58 h. ago Majority of Canadians unfamiliar with possible NDP leadership contenders, poll finds

A majority of respondents to the Research Co. poll said they 'don't know who the person is' when asked about possible candidates

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62 h. ago Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership contenders. A majority of respondents to the Research Co. poll said they “don’t know who the person is” when asked about possible candidates like current NDP MPs Leah Gazan, Gord Johns, Jenny Kwan and Heather McPherson. The same goes for […]

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7 d. ago Bomb threats disrupt flights at six major Canadian airports including Calgary

A spokesperson for Calgary’s airport said the incident had “minimal impact on regular operations.”

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7 d. ago Major global tourist destinations about to get more expensive for Canadians

Visiting the Louvre is about to get more expensive for Canadian tourists.According to French news outlet Le Monde, non-European tourists will be required to pay €30 (approximately C$48) to visit major French museums starting January 1, 2026. That's about a C$13 increase from the current entrance fee of €22 (C$35).Sources from France's Ministry of Culture told the newspaper that the hike would be implemented at the Louvre and Château de Versailles.The government is also planning to test the tourist tax at either the Arc de Triomphe or the Conciergerie, and at the Château de Chambord, in Loire Valley (central France), as well as at Paris' Opéra Garnier.That means Canadians will need to factor in an additional fee if they want to see the Mona Lisa up close at the Louvre or get a glimpse into the lavish life of Marie Antoinette.The price increase is expected to be adopted by other cultural sites in 2027.According to Le Monde, the government's...

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9 d. ago More Canadians avoiding U.S. goods, travel amid Trump trade war: poll

A new Ipsos poll for Global News found growing majorities of Canadians remain angry toward the United States, while Canadian pride has rebounded after years of declines.

Economics

1 week ago Brooke Henderson offers hometown advice to Savannah Grewal ahead of CPKC Women’s Open in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA — Two-time LPGA major champion Brooke Henderson has some advice for fellow Canadian Savannah Grewal as she prepares for a hometown start at the CPKC Women’s Open: Have fun with it. The 23-year-old Mississauga native will tee it up at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club when the national women’s championship comes to town next […]

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1 week ago Major Canadian Oil Site Vents Most Gas Since 2021 Due to Wildfire

Cenovus Energy Inc.’s Christina Lake oil-sands site vented the most natural gas in more than four years into the atmosphere when a wildfire forced an emergency shutdown of the facility in May.

Events

1 week ago Proud but with problems: How Canadians feel about their country

Canadians are proud to be Canadian — a huge majority declare it — even with concerns of affordability, what it means to be Canadian and a loss of a shared collective identity

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1 week ago Major Canadian telecoms named among world's most sustainable companies

Time has released its list of the most sustainable companies in 2025, and several Canadian-based organizations ranked among the top 500.These companies include Stantec (at the 44th spot), WSP (at #62), Telus (83), CAE (120), CN (155), Lululemon (177), BCE (183), Cogeco (274), CGI (315), Celestica (323), Boralex (329), Gildan (393) and Rogers Communications (402).Most Canadian communications companies ranked within the top half of the list, with only Rogers falling within the bottom 100. Back in April, Telus announced two new offers that supported reforestation efforts and Earth Day. Telus has also increased the amount of electricity it consumes from renewable sources to 59 per cent. Meanwhile, according to its website, Rogers is the first national carrier with net-zero GHG emissions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, and plants 100,000 trees per y...

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1 week ago Almost 22 million Canadians getting income tax cut next week

Canada is set to move forward with its proposed middle-class income tax cut on Tuesday.The federal government will deliver tax relief to Canadians by reducing the lowest marginal personal income tax rate from 15 per cent to 14 per cent, effective July 1.According to Finance Canada, nearly 22 million Canadians are expected to benefit from the income tax cut.The measure would reduce the tax rate that is applied to the first $57,375 of an individual's taxable income in 2025, regardless of their income level.A majority of the tax relief will go to Canadians in the two lowest tax brackets (those with taxable income under $114,750 in 2025), including nearly half to those in the first bracket ($57,375 and below in 2025).Ottawa says the maximum tax savings will be $420 per person and $840 per couple in 2026. All in all, this is expected to deliver over $27 billion in tax savings to Canadians over five years, starting in the 2025/2026 tax year.Since the tax cut will take effect halfway t...

Economics

2 w. ago Majority of Canadians think country is ‘falling behind’ militarily: Survey

With Prime Minister Mark Carney in Europe this week for a NATO summit, Angus Reid is checking the country’s temperature on military spending. A new survey says 75% of Canadians believe this country is “falling behind” militarily, even as Carney has committed in recent weeks to a significant defence spending increase. Still, the top choice […]

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2 w. ago Majority of Canadians say Air India bombing not treated like national tragedy: poll

'It continues to be not just a faded page in Canadian history, but almost a blank page'

Events

2 w. ago Kurl: 40 Years On, we owe it to the victims of the Air India bombing to remember

329 people died aboard Flight 182 on June 23, 2025. The vast majority were Canadians. Twenty-eight were from Ottawa. Yet far too many Canadians have little to no knowledge of the terrorist attack.

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2 w. ago Air India bombing should be etched in Canadian history: ambassador

'It really was seen as sort of an event affecting the Indian community, ignoring the fact that the vast majority of the people on the flight were Canadians'

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2 w. ago Aufgusshow 2025 Wraps Up: Canada Crowns Its First National Sauna Performance Champions

WHITBY, Ontario, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s inaugural National Sauna Performance Championship, Aufgusshow 2025, concluded this week at Thermea Spa Village Whitby, marking a major milestone for Canadian wellness culture. Hosted by Groupe Nordik, the three-day event welcomed more than 400 guests from across Canada and showcased 18 captivating performances by 20 talented […]

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2 w. ago Varcoe: On eve of new era for Canadian energy exports, Keyera CEO welcomes Ottawa's push to fast

'We have to think about the future of our country and what makes the most sense, and what benefits Canadians the most — and make it happen'

Economics

3 w. ago Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

OTTAWA — More than 300 civil society organizations are calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its new border bill, saying the legislation threatens liberties, refugee and migrant rights and the privacy of all Canadians. Representatives of four major coalitions held a news conference Wednesday to ramp up pressure on Ottawa to scrap the proposed […]

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3 w. ago Slim majority of Canadians found reduced immigration levels still too high: government polling

'The capacity issue has never really been something that Canadians have thought about, up to this point... It is now become a public issue and a political issue'

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3 w. ago New law taking effect this week called 'major win' for Canadian workers

A new law that impacts federal workers in Canada is set to take effect this week.Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-58, a law aimed at protecting unionized workers during strikes or lockouts.Starting on Friday, June 20, federal employers will no longer be able to use replacement workers, also known as "scabs," to do the jobs of unionized employees during legal strikes or lockouts.Federally regulated employers like banks, telecom companies, postal services, and transportation companies could be fined up to $100,000 per day if they violate the new "anti-scab" law in Canada."This once-in-a-generation update to federal labour law didn't happen by chance. Our union – our members and activists – made winning federal anti-scab legislation a reality," Unifor, one of Canada's largest unions, stated in a release last year.There are exceptions to this new law, such as the need to use a replacement worker to prevent threats to life,...

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4 w. ago McCARTHY: Time is now for a Canadian golfer to win another major as Oakmont looms

"The game feels great. The last few years has been a really consistent good stretch, so yeah, it's time to see what I'm made of," Nick Taylor said.

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