10 h. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

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18 h. ago Carney faces crucial confidence vote as MPs set to vote on budget

Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a crucial confidence vote on his budget on Monday, but it's not known yet if Canada will be heading to another election or not.

Transport

18 h. ago Here are three scenarios — including a Christmas election — that could happen with Monday’s budget vote

MPs have been able to cast their votes remotely since 2023, so not being able to show up in-person for a vote does not hold as much water

Politics

5 d. ago Canadian travellers headed to U.S. just got new warning added to travel advisory

Canada is warning travellers of impacts to their flights amid the U.S. government shutdown.The government updated the U.S. travel advisory on Tuesday, Nov. 11, adding a note about flight cancellations.The Canada travel advisory states that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reduced U.S. domestic flights to manage reduced air traffic controller availability."You may experience flight delays and cancellations, as well as longer wait times at airports. Contact your airline to understand if your travel plans are affected," reads the notice.On Friday, Nov. 7, the FAA cut flights at 40 airports across the U.S., in response to the continued shutdown.An FAA source told CNN that "Core 30" high-traffic airports will be among the hardest hit. This includes New York City's three big hubs, and major airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington, D.C.In ...

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1 week ago Canada’s new immigration targets likely higher than headline number

Excluding temporary foreign workers and 'Protected Persons' from the yearly immigration target surprised some analysts

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1 week ago Canada’s Got Talent winner Rebecca Strong headlines Transform Festival

We talked to her about how she chooses her songs, performing for northern communities, and what life has been like since winning a million dollars

Culture

1 week ago Made in Canada: Five toques to keep your head toasty warm this winter

Even if you live in a city not victimized by the time change, chances are the nights are getting darker and the climes are getting colder. Do you know what you’ll be wearing on your head this winter? We have a few Canadian-made ideas. Canadian Frost Dawson Toque (above) $58.95 Luxurious cashmere gets an eco-friendly […]

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1 week ago Letters, Nov. 4, 2025: ‘Liberals are orchestrating another federal election for Christmas’

Manager asleep at switch If you want to know whose fault it is that the Jays lost the last game and others, look no further than the manager. Anyone who has any baseball knowledge knows if you’re down one run in extra innings and you have players on first and third base with one out, […]

Politics

1 week ago Majority of Ontarians say their province is heading in the wrong direction: poll

The new polling from Leger finds that only one third of Ontarians say things are heading in the right direction

Politics

2 w. ago Interest rates at low end of ideal balance between growth and inflation: Macklem

TORONTO — The head of the Bank of Canada says he thinks interest rates are at the lower end of where they can go as he tries to balance boosting the tariff-hit economy and keeping inflation in check. Speaking at a conference in Toronto, Governor Tiff Macklem says tariffs are a slower-moving pressure than some […]

Economics

2 w. ago MAJORITY AMBITIONS?: Is Canada heading towards a Christmas election campaign?

WATCH: Sun columnist Jay Goldberg explains why the federal Liberals want to head to the polls soon. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t forget […]

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2 w. ago Forest Fire Deadwood Creates Opportunity for Two Global Biofuel Production Sites in Northern Alberta

PowerWood Canada Corp cites 500 jobs to be created with introduction of Canada’s first ‘steam explosion’ pellet production facilities, while reducing wildfire threats and producing industry’s most viable low-carbon replacement for coal CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PowerWood Canada Corp. (“the Company”), headquartered in Calgary, is pleased to announce that it is […]

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2 w. ago Canada helms G7 talks on critical mineral alliance after U.S.

TORONTO — Canada is heading up talks in Toronto to establish a G7 critical mineral production alliance in what’s widely seen as a bid to check China’s reign over a supply chain key to everything from wind turbines to fighter jets. Federal energy minister Tim Hodgson says the critical minerals pact will look at countering […]

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2 w. ago 10/3 podcast: What we know about the alleged ‘deputy’ in the cocaine ring led by a former Vice editor

The story of a former Vice Canada journalist who led an international drug smuggling ring made headlines a number of years ago, in part due to the notoriety of the person charged. But we’re now learning more about another key figure in the case, another former Vice staffer who is alleged to have taken part. […]

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3 w. ago Varcoe: 'Too many chefs in the kitchen': Alberta business leader hopes for calmer heads in latest U.S.

On Thursday evening Donald Trump blasted Canada on social media and halted trade negotiations between the two countries over an ad featuring Ronald Reagan

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3 w. ago Economic Headwinds Erode Small Business Satisfaction with Banks in Canada, J.D. Power Finds

RBC Ranks Highest in Small Business Banking Satisfaction TORONTO — As the number of financially unhealthy Canadian small businesses rises—now at 60%—satisfaction among small businesses with their primary bank declines for a second consecutive year. The J.D. Power 2025 Canada Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study,SM released today, shows that overall satisfaction among small businesses declined […]

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