5 h. ago Drugs like Ozempic could ‘significantly’ cut Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, commonly used for diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Other

7 h. ago Reducing red tape on Canadian businesses could free up resources for growth; study

Canadian businesses spent 768 million hours on regulatory compliance in 2024, equivalent to nearly 394,000 full-time jobs

Economics

7 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

9 h. ago Canadian scientist awarded for discovering hormone used in Ozempic

Dr. Daniel Drucker shares the US$3 million prize with four colleagues in the U.S. and Denmark for discovering the GLP-1 hormone that's used in medications like Ozempic.

Other

11 h. ago New research from The Lundquist Institute finds ketogenic diet

A one-year prospective study found that very high cholesterol in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals on a ketogenic diet for an average of 5 years did not correlate with atherosclerosis. Los Angeles, CA, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers across multiple institutions, […]

Events

12 h. ago Abortion access in Ontario rose to over 90% after the pill was approved: study

A new study finds that access to abortion services expanded greatly in the five years after the abortion pill was approved and pharmacies began dispensing it in Ontario.

Other

13 h. ago Thailand Won’t Rush to Reduce Taxes on US Imports, Official Says

Thailand’s strategy to minimize the hit from US tariffs will include pledges to import more goods and ramping up of US investments, and not any outright offer to cut import taxes, according to a government adviser.

Economics

29 h. ago THE LATEST: Liberal decade of junk justice policies putting Canadians at risk

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election and tariff-related news, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering the election ahead of the April 28 vote. Plus, you can find all of […]

Events

31 h. ago Homeowners with treeless yards in Quebec town risk $200 ‘tree police’ tax

St-Amable wants more trees to reduce heat islands

Economics

35 h. ago ICBC only gets $150 after suing driver for $4,300 for bumper repair

Driver admitted he broke a tail light cover worth no more than $200. B.C.'s civil resolution tribunal cut the payment to $150 to ICBC due to "extremely limited" evidence.

Economics

49 h. ago Canada, Brad Jacobs ousted by Scotland in semifinal of men's curling worlds

The Great Scots got the best of the Great White North at the 2025 BKT World Men’s Curling Championship Again. Canada only lost two games in pursuit of gold during the nine-day event in Moose Jaw, Sask. But both came at the hands of Scotland, including one Saturday that saw it cut short Team […]

Sport

51 h. ago Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

A Canadian scientist has won a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for discovering a hormone used in diabetes and obesity medications that has changed the lives of millions.

Other

57 h. ago Less red tape, more trades workers and doctors for all on campaign day 14

Pierre Poilievre is promising a “two-for-one” law that would also compel the government to cut two regulations for every one put in place

Society

59 h. ago Struggling B.C. forestry sector gathers in Prince George as industry faces 'tough times'

The number of people employed in forestry, once one of B.C.'s largest  industries, has been cut in half since 2000, according to the forestry council.

Other

60 h. ago Conservatives vow Canada businesses to see 25% less red tape

(Bloomberg) — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses ahead of the April 28 election. Poilievre — whose party is trailing Mark Carney’s Liberals in most polls — said Saturday that his government will cut 25% of all red tape within […]

Economics

65 h. ago On the Brink: Ontario retirees forced to cut family traditions over food costs

This is the latest installment of a Global News series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

Economics

2 d. ago Experts, wood exporters try to tally trees lost during Ontario ice storm

Researchers say Southern Ontario can't afford to lose more trees, but work can be done to mitigate the effects -- which include an increased risk of flooding - in urban areas.

Economics

3 d. ago Drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump is charged with violating his release

NEW YORK — A convicted New York drug dealer whose 10-year federal prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump is back in custody after he was accused of several crimes, including assaulting a toddler. Jonathan Braun was charged Friday with violating the terms of his supervised release and ordered detained in Brooklyn federal court, […]

Other

3 d. ago Trump Team Proposes Ending Clean Energy Office, Cutting Billions

The US Energy Department is proposing to shut down its Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and cut some $9 billion in awards for programs regarding carbon capture, direct air capture, solar and hydrogen, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.

Other

3 d. ago Alberta RCMP lay several charges in separate drug trafficking investigations

"We had a lot of complaints from members of these communities that said they felt their safety and security wasn't taken seriously and there were a number of issues in their community that weren't being addressed"

Economics