31 minutes ago Border measures aimed at responding to Trump’s tariff threat begin to take effect

OTTAWA — Immigration measures announced as part of Canada’s border response to president-elect Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what’s known as “flagpoling.” This is when someone who was in Canada on a temporary visa leaves for the U.S. then quickly re-enters Canada to […]

Economics

82 minutes ago Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election

A recent survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record […]

Politics

2 hours ago 3 kidnapping victims found inside Ontario home, 10 people facing charges

Ten people are facing charges after three kidnapping victims were found inside a Brampton home during a raid, Peel Regional Police say.

Society

2 hours ago Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights

WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issu e just as the Christmas travel season kicks into overdrive and winter weather is threatening more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. American flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national […]

Culture

2 hours ago What to know about the Panama Canal, which Trump is threatening to take over

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday floated the idea of taking over the Panama Canal – a vital maritime route for global trade that was once under American control. At a rally in Arizona, Trump criticized fees to use the vital Latin American shipping lane, a day after complaining on social media that the United States […]

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2 hours ago Canadian should prepare for spring election, even if Trudeau stays on: experts

Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Trudeau stays on or not.

Politics

3 hours ago After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up

Ontario’s little-known team of taxpayer-funded animal cruelty investigators recently issued its first-ever news release, years after launching in 2020. The small but meaningful step toward increased transparency comes after sustained pressure from The Canadian Press — along with animal advocacy groups and opposition politicians — for Animal Welfare Services to open up publicly about its […]

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3 hours ago Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not. Political watchers are abuzz over the possible scenarios that could play out in the coming year following last week’s drama […]

Politics

5 hours ago Jamie Sarkonak: Poilievre’s very normal take on males in female prisons

Kelly McParland: The Liberals have only one choice — an election

Events

7 hours ago Anaergia to Supply Organic Waste to Energy Solution to PepsiCo in Colombia

Food production facility to utilize its waste stream to produce energy, while reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions BURLINGTON, Ontario — Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, Anaergia DB Inc., has entered into an integrated technology supply contract with PepsiCo Alimentos Z.F. LTDA (“PepsiCo”) to provide its […]

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