78 m. ago Carney defends paying 2 CEO appointees upwards of $577,000 a year

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to pay the CEOs of two new government offices annual salaries that are higher than those of his own cabinet ministers. Douglas Guzman, the head of a new defence procurement office, and Dawn Farrell, the head of the new Major Projects Office, will each make […]

Economics

1 hour ago Quebec doctor on aid flotilla freed after Israel detention, says husband

Quebec doctor Nimâ Machouf, one of six Canadians detained by Israeli forces after an aid flotilla to Gaza was intercepted, has been freed, her husband confirmed.

Science

2 h. ago Linamar says acquisition of U.S. auto parts company not a response to Trump’s tariffs

Canadian auto-parts manufacturer to acquire parts of Michigan-based Aludyne Inc. for US$300 million

Economics

2 h. ago Canada's new automated tax filing system to launch next year

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is moving forward with plans to expand its automated tax filing process, ensuring that low-income Canadians receive the benefits they're entitled to.During a press conference on Friday, Oct. 10, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that starting in the 2026 tax year, the CRA will automatically file taxes for millions of Canadians."To start, we're going to launch what we're calling automatic federal benefits to more than 5.5 million low-income Canadians," he stated.Carney explained that millions of low-income Canadians don't file their taxes either because they lack the resources to do so or because they believe their income is too low to matter."And that means too often that the people who most need benefits often don't get them," he explained, adding that they could be missing out on benefits such as the GST/HST tax credit, the Canada Child Benefit, the Canada Worker's Benefit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and...

Economics

2 h. ago Three probes by York Police lead to 6 men charged, firearms and drugs seized

York Regional Police have laid numerous charges against six men and firearms and drugs have been seized in connection with three investigations. Cops say on Aug. 1, a probe began after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted a parcel from China at the International Mail Processing Centre in Mississauga. The parcel contained stun guns destined […]

Events

3 h. ago Israeli troops withdraw from Gaza, Canadians react as first phase of peace deal begins

Canadian Maureen Leshem, whose cousin was held hostage by Hamas and has since been released, says she's 'genuinely optimistic'

Economics

3 h. ago Mail delivery set to resume as Canada Post workers to switch to rotating strikes

Mail delivery is set to resume on a limited basis after the union representing Canada Post employees announced it would transition from a countrywide strike to rotating stoppages starting Saturday morning. The decision, announced late Thursday night, will get mail and parcels moving again, even as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said rotating strikes […]

Society

4 h. ago Here’s one way to increase the size of your house without moving

Why Canadians are looking to declutter, but end up giving up and turning to self-storage

Other

4 h. ago Popular Asian destination hiking tourist tax and here's what Canadians will pay

Canadian travellers heading to Japan will soon face higher fees to stay in one of the country's most popular cities.Japan remains a popular destination for tourists from Canada. According to the Japan National Tourism Office of Toronto (JNTO), a record 580,000 Canadians visited Japan in 2024, representing a 36 per cent increase from the previous year.But if you're planning a trip to Kyoto, be prepared to pay a much higher accommodation tax in the coming months. The new rate will reach up to ¥10,000 (C$91.59) a night per person — the highest accommodation tax ever introduced in the country, reports The Asahi Shimbun. Kyoto first implemented the tax in October 2018 to help improve the city's infrastructure, and on Oct. 3, officials approved the steep hike that will take effect on March 1, 2026.Known for its Shinto shrines, gardens, and geisha culture, Kyoto has long been a popular destination for tourists. However, in recent years, t...

Society

5 h. ago Curling Canada looks to turn Olympic buzz into new brooms on the ice

The largest audience for curling happens every four years, but in a window when Canadian clubs are four to five weeks from closing for the season. Curling Canada is urging clubs across the country to capitalize on the Olympic bump with a “Grow The Game” campaign. The organization hopes that the 2026 Olympic Games in […]

Other

5 h. ago Carney previews items in budget, including school food program, automatic tax filing

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency will prepare pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people with simple tax situations to ensure they get access to benefit programs. That’s one of a number of programs Prime Minister Mark Carney said today will be included in the upcoming federal budget. The CRA already runs an automatic filing […]

Society

5 h. ago FIRST READING: Canadians don’t care about Palestine as much as Ottawa seems to think they do

Two polls show widespread disinterest and misconceptions about the conflict

Transport

5 h. ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

Other

5 h. ago Unemployment rate held steady at 7.1% in September, StatCan says

Canada's unemployment rate was unchanged in September, and holding at a four-year high amid the ongoing trade war and as tariff policies continue to weigh on the Canadian economy.

Other

6 h. ago ANALYSIS: Will Jets, other Canadian teams make NHL playoffs?

If you include the Olympics, what we are witnessing right now just might be the golden era for hockey and for the National Hockey League in Canada.

Transport

10 h. ago Canadian navy reprimands officer accused of threatening to execute sailors

The incident on MV Asterix, a Canadian supply ship, is still shrouded in mystery two years on.

Events

15 h. ago Canada Post union switching from countrywide to rotating strikes

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post employees says it will switch from a countrywide strike to rotating strikes starting Saturday morning, in a move that will get mail and parcels moving again. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says rotating strikes will begin at 6 a.m. local time. Its announcement comes a day after […]

Other

17 h. ago No end in sight for U.S. government shutdown as Democrats resist pressure from Trump

Trump on Thursday repeated his threats to slash government programs popular with Democrats as he berated the party at a cabinet meeting

Politics

18 h. ago Calgary driver concerned for others after base for traffic post damages his vehicle

A Calgary driver is hoping the company responsible for traffic mitigation on Deerfoot Trail will pay to have his car fixed after it was damaged by materials left on the roadway.

Transport

18 h. ago Mexico Congress Halts China Tariff Debate on Lawmakers’ Concern

Mexican lawmakers will pause until late November the discussion of a government proposal to impose tariffs of as much as 50% on cars, steel and other products imported from China and several Asian nations that don’t have a trade deal with the country, according to a top congressman.

Economics