Canada’s emissions drop to lowest in 25 years, barring pandemic lows
Canada accounts for nearly 1.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it the 11th largest emitter in the world, data shows.
Environment
May 2
Agtech is the focus for this year’s Canada’s Farm Show in Regina
This year's theme for Canada's Farm Show in Regina is agtech, where traditional farming meets technology, and spotlighting the latest advancements in agricultural technology.
Canada
Apr 11
As Canada’s tax deadline nears, what happens if you don’t file your return?
If you don't file your taxes and owe money you may have to pay penalties and interest, an accountant said. The tax deadline is April 30.
Canada
Apr 27
Shop Lululemon’s Team Canada gear for the 2024 Olympics
Lululemon and the Canadian Olympic team unveiled the official uniforms Tuesday. Here's how to shop all the gear!
The Curator
Apr 17
Antisemitic incidents rose in Canada last year — and after Oct. 7: B’nai Brith
Jewish human rights group B'nai Brith Canada is highlighting an 'astonishing' increase in reports of antisemitism in its annual audit of incidents.
Canada
May 6
Canada’s foreign interference inquiry hears diaspora fears: ‘People are watching you’
Members of diaspora communities are slated to testify as a federal inquiry begins two weeks of hearings into foreign meddling allegations and how the government responded to them.
Canada
Mar 27
Businesses, lake users fear ‘knee-jerk’ action by Parks Canada to combat zebra mussels
As ice continues its spring thaw in many parts of the country and boaters and paddlers gear up to hit the water, an invasive species that’s been slowly making its way westward across Canada for nearly four decades threatens to end the boating season before it even begins in Riding Mountain National Park. Parks Canada...
Canada
Apr 28
EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?
Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.
Canada
Apr 24
Parks Canada implementing no stopping zone in Banff to protect bears
Parks Canada said a safe opportunity to view wildlife cannot be accommodated in the area.
Environment
Apr 12
Hamilton home prices may rise if mortgage rate drops: CMHC
A three-year forecast from Canada’s housing agency suggests higher prices could be driven by increased home sales should mortgage rates drop.
Canada
May 2
Canada pledges $132M in aid for Sudan as conflict hits 1-year mark
The conflict has killed thousands of civilians, forced millions of people to flee within Sudan and to neighbouring countries and created one of the world's worst hunger crises.
Canada
Apr 12
Wildfires 2024: Canada ‘preparing for the worst’ after record season last year
The federal government says it is taking measures to prepare for this year's wildfire season, noting that wildfire activity is already at above-normal levels.
Canada
Apr 10
S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also climb ahead of tech earnings
Canada's main stock index rose nearly 140 points Tuesday, led by strength in technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets also climbed.
Economy
Apr 23
Shift to faster payment system in Canada years behind schedule
Getting the new system up and running will be the highest-profile task of the next CEO of Payments Canada as Tracey Black officially stepped down at the end of her term Monday.
Canada
Apr 1
S&P/TSX composite closes up nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed
Canada's main stock index closed up nearly 100 points Friday, helped by strength in energy and financial stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Economy
Apr 19
Tour for Humanity stops in Winnipeg, students learn about hate crimes
A 30-seat mobile education centre called The Tour for Humanity was in the city to teach teens about hate and intolerance in Canada, using the Holocaust as its launching point.
Education
May 6
Toronto Pearson gold heist: Some gold was melted down in a GTA jewelry store basement
Police say some of the gold stolen at Toronto Pearson Airport last year in Canada's largest gold heist was melted down in the basement of a Toronto-area jewelry store.
Crime
Apr 23
Volkswagen Canada announces airbag fix for recalled Atlas SUVs after almost one year wait
In April 2023, more than 161,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada were recalled for select model year 2018 to 2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport Vehicles.
Consumer
Mar 28
CSIS prepped briefing on China’s election meddling, inquiry hears
The public inquiry studying alleged meddling in Canada's most recent elections will hear from the prime minister's national security adviser on Monday.
Canada
Apr 8
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