Supply management a ‘sacred cow,’ but politicians want more competition
Political support for the controversial agricultural framework known as supply management has endured, despite the country's ongoing affordability crisis.
Economy
Mar 13
Alberta’s irrigation district managers propose a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation
Alberta's irrigation managers are proposing a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation in the province's south as the region faces an increasingly tight water supply.
Environment
Apr 5
‘About a week’s worth of gasoline’: Leaders seek answers to unplanned Manitoba pipeline shutdown
The province says it has convened a 'supplier table' comprising Manitoba’s largest fuel suppliers to help support the management of the fuel supply being brought in.
Canada
Mar 18
S&P/TSX composite ticks higher Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed
Strength in energy and base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed but held relatively steady.
Economy
Apr 3
Manitoba Hydro says new power generation, time of use rates and more are on the table
Manitoba Hydro CEO Jay Grewal says industry demand and the switch to electric vehicles will create a need for more power generation and supply management efforts, sooner or later.
Canada
Jan 30
S&P/TSX composite nudges higher to new record close; commodity prices gain
Canada's main stock index edged slightly higher to a new record close Monday, helped by commodity price gains that lifted the energy and mining sectors.
Economy
Apr 1
Fleming College in Peterborough suspends 29 programs in wake of international student cap
Fleming College president Maureen Adamson says current students will not be impacted and a focus will be on helping them finish their programs.
Education
Apr 24
Calgary announces Water Security Roadmap amidst Alberta drought conditions
The City announced it will partner with WaterSMART Solutions to develop the Integrated Water Security Roadmap and Water Reuse Assessment Project.
Environment
Apr 3
‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal
Last year at this time, the snowpack average was at 88 per cent of normal. Authorities are concerned significantly higher drought hazards.
Environment
Apr 10
Federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault linked to PPE company embroiled in lawsuits
Global Health Imports Corporation, a company that Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault co-founded in 2020, faces $7.8 million in court-ordered debts.
Investigations
May 1
Diabetes medication Humalog faces shortage in Canada
Eli Lilly has issued a warning regarding the shortage of an insulin product in both Canada and the U.S. that is expected to persist until mid-April.
Health
Apr 5
Alberta releases drought response plan, including steps it would take to declare emergency
Stage 5 of the plan would be declaring an emergency under the Water Act. The province said this would only be done as a last resort.
Environment
May 2
Thousands of Canada’s rail workers have a strike mandate. What happens now?
Train conductors, engineers, yard workers and rail traffic controllers under Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate Wednesday.
Canada
May 3
Family raises concerns about Lethbridge assisted living home
One family is making accusations about what they say is a lack of care and security provided at a Lethbridge senior supportive living home. Sarah Jones has the details.
Canada
Apr 22
Does Budget 2024 make it easier to buy a first home in Canada?
The 2024 budget included $8.5 billion in new housing initiatives. Here's what experts say that money means for prospective homebuyers trying to break into the market.
Money
Apr 17
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie sales in Lindsay to support Ross Memorial Hospital, Kawartha Lakes Food Source
The participating restaurants including three on Kent Street West, one at the corner of County Road 36 and Mount Hope Street and the other on Highway 35 south of Highway 7.
Health
Apr 23
Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses
Together, they shave down the time it takes to get products from trailers into the facility by 90 per cent — and their overlord, Walmart Canada, hopes this is just the start.
Canada
Apr 12
Small grocers, co-ops receiving boost from Loblaw boycott: ‘A lot of anger’
As frustrations for Canadians grow along with grocery store bills, some say Canadians are ready to think outside the big box store when heading out for groceries.
Canada
11 hours
Ontario has a new supervised consumption site. Funding leaves its future in limbo
Years of rising overdose deaths in the Region of Peel prompted local officials to offer council headquarters as somewhere for people to use drugs safely.
Health
May 3
Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: minister
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.
Canada
Apr 29