6 h. ago Canada Strong pass offering cheaper travel and other perks is being extended

Canadians will be able to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass during the holidays.In an announcement on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that the Canada Strong Pass will be extended for the holidays and Summer 2026.Canadians will continue to save big on travel within the country just in time for the holiday season, with the pass being renewed from Dec. 12, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, and then again for Summer 2026."Since its launch, it has led to increased visits across national, provincial and territorial museums, historic sites, parks as well as increased rail travel — supporting local communities and businesses across Canada," reads a statement from Canada's Department of Finance.The Canada Strong Pass launched in April, offering domestic travel perks such as free access to national galleries and museums for children and youth under 18. Children 17 and under get to ride the Via Rail for free when accompanied by an adult, wh...

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13 h. ago Top seeded Blue Jays start ALCS in prime time, Sportsnet ratings continue to rise

After a resounding ALDS win over the New York Yankees and massive and still growing TV ratings in Canada, the Blue Jays have shown they are ready for prime time. And that’s exactly where they will land for Sunday’s opener of the ALCS against either the Detroit Tigers or Seattle Mariners. MLB has announced the […]

Sport

14 h. ago Kick off holiday shopping with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days bestsellers

Get a head start on holiday shopping this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, with discounts on bestsellers like LEGO, Apple and L'Oréal.

Society

35 h. ago Prime Minister Carney says next 48 hours crucial in Gaza peace process

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a plan that would pause the fighting and see Hamas release the 20 living hostages while Israel pulls troops back to an agreed-upon […]

Politics

39 h. ago J.D.M. Stewart: Why the top down history Canada’s prime ministers matters

The decisions they make reverberate across the nation

Politics

39 h. ago J.D.M. Stewart: It is a crisis that today’s students don’t know who Lester B. Pearson is

The decisions they make reverberate across the nation

Culture

4 d. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 start tomorrow – shop these early deals!

De'Longhi, DJI, Bissel, Kindle and more. Start shopping early and be ready for even more deals when Amazon Canada's Prime Big Deals Day officially begin!

Culture

4 d. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 starts tomorrow – shop these early deals!

De'Longhi, DJI, Bissel, Kindle and more. Start shopping early and be ready for even more deals when Amazon Canada's Prime Big Deals Day officially begins!

Culture

6 d. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

9 d. ago Carney names ’personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is replacing Canada’s special envoy to Europe with a “personal representative” to the European Union. John Hannaford, a former diplomat who also served as the highest-ranking official in the public service, will take up the role. His job will involve boosting trade and investment with EU countries and working […]

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9 d. ago PU Prime Launches Halloween Giveaway: iPhones, Watches & Cash Await

OTTAWA, Canada, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PU Prime has launched its Halloween Lucky Draw Promotion, running from 1 – 31 October 2025. With every qualifying trade, participants stand a chance to win premium Apple products and weekly cash rewards, adding festive excitement to the trading journey. Grand Prizes Await At the end of […]

Technology

1 week ago PM Carney welcomes Trump’s peace plan proposal for Israel and Gaza

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s “historic new Middle East peace plan,” which Washington has asked Ottawa to sell to other nations. Trump’s plan to put the Gaza Strip and its 2.1 million Palestinians under an international security force has been endorsed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. […]

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1 week ago Kelly McParland: Carney’s Canada 2.0 project set for November launch

This budget will signal how the prime minister wants to rebuild Canada

Transport

1 week ago Canada Post operations not ‘viable,’ Carney says amid strike action

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada Post is losing $10 million a day and must change to be viable. The post office's striking union says that demand will cripple the service.

Transport

2 w. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend Canada vs. England Rugby World Cup final

Mark Carney joins other public figures who have thrown their support behind the plucky Canadian squad.

Politics

2 w. ago Letters, Sept. 26, 2025: ‘PM doesn’t speak for me on Palestine’

Out of line on Palestine How is it that one person in Canada, Prime Minister Carney, can speak for all Canadians and state Canada will recognize Palestine as a state? Why has Palestine refused a state recognition five times since 1947? I personally do not support Canada recognizing Palestine as a state. Hamas is still […]

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2 w. ago NDP MP urges caution as Canada moves to mend trade relationship with China

OTTAWA — A member of Parliament who has been a target of Chinese foreign interference says Canada should proceed with caution as it tries to mend its trading relationship with Beijing. NDP MP Jenny Kwan says that while the government needs to expand its trade ties, it must also protect Canada’s sovereignty and democracy. Prime […]

Economics

2 w. ago Carney sees possibilities for Canada as he wraps up trip to UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada can find opportunities in crisis after attending this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York — where U.S. President Donald Trump used his podium time to express his skepticism of multilateralism and question the institution’s purpose. “In every moment where there’s a crack, where there’s […]

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2 w. ago Carney says Canada ’has what the world wants’ at a critical time

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney is pitching Canada as a reliable trading partner that “has what the world wants” before an international audience today in New York City. Addressing the Council on Foreign Relations think tank in New York City before attending the UN General Assembly, Carney says Canada has the resources, talent […]

Events

2 w. ago Carney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ongoing unrest in the Middle East.  “While Canada is under no illusions that this recognition is a panacea, this recognition is firmly aligned […]

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