1 week ago The Extraordinary Rise of Electric Cars in Developing Countries

Colin McKerracher, head of transport for BloombergNEF, joins Zero to discuss the latest global trends in electric-vehicle sales.

Sport

1 week ago ICTC and Mila Partner to Advance Responsible AI and Strengthen Canada’s Global Competitiveness

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute have entered a strategic learning partnership to accelerate responsible AI adoption in Canada and position the country as a global leader in digital innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. Canada’s economy faces well-documented productivity challenges […]

Culture

1 week ago Canadians can get money from the government 3 different ways this week

September is almost over, yet some Canadians are still eligible to receive money from the government in the form of pensions.In the next few days, Canadians will receive money from the government through pensions such as the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Pension, and the Veteran Disability Pension.As affordability remains a concern, federal support and benefits are more crucial than ever. According to recent data from Statistics Canada, as of August, the cost of shelter has increased by 2.6 per cent since last year. And if you're still feeling the pinch at the checkout aisle, you're not imagining it — the cost of groceries went up by 3.5 per cent since last year.Be sure to find out if you qualify for these government benefits and review their eligibility requirements.Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — Sept. 25The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a monthly taxable benefit that replaces part of the income of eligible Canadians once they retire, providing...

Politics

2 w. ago Automakers could be on the hook for billions under EV mandate if sales don’t ramp up

OTTAWA — Automakers are warning they could be on the hook for billions of dollars in credit purchases if Canada’s electric vehicle mandate is enforced as written, and sales don’t ramp up. Speaking to a Parliamentary committee on Thursday, the head of the Canadian organization representing Ford, General Motors and Stellantis said automakers already have […]

Other

2 w. ago More British Columbians leaving ERs without being treated, report finds

Looking at the data across Canada, about one in every 13 visits to emergency rooms resulted in patients leaving untreated.

Events

2 w. ago Bollinger Innovations Receives $1,074,035 for Vehicles Sold in August 2025; Company Continues Sales Momentum and Improves Cash Flow

Payments were received Aug. 27, 2025, and Sept. 12, 2025, respectively, from Pritchard Automotive for DB Schenker and Ziegler Truck Group for previously announced Sept. 4, 2025, sale of vehicles Combined with previously announced expense reductions, Company moves closer to cashflow breakeven BREA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Bollinger Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: BINI) […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s inflation rate accelerates to 1.9 per cent in August

The fall in gasoline prices slowed in August

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation ticks up to 1.9% in August, short of economists’ expectations

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation accelerated to 1.9 per cent in August, from 1.7 per cent in July. The agency says gas prices were up on a monthly basis and fell less year-over-year in August than in July, pushing the headline inflation rate higher. More coming.

Economics

2 w. ago New vehicle sales are accelerating in Canada, but not for EVs, data shows

New data out from Statistics Canada shows new vehicle sales overall increased nearly seven per cent in July, but zero-emissions options continue to see sharp drops.

Transport

2 w. ago Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 2.5 per cent in July at $70.3B

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 2.5 per cent to $70.3 billion in July, helped by strength in the transportation equipment subsector. The agency says sales of transportation equipment rose 8.6 per cent to $11.4 billion, boosted by an 11.4 per cent increase in sales of motor vehicles and a 7.2 per cent […]

Economics

3 w. ago Ottawa mise sur Maisons Canada pour simplifier et accélérer la construction résidentielle

Le gouvernement Carney a officiellement lancé son nouvel organisme Maison Canada, dimanche.

Other

3 w. ago Derq Partners with Tacel Ltd. to Expand AI Traffic Safety Solutions Across Canada

ITS leader to deliver Derq’s proven AI road safety solutions nationwide, advancing Vision Zero goals across Canada. MONTREAL — Derq, the MIT spin-off and leader in AI-powered traffic safety and connected vehicle technology, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Tacel Ltd., Canada’s leading provider of intelligent transportation systems. The collaboration will accelerate deployment of […]

Culture

3 w. ago EV sales in Canada plummet nearly 30%, even as wider auto sales remain strong

Drop in EV sales in second quarter attributed to the end of several government rebate programs

Other

4 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: Cancelling EV sales mandate a sign of much bigger problems for taxpayers

Prime Minister Mark Carney was right to kill his government’s mandate that 20% of all new car sales in Canada had to be zero emissions vehicles starting next year – current sales are less than half that – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg of the problem. The bigger problem is that, according […]

Economics