29 h. ago OPINION: Homebuilding in Canada stalls despite population explosion

In many parts of Canada, the housing affordability crisis continues with no end in sight. And many Canadians priced out of the housing market or struggling to afford rent increases are left wondering how much longer this will continue.  Simply put, too few housing units are being built for the country’s rapidly growing population, which […]

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31 h. ago No measles cases in Ottawa, but demand for vaccine is growing

Demand for measles vaccines has increased in Ottawa as an historically large measles outbreak continues to spread in Ontario.

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5 d. ago Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year’s Easter spread

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — With egg prices stubbornly high, the internet has offered up a host of alternatives, with crafters painting rocks and influencers dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes. “Finally a use for B sized potatoes!!” one commenter wrote in response to a video posted on Facebook. But amid the laughing emojis, LOLs and […]

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6 d. ago U.S. egg prices surge to record highs despite Trump’s predictions

Bird flu outbreaks were cited as the major cause of price spikes in January and February after more than 30 million egg-laying chickens were killed.

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6 d. ago U.S. egg prices continue to increase despite bird flu outbreak slowing

U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 despite a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks. The increase reported Thursday in the Consumer Price Index means consumers and businesses that rely on eggs should not anticipate immediate relief. Demand for eggs is typically […]

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1 week ago U.S. egg imports meant to drive down prices could now face Trump tariffs

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said tariffs on egg imports meant to ease a supply shortage were possible and negotiations with affected countries were ongoing.

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2 w. ago Measles outbreak: More cases in London area; a glimmer of hope

A health unit near London at the epicentre of a provincewide measles outbreak continues to see an increase in cases of the highly infectious disease. Here is the latest on the outbreak that has spread throughout Southwestern Ontario, including Middlesex-London. THE EPICENTRE Measles cases continue to climb in Oxford and Elgin counties that accounted for […]

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2 w. ago New report shows Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate climbs back above 30%

The effect of increased oilpatch consolidation continues to be felt in Calgary’s downtown office market, with the vacancy rate for these buildings climbing back above 30 per cent during the first three months of the year. A report released Monday by commercial real estate firm CBRE Ltd. found the downtown office vacancy rate increased during […]

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2 w. ago Cizzle Brands Adds to its Presence in Ontario with Placements of CWENCH Hydration™ in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy

The availability of CWENCH Hydration™ in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy, both of which are leading retailers in Ontario, will further enhance visibility and availability of the product as its market share continues to increase. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), is pleased to […]

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3 w. ago Are eggs safe to eat amid bird flu outbreaks? What about runny yolks? Here’s what to know

A food safety expert explains whether eggs carry additional risk amid a bird flu outbreak

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3 w. ago Bird flu detected in a sheep for the first time, U.K. officials say

Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind in the world, Britain's government said.

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3 w. ago RCMP unit that flags violent threats to PM, public figures faces workload burnout

'Over the last few years, the number and complexity of threats and violence targeting protected persons in Canada has continually increased,' a newly released internal report says.

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3 w. ago RFK Jr. says let bird flu ‘go through’ farms. Experts call it ‘dangerous’

As bird flu continues to sweep through poultry farms, United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is proposing a different approach: let the virus spread.

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4 w. ago Bird flu’s current spread is ‘unprecedented,’ UN agency warns

The ongoing spread of highly pathogenic bird flu worldwide is reaching an unprecedented scale, a United Nations agency warned Monday.

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4 w. ago Made in Toronto soda is the alternative to U.S. brands we need right now

As trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to escalate, many Canadians are increasingly turning to local alternatives over American-made products.From produce to coffee and even sodas, it seems like more and more folks are choosing homegrown options in the face of rising tariffs and trade uncertainty.With U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum already in place, new "global tariffs" are expected to hit on April 2, which are predicted to come in the form of reciprocal tariffs on trading partners that U.S. President Trump has been threatening for several weeks.At a time when the need for Canadian-made products has never been greater, Solly's Craft Soda, which is brewed in Toronto, is emerging as a refreshing alternative to U.S. prebiotic soda brands like Poppi (recently purchased by U.S. conglomerate PepsiCo) and Olipop.Solly's Craft Soda, created by Toronto-based Henderson Brewing Company, is an all-natural, non-GMO, low-sugar, prebiotic soda that is sweete...

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4 w. ago Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

Average Canadian farmland values continued their more than 30-year streak of increases last year, but Farm Credit Canada says the rate of growth is slowing and trade disruptions could further dent them. The Crown corporation, which provides financing and other services to the agriculture industry, said in a report Tuesday that the average value of […]

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4 w. ago ATLAS Welcomes Strengthened Commitment to Increased Shareholder Returns from SES Board

ATLAS supports the decision to modernize Board ATLAS welcomes SES’s strengthened commitment to increased shareholder returns and capital discipline ATLAS will continue to work with management and stakeholders to increase shareholder value LONDON — ATLAS Infrastructure (“ATLAS”) is a specialist listed infrastructure investor managing funds on behalf of long-term infrastructure clients. ATLAS’s actively managed accounts […]

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