4 h. ago Federal Reserve says building renovation complies with law, defends costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday said the agency’s renovation of two of its buildings is in compliance with plans approved by a local commission, disputing a White House suggestion that they may have violated the law by deviating from those plans. The letter is the lastest salvo in an escalating […]

Economics

5 h. ago Ontario Health Coalition and Health Coalitions from across Canada issued a joint statement in advance of the gathering of First Ministers and the Council of the Federation:

Any governments across Canada that claim to prioritize the economy while dismantling our public health care have lost their moral compass TORONTO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Health Coalition and Health Coalitions across Canada want our provincial and federal leaders to succeed in the new international context dealing with the Trump presidency. […]

Politics

5 h. ago Feds sue contractor for $60M over ‘catastrophic’ Kingston bridge failure

Ottawa is countersuing a contractor for $60M over a failed bridge repair in Kingston, calling the work “worthless.” The firm had earlier sued the federal government for $8M.

Economics

7 h. ago Trump administration order requires interior secretary to sign off on all wind and solar projects

WASHINGTON (AP) — All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order that authorizes him to conduct “elevated review” of activities ranging from leases to rights-of-way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions. The enhanced oversight on clean-energy projects […]

Politics

7 h. ago Trump Orders New Red Tape for Wind and Solar on Federal Land

Wind and solar projects being constructed on federal land will be required to undergo a new review process at the Interior Department, under a new Trump administration directive that could slow the approval of projects.

Other

8 h. ago Bank of Canada, Crown corporations set to align with Liberal cost

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada and most other federal Crown corporations will be looking to trim their budgets alongside a wider government effort to cut costs. A spokesperson for the Bank of Canada confirms the central bank will “align” with the Liberal government’s plans to carve out savings of 15 per cent in departments’ […]

Economics

9 h. ago Health care advocates afraid of major cuts and privatization hold shadow summit and rally at Council of the Federation next week

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outside the Council of the Federation and the gathering of First Ministers, public health care advocates from across Canada will be joining a shadow summit, rally, and car cavalcade. Attendees include Health Coalitions, patients, patient advocates, nurses, doctors, care workers, mental health advocacy organizations, environmental groups, Indigenous […]

Politics

10 h. ago Here's why Canada is denying a ton of claims under new federal dental care plan

If you've had trouble accessing complex treatment under Canada's federal dental care plan, you're not alone.Health Canada told us that more than half of preauthorization requests for complex dental work under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) are being denied.The CDCP was launched in 2023 and aims to make dental care more accessible for those without dental insurance.To qualify, you must be a Canadian resident who doesn't have access to dental insurance. You and your spouse or common-law partner must have filed your tax returns in Canada, and your family's net income must be less than $90,000.Between May 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, 5.2 million Canadians were approved for coverage, and more than 2.2 million people received care under the CDCP, according to Health Canada. Although most treatments don't require preauthorization, more complex procedures — about one per cent — still do.Examples of complex dental work include crowns, major surgical procedures...

Transport

11 h. ago Les données de Statistique Canada sur les conflits de travail au Québec étaient fausses

Le ministère fédéral de l’Emploi confirme que ses données sur les conflits de travail, publiées par Statistique Canada étaient finalement erronées.

Other

12 h. ago Allocation canadienne pour enfants: des prestations plus élevées à partir de vendredi

Petite bouffée d’air pour les familles canadiennes: les prestations fédérales pour enfants seront plus élevées à compter de vendredi.

Society

15 h. ago Audun Groenvold, Olympic ski cross medallist, dies after lightning strike

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. “It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold’s untimely passing,” the federation said. “The former […]

Events

15 h. ago As Trump mulls Powell’s future, Republican senators caution against firing

Some Republican senators are cautioning President Donald Trump against firing U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying it could potentially damage the Fed's independence.

Other

15 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney's need to cut spending should focus on bloated public service

Under the Trudeau government, the federal civil service grew by nearly 100,000 employees, or just about 40 per cent, at a time when the national population grew about 16 per cent.

Events

23 h. ago L’aide en français se fait rare pour les femmes vulnérables d’Ottawa

Dans la capitale fédérale, le Centre espoir Sophie est le seul centre de jour francophone leur étant destiné.

Other

25 h. ago Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California’s bullet train project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration revoked federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project on Wednesday, intensifying uncertainty about how the state will make good on its long-delayed promise of building a bullet train to shuttle riders between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The U.S. Transportation Department announced it was pulling back $4 billion […]

Politics

25 h. ago Jane’s Addiction bandmates sue each other over onstage fight that ended tour

LOS ANGELES — The members of alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction filed dueling lawsuits Wednesday over singer Perry Farrell’s onstage scuffle with guitarist Dave Navarro at a Boston concert last year, prompting the cancellation of the rest of their reunion tour and a planned album. Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery sued Farrell […]

Other

25 h. ago Bell: Doug Ford tells Conservatives — avoid the 'hardcore right', that's not Canada

'It can't be one extreme or the other extreme,' says Ontario Premier Doug Ford to federal Conservatives

Other

25 h. ago Bell: Doug Ford tells Poilievre Conservatives how they can get more votes

'It can't be one extreme or the other extreme,' says Ontario Premier Doug Ford to federal Conservatives

Other

28 h. ago Federal utility backs off Tennessee gas plant site after John Rich says he enlisted Trump’s help

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility says it is looking at other sites for a new natural gas power plant after its preferred location in Tennessee drew heavy public scrutiny, including from country musician John Rich. The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Tuesday that the Cheatham County site is no longer its preferred […]

Other

30 h. ago Disney sues Hong Kong company it says is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewelry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday sued a Hong Kong jewelry company it accuses of selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewelry. The international media and entertainment conglomerate filed a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles against the Red Earth Group, which sells jewelry online under the name Sateur. Disney says the […]

Economics