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Unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in June with 18K new jobs, says StatCanThe Canadian economy kept adding jobs at a steady pace in June, in part because the youth summer job market got off to a great start, but economists say there are still concerns.EconomyJul 10
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How Trump’s new 50% tariffs could hit Canada’s already battered job marketCanada's job market faces further risk if new threatened tariffs hit businesses already reeling from a year of U.S. tariffs and trade war uncertainty, experts say.EconomyJul 21
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bet365 expands Canadian footprint with launch in Alberta’s gaming marketAlberta officially opened its regulated sports betting and iGaming market Monday, becoming the second Canadian province to do so.SportsJul 13
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Canada weighs ‘all options’ to respond if Trump’s 50% tariffs go ahead"There is not a chance in hell that U.S. alcohol is going back on the shelf in British Columbia,” B.C. Premier David Eby said on Tuesday.EconomyJul 21
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Sawmill closures ‘gut-wrenching’ amid lumber industry headwinds: Canfor CEOThe Fox Creek, Alta. sawmill is closing because there's not enough fibre in the region to sustain it long-term, coupled with U.S. tariffs and weak markets, the company said.Economy9 hours
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Ontario, Alberta push to advance 3,300 km east-west oil pipelineThe plan follows an agreement signed between Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan to explore an east-west energy corridor and railway.CanadaJul 6
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Port of Vancouver expansion project referred to Canada’s Major Projects Office'Around the world, supply chains are evolving, trade patterns are shifting, and competition for investment is intensifying,' Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said.EconomyJul 16
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Canadian diplomats in U.S. face gun violence, housing woes: auditCanadian diplomats are posted to the embassy in Washington, D.C., and to consulates and trade offices in 15 other cities, from Boston to Los Angeles.CanadaJul 16
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Rogers shutters six local radio stationsRogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary, as well as four other stations.SportsJul 7
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How booze became a battleground in the Canada-U.S. trade warThe provincial and territorial boycotts on American alcohol products have emerged as a sticking point for Washington, leading the U.S. to raise tariffs against Canada.CanadaJul 21
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25% of Canadians say StatCan not free of political influence: internal pollJust 62 per cent of Canadians believe Statistics Canada's data to be reliable, while 25 per cent do not believe the agency is free of political influence.CanadaJul 13
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Fewer private sector workers have pensions. What does it mean for retirement?Private sector membership in registered pension plans fell by 0.8 per cent or 25,800 members, dipping below 3.3 million members, from 2023 to 2024.MoneyJul 28
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How will Gordie Howe Bridge profit-share deal work between Canada, U.S.?The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open and new details have emerged about an updated profit-sharing deal that will reportedly see Canada sending money to the United States early.CanadaJul 13
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Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delayThe announcement was made Friday by the Canadian government, which said it had reached an agreement with the state of Michigan with support from the U.S. government.CanadaJul 10
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Temporary residents, employers in N.S. struggling with immigration changesSandeep Kaur said she submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program in November 2023. After a two-and-a-half year wait, she was told her file was closed as of May 1.CanadaJul 17
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Ottawa eyes Labour Code conflict intervention changes, minister saysHajdu's department launched broad consultations with employers, unions and other stakeholders this spring about changes they'd like to see to the Canada Labour Code.CanadaJul 3
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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as Iran war risks future hikesGovernor Tiff Macklem at the Bank of Canada warned that interest rates may need to rise if the war in Iran leads to persistent inflation in Canada.EconomyJul 15
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Alberta proposes new pipeline, but hurdles to construction, profitability remainWhile the governments of Canada and Alberta have agreed to take the proposal for a new pipeline to the next step, oil industry insiders say some big hurdles remain.PoliticsJul 3
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These are the 15 most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage saysCanadian cities like Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saint John and Thunder Bay are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.ConsumerJun 23
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Leafs coaching hire gets mixed reactionThe Toronto Maple Leafs are getting mixed reviews online for hiring Jim Hiller as their new head coach.SportsJun 17