3 d. ago Liberals are being ‘dishonest’ about future of pharmacare, NDP says

NDP interim leader Don Davies said the government's response to a commissioned report on the program was 'shockingly dismissive,' and the health minister has not committed to act.

Transport

3 d. ago OpenTable reveals its annual Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2025, along with 2026 dining trends

On average, Canadians are planning to dine out 6 times per month in 2026.1 When dining out in 2026, 41 per cent of Canadians would prefer an earlier dinner over a late dinner.1 70 per cent of Canadians agree that dining out is a way to feel connected to others.1 TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

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8 d. ago Report finds adoption of barcoding system in Canadian healthcare can save billions annually while supporting patient safety

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new report prepared by Deloitte Canada and commissioned by GS1 Canada finds that the lack of nationwide adoption of global standards via Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) and Global Location Numbers (GLNs) is costing the Canadian healthcare system up to $2.3 billion every year. Without alignment to […]

Science

9 d. ago Complaints and rudeness reported by councillors trending again in 2025, Ottawa integrity commissioner reports

The total number of complaints filed with the city integrity commissioner' office in the 2025 reporting year jumped to 17 from 12 in 2024.

Society

9 d. ago 2025 Year in Rear View: CARFAX Canada Unveils Used Vehicle History Insights for the Year

With Millions of Issues Uncovered, Canadians Urged to Get a CARFAX Canada History Report Before Buying a Used Car LONDON, Ontario — CARFAX Canada reveals its 2025 Year in Rear View1, showcasing trends uncovered from the millions of Vehicle History Reports run over the past year. Key insights shared include accidents, weather-related damage and other […]

Transport

9 d. ago Credit Card Balances Expected to Peak in December with the Holiday Season

1.45 million Canadians missed payments in Q3 Equifax Canada® Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends and Insights TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax® Canada’s Q3 Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends and Insights shows a renewed rise in missed payments heading into the holidays, with 1.45 million consumers in Canada missing a credit […]

Economics

3 w. ago This Ontario city has seen rents plummet by almost $260 this year

A new real estate report reveals that housing and job markets in Ontario have drifted out of balance in most cities across the province, with the exception of a few, including one that's actually seen rents plummet by nearly $260 this year. Real estate agency Zoocasa analyzed rent prices and unemployment rates across Canada from January to September 2025 to see how unemployment trends are affecting housing trends.Although the report notes that in a healthy economy, unemployment rates range between 3.5 and 4.5 per cent, none of the Ontario cities analyzed had an unemployment rate below 5.7 per cent. However, while several cities recorded increases in average rents despite high unemployment rates, a handful of Ontario municipalities experienced declines in average rent during the first nine months of 2025.Rent prices versus unemployment rates in Canadian cities from January to September 2025. Source: Zoocasa.In Toronto, the average rent in January was $2,360 and dip...

Economics

4 w. ago Toronto housing market is dying and here's how much average prices have dropped

Home sales and prices in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continue to plummet to historic lows. These trends continued through October 2025, casting further doubt on the future of the region's turbulent housing market.The latest data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) highlights continued market challenges affecting homeowners and sellers, while the ever-falling cost of a home in the region offers a ray of hope for would-be homebuyers who have been priced out of the market throughout the last decade of runaway land values.TRREB's Oct. 2025 data reveals that home sales have once again declined year-over-year in the region, with 6,138 home sales representing a 9.5 per cent drop over the same period in 2024.The City of Toronto registered 155 fewer home sales year-over-year, while 905-region sales declined by 491 homes. Overall, GTA home sales declined by 646 units in October 2025 from the 6,784 units sold during the same period last year.Figures were also down mo...

Economics