6 h. ago ICBC apologizes to customers for long wait times for driving tests

ICBC says that due to an increase in demand and a shortage of examiners, customers are having to wait as long as seven months to take a driving test.

Economics

7 h. ago Pandemic rules barring protests in 2021 unconstitutional: Ontario’s top court

Provincial restrictions on gatherings that prohibited peaceful protests in Ontario for several weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic were unconstitutional, the province’s top court ruled Monday. The Court of Appeal for Ontario made the finding in a case brought by former Ontario legislator Randy Hillier, who faced several charges for organizing or hosting protests against pandemic […]

Science

8 h. ago Fired Justice Department pardon attorney accuses agency of ’ongoing corruption’

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department’s recently fired pardon attorney accused the leadership of the law enforcement agency of “ongoing corruption,” testifying Monday at a congressional hearing meant to showcase concerns that the Trump administration is assaulting the rule of law, abusing its power and forcing out career civil servants. “It should alarm all Americans that […]

Events

10 h. ago Alberta's tourism industry hoping to capitalize on tariff wary travellers

Alberta tourism operators say they are seeing an increase in bookings

Economics

11 h. ago CN railroaders get 3% wage increase per year in ruling after shutdown last summer

MONTREAL — Engineers and conductors at Canadian National Railway Co. will receive a wage hike of three per cent per year under a contract reached via binding arbitration Monday, capping off a labour standoff that halted freight trains across the country last summer. Six days of hearings over the past month yielded a three-year contract […]

Transport

12 h. ago Why the political climate might be right to cut red tape once and for all

Poilievre rule would require cutting regulations for every new one as interest in unleashing economy grows

Politics

12 h. ago Harriet Tubman quote removed from National Parks’ Underground Railroad webpage

The webpage now features commemorative postal stamps of various civil rights leaders, including Tubman, with the text 'Black/White Cooperation.'

Society

14 h. ago Canadian man locked out of $43K in PC Optimum points by Loblaws

A new report shines a light on a Loblaws shopper who recently had $43,000 worth of PC Optimum points frozen in his account before he could spend them.Frank Zhang has saved 43 million PC Optimum points over his lifetime by shopping at Loblaws stores and using a PC Mastercard, but he was quite shocked when he tried to redeem his points in January and found his account locked.According to a CBC Go Public report, the automated online help tool initially told him his account was frozen and that he needed to change his password to unlock it. That didn't resolve his issue, so Zhang called the helpline instead and was met with a different answer. The person on the phone told him that he'd broken the PC Optimum terms and conditions, but they refused to say which rule specifically led to his account being frozen.A Calgary man named Jeff Mack suffered the same issue after having his 1.5 million points ($1,500) frozen last fall. At least the support channel told him his account was di...

Economics

14 h. ago Enormous outdoor flower market coming to Toronto just in time for Mother's Day

Toronto is getting a huge outdoor flower market all summer long, and it's set to arrive just in time for Mother's Day.With blustery temperatures forecast all week in Toronto, it's easy to feel like we'll never be able to enjoy spending time outdoors again (let alone choose to, voluntarily), but signs of spring are everywhere.From tracking the progress of High Park's cherry blossoms to eagerly anticipating opening day at Canada's Wonderland, there's just no denying that we are, despite the weather suggesting otherwise, edging ever closer to the sunny season.Another hotly anticipated annual spring and summertime tradition in Toronto, the Toronto Flower Market, is also due to make its comeback alongside the sunshine, gearing up for its 12th season kickoff this May.As is the tradition, the monthly market will host its first event of the season on Saturday, May 10, the day before Mother's Day, so that you can treat the mothers and mother figures in your life to a brea...

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14 h. ago 10/3 podcast: Quebec is spending millions to subsidize English

A Montreal Gazette investigation has revealed that a program designed for Francophone co-operation between France and Quebec has been subsidizing tuition for foreign, non-French-speaking students. This at a time when Quebec has increased fees for out-of-province English speaking students, which is seen as a blow to the province’s Anglophone universities. Montreal Gazette reporter Andy Riga […]

Economics

19 h. ago Driver in psychosis still liable for injury damages to motorcyclist on Lions Gate bridge

ICBC argued driver shouldn't be held responsible because of unexpected psychiatric condition, but courts ruled, like drunk driver, he made decision to drive despite hallucinations.

Transport

19 h. ago Will new Mega Million odds make you a jackpot winner? Don’t get your hopes up

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players are going to have a shot at more billion-dollar jackpots and slightly better odds under new Mega Millions rules that go into effect with Tuesday’s drawing. But the improvements come at a cost — literally: Players will have to shell out $5 per ticket, more than double the […]

Economics

20 h. ago Canadians can expect April tax benefit payments earlier than usual

Eligible families can expect to get Canada's child tax benefit a little earlier this month.The monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment usually comes on the 20th of each month unless it lands on a weekend or statutory holiday.April 20 is a Saturday, and April 18 is Good Friday, so parents will get CCB deposits three days early on the 17th.The Canadian government increased the child tax payments by 4.7 per cent in July 2024, which was the beginning of the new benefit year. The maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Families can look forward to another increase in the child tax benefit payment in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year's raise.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says parents can expect a 2.7 per cent bump, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for child...

Economics

20 h. ago Animal shelters struggle to keep up with demand as food prices skyrocket for pets

The Nova Scotia SPCA says that demand in all six locations in the province has increased, but donations remain low and there are calls to to help those in need.

Economics

21 h. ago Rescue efforts from Myanmar’s deadly earthquake wind down as death toll exceeds 3,500

BANGKOK (AP) — Long-shot efforts to find survivors from Myanmar’s devastating March 28 earthquake were winding down Monday, as rescue efforts were supplanted by increasing relief and recovery activity, with the death toll from the disaster surpassing 3,500 and still climbing. In the capital, Naypyitaw, people cleared debris and collected wood from their damaged houses […]

Events

22 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Student navigates stressful time at school and at home

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 23-year-old college student struggling to find direction in life. I’ve been trying to find a part-time job and an internship, but I have had no success. This leaves me increasingly anxious, especially as my parents, who currently help me with tuition and rent, are getting older and can’t continue working much […]

Society

30 h. ago ISC Recommends Shareholders DO NOT TENDER to Plantro’s Abusive and Coercive Mini

“Mini-tender” is structured for Plantro, an offshore entity, to potentially take effective control of ISC without paying shareholders a control premium The Mini-tender deliberately sidesteps takeover bid rules and is both coercive and opportunistic Plantro is reportedly controlled by Matthew Proud, the former CEO of Dye & Durham, a company which was recently marked by […]

Events

33 h. ago Oil Plummets as Trade Risks Increase and Saudis Slash Prices

Oil sank at the week’s open after Saudi Arabia slashed its flagship crude price by the most in more than two years, and the escalating trade war spurred concerns about a global recession and weaker demand.

Economics

38 h. ago Trump’s tariffs will increase price of American clothing, footwear: trade group

About 97 per cent of the clothes and shoes purchased in the U.S. are imported, predominantly from Asia, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association

Economics

40 h. ago LEAF TAKEAWAYS: Nick Robertson vows to avoid the scratch heap

This time, playing the Jackets suited the Maple Leafs. After two lopsided losses, by a combined 11-3 score, both with rookie Dennis Hildeby in net, Toronto used bench strength and big names to deliver a 5-0 win on Saturday at home behind Anthony Stolarz’s 27 saves. Our takeaways as the Leafs increased their lead on […]

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