2 h. ago As Strike Continues, OCEU Sends Letter to Ministers and Engages in Productive Discussion with Labour Minister Piccini

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters its second month, there is renewed hope for progress. The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) has sent a formal letter to Labour Minister David Piccini and Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney, urging them to end government interference in bargaining and help bring a fair resolution to the […]

Politics

2 h. ago The CRA needs to give Canadians ‘relevant, clear’ information: watchdog

In its annual report, the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson outlined steps and recommendations for the Canada Revenue Agency to improve services based on taxpayer complaints.

Other

3 h. ago Forecast for heavy rain, snow forces road closures in Waterton Lakes National Park

with heavy rain and possibly snow forecast for the area around Waterton Lakes National Park this weekend, Parks Canada has shut down vehicle access to two high elevation roads.

Society

4 h. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 215: A slow year for new home construction in London area

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jonathan Juha about his story on the significant slowdown in home construction starts in the London area

Other

5 h. ago DND and IRCC slammed by information watchdog over slow progress on access to information

A new report shows the information commissioner received hundreds of complaints about Department of National Defence and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada last year.

Other

5 h. ago Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here’s how to protect yourself

A Lithuanian cybersecurity news outlet says it uncovered a leak of 16 billion passwords that may grant access to Apple, Google, Facebook accounts and more. Cybernews warns the data is “a blueprint for mass exploitation” because it could give cybercriminals unprecedented access to information that can be used for account takeovers, identity theft and highly […]

Other

6 h. ago Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say

NEW YORK (AP) — Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals “unprecedented access” to accounts consumers use each day. According to a report published this week, Cybernews researchers have recently discovered 30 exposed datasets that each contain a vast amount of […]

Technology

7 h. ago Justin Baldoni gets access to Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s texts

'Baldoni’s desire to drag Taylor Swift into this has been constant dating back to August 2024'

Other

15 h. ago Goldman, Citi See Europe’s Economic Edge Extending Stock Rally

The perils of trade and geopolitics will only slow the rally in European stocks rather than derail it, according to Wall Street strategists.

Economics

25 h. ago Canada to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs if Carney can’t reach deal with Trump

When the negotiation period has ended, counter-tariffs will be adjusted 'to levels consistent with progress made in the broader trading agreement with the U.S.,' Carney said

Economics

25 h. ago Canada to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs if Carney, Trump can’t reach deal

When the negotiation period has ended, counter-tariffs will be adjusted 'to levels consistent with progress made in the broader trading agreement with the U.S.,' Carney said

Economics

30 h. ago Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country’s “highly concentrated” aviation industry. In a market study released Thursday, the watchdog suggested a new class of airline that operates only in Canada but could have owners from outside its borders, […]

Other

30 h. ago Sigma7 Announces Partnership with R24 International to Elevate Travel Security Monitoring

NEW YORK — Sigma7, a global leader in risk management and resilience planning, today announced a strategic partnership with R24 International designed to strengthen travel security monitoring and alerts for corporations worldwide. Through this collaboration, Sigma7’s clients will gain access to advanced travel tracking and monitoring capabilities, helping organizations properly manage operational risks and safeguard […]

Society

30 h. ago Canada’s EV market was already in trouble. Tariffs made it worse, Ontario workers say

Several companies, including Honda, Stellantis, Umicore and Ford have delayed or scrapped their EV projects amid the slow sales growth and the ongoing trade war.

Society

31 h. ago Want to fix Canada’s air industry? More foreign owners needed: watchdog

Canada's Competition Bureau recommended the federal government allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines to spur competition.

Other

31 h. ago U.S. resumes visas for foreign students but demands social media access

Consular officers will look for posts that could be deemed hostile to the US government, culture, institutions or founding principles.

Other

32 h. ago Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says it’s in the dark on federal government’s fiscal targets

Mark Carney announced a plan before the spring election to split Ottawa's budget into operating and capital streams, and to balance the operating side in three years

Politics

34 h. ago 'Disappointing at best': Vancouver real estate prices falling, but sales slow

Greater Vancouver saw average house prices fall to $1.2 million in April from $1.3 million in April 2024, a 6.6 per cent decline.

Economics

34 h. ago Watchdog urges Canada to open airline sector to more foreign ownership

Canada, like many countries, doesn’t allow foreign-owned airlines to fly domestic routes

Other

34 h. ago Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are “slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday. Personal luxury goods sales that eroded to 364 billion euros ($419 billion) in 2024 are projected to slide by another 2% to 5% this year, the study said, citing threats […]

Economics