13 h. ago Nova Scotia premier slams Blanchet for comments about ‘artificial country’

'I feel no more at ease in the Canadian Parliament than (Danielle) Smith would in Quebec’s National Assembly,' Bloc leader says

Culture

13 h. ago Federalist politicians denounce Blanchet for calling Canada ‘an artificial country’

'I feel no more at ease in the Canadian Parliament than (Danielle) Smith would in Quebec’s National Assembly,' Bloc leader says

Politics

13 h. ago Federal leaders, N.S. premier denounce Blanchet for calling Canada ‘an artificial country’

'I feel no more at ease in the Canadian Parliament than (Danielle) Smith would in Quebec’s National Assembly,' Bloc leader says

Politics

29 h. ago Coaches clash over big hits as London Knights beat Kitchener in Game 1

That didn’t take long. Dale Hunter and Jussi Ahokas are already trading serious verbal jabs. The London head coach and his Kitchener counterpart squabbled over two controversial hits that led to serious-looking injuries in the Knights’ dominant 5-2 win in the OHL Western Conference final opener before 9,061 Friday at Canada Life Place. Ahokas called […]

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52 h. ago WARMINGTON: Mark Carney caught in whopper of fib over Trump talk

PM admits Trump did bring up Canada as a 51st state in March 28 call but said he is "under no illusions" that he would agree to it.

Transport

56 h. ago National Bank’s CEO Rails Against Red Tape for Energy Projects

National Bank of Canada’s chief executive officer called for a “complete overhaul” of the country’s economic and industrial policies just days before Canadians are set to vote in the federal election.

Society

57 h. ago After Trump revives 51st state rhetoric, party leaders stress ‘not ever’

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his calls for Canada to become the 51st state, but party leaders on the campaign trail say it will 'never' happen.

Politics

57 h. ago Carney admits Trump talked about Canada becoming 51st state during call last month

During the media availability, Carney seemed irritated by the reporters’ repeated questions

Transport

65 h. ago Varcoe: National Bank of Canada CEO calls for new energy projects, unity, as tariffs put 'pause' on economy

'We need to unlock regulation. We need to be more competitive on tax and we need to develop energy infrastructure across the country'

Society

7 d. ago MOBLAND: How global organized crime came to call Canada home

The problem first emerged during Stephen Harper's Conservative government, but it accelerated rapidly under the Justin Trudeau Liberals

Events

9 d. ago Bell Canada launches its own new smartphone brand called Ahlo

Bell has launched a new smartphone brand called Ahlo.The carrier says the phone has been designed in Canada with "value-conscious users" in mind. That said, it's likely assembled in other parts of the world. So far, Bell hasn't shared the phone's manufacturer.The phone is now available for $270 outright or $1 per month at Bell or Virgin Plus (for a limited time) — a steal compared to $1,161 or $32 per month for the iPhone 16. You can also buy it through various Canadian retailers, but this deal price appears to be locked to Bell/Virgin's network.The new smartphone is aimed at "value-conscious users" with a far cheaper price tag than competitors.Here are some of its specs and features:6.58" FHD+ display50MP quad camera5,000 mAh battery5G connectivityFingerprint scannerAndroid 14 OSUSB-C connectivity (cable included)24-month warrantyThe phone will be available through Bell and its Virgin Plus flanker brand, as well as the following retailers:Best Buy ExpressThe Mo...

Culture

1 week ago Blaise, Alberta's first operational stress intervention dog, joins Edmonton Police Service

Mike Annan remembers chatting with a group of B.C. firefighters when one of them asked, “What if we had a dog to support our members in emotional down regulation and debriefing situations?” The director of Service Dogs for B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs initially said no. But after a quick call to Wounded Warriors Canada, […]

Events

2 w. ago WeightWatchers prepares to file for bankruptcy as stock plummets

Stock markets in North America was a roller coaster on Wednesday and Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump paused his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on most nations for 90 days — though Canada was excluded from the reprieve while Trump further raised his tax rate on Chinese imports. But despite the market recovery, WW International, Inc. […]

Economics

2 w. ago KINSELLA: Former American ambassador calls Canada ‘a petri dish for antisemitism’

But will political candidates in Canada, now in the midst of a hotly-contested election campaign, heed Marc Ginsburg's words?

Economics

2 w. ago OFL sounds the alarm on Canada’s gender pay gap this Equal Pay Day

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Thursday, April 10, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), in collaboration with the Equal Pay Coalition, will hold a press conference marking Equal Pay Day with an urgent call to confront Canada’s gender pay gap. Speakers will highlight the deepening economic inequality faced by women, the gendered […]

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3 w. ago LILLEY: Carney out of touch and detached from everyday reality

Mark Carney keeps showing Canadians that he is detached from everyday life in Canada. His bizarre remarks about fruit Thursday night followed by his comments about CBC show Carney lives in a different reality – and sometimes the past. On Thursday, Carney appeared on a show produced by Radio Canada, CBC’s French division, called Five […]

Transport

3 w. ago Amazon urged to remove ’51st state’ products from site. Will it listen?

A petition has been launched calling on Amazon to remove '51st state' merchandise, but business and marketing professors say it's unlikely to happen.

Other

3 w. ago Europe, Canada Call on Putin to Respond to US Ceasefire Proposal

Ukraine’s European allies and Canada urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to respond immediately to a US proposal for a partial ceasefire that Kyiv has accepted without conditions.

Events

3 w. ago LILLEY: No new tariffs from Trump a hit to Carney’s campaign

It’s not quite a presidential pardon, but we could call it a reprieve. Canada didn’t get any additional tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated what he called “Liberation Day.” Trump has been talking about new tariffs on Canada for months; he even went on a rant during his Rose Garden ceremony about how he […]

Economics

3 w. ago Democrats push vote on tariffs targeting Canada as Trump calls for Republican support

WASHINGTON — Democrats in the U.S. Senate are moving forward on a resolution to block sweeping tariffs targeting Canada as President Donald Trump presses Republican lawmakers to continue backing his trade agenda. Sen. Tim Kaine plans to force a vote on Trump’s use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, also called IEEPA, to declare […]

Economics