2 h. ago Magical holiday train covered in lights returns to Toronto this fall

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is chugging across North America starting Nov. 19, and like every other year, it'll make a stop in Toronto — bringing festive cheer to the city once again.A seasonal tradition for the last 27 years, the train has been spreading holiday spirit across the continent while raising food and funds for local food banks.The train, decorated with thousands of lights, will arrive in the city on Nov. 29, with the show scheduled to start around 8:30 p.m. The free event features a live concert performed from a specially designed train car that transforms into a stage once it comes to a full stop.CPKC has lined up an impressive roster of musicians headlining each mini show across North America, including names like American Authors, Barenaked Ladies, JJ Wilde, Smash Mouth, and more. The full list of performers is available on the official event website.Each Holiday Train performance typically lasts about 30 minutes and features ...

Society

7 h. ago Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision

The Alberta government says Ottawa is dodging responsibility by not standing behind the province’s planned proposal for a pipeline that would bring oil to the B.C. coast. In a statement Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s office said the decision to build a pipeline lies solely with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government. “We expect […]

Other

8 h. ago Mark Carney change de position sur le maintien du plafond des émissions de GES

Il a laissé entendre que son gouvernement pourrait être disposé à abandonner cette politique.

Society

8 h. ago Cirque du Soleil shows elite youth gymnasts glimpse of possible future

Teens invited to explore a future as a performer with Canadian troupe

Economics

9 h. ago Carney government under pressure to pick a side in dicey pipeline fight

Premier Danielle Smith expects Prime Minister Mark Carney to ‘act decisively’ in support of Alberta’s pipeline to the B.C. coast

Politics

10 h. ago Here's how educational assistants and support staff might be impacted by the provincewide teachers' strike

While thousands of Alberta teachers enter Day 4 of a provincewide strike, many support staff and educational assistants continue to work as normal, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The union said so far only two school boards have given layoff notice to its members, but warned more could come if the […]

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10 h. ago SNOBELEN: Carney should be channelling toughness of Canadian old

You must forgive my grandfathers and, come to think of it, their generation. They didn’t get the memo on quantitative easing, culture wars, diversity, colonialism, and influencers. Heck, they even conflated truth with facts. But cut them some slack. One earned a living from a rural general store in Nova Scotia while raising 10 children through two world […]

Transport

11 h. ago LILLEY: Carney and Ford bromance on the rocks over Trump, autos

The once close relationship is under threat as Ford fumes over Carney's stance on the U.S. President and a key economic sector

Transport

11 h. ago Canada Strong pass offering cheaper travel and other perks is being extended

Canadians will be able to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass during the holidays.In an announcement on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that the Canada Strong Pass will be extended for the holidays and Summer 2026.Canadians will continue to save big on travel within the country just in time for the holiday season, with the pass being renewed from Dec. 12, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, and then again for Summer 2026."Since its launch, it has led to increased visits across national, provincial and territorial museums, historic sites, parks as well as increased rail travel — supporting local communities and businesses across Canada," reads a statement from Canada's Department of Finance.The Canada Strong Pass launched in April, offering domestic travel perks such as free access to national galleries and museums for children and youth under 18. Children 17 and under get to ride the Via Rail for free when accompanied by an adult, wh...

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11 h. ago Canadian bank watchdog hints at fixes to boost business loans

'We want a financial system taking risks, helping Canada adapt to our new environment'

Economics

12 h. ago “No book is worth this!”: Canadian author nearly got lost in remote wilderness of Korea to write new novel

There came a moment in the remote mountain wilderness of Korea when Ann Y.K. Choi feared that she was well and truly lost. The Toronto novelist was there with her 16 year-old daughter because of the book she was writing — a book in which two of its characters are in flight for their lives […]

Other

12 h. ago Carney defends $700K salaries for CEOs of new federal agencies

'I think you'll find that their pay when they were private sector CEOs was substantially higher than the pay ranges that they have,' Carney said

Economics

12 h. ago Here's how to get a slice of $500M for buying bread in Canada

Here's what to know about the Canadian packaged bread class actions settlement and how you can get your slice of the money.

Economics

12 h. ago Canadian bread settlement: How to get a slice of the $500 million payout

Here's what to know about the Canadian packaged bread class actions settlement and how you can get your slice of the money.

Economics

12 h. ago Canadian bread settlement: How to get your slice of the $500 million payout

Here's what to know about the Canadian packaged bread class actions settlement and how you can get your slice of the money.

Economics

12 h. ago Surprise September job gains dampen odds for Bank of Canada rate cut

OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market showed an unexpected hiring surge in September, but economists are mixed on whether the strength is enough to deter the Bank of Canada from cutting its policy rate again later this month. Statistics Canada said the unemployment rate held steady at 7.1 per cent in September as the economy […]

Other

12 h. ago Carney defends paying more than half a million a year to CEO appointees

Carney said their responsibilities are enormous and include things like making major military procurement decisions and reviewing industrial development projects.

Economics

12 h. ago Canadian company creates makeup palette designed specifically for blind beauty fan

Founder of Indigenous-owned Cheekbone Beauty, Jenn Harper, shares details about inclusive beauty release 

Economics

13 h. ago CUSMA renegotiation won’t resolve all trade issues with U.S., Carney says

Talks to update the agreement, known in Canada as CUSMA, are set to start next year but Carney said those talks are unlikely to resolve all outstanding issues.

Economics

13 h. 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