22 h. ago Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study

Halifax's median daycare fees were more expensive than those in Toronto, Oakville, Ottawa and all other Atlantic cities studied.

Economics

28 h. ago Varcoe: As investment picks up, 'stable Calgary' to see second strongest growth among Canadian cities

'What has happened is there's just such uncertainty in the (global) market now that it's actually helping Calgary, because we are stable Calgary. We're predictable Calgary'

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28 h. ago Varcoe: Investment is flowing again despite tariffs – report shows Calgary will be one of the strongest economies in Canada

'What has happened is there's just such uncertainty in the (global) market now that it's actually helping Calgary, because we are stable Calgary. We're predictable Calgary'

Economics

47 h. ago Child care costs more of a concern in the U.S. than birth rates, poll shows

A new poll in the U.S. shows Americans are more concerned about the financial cost of raising a child rather than declining birth rates overall.

Economics

6 d. ago Pellerin: A way citizens could help dumpster divers more easily retrieve items of value

A 'binner' program, like those in some Canadian cities, would help some people gain income who desperately need the money.

Other

6 d. ago Pellerin: Dumpster divers are the ultimate recyclers. Let's help them out

A 'binner' program, like those in some Canadian cities, would help some people gain income who desperately need the money.

Sport

7 d. ago GoFundMe for Canadian found dead in Dominican Republic raises over $40K

A fundraiser for a Canadian tourist who died in the Dominican Republic has raised double its goal.Dominican Republic officials confirmed with several news outlets that Dorian Christian MacDonald was found dead, washed ashore on a beach in Puerto Plata in the early hours of Friday, June 20.The country's civil defence agency told news organizations that the 33-year-old had been staying at a hotel in Maimon Bay, a resort town in Puerto Plata.Authorities state that the Canadian tourist had been walking on the beach at 2 a.m. local time on June 20. After receiving a call about a missing person, the Dominican Republic civil defence agency and first responders rushed to the scene. They found MacDonald's body in the water during high tide at 4:15 a.m.Global Affairs Canada told us on Wednesday that it is "aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic."The agency adds that consular officials are in contact with local authorities and a...

Economics

1 week ago Porter Airlines to operate direct flights to five sun destinations for the first time ever

Airline to launch non-stop service from three Canadian cities starting this winter

Other

2 w. ago The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation announces New Airlift from Canadian Cities with Expansion of Porter Airlines into Nassau

Nassau, The Bahamas, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There will be more ways for Canadians to escape to The Bahamas with the launch of Porter Airlines nonstop flights to Nassau. The announcement was made today by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. The new nonstop service from three key Canadian cities, Toronto, […]

Politics

2 w. ago 40 years ago, Susheel Gupta’s mother was killed in the Air India bombing

Air India Flight 182 was blown up over the Atlantic Ocean on 23 June 1985, killing all 329 passengers and crew, most of whom were Canadian citizens.

Events

2 w. ago Kids’ skin care TikToks are costly and counterproductive: Study

The top 25 most viewed videos contained a maximum of 21 of potentially irritating active ingredients

Society

3 w. ago Canada facilitating flights home for citizens leaving Israel, Iran

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand tells The Canadian Press that Canada is helping citizens leave the Middle East when they reach countries neighbouring Israel and Iran. Ottawa is boosting consular services in the region, and helping to facilitate commercial flights to leave the region once they reach bordering countries as airports are closed […]

Other

3 w. ago Federal Court closes door on safety in Canada for fleeing Afghan advisors’ families

'I was a Canadian citizen. I went there and people found out that I work with Canadian forces, so they targeted my family members there'

Other

3 w. ago Defence given time to review Crown case against N.S. woman accused of stabbing child

The defence lawyer for a Halifax woman charged in the stabbing of a child has been granted additional time to review the Crown's case.

Events

4 w. ago Josh Dehaas: Canadian cities are clamping down on free speech

The Canadian Constitution Foundation is working to name and shame municipalities responsible for unconstitutional restrictions on freedom of expression

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