54 h. ago Drought deepens in Eastern Canada as West sees some improvement: Monitor

Officials say a deepening drought in Central and Atlantic Canada is creating water supply issues and underlining concerns about crop conditions and wildfires. The latest national outlook shows large pockets of extreme drought have appeared across Atlantic Canada, with moderate to severe drought also showing up in Ontario and Quebec as of the end of […]

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5 d. ago Canada issues travel advisory for Indonesia including vacation hot spot Bali

Canada has updated its travel advisory for Indonesia, including Bali, urging Canadians to take extra precautions when travelling.If you're planning a trip to Indonesia or the popular tourist destination of Bali, it's important to stay on top of the latest travel advice from the government. On Sept. 5, the Government of Canada updated the entry and exit requirements, warning travellers of visa scams."There is an increase in visa scams in Indonesia, including in Bali," reads the statement.The government is advising travellers not to accept unsolicited offers for visa extensions. Doing so could put visitors at risk of overstaying their visa or lead to serious legal consequences, such as fines, deportation, or re-entry bans."Never hand over your passport to individuals or agencies claiming to offer visa services," the advisory warns. "Use official government channels to manage or renew visas and ensure your information and documents remain secure.&q...

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5 d. ago Tetra Digital Group Aims to Pioneer Regulated Stablecoin Issuance in Canada

Financial service market leaders Urbana Corporation, Wealthsimple, Purpose Unlimited, Shakepay, ATB Financial, National Bank of Canada, and Shopify invest in groundbreaking digital payment initiative TORONTO — Tetra Digital Group, one of Canada’s leading digital asset infrastructure providers; parent company of Tetra Trust and Tetra Unity, today announced the closing of an investment of approximately $10 […]

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6 d. ago Saskatchewan health officials shutter ‘Queen of Canada’ compound, issue eviction order

'It's inhumane, it's indecent, it's unlawful,' Romana Didulo's followers say of order the vacate the premises

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7 d. ago Hundreds of B.C. ostriches given temporary reprieve from cull

Hundreds of ostriches on a farm in the British Columbia Interior have been given a temporary reprieve from being destroyed in an order issued by the Federal Court of Canada.

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8 d. ago Southern Ontario in for wind gusts up to 90 km/h Friday, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a swath of southern Ontario indicating strong winds will be felt on Friday.

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1 week ago Carney Sends Envoys to DC After ‘Very Constructive’ Trump Call

Mark Carney said Canada and the US are in negotiations to resolve issues in tariff-hit sectors after a “very constructive” conversation with President Donald Trump on Monday evening.

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1 week ago More heat and smoke in the forecast for B.C. as temperature records tumble

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for sections of the Boundary region, the North Coast, the Fraser Canyon and the North and South Thompson, saying temperatures will reach the mid-30s through to Thursday, with lows overnight down to about 18 C.

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1 week ago Air quality warnings in effect in most of Alberta, western Saskatchewan

Smoke in much of Alberta and western Saskatchewan is causing very poor air quality, while wildfires continue to rage in Canada’s north. Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings for regions of both Prairie provinces, saying smoke is also reducing visibility in some areas. The weather office says those most at risk, including adults aged […]

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2 w. ago Number of new international students in Canada takes huge nosedive

The number of new international students arriving in Canada has seen a significant drop, according to data provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).According to statistics from IRCC, although Canada issued 11,235 new international student study permits in January this year, those numbers saw a precipitous drop over the next few months. Between January and June this year, Canada issued a total of just 36,417 study permits; in comparison, from January to June 2024, Canada issued 125,034 study permits.With 88,617 fewer new international students arriving in the first half of 2025, the number represents a steep 70 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2024. March 2025 saw the lowest number of study permits issued at just 3,819, a significant difference compared to the 16,875 permits issued in March 2024.The IRCC site states, "We're reducing the number of international students coming to Canada to a sustainable level."The ripple effect ...

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2 w. ago Ford Motors recalls thousands of vehicles in Canada for brake issues

A reported issue with some braking systems has led Ford Motors to recall thousands of vehicles in Canada and the United States, including some Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models.

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2 w. ago Heat warnings span Alberta, parts of Saskatchewan with daytime highs above 30 C

With temperatures expected to stay in the 30 C range through the weekend, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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2 w. ago Harvest Announces Filing of the Preliminary Prospectus for Five Harvest High Income Shares ETFs

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest” “Harvest ETFs”) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for five Harvest High Income Shares ETFs (the “ETFs” or “ETF”). As Canada’s largest single stock ETF issuer, Harvest will add these new Harvest High Income Shares ETFs to […]

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2 w. ago Health Canada recalls furniture sold at The Brick for excessive lead

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for a line of dining furniture sold at The Brick due to excessive levels of lead that could cause serious health risks.

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2 w. ago Here are Amazon Canada's latest recalled items and what to do if you own them

Amazon Canada issues regular updates on product recalls and urges shoppers to check if they have any of the affected items.Customers can find the latest information on Amazon Canada's Recalls and Product Safety Alerts page, where the company states that it investigates and addresses any safety complaints."We closely monitor public recall alert websites and receive notifications from vendors and sellers," reads the Amazon Canada website. "Upon discovering a product recall, we immediately halt the affected product offerings and promptly inform both the customers and sellers involved about the recall."It's important to note that many of these products were also sold at other retailers. So far, this year's recalls have included several battery banks, a face cream and a popular brand of air conditioners.Shoppers are encouraged to check their homes for these products, and the complete list of affected items can be found on the Amazon Canada websit...

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3 w. ago Hurricane Erin won’t touch down in Atlantic Canada but could be an issue for wildfires

Environment Canada said Hurricane Erin should stay far offshore but will bring dangerous surf and gusty winds over coastal areas of Nova Scotia and the Avalon Peninsula.

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3 w. ago B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run

British Columbia fishing guide Dean Werk says he was getting calls last week from keen anglers wondering if this would be their year. “Do you think there’s going to be a salmon opening, Dean?” Now they have the answer. Amid bumper returns of millions of prized sockeye salmon, Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued a rare […]

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3 w. ago Canada seeks meeting to address China’s WTO complaint over steel tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is defending its steel tariffs against China after Beijing lodged a complaint last week at the World Trade Organization. Beijing is taking issue with Canada’s 25 per cent surtax on imports that contain steel melted or poured in China, calling the duties discriminatory and urging Ottawa to reverse course. Prime Minister Mark […]

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3 w. ago New travel advisories warn Canadians to be extra cautious in parts of Europe

Canada has issued a new travel advisory for travellers heading to Spain, warning Canadians about the latest safety concerns.If you’re planning a trip from Canada to Spain, it’s important to note that on Aug. 18, the Government of Canada shared an updated advisory due to wildfires. Canadians travelling to the country are being urged to "exercise a high degree of caution."According to the update, wildfires have been burning in the central and northwestern parts of the country since early August. Affected provinces include Ourense, Zamora, Salamanca, León and Cáceres. Travellers are being warned that "extreme and unusual weather events" could affect their plans. Canada has issued a similar warning for Portugal."Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for multiple regions," reads the statement. "Road closures and poor visibility due to smoke are affecting travel. Air quality is significantly degra...

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4 w. ago Canada's first unexplained wealth order issued in B.C. against alleged pot growers

A Vancouver police investigation of a shooting death uncovered evidence of a cannabis operation and now B.C. Supreme Court has issued Canada's first unexplained wealth order.

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