14 h. ago Ipsos poll: With MPs returning, Carney government has decade

Canadians appear ready to give the Carney government the benefit of the doubt. But new polling shows the Liberals have some vulnerabilities on affordability and cost of housing.

Politics

26 h. ago Housing affordability in Canada is getting worse, federal records say

New internal government documents shed more light on Canada's struggling housing climate as middle and lower-income households struggle with affordability.

Sport

33 h. ago RESCON: Lack of affordable homes is only part of the problem

Layoffs in the home building industry have already started, and Ontario has shed nearly 12,000 construction jobs over the last year When individuals and households that make six-figure incomes can’t afford to buy a home in the city where they work, it’s a problem. Sadly, that’s now the case in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area […]

Culture

8 d. ago Expert ’taken aback’ by David Eby foreign worker claims, says axing program won’t fix woes

UBC says calls to scrap or reform the program are an "easy way" to distract from a lack of affordable housing and other woes.

Society

8 d. ago Lenders Flip Bank of Canada Calls to Cuts After Ugly Jobs Report

Two of Canada’s largest lenders now see the Bank of Canada cutting borrowing costs later this month after a worse-than-expected jobs report.

Other

8 d. ago Posthaste: Who is the worst budget ‘basket case’ — Canada or the U.S.?

'Canada has routinely been held up as a model of fiscal rectitude,' but these economists aren't sure that reputation is deserved

Other

2 w. ago An adorable Toronto house boat is up for sale for under $500K

Despite declining demand in Toronto's abysmal real estate market, buying a house in this city is still painfully expensive.The average home price is hovering at $1.5 million, and you need a sky-high income just to get your foot in the door.But if you're willing to trade land ownership for docking fees, there's a listing at Bluffer's Park Marina in the Scarborough Bluffs that might be the most affordable house in Toronto right now.The kitchen with seating for four. Listed for $449,000 — after being slashed from $649,000 — this 55-foot floating villa costs less than most downtown studio apartments.The living room. And unlike a shoebox condo, this place comes with swans, sunsets, and a waterfront lifestyle built right in.The bedroom with a little nook for a TV. Purpose-built for year-round living, the one-bedroom houseboat combines smart engineering with a lifestyle that feels part lakeside cottage, part tight-knit neighbou...

Economics

2 w. ago Lack of affordable housing, addictions driving homelessness in Winnipeg: report

The point-in-time count, first conducted in 2015, attempts to measure and understand the circumstances of the city's homeless population.

Other

2 w. ago Randall Denley: How to fix the housing affordability problem? Cut the sales tax

The most effective solution to high housing prices is painfully obvious, but neither the provincial nor federal government is willing to act

Economics

2 w. ago Canadian deported from U.S. after admitting to drone spying at Trump Space Force base

A man told U.S. agents he flew his drone to record the beauty of Florida nature, sunrises and cruise ships. Federal agents found photos and videos of classified Space Force sites.

Events

2 w. ago Canadian deported from U.S. after admitting to drone spying at Florida Space Force base

A man told U.S. agents he flew his drone to record the beauty of Florida nature, sunrises and cruise ships. Federal agents found photos and videos of classified Space Force sites.

Events

2 w. ago Bank of Canada’s Macklem says housing affordability to become more of a focus in mandate review

'Cost of housing affects inflation,' says governor in speech Tuesday in front of Mexico's central bank in Mexico City

Other

2 w. ago UBC researchers awarded $1 million Wall Fellowships for work on housing, climate

Melissa McHale's project has to do with adapting to a hotter climate while Lisa Tobber is working on seismically-safe and affordable housing.

Economics

2 w. ago Servicing Canada’s ballooning debt now costs $2,000 per citizen, per year

Tristin Hopper: In 2024/25, the federal government alone spent a record $53.8B on debt interest — more than the $52.1B it paid to the Canada Health Transfer

Economics

2 w. ago Rent in Calgary is easing, so why are students still having trouble finding a place to call home?

Potentially lower housing costs remain more than most students can afford, advocates say

Other

3 w. ago Why can’t Canada put out all wildfires? What scientists, firefighters say

As Canada's wildfire seasons continue to get worse, the country's firefighting and prevention strategies are being scrutinized both at home and abroad.

Events

3 w. ago Letters to The Sun: Firefighters deserve the best tools: more Super Scooper planes

Canada is on fire. Each year it seems to get worse, but even though our suppression efforts on ground and by air are intense, firefighters require more water-dropping power to knock down the fires. The Super Scooper aircrafts, such as the Canadair 415 or now the De Havilland Canada DHC-515, are wonderful crafts — versatile […]

Events