11 h. ago Nuclear safety commission OKs construction of Ontario small modular reactor

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to build a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

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17 h. ago More than half of Canadians plan to buy a home in next 5 years

NerdWallet survey shows increase in intention to buy homes, with affordability being the biggest headwind.

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6 d. ago Canadian, international relief orgs plan response to Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more casualties over a widespread region.

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6 d. ago Canadian agencies join relief efforts in Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more casualties over a widespread region.

Culture

8 d. ago What you need to know if you're travelling from Canada to the U.S.

Canadians who plan to travel to the U.S. soon may be concerned about crossing the border amid heightened political tensions.While the trade war has dampened many Canucks' interest in travelling down south, there are still cases where people have to go there for work, school, or pre-booked events like weddings or a Disneyland trip.The government of Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory on March 21, stating that foreign nationals (including Canadians) staying in the U.S. for periods longer than 30 days must be registered with the American government. President Donald Trump's government announced this new rule would take effect on April 11.On top of tightening border rules, the harrowing viral story of a B.C. entrepreneur who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the U.S. may be giving some Canadians travel anxiety.We spoke with Calgary-based immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah about what people should know bef...

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1 week ago Carney dismisses tax cuts while showcasing Liberal’s tax relief

Liberal plan boasts $825 annual savings for average Canadian family, while dismissing Tory tax cuts as extreme

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1 week ago Canada issues new travel advisory for people travelling to U.S.

Planning to travel to the U.S.? The Canadian government has shared an updated travel advisory for those heading south of the border.On March 21, the government shared new entry and exit requirements for foreign nationals travelling to the U.S. who plan to stay longer than a month."Canadians and other foreign nationals visiting the United States for periods longer than 30 days must be registered with the United States government," reads the website."Failure to comply with the registration requirement could result in penalties, fines, and misdemeanour prosecution."What you need to knowIf you're planning a lengthy stay in the U.S., you must consult the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to see if you need to register.According to the USCIS website, "all aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted (if required) when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for regist...

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2 w. ago Toronto plans to spend millions on FIFA 2026 tickets then sell them for more money

The City of Toronto appears to be trying a unique strategy to recoup some of the costs associated with hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.At a city hall meeting on Tuesday, councillors and mayor Olivia Chow discussed a plan to buy $10.7 million Canadian worth of tickets for next year's World Cup matches taking place at BMO Field, most of which are in luxury boxes and special hospitality packages.Though the City of Toronto owns the venue, FIFA controls the tickets for all matches. However, they've offered host cities the chance to purchase a select block of tickets before the general public to then resell them at higher costs.A city council motion lists that the purchase will be "fully funded by the Major Special Event Reserve Fund… with funds to be replenished to the reserve fund following the sale of hospitality packages."In other words, it'll help the city recoup some of the $380 million they're spending to be a co-host, including $123 million towards BMO Field's $146 million ...

Economics

2 w. ago Energy CEOs to Canadian leaders: An urgent plan to strengthen economic sovereignty

CEOs representing Canada’s energy industry released a letter to Canadian federal political leaders outlining an urgent action plan to strengthen Canadian economic sovereignty, through our energy industry. The open letter calls for a rapid, dramatic regulatory restructuring to enable investment in critical oil and natural gas infrastructure across Canada. OTTAWA, Ontario, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE […]

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3 w. ago U.S. to force Canadians visiting for over 30 days to register as 'aliens'

Canadians who plan to visit the United States for longer periods will soon need to register their information with President Donald Trump's government.In an email statement sent on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that effective April 11, certain Canadians planning to visit the U.S. for longer than 30 days will be required to complete an "alien registration form" and get fingerprinted."The Department of Homeland Security fully supports this rule, which aligns with the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States," said the spokesperson.The DHS notes that this rule will not affect Canadians visiting for less than 30 days. It also won't impact Canadians who are part of the Nexus program or those travelling under the Visa Waiver Program, as these travellers have already submitted their biometric identification as part of the programs."This measure is in compliance with statutory alien reg...

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4 w. ago Letters, March 7: Edmonton needs to sort out snow clearing issues

Do you plan on buying Canadian booze? Vote in our daily poll! I can’t wait to pay my property taxes this spring knowing how efficiently it gets spent. On Tuesday there were giant front-end loaders clearing the cul-de-sacs in my neighborhood. Not one grader all winter and now that 90 percent of the snow is […]

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