5 d. ago Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after 43

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. Trump’s signature draws to a close the second government shutdown he’s overseen in […]

Politics

6 d. ago U.S. government shutdown inches closer to end with Senate approval

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill to end the government shutdown, which has lasted over a month, with the bill set for a vote in the House next.

Politics

6 d. ago Ontario school board supervisors can claim up to $40K in expenses over 2 years

The supervisors sent into Ontario school boards by the Ford government will be eligible to claim up to $40,000 over two years. The government says it will monitor closely.

Society

6 d. ago Stocks Rallied Through Shutdown but Wall Street Eyes More Gains

Add the longest US government shutdown in history to the list of challenges the stock market has rallied through this year. The S&P 500 added 0.6% in the 40 days since the US government closed Oct. 1, then rallied by a greater amount Monday after it looked certain to end within days.

Economics

7 d. ago Remembrance Day plans in Toronto, including what’s open and closed

Various ceremonies planned across the city, while federal government services and offices will be closed

Other

1 week ago Halifax mothers are urging N.S. to keep an “irreplaceable” infant feeding clinic open

Several Halifax-area mothers are urging the Nova Scotia government to reverse the provincial health authority's decision to close a publicly-funded infant feeding clinic.

Sport

1 week ago J.D. Tuccille: Really close the U.S. government and keep it closed

Fiascos involving air traffic control and food stamps show why we need less government in our lives

Politics

1 week ago Parts of U.S. airspace may close if government shutdown drags on: official

There have been growing flight delays and cancellations across the U.S. because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, creating safety concerns.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump Plans to Open Almost All of Coast to Offshore Drilling

The Trump administration is readying a proposal to open almost all US coastal waters to new offshore oil drilling despite opposition from state governors and the president’s previous efforts to close off some of the territory.

Other

3 w. ago The Canada Foundation for Innovation empowers Canada Research Chairs with research infrastructure support

Investment of nearly $11 million will provide top researchers with state-of-the-art tools to advance Canadian priorities OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Government of Canada announced close to $11 million in research infrastructure funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support the work of 43 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) […]

Economics