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Canada barely sells fresh potatoes to Mexico. That’s about to changeCurrently, almost all of Canada’s potato trade with Mexico consists of frozen potatoes and processed items such as frozen french fries.EconomyMar 13
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Is cyberattack on U.S. health care firm the next phase of the Iran war?Some experts say that a cyberwar through 'proxies' may be the next stage of the Iran war, with civilian infrastructure also coming under threat.WorldMar 12
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Not just balloons: Why the Iran war could cause a global helium shortageHelium, which is considered a critical mineral, is under pressure as the Strait of Hormuz has remained impassable throughout the conflict.EconomyMar 11
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How the Iran war impacts your grocery bills: ‘Everything is going to go up’Sustained pressure on oil prices could mean Canadians will pay significantly more at the grocery store by the end of this month, one expert said.ConsumerMar 9
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Postmortem reveals Toronto Zoo’s Kiko the giraffe died from cardiac failureThe Toronto Zoo says a postmortem examination has determined the death of Kiko the giraffe was consistent with cardiac failure following acute muscle exertion.CanadaFeb 14
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Beef prices continue to soar, but signs of coming relief are emergingStatistics Canada on Monday said the price of beef rose nearly 14 per cent year over year in February, but that rate is slower compared with the month before.ConsumerMar 17
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Fuel, food rebates ‘would not bring down’ prices amid Iran war: economistsThe Iran war has raised the price of crude oil beyond US$110 per barrel in international markets, spurring affordability concerns in Canada and around the world.EconomyMar 20
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Algorithmic pricing is being used in Canada. Why many want it bannedMost Canadians want the government to ban or regulate the use of algorithms to set prices, a new poll suggests — with half of respondents saying the practice is unfair.ConsumerMar 19
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How Iran war is hitting fertilizer supplies: ‘Timing is pretty detrimental’Canada produced 32.8 per cent of the world’s total potash production in 2024, remaining the world's largest potash producer, according to Natural Resources Canada.WorldMar 9
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Coffee price inflation is up 31% since 2024 — but ‘good news’ may be comingCanadian coffee drinkers have been paying significantly more over the past year compared to previous years, as recent data shows skyrocketing food inflation.ConsumerFeb 2
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Louvre raises ticket prices for non-Europeans, hitting Canadian visitorsFrance has hiked ticket prices at the Louvre for visitors from outside the European Union, a move that is fuelling debate over the growing backlash against overtourism.WorldJan 16
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Can rebates or price freezes help tackle soaring food costs?The federal and Manitoba provincial governments are taking separate and very different approaches to provide some relief for consumers struggling with food affordability.ConsumerJan 27
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Toronto Zoo’s 13-year-old giraffe dies after being caught in ‘tragic incident’The Toronto Zoo says Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe, died after becoming caught in an opening door while being moved within his behind-the-scenes habitat.CanadaJan 3
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The loonie is up amid Trump’s Fed probe. Who that will help — and hurt?Canadian consumers and businesses could see some short-term benefits from the latest news out of the U.S. concerning the Federal Reserve, but there are also severe long-term risks.EconomyJan 12
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‘A volatile White House’: What shaped responses to U.S.’s Venezuela attack?Canada’s statement does not mention the United States, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand calling on 'all parties to exercise restraint and uphold international law.'WorldJan 5
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Canada’s grocery code of conduct is coming in 2026. What it means for youThe code of conduct is a document where the stakeholders in the grocery industry have agreed on a set of rules to govern the relationship between grocers and their suppliers.ConsumerDec 15, 2025
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List of schools closed in Greater Toronto Area for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026Here is a list of the status of schools — open or closed — in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026:CanadaJan 15
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Lethbridge veterinarian worried about southern Alberta’s vet shortageA Lethbridge veterinarian is hoping local post-secondary schools will start offering veterinary-related programs to help reduce an ongoing shortage in southern Alberta.HealthDec 12, 2025
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Food prices spiked in November, says StatCan in latest inflation reportGrocery prices in Canada increased an average of 4.7 per cent in November compared to a year earlier, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.ConsumerDec 15, 2025
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Dollarama sales spike 22% as many seek lower-cost ‘consumables’The company’s business model has shown 'resilience' in what is an 'unpredictable' economic environment, Dollarama CEO Neil Rossy said in a statement.ConsumerDec 11, 2025