity problem. Will Budget 2024 help?
Canada’s 2024 federal budget promises about $7 billion to boost productivity. But experts question whether the moves in this budget will actually work.
Canada
Apr 17
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science
The United Arab Emirates saw its heaviest rainfall recorded and parts of Dubai remain flooded. The UAE uses cloud seeding to create more rain. Could it have caused the flood?
Weather
Apr 18
Annual home prices predicted to rise nearly 10% by end of year: Royal LePage
Royal LePage is predicting that annual home prices will rise nine per cent by the end of the year in an updated housing market forecast.
Canada
Apr 12