Winnipeg Blue Bombers look ahead to big Canada Day party
The Blue Bombers announced Friday that a Canada Day celebration is planned for July 1 at Princess Auto Stadium, complete with live entertainment and a fireworks show.
Sports
May 3
Peterborough will keep Canada Day Parade for 2024 but its future is unknown
There were 25 float entries in Peterborough's 2023 Canada Day Parade, up from 21 in 2022 and 16 in 2019. The parade was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
Apr 23
Report recommends City of Peterborough cancel Canada Day Parade
A Peterborough staff report recommends that the city's Canada Day parade be cancelled as waning interest and higher costs mean it is 'no longer a sustainable activity.'
Canada
Apr 19
Backyard fireworks: London, Ont. draft bylaw includes two new holidays to light up
If politicians approve the draft bylaw, Londoners would be able to ignite backyard fireworks on Lunar New Year, Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali.
Consumer
Mar 14
Canada Revenue Agency to audit Saskatchewan for not paying carbon levies: Moe
Moe said the agency has indicated it will look at Saskatchewan's books to see how much the province owes in levies that weren't paid to Ottawa.
Canada
Apr 29
London, Ont. marks annual Day of Mourning to remember lives lost, injured at work
This year, the London and District Labour Council says Canada’s unions are marking the Day of Mourning by calling on decision-makers to take immediate action to make work safe.
Canada
Apr 28
‘Summer of discontent’ coming over public service in-office order: unions
Canada’s largest public service unions are threatening a 'summer of discontent' after Ottawa mandated that federal civil servants return to the office three days a week.
Canada
May 8
TSX edges off recent record after blowout jobs report, U.S. stock markets mixed
Canada's main stock index edged lower Friday after closing at a record high the day before as markets reacted to a much stronger-than-expected jobs report.
Economy
6 hours
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data
Canada's main stock index erased its gains from the day before as industrial and telecom stocks weighed on the market, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Economy
Apr 24
Civilian workers vote to end strike at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, union says
Members are expected to return to work within the next five days, the Public Service Alliance of Canada says.
Canada
Apr 19
Man who killed Banff taxi driver in 1990 granted day parole
In a decision dated April 4, 2024, the Parole Board of Canada granted Ryan Jason Love day parole for a period of six months.
Crime
May 8
ANALYSIS: Retiring coach Rick Bowness left indelible mark on the game of hockey
It was fitting that on a day when the ice was being removed from Canada Life Centre for the season, Rick Bowness removed himself from the game for good.
Sports
May 8
All a-boot tradition: A look at finance ministers’ budget shoes through the years
While purely ceremonial, the selection of the finance minister’s shoes can be a hint into what the budget may hold. Here’s a look at Canada’s fiscal footwear through the ages.
Canada
Apr 16
WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Edmonton to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs
The WNBA is moving its preseason game in Canada between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm to May 4.
Sports
Apr 19
Canadians filed fewer complaints over language rights in last year
Raymond Théberge says it's too early to say whether Canada witnessing a downward trend in complaints about violations of the Official Languages Act.
Canada
May 7
Markets turn red after Fed official questions need to cut interest rates this year
Canada and U.S. markets ended the trading day in the red, reversing course mid-afternoon after spending the majority of the day higher.
Economy
Apr 4
How to protect, improve your credit score amid cost-of-living pressures
Canada's cost-of-living pressures are impacting some people's ability to pay down debt and keep their credit scores in good standing.
Canada
Apr 13
Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, Instagram
Meta has now integrated AI into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger in Canada — but its presence may not be welcomed by all.
Canada
Apr 19
Funding to increase for Manitoba child-care workers’ wages
Ottawa and Manitoba announced that funding for the wages of licensed and funded child-care professionals will increase by 2.75 per cent to help meet the sector's wage grid levels.
Canada
May 3
Canada updating sperm donor screening criteria for men who have sex with men
Health Canada is changing its screening criteria for sperm donors, removing previous questions directed at some gay and bisexual men.
Health
Apr 19
