Planned anti-carbon price protests prompt security warning to MPs
The House of Commons sent an email encouraging a 'locked-door' policy at Liberal, NDP constituency offices after Pierre Poilievre's calls for demonstrations.
Canada
May 2
Alberta municipalities adjusting for higher bus costs
Ten new buses will cost the city of St. Albert nearly $1.5 million more than what was initially budgeted. Council approved the extra spending over a two-year period.
Money
May 16
Here’s what is coming to the 2024 Queen City Ex
The Queen City Ex will kick off on Wednesday, July 31 and end on Sunday, August 4 at the REAL District.
Canada
May 7
Imperial Oil marks record Q1 production at Kearl ahead of Trans Mountain start
Imperial Oil Ltd. pushed its Kearl oilsands project to record production as it continues to ramp up output ahead of the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Canada
Apr 26
Are cellphone bills falling in Canada? Critics question Ottawa’s claims
Trudeau drew the ire of social media users when he posted on X, that 'we’ve cut the cost of cellphone plans in half since 2019 — in part by increasing competition.'
Canada
Apr 22
Loblaw CEO ‘more optimistic’ than before on grocery code of conduct
Loblaw's new chief executive said he's "cautiously optimistic" that the company will be able to come to an agreement on the grocery code of conduct.
Consumer
May 1
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
As Loblaw boycott begins, what to know about all the company’s brands
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is the parent company of nearly two-dozen store brands spread across food, pharmacies, fashion, beauty and financial services.
Canada
May 1
Federal inquiry’s report expected to address key foreign interference questions
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s preliminary report expected to provide fresh findings on allegations of foreign interference operations in Canadian elections.
Canada
May 3
As Poilievre floats notwithstanding clause for bail reform, Virani critical
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggested using the notwithstanding clause for bail reform if elected. The Liberal justice minister says it should be a last resort.
Canada
Apr 30
Canada to contribute $76M to German-led air defence fund for Ukraine
Defence Minister Bill Blair and his German counterpart announced the contribution to Germany's Immediate Action on Air Defence initiative after a joint meeting in Ottawa.
World
May 10
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
Trudeau tight-lipped on potential U.S. TikTok ban as key bill passes
The United States Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
Canada
Apr 24
Could notwithstanding clause be used on abortion? Poilievre’s office says ‘never’
Minister for Women Marci Ien on Wednesday suggested Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre could use the notwithstanding clause on abortion. His office says "never."
Canada
May 9
State of emergency ‘had downward impact’ on eclipse attendance in Niagara Falls: mayor
Mayor Jim Diodati believes the state of emergency declared by Niagara Region ahead of the solar eclipse likely had a negative effect on the size of the crowd at the falls.
Canada
Apr 10
Ontario looking to add student accommodation to its definition of new housing
Ontario is considering adding student accommodation to its definition of new housing as it works to hit an ambitious goal of 1.5 million homes by 2031.
Politics
Apr 9
The foreign interference inquiry has concluded. Here’s what we learned
What we learned over the past 10 days of hearings, which ended Friday and included testimony from politicians, bureaucrats and representatives from several security agencies.
Canada
Apr 13
10 proven products that will help your golf game
We've selected products for golfers of all skills and every budget, from reliable mid-price balls to remote control carts.
The Curator
May 17
Regina food trucks prepare for return to downtown area following fee changes
Right before the pandemic, permits for food trucks to operate downtown rose to $13,000, becoming extremely difficult for many vendors to afford, causing many to leave the area.
Canada
Apr 3
‘A nightmare’: SIM card swap scam hits Toronto-area couple for more than $140,000
Scammers gained access to a Toronto couple's bank accounts through a ploy called the SIM swap. The pair lost more than $100,000 as a result.
Consumer
Mar 21