20 m. ago Peel Region paused borrowing because of ‘perceived uncertainty’ from Ontario policies

The Region of Peel didn't borrow any money in either 2023 or 2024 because of instability brought about by the province's attempts to split up the municipality.

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5 h. ago Auto Tariffs Seen Hiking Car Prices by Nearly $2,000 Per Vehicle

Car buyers will bear the brunt of the $30 billion cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, driving up already high US auto prices by almost $2,000 per vehicle, according to consultant AlixPartners.

Economics

11 h. ago Drug coverage to be discontinued for Vancouver Island girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow — but not stop — the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk.

Events

11 h. ago Mounties say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for wayward pilot

CALGARY — Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders’ summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets. During the summit, which included leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and […]

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Zero arrests’: RCMP say nobody arrested at G7 but charges possible for wayward pilot

CALGARY — Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders’ summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets. During the summit, which included leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy and […]

Politics

12 h. ago ’60s Scoop survivors demand action on 10th anniversary of provincial apology

Ten years ago, Premier Greg Sellinger issued an apology in the legislature for Manitoba's role in the Sixties Scoop. But many survivors feel it didn’t go far enough.

Other

12 h. ago Amazon Orders Employees to Relocate to Seattle and Other Hubs

Amazon.com Inc. is ordering some corporate employees to move closer to their managers and teams, roiling a workforce already worried about job cuts and warnings from the top that artificial intelligence will shrink their ranks in the coming years.

Other

13 h. ago Missing Quebec girl, 3, found safe after bizarre disappearance that led to charge against mother

She was discovered by drones near Highway 417 by Ontario Provincial Police. 'It is the best scenario we could have imagined,' police said

Other

13 h. ago Ford says he treats First Nations ’like gold,’ but they ’keep coming hat in hand’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations what they want for their support in developing mines, but they cannot “keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government” for more money. Ford is set to meet Thursday with several dozen chiefs who are part of Anishinabek Nation, which […]

Events

13 h. ago EN IMAGES | Vives émotions chez les policiers après la découverte de Claire Bell

Les agents de la Sûreté du Québec et de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario ont laissé paraître leur soulagement et leurs émotions intenses.

Events

14 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: David Peterson proved no political dynasty lasts forever

These are dark times for Ontario’s Liberal party. It barely regained official party status in February’s provincial election after seven years in the political wilderness. This after voters awarded Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford a third consecutive majority government since Ford defeated the ruling Liberals, led by then-premier Kathleen Wynne, in 2018. The Liberals remain […]

Politics

14 h. ago Call for change: Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers meet to talk energy, agriculture

In a news release titled 'Alberta and Saskatchewan united in call for change,' the province said the government caucuses of Alberta and Saskatchewan are meeting in Lloydminster.

Society

18 h. ago Both London startup businesses have each won $500,000 from the Ontario government to commercialize their technology.

Two London startup businesses have each won $500,000 from the Ontario government to commercialize their technology.

Economics

21 h. ago Les Islanders auraient ciblé le choix des Bruins pour tenter de repêcher un produit local

Les Islanders souhaiteraient frapper un grand coup en vue du prochain repêchage de la LNH.

Other

22 h. ago Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancellations

LEMBATA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again Wednesday after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancellations, including to and from the resort island of Bali. Several eruptions sent ash up to 5,000 metres (16,400 feet) into the sky Tuesday evening to Wednesday afternoon. An eruption Tuesday […]

Events

28 h. ago Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancelations

LEMBATA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again Wednesday after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations, including to and from the resort island of Bali. Several eruptions sent ash up to 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky Tuesday evening to Wednesday afternoon. An eruption […]

Events

30 h. ago Fini les détenus qui changent leur genre comme bon leur semble, tranche Québec

Les personnes détenues dans une prison provinciale seront désormais incarcérées dans un établissement correspondant à leur sexe anatomique.

Other

32 h. ago First Nation renews offer to host Texada Island grizzly bear but province remains cool

The four-year-old male grizzly has been on the island for close to a month, after swimming across from the mainland. 

Other

36 h. ago Premier Eby says he will not ask B.C. Ferries to reconsider contract with Chinese state

The ferry provider announced last week it was giving a contract for four new ships to Weihai Shipyards, sparking concerns from province.

Other

38 h. ago Jet Set owners charged with involuntary homicide after deadly roof collapse

Antonio Espaillat was arrested after evidence showed he ignored suggestions he cancel the concert — where 236 people died — because the roof was in danger of collapsing.

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