The CBC modernization panel has been named. Here’s who’s on it
The heritage minister has named a panel to modernize the CBC that includes academics and media start-up executives, as the Crown broadcaster faces pressure.
Canada
May 13
CBC head pressed by MPs on executive pay in testy meeting
The committee is studying job cuts at CBC/Radio-Canada, after the organization said it is facing a projected $100-million deficit for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Canada
May 7
Buying a home feels out of reach for 76% of non-owners, poll shows
An overpriced housing markets and the inability to save for a down payment are contributing to the housing market feeling out of reach for a majority of non-owners, a report said.
Consumer
Apr 11
3 people dead during Quebec snowmobiling trip from suspected avalanche
Police say a fourth member of the group called emergency services at around 5:30 p.m. to report the disappearance of his three companions in the Chic-Chocs nature reserve.
Canada
Mar 27
‘Motel medicine’: NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to Travelodge in Leduc
A CBC report detailed how a man paralyzed on his left side after a stroke, who uses a wheelchair, was moved from hospital to a Travelodge motel in Leduc without being consulted.
Politics
Mar 18
NDP MP raps Conservative over ‘fake news’ video
A video titled 'Breaking News: Trudeau Resigns' produced for Conservative MP Branden Leslie contained doctored television news clips mixed with real news and out-of-context news.
Politics
May 25
Peterborough Community Health Centre to open temporarily at Peterborough Square
The Peterborough Community Health Centre will focus on primary care and will open a 12-month temporary space at the former space of TD Bank in Peterborough Square.
Canada
May 15
Regina’s Cornwall Centre Hudson’s Bay Company to shut its doors
Hudson’s Bay will continue to operate its store in Saskatoon, and will also serve customers through thebay.com
Canada
May 6
CBC set for budget boost despite executives’ claims of looming cut
CBC is getting an increase in funding, despite executives insisting a request to cut its budget for was one reason they announced layoffs for 10 per cent of staff.
Canada
Feb 29
CIBC beats profit estimates, TD posts lower profit on loan loss provisions
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce exceeded estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, while TD Bank Group reported a fall in first-quarter profit.
Economy
Feb 29
Canada appoints longtime journalist Joyce Napier as ambassador to Vatican
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced Napier's appointment and says she will work to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in the new role.
Canada
May 8
Investing tax refunds is low priority for Canadians amid high cost of living: poll
Most Canadians plan on keeping their tax refund available for spending instead of investing, the poll released Friday found.
Canada
Apr 26
Our top 5 Amazon deals of the week
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The Curator
May 14
TD Bank hit with $9.2M fine over failing to report suspicious transactions
TD Bank has been slapped with a $9.2-million fine from Fintrac over what the watchdog says were a range of failures in reporting suspicious activity.
Money
May 2
Vernon non-profit wants to create community health clinic
Community Futures is developing a proposal to submit to the Health Ministry to create a community-based health clinic.
Canada
May 6
N.B. law grad frustrated after being unable to cross stage at his own graduation
A University of New Brunswick student said he couldn't cross the stage at his graduation due to a lack of accessible access to the stage.
Canada
May 19
Ohtani visits Toronto with Dodgers for first time since free agency madness
Shohei Ohtani will play his first game in Toronto on Friday since opting to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers instead of the Blue Jays.
Sports
Apr 26
Canadian banks directed over US$100B to oil and gas in 2023: report
The top 60 banks together committed US$708 billion.
Economy
May 13
Canadians should listen to CSIS head on TikTok warning, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians should pay attention after the director of Canada’s spy agency called TikTok a threat.
Canada
May 17
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
