Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say
Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.
Canada
Apr 22
Kingston, Ont.’s Aaliyah Edwards selected by the Washington Mystics at WNBA Draft
Kingston, Ont.'s Aaliyah Edwards is the latest Canadian headed to the WNBA. The UConn Huskies Forward was selected by the Washington Mystics 6th overall Monday night in Brooklyn.
Sports
Apr 15
Edmonton student one of 20 selected for Vimy Pilgrimage Award
"The chance to go and learn about things in person instead of a textbook or a YouTube video was really exciting,” said Surukanti.
Education
Apr 18
Ford delays start of electric vehicle production at Oakville, Ont. plant
Ford Motor Co. is delaying the start of electric vehicle production at its plant in Oakville, Ont., to 2027.
Canada
Apr 4
Dorothy Shephard latest N.B. Tory who clashed with premier not to seek re-election
Dorothy Shephard says she will stay on as Tory member of the legislature for the Saint John Lancaster riding until the election, which has to be scheduled by October.
Politics
Mar 21
Senator references ‘Trumpian denialism’ in foreign interference debate around China
Broad consensus after phase one of foreign interference inquiry holds that while countries tried to influence Canadian elections, the integrity of the vote held.
Politics
Apr 19
Ontario hockey prospect to compete for roster spot at arena he once sold peanuts at
Micah Della Croce, 16, was working the concessions at Sleeman Centre in Guelph, Ont., last season. He was recently picked by his hometown team in April's OHL Priority Selection.
Sports
Apr 23
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
Okanagan Fest of Ale celebrates 27th year
In the spirit of celebrating the province’s growing craft beer and cider scene, awards were also handed out by a selected panel of judges.
Features
Apr 14
Trudeau says there wasn’t ‘sufficient’ intelligence to remove Dong in 2019
The prime minister told the inquiry one of his longest-serving staffers alerted him on Sept. 30, 2019, in the middle of an election campaign, about the spy agency’s “concerns.”
Canada
Apr 10
Hair straightener to blame for house fire in Winnipeg, officials say
Winnipeg firefighters say an electric hair straightener left too close to combustible materials is the likely cause of a Saturday night fire at a local home. No one was injured.
Fire
Apr 7
Saskatoon Ward 3 councillor David Kirton won’t seek re-election
Saskatoon Ward 3 councillor David Kirton said he won't seek re-election in November's municipal campaign. Kirton praised his colleagues and constituents in announcing his decision.
Politics
Mar 12
Kitchener, Ont. elevator company fined $75k after worker fell 9 feet at London apartment
An elevator company from Kitchener, Ont., has been fined $75,000 after a sub-contracted electrical worker fell nine feet from a platform at an apartment building in London.
Canada
Mar 12
End of Quebec electric vehicle rebate will slow shift to cleaner cars: auto dealers
In his budget tabled Tuesday, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard said the government will phase out subsidies for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids beginning next year.
Consumer
Mar 13
Who will be Halifax’s next mayor? No candidates yet, but interest is growing
While there are no confirmed candidates yet for the Halifax municipal election this fall, two local councillors and one member of Parliament say they’re considering a run.
Politics
Feb 24
Saskatchewan Party’s Gary Grewal not seeking re-election
Regina Northeast MLA Gary Grewal announced Friday that he will not seek re-election in Saskatchewan's upcoming provincial vote, scheduled for Oct. 28.
Politics
Feb 23
N.B. fire department’s ‘celebrity’ K9 handpicked for special training
Tanker the facility dog is one of only 12 in North America selected for training at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) Law Enforcement Therapy K9 School in Ohio.
Canada
Feb 26
‘No more silence’: Hundreds protest in Richmond after safe consumption site debate
Protesters repeatedly chanted, "No more silence!" and waved signs that read, "The silent majority has awakened," and "We elected you, and we can vote you out."
Politics
Feb 19
Video shows Ontario police sharing Trudeau’s location with protester, investigation launched
Police say they are investigating the conduct of one of their officers after a video shows an officer sharing security information about the prime minister with protesters.
Canada
Apr 26
Trump trial seats 12 jurors after dismissing 1 over media reports on her ID
A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York, and the court quickly turned to selecting alternate jurors.
U.S. News
Apr 18