23 m. ago Opinion: Is the U of A helping erode academic freedom over Kirk comments?

The University of Alberta’s recent decision to place law professor Florence Ashley on an involuntary, non-disciplinary leave following comments made on social media is deeply troubling. It marks not only a serious breach of academic freedom at one of Canada’s leading universities, but it is also a broader warning about the state of free expression […]

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25 m. ago Merchandise trade deficit widens in August on gold swings, U.S. tariffs: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada’s merchandise trade deficit grew in August as gold shipment patterns shifted and U.S. tariffs weighed on exports to the country, said Statistics Canada. Merchandise exports overall fell three per cent in August to $60.6 billion to grow Canada’s trade deficit to $6.3 billion, up from $3.8 billion in July, the agency said […]

Economics

41 m. ago Renting? Report says Canada is at ‘best levels of affordability’ in 2 years

Average asking rents in September in Canada dropped 3.2 per cent compared to September last year, a new report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation shows.

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48 m. ago Chris Selley: Canada is well within its rights to ban Kneecap (but it shouldn’t)

Denying entry to the anti-Israel rappers can only bolster the case for limits on free speech

Economics

58 m. ago Average asking rents drop for 12th straight month to $2,123 in September: Report

Average asking rents in Canada fell 3.2 per cent in September from a year earlier to $2,123, marking the 12th straight month of annual declines. The latest monthly report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says asking rents for purpose-built apartments were down 2.1 per cent from a year ago to an average of $2,093, while asking […]

Economics

87 m. ago Trump interrupts Carney to talk ‘merger of Canada and the United States’

Prime Minister Mark Carney was listing Trump's achievements during White House visit when the U.S. president cut him off

Transport

88 m. ago Canada is buying 85% less U.S. booze than last year amid trade war: report

'This shift may reflect a broader sentiment that U.S.-imposed tariffs are unfair,' the report noted in its assessment of falling exports around the globe.

Economics

91 m. ago Marineland won’t get funding amid threats to euthanize 30 beluga whales

'It would be devastating for animal lovers across Canada if Marineland follows through on its appalling threat to kill these beluga whales,' says director of animal law advocacy group

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1 hour ago Canada Post union blames ‘downward spiral’ of intervention for strike

CUPW launched a national strike after the federal government announced changes to the Crown corporation's business that would reduce mail service.

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2 h. ago Trump says U.S. and Canada working on formula for tariff deal

President Donald Trump said he expects the US and Canada can eventually reach a trade deal, but he remained vague about how and when an agreement might be achieved.

Economics

2 h. ago Travellers just ranked these Toronto hotels among the best in Canada

A handful of Toronto hotels were just ranked among the best accommodation options available in the entire country, according to those who would know best: consumers.The city's 1 Hotel at 550 Wellington St. W., St. Regis Hotel at Adelaide and Bay, iconic Queen West haunt The Drake Hotel, and historic Fairmont Royal York have just been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, the esteemed U.K. magazine known for highlighting the best of the best in the travel industry.Each year, the outlet administers a series of Readers' Choice Awards honouring the top vacation hotspots, resorts, hotels, cruises, spas, airports and more, as selected by CN Traveler's subscribers.And, frequent flyers from the world over who read the mag have voted the aforementioned four hotels as some of the best places to stay in all of Canada.With a score of an impressive 92 out of a potential 100, 1 Hotel took the ninth spot, flanked by two Mon...

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3 h. ago Canada’s deficit to surge to $72 billion, National Bank chief economist says

National Bank of Canada's Stefane Marion says shortfall will reach $100 billion this fiscal year.

Society

3 h. ago Canada’s deficit to surge to $100 billion, National Bank chief economist says

National Bank of Canada's Stefane Marion says shortfall will reach $100 billion this fiscal year.

Society

3 h. ago BASF Fields of Purpose program helps growers give back to their communities

BASF boosts rural impact in 2025 by donating $100,000 in seed and crop protection products across AB, SK, MB and ON CALGARY, ALBERTA, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The new BASF Fields of Purpose program from BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada Inc. (BASF) boosts rural impact through initiatives that matter most to Canadian growers and retailers. […]

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3 h. ago Homegrown Tech Meets Hometown Team: Safe Software Partners with Vancouver Canucks

Global data integration leader strengthens community ties with official partnership and donation to Canucks for Kids Fund Surrey, BC, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safe Software (Safe), the creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI enterprise integration platform with true support for spatial data, is now a Proud Partner for the 2025-2026 NHL season. […]

Culture

3 h. ago Canada’s Largest Cities Proclaim National Treat Accessibly Preparation Day

October 16th Marks a Historic Milestone for Inclusion Movement TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a groundbreaking show of national unity for inclusion, Canada’s largest cities will officially proclaim October 16th as National Treat Accessibly Preparation Day. This historic achievement comes as Treat Accessibly distributes free lawn signs coast to coast, empowering any […]

Society

3 h. ago Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber sentenced to 12 months house arrest

In both cases, the accused can leave their homes under certain conditions, including to go to work or visit certain family members

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3 h. ago Danielle Smith says she’s giving Carney until Grey Cup to fix nine ‘bad laws’

Smith was taking questions from the media a day after meeting briefly with Carney, just before he left Ottawa for a visit to Washington, D.C.

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3 h. ago 10/3 podcast: Canada’s fentanyl crisis now claiming the lives of babies and toddlers

Opioid poisonings have killed tens of thousands across Canada, the vast majority of them adults. But, in a heartbreaking group of cases, babies and toddlers have fallen victim to fentanyl or its more toxic cousin carfentanil. National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey joins me to discuss how many young children have died from opioid overdoses, […]

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4 h. ago Science advisor says UFO reporting in Canada discouraged by ridicule and skepticism

Words matter when it comes to reporting UFOS, says Cabinet’s science advisor Dr. Mona Nemer in an internal memo obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter under Access To Information. The doctor, who is paid $393,000 yearly, said ridicule and skepticism about what she prefers to call “unidentified aerial phenomenon” are discouraging Canadians from reporting suspicious activity. “Terminology […]

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