2 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Why cheaper internet is costing Canadians billions

WATCH: Government bodies such as the CRTC are full of idiots making dumb decisions that will drive away investment. Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on how something must be done. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to […]

Economics

3 h. ago Alabama utility commission allowed to hike prices behind closed doors, judge rules

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s utility regulators can continue to hold closed-door meetings to determine price hikes, in an apparent departure from common practices in neighboring states, a circuit court judge ruled. The decision on Monday rejected a lawsuit filed by Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of Energy Alabama, a nonprofit that advocates for […]

Society

3 h. ago Saskatchewan NDP urges government to repair vacant homes for affordable housing

The Saskatchewan NDP are pressuring the government to get vacant units repaired and used as affordable housing options for the homeless population.

Politics

3 h. ago Opinion: We are too quick to avert our gaze from those suffering on our streets

Opinion: That may be excusable for the average citizen, but there is a different onus on those with power or influence in government, academia and justice

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4 h. ago UK and France Order More Cruise Missiles, Pledge Nuclear Cooperation

The UK and French governments plan to order more of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles that they’ve been supplying to Ukraine, as well as accelerate efforts to develop a next-generation replacement for the weapons.

Events

4 h. ago First Nations call for Ontario environment minister’s resignation

Several dozen First Nations in Ontario are calling for the resignation of the province’s environment minister after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law. Last month, Todd McCarthy and Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz wrote to federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin asking her […]

Politics

5 h. ago Ontario councillor facing criminal charge speaks at meeting, advocates denied deputation

Members of the Women of Ontario Say No advocacy group sat in the Niagara Falls council chamber, alongside supporters of Coun. Mike Strange.

Events

5 h. ago Behind the reins: Inside the Calgary Stampede's safety plan for chuckwagon horses

The Calgary Stampede has been tightening safety rules for years amid ongoing debate over the welfare of chuckwagon horses.

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5 h. ago LIVE: Reaction to LHSC's $60M lawsuits alleging massive fraud

London police, the provincial government and others weighed on the latest news to rock London Health Sciences Centre

Economics

5 h. ago RECAP: Patient, unions react to LHSC's lawsuits alleging massive fraud

London police, the provincial government and others weighed on the latest news to rock London Health Sciences Centre

Science

6 h. ago Manitoba to rework plan to change intersection where deadly bus crash occurred

Premier Wab Kinew says after hearing from the community, the government will not proceed with a plan to reconstruct the intersection into an RCUT, or restricted crossing U-turn.

Events

6 h. ago Here are the products sold by Canadian Tire that have been recalled so far this year

If you've shopped at Canadian Tire recently or in the past few years, it's time to double-check your purchases, as some items have been recalled due to serious health and safety risks, including choking hazards and the risk of electric shock injury.Health Canada issued alerts and provided further details about active recalls for these products that were sold at Canadian Tire stores and other retailers. While some of these recalls are recent, some items were sold in Canada as far back as 2018 and 2019. This year, items include a children's toy, a snowblower and women's boots.If you do own any of these affected products, you can contact the companies for free repairs, exchanges or refunds. Here are some recently recalled items.The North Face women's bootsRecall date: April 17Thousands of women's boots from The North Face were recalled due to a potential fall hazard. Health Canada announced a recall of the Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots, as it's possible that the hook of on...

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6 h. ago Quebec won’t accept some applications for sponsorship of immigrants until 2026

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it won’t accept new applications from residents who want to sponsor their spouses, common-law partners or adult children for immigration until next year. The Immigration department says in a news release that it has reached its cap for sponsorship in those categories. As a result, the families of those […]

Other

6 h. ago Quebec government ‘reassigns’ head of auto insurance board amid SAAQclic scandal

Éric Ducharme's dismissal from the top job was confirmed by a government source who was not authorized to speak publicly.

Politics

7 h. ago B.C. set to release event safety report in wake of Lapu Lapu Day attack

The British Columbia government is expected to release a report today on ways to improve safety and security at events two months after 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival. 

Events

7 h. ago International bakery chain known for healthy cake opening first Toronto location

An international bakery chain known for what it calls "healthy" versions of classic treats is about to open its first-ever Canadian location in Toronto.You may assume that ingredients like sugar, gluten, and dairy are integral pillars for almost any baked good, and, most of the time, you'd be right. However, one European bakery chain that's about to make its Canadian debut is on a mission to prove that you can have sweet treats that still hit the spot without any of those things.We'll be the judges of that.Landing on Bloor West this summer by way of Poland is FitCake, a chain that touts itself as "the first and largest non-pastry shop in the world," and currently boasts nine locations in Poland, with an additional presence in Austria, Sweden, Spain, and Malta.So, what makes the cakes so "fit"? The bakery (or, non-pastry shop, if you prefer) is completely sugar-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan, but, if its rapid expansion across Europe can be used as any indi...

Society

7 h. ago Court dismisses Ontario’s bid to appeal bike lane injunction

An Ontario court has dismissed the province’s attempt to appeal a court order that temporarily stopped it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes. Cycling advocates say the court’s decision is a victory, and means Ontario can’t remove the bike lanes until a judge has had the chance to rule on a charter challenge. […]

Other

7 h. ago Canada’s wildfire smoke ‘suffocating,’ needs ‘better’ management: U.S. reps

Several U.S. members of Congress are urging action by the Canadian government on wildfires, saying smoke from the flames is impacting Americans' ability to enjoy summer.

Events

8 h. ago Province to provide update on investigation into Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Later today the B.C. government is releasing the report into the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu festival, where 11 people died and many more were injured after a vehicle rammed into a crowd at the event in April.

Economics

8 h. ago Province to release report on event safety as part of response to Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Later today the B.C. government is releasing the report into the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu festival, where 11 people died and many more were injured after a vehicle rammed into a crowd at the event in April.

Culture