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
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
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
Peterborough employers question Fleming College move to slash 29 programs
Area businesses that rely on Fleming grads say they'll feel the impact of the college's decision to cancel 29 programs due to the cap imposed on international student admissions.
Economy
May 7
South Burnaby rec centre celebrates long-awaited grand opening
Residents of South Burnaby celebrated the long-awaited opening of a new rec centre Saturday. The centre features two NHL-sized hockey rinks and other sports facilities.
Canada
May 12
Emergency Preparedness Week kicks off in London, Ont.
The annual event, which runs from May 6 to May 11 this year, features education and messaging to help people prepare for an emergency before they happen.
Canada
May 6
Toronto’s offices are emptying out. The city wants to know what to do with them
The City of Toronto is turning to the public for guidance on what to do with its empty office space as vacancies continue to rise.
Politics
May 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
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
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
Canada Royal Milk donates $200,000 worth of baby formula to Kingston-area United Way
Canada Royal Milk donates 5,000 cans of infant formula to United Way KFL&A, benefiting over 275 families in Kingston area at a $200,000 value.
Canada
May 9
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
Calgary balances risk of drought and flood but things ‘trending in the right direction’
After talk of drought, many welcomed heavy rain in the Calgary region and much of southern Alberta on Tuesday. Yet the city still advises residents to conserve water this summer.
Weather
May 7
B.C. mayor prepares for ‘last stand’ as wind threatens to push fire into town
A specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson on Monday morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds.
Fire
May 13
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
May 5
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
‘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
