Job seekers could soon face an ’employer’s market’ as unemployment rate rises
Canada's unemployment rate ticked back up to 5.8 per cent in February as population growth continues to outpace job creation in the country.
Economy
Mar 8
Artificial intelligence experts urge more deepfake ‘safeguards’
Artificial intelligence experts and industry executives have signed an open letter calling for more regulation around the creation of deepfakes, citing potential risks to society.
Tech
Feb 21
New U of G scholarships aim to attract those looking to pursue an agri-food career
Andy Wilder donated $2 million that will go towards the creation of three new scholarships.
Education
Feb 14
Ontario provides $377K for 2 supportive housing units at The Mount in Peterborough
Rob Flack, Ontario's associate minister of housing, and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced $377,641 in funding for the two units at The Mount Community Centre.
Canada
May 2
ArriveCAN process ‘unacceptable,’ LeBlanc says after scathing audit
The federal departments behind ArriveCAN “repeatedly failed” to follow best practices in the creation of the now controversial app, Canada’s auditor general says.
Canada
Feb 12
End of deal with family doctors could jeopardize Quebecers’ access to health care
General practitioners are warning patients could soon be without access to primary care services, if the Quebec government doesn't reach a deal with its union by the end of May.
Politics
Apr 18
Manitoba to deliver major improvements to spinal care with $12M program
The province says it intends to shorten wait times for assessing and operating on spinal issues faced by Manitobans.
Health
Apr 23
Manitoba can do ‘big things’ for public safety, premier says at summit
Among the topics under discussion at Manitoba's public safety summit in Winnipeg: youth violence, rural and northern safety, organized crime, and access to victim services.
Politics
Apr 30
Calgary-area pub kicks off patio season with new menu for dogs
Rocky View Brewing Company in Cochrane is kicking off the spring and summer patio season with a new dog-friendly menu complete with sundaes and puppy pints.
Features
Apr 18
New Brunswick rejects proposal for new regional police force to replace RCMP
New Brunswick's government has rejected a pitch to replace the RCMP with a regional police force in the western part of the province.
Canada
Apr 11
University of Saskatchewan duo uses VR to teach Prairie students about ocean sustainability
A metaverse created in a University of Saskatchewan course centred around teaching about sustainability through technology, helping people in the Prairies learn about the oceans.
Canada
9 hours
Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
Politics
Apr 16
Pre-MEME-ier: Kinew’s tire change photo becomes internet sensation
From a simple tire change to a viral photoshop sensation, Premier Wab Kinew's suit-and-tie, Good Samaritan photo has been repurposed into a collection of hilarious memes.
Canada
Apr 26
Politicians call for new homeless shelter in Côte-des-Neiges
With homelessness increasing in Montreal, Côte-des-Neiges is no exception. There are calls for a new homeless shelter in the area.
Politics
May 3
AI-generated fake nude photos of students circulating: London, Ont. high school
The St. Thomas Aquinas administration said that some student pictures have been copied from their social media sites and altered using AI to make the students appear naked.
Canada
Apr 4
Unique leather shop in Plateau-Mont-Royal to close after rent triples
It's hard not to marvel at what Dan Rogers' store front has to offer: part improptu art gallery, part custom leather atelier. it's a staple of the Petit-Laurier neighborhood.
Canada
Apr 1
Green building standard for Hamilton key to reaching zero-emissions target: city
The city of Hamilton is in the process of creating a green building standard and currently seeking the public's input on how to do it.
Environment
Apr 22
What Budget 2024 promises on auto theft – plus, nearly $700M for CSIS
With the number of stolen cars in Canada surging, Ottawa is bringing in stiffer penalties for auto theft as part of Budget 2024 including new offences.
Canada
Apr 16
Haiti’s PM resigns, paving way for new elections in violence-plagued nation
Ariel Henry presented his resignation in a letter released on the same day that a council tasked with choosing a new prime minister and Cabinet for Haiti was sworn in.
World
Apr 25
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends choice of ‘contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review
The premier says Dr. Gary Davidson was selected to lead the data review because she wants to hear a range of viewpoints, including from those "shouted down in the public sphere."
Health
Apr 24