4 h. ago Canadian city ranks among the safest in the world for female digital nomads

It's the only North American destination to make the top 10

Other

5 d. ago Here's when Canadians can cash in on the next government payouts in May

Eligible Canadians can expect money from the government this month through various Government of Canada benefits and credits.According to Statistics Canada, the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, slightly lower than the 2.6 per cent increase seen in February.Despite a slightly lower inflation rate, life in Canada remains expensive, and unemployment is rising.In March, the cost of housing increased by 3.9 per cent, while transportation costs rose by 1.2 per cent. Food purchased from stores continues to become more expensive, with prices increasing by 3.2 per cent.As the cost of living remains high, it's worth checking to see which government benefits you may qualify for. Ensure that your direct deposit is enabled, as you look forward to the following benefits, if you meet the criteria:Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — May 20Eligible families in Canada can expect their monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment on May 20. In July 2024, with the ...

Politics

6 d. ago Canadian city named one of top 10 'most walkable' in the world

Picturesque destination's air quality also ranked best out of 10 cities surveyed

Other

1 week ago Royal Canadian Dragoons celebrated by Dutch city it liberated 80 years ago

The liberation of Leeuwarden is celebrated annually, and the Dragoons are still welcomed as heroes when they visit the city

Culture

1 week ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

Society

3 w. ago Canadian details the hate she experiences living in the U.S.

A Canadian working in health care in the U.S. shared a disturbing incident she faced in the operating room amid a discussion on the tariff war.TikToker @fern_9221, whose bio states that she's a neuroscientist, shared a video of herself sitting in her car after work in which she describes an experience in the workplace that caught her off guard."Just got off work," she said. "I just wanted to share with you what it was like today down under in the United States in 2025."She said that when Americans find out she's Canadian, they typically ask her to say "out" and "about" in a Canadian accent, causing them to "break down in giggles."However, one American coworker's reaction completely took her by surprise.The neuroscientist described how she was in the middle of surgery when she "outed" herself as a Canadian during a conversation about tariffs."I said, 'Well, you know, I'm a Canadian, and I, you know, I don't agree with the tariffs.' And one of the nurses ...

Other

3 w. ago Canadian drivers can cash in on yet another car manufacturer class

Canadian Ford drivers could get compensated in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the popular car manufacturer.On April 2, law firm Charney Lawyers PC commenced a class-action lawsuit in British Columbia against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited on behalf of certain Canadians.The lawsuit alleges that certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed Transmission have been "linked to significant operational issues."If the lawsuit results in a settlement, Canadians who meet specific criteria could get paid.The allegationsAccording to the notice on Charney Lawyers' website, Ford introduced the 10R80 Transmission in 2017, and the company's Canadian counterpart has received several complaints from consumers."Numerous reports on internet forums and direct complaints to Ford highlight ongoing issues with shifting, jerking, and unintended downshifting at high speeds," states the site.Owners of the affected vehicles reported various problems, including unint...

Transport

3 w. ago ‘In a fight with one man’: Trump’s tariffs have autoworkers in Oshawa, Ont., on edge

For more than a century, Oshawa, Ont., has been the city of autoworkers. The decades-old Canadian Automotive Museum in the downtown core, murals depicting locally made vehicles and the city’s beloved Oshawa Generals hockey team, named after one of the auto giants, are all symbols of that glorious — and often treacherous — history. The […]

Society

3 w. ago Here's how long people have to wait for Canadian passports and study permits

Applying for a passport or work permit in Canada? Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared its latest processing times.The government department has been working to reduce wait times and recently announced that it's aiming to process passport renewals in Canada within 30 business days or your money back.As for study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, processing times are updated weekly. An IRCC representative told us in an email that processing times can vary due to several factors."Visa offices face different challenges operating in different countries and regions, and even in different offices within the same region," they stated."Actual processing times vary according to a number of factors, such as how well and how quickly clients respond to any communication from IRCC or how easily Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada can verify the information provided."They added that IRCC aims to process at least 80 per cent of complete applic...

Sport

3 w. ago Immigration officials raid Washington state roofing company and arrest over 3 dozen people

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Federal immigration agents arrested 37 people Wednesday during a raid at a roofing business in northern Washington. Officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Patrol arrived at Mt. Baker Roofing’s warehouse around 7:30 a.m. in Bellingham, a city near the Canadian border. “They (law […]

Economics

4 w. ago Distracted rail crew missed warning before fiery B.C. train crash, TSB report says

CALGARY — The Transportation Safety Board says a fiery collision between two Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight trains in British Columbia last year highlights the need for “physical defences” to prevent crashes. The board says the collision east of Revelstoke, B.C., on Feb. 16, 2024 occurred when a rail crew was distracted by a call […]

Events

4 w. ago City of Calgary to buy more local and Canadian goods, services to decrease U.S. tariff impacts

The City of Calgary says roughly 95 per cent of its contract value is with Canadian suppliers, and about 70 per cent of that value is within Alberta

Economics