10 h. ago 'Great legacy for our downtown': Edmonton eyeing Canada’s first downtown student housing incentive

If approved, the program will direct $15 million in federal funds to build about 500 student housing units downtown

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12 h. ago Romanian Premier Vows Deeper Spending Cuts to Avoid Default Risk

Romania’s new prime minister warned his country could face a default unless the government quickly reins in years of lavish spending.

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12 h. ago Canadians are holding more cash in their wallets, Bank of Canada finds

OTTAWA — A new survey from the Bank of Canada shows Canadians are keeping more cash in their wallets in an increasingly digital world. The central bank says its 2024 survey on payment methods show Canadians kept an average of $156 in cash on hand, $16 more than in 2023. The survey done in partnership […]

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13 h. ago European Stocks Rise for a Third Day on Upbeat Insurer Earnings

European stocks rose on Thursday, extending their gains to a third session, as upbeat earnings from insurers helped offset disappointing reports from companies including Adyen NV and HelloFresh SE.

Economics

13 h. ago Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is planning to swap his fight against the carbon tax this fall for a new battle against what he’s calling the “Carney tax.” The Conservative leader says his party will launch a national campaign to call on the Liberals to scrap their electric vehicle mandate. The policy requires 20 per cent […]

Society

14 h. ago PM’s staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney’s security needs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says work is “well underway” to find a local constituency office for the prime minister that meets his security requirements and is conveniently located for residents of his Nepean riding. As first reported this week by the Ottawa Citizen newspaper, Carney still doesn’t have his own constituency office […]

Events

14 h. ago Ottawa Hospital, public health warn of possible measles exposures in the city

The Ottawa Hospital and Ottawa Public Health are notifying residents of locations of possible measles exposures.

Science

15 h. ago Giant boba, bunny jelly drinks delight at new Ottawa bubble tea shop

Daily-made brown sugar pearls and fresh fruit slushes keep the Old Ottawa East shop busy from open to close.

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15 h. ago Sherazi: Demonization leads to hateful attacks such as Monday's OC Transpo bus incident

We must challenge the narratives that fuel violence and reject the dehumanization of any group.

Events

16 h. ago ‘Absolutely immense’: The companies on the hook for the US$3 trillion AI construction boom

Private capital joins Big Tech in seeking to capture rewards from historic expansion of data centres

Economics

16 h. ago Supreme Court won’t hear Eaton Centre shooter’s sentencing appeal

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the sentencing appeal of a man who opened fire in Toronto’s Eaton Centre mall in 2012, killing two people and leaving several others injured. Christopher Husbands was found guilty in 2019 of two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Ahmed Hassan and Nixon Nirmalendran. […]

Events

16 h. ago Sherweb Announces Sale of Pulsar360 to ClearlyIP in Strategic Move to Enhance Focus and Customer Value

MONTRÉAL — Sherweb, a global leader of cloud distribution, today announced the sale of Pulsar360 to ClearlyIP, a recognized leader in VoIP and cloud communications. The transaction reflects a strategic alignment of both companies’ strengths and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service to the clients they serve. This move enables Sherweb to sharpen its […]

Economics

16 h. ago Plan vert d’Ottawa: l’objectif de vendre uniquement des véhicules à zéro émission d’ici 2035 est «irréaliste», selon une majorité de Canadiens

Les Canadiens croient que les objectifs du fédéral pour le nombre de véhicules électriques ne tiennent pas la route

Politics

17 h. ago South Africa to Set up Credit Guarantee for Infrastructure in 2026

South Africa’s government is in talks with lenders to fund the bulk of a credit-guarantee vehicle it plans to establish in July 2026 to support investment in infrastructure by private companies, the nation’s deputy finance minister said.

Economics

17 h. ago Des Autochtones dont les ancêtres ont renoncé au statut intentent une action collective

La requête déposée en Cour fédérale allègue qu’Ottawa leur refuse à tort le statut d’Autochtone.

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19 h. ago Varcoe: From no business case to promoting LNG — gas producers welcome Ottawa's new support for growing sector

'It's something that our allies are very interested in getting access to. They would like the diversity of supply and they really like the fact that we produce the cleanest LNG in the world,' said Federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson

Economics

21 h. ago Wine, candy and room service: How Ottawa spent $170,000 on Canadian ISIS women

Global Affairs Canada went well over budget helping ISIS women return home from Syria with their kids.

Economics

22 h. ago AVF and ErgoAV Merge to Expand Innovative AV Accessories and Mounting Solutions

SHROPSHIRE, England — Renowned British pioneer of AV mounting solutions AVF and fast-growing AV accessories and ergonomics brand ErgoAV today announced their merger, marking a momentous milestone and paving the way for continued growth and innovation for both companies. Consumers in global markets now benefit from an even broader choice of AV solutions and accessories, […]

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24 h. ago Origin Sees EV, Battery Boom Driving Virtual Power Plant Growth

Australia’s biggest power retailer expects more households to link home batteries into “virtual power plants,” a shift it sees curbing the cost of the energy transition and easing pressure on the nation’s slow-moving grid build-out.

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30 h. ago Federal byelection in Alberta draws more than 14,000 early voters

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running in Battle River—Crowfoot after losing his Ottawa-area seat in the April election

Politics