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Vancouver airport parkade might never be finished, construction halted 6 years agoThe parkade was part of a $9 billion expansion plan announced in 2018, but construction was halted in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.EconomyMar 9
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Tesla plans to spend big on robots as profits drop to pre-pandemic lowOfficials said Tesla would spend big on AI and other new projects this year, more than doubling capital expenditures to $20 billion.U.S. NewsJan 29
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Doug Ford promises funds to bring Taste of Danforth back after financial strugglesThe festival has struggled to return since the COVID-19 pandemic. It managed a comeback in 2023 but has since been cancelled, citing major losses.Feb 18
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Poor mental health, harmful alcohol use persists post-pandemic: reportA new report shows that even though the COVID-19 pandemic ended several years ago, the increase in issues around mental health and substance use still continue.HealthJan 12
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Life expectancy in Canada nearly back to pre-pandemic levels: StatCanLife expectancy at birth in Canada increased for the second consecutive year in 2024, with women living longer on average than men, Statistics Canada said.CanadaJan 13
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James Cameron says he moved from U.S. to New Zealand for ‘sanity’The Canadian filmmaker said New Zealand's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the United States' response gave him the push he needed.EntertainmentJan 22
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Encampments reported in 48 Toronto parks, a 55% decreaseData maintained by the City of Toronto showed the number of encampments, which rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, crept up throughout 2024.PoliticsJan 14
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Quebec hotels reporting lacklustre bookings for March break weekQuebec's main hotel association says there are fewer overall bookings this week compared with last year's March break, with most primary and secondary school students off.EconomyMar 3
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More Manitoba restaurants cut lunch service, citing rising costsA Restaurants Canada survey found 60 per cent have been forced to cut staff or hours, while 32 per cent are reducing hours of operation, including eliminating lunch service.ConsumerMar 5
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Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada’s top doctorTackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer.HealthFeb 20
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Canada’s incoming top doctor says restoring public trust a top priorityCanada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer said it's critical for the federal government to take a proactive approach to countering false information.HealthFeb 20
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Ford says Toronto has ‘one of the worst’ convention centres in the world, teases billion dollar rebuildDoug Ford complained Toronto currently has 'one of the worst convention centres anywhere in the world' and hinted he wanted to overhaul and potentially expand it.PoliticsFeb 26
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Europe sees decline in bird flu case detections, report findsBetween November 29 and February 27, authorities recorded 406 outbreaks of bird flu in domestic birds in 32 European countries and 2,108 outbreaks in wild birds, they said.HealthMar 12
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U.S. lost 92K jobs in February as unemployment rose to 4.4% amid tariffsAmerican employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain, while the unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4 per cent.EconomyMar 6
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‘Downturn diet’? The crunch on fast food chains as consumers seek deals'Unfortunately, diet is the first thing to go when you have to try and find ways to save money,' said one economist as affordability continues to plague consumers.MoneyMar 5
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Canadian police report massive jump in online child sexual exploitationBetween 2014 and 2024, the rate of online child sexual exploitation rose by 347 per cent, with hundreds of children in Manitoba estimated to be impacted every year.CrimeMar 10
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5 things to know about Halifax’s proposed new transit planA report to be delivered to the city’s transportation standing committee on Monday includes a new “core service plan” which proposes changes to 37 per cent of transit routes.CanadaFeb 9
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Reports of UFO sightings in Canada jumped last year. What’s going on?Chris Rutkowski, the research coordinator for the Canadian UFO Survey, stated that one in 10 Canadians believe they have seen a UFO.TrendingMar 10
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China drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitorsFor most Canadian tourists, entering mainland China currently requires a lengthy application process and approximately $140 in fees.WorldFeb 15
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Return-to-work mandates sparks ‘renewed demand’ for Canadian offices: reportWidespread return-to-work mandates are sparking 'renewed demand' for office space in major Canadian cities, a new report indicates.EconomyFeb 26