9 h. ago Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey

More than 70 per cent of Canadians said they would reduce mail delivery to three days a week

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11 h. ago Oil Falls in Turbulent Trading Amid Concerns War Will Escalate

Oil swung in a turbulent session amid speculation the US may join the Middle East conflict, with traders focused on flows through the region’s vital shipping chokepoint.

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31 h. ago 27% of Canadian parents revising estate plans due to high healthcare costs: Poll

A new poll by Money Wise Institute says about one quarter of Canadian parents are adjusting estate plans due to soaring healthcare costs. According to the institute’s latest survey, 27% of Canadian parents have revised their estate plans due to mounting healthcare expenses while 35% have told their heirs to expect a smaller inheritance than originally […]

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35 h. ago U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: Survey

TORONTO — A new survey finds geopolitical instability and U.S. trade tensions are top sources of financial concern for Canadians, and even impacting retirement planning for some. The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and Abacus Data released the survey results Tuesday, showing 67 per cent of Canadians say they are very concerned about Canada-U.S. relations. […]

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5 d. ago Starmer Says UK Has ‘Grave Concerns’ on Iran Nuclear Program

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has “grave concerns” about Iran’s nuclear program and backed Israel’s right to self-defense, while calling for de-escalation in a conflict that risks engulfing the Middle East.

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7 d. ago Cost of living has half of Canadian pet owners skipping vet visits: survey

According to a recent survey, half (50 per cent) of Canadian pet parents have either skipped or declined necessary veterinary care for their pets.

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7 d. ago Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza almost two years after the current conflict began. In a survey conducted last weekend, the polling firm Leger asked Canadians and Americans a series of questions about the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Leger surveyed 1,511 Canadians […]

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1 week ago OCUFA Concerned About Interference in University Governance and Distraction from Funding Crisis

Toronto, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) voiced grave concerns about legislation introduced in the Ontario legislature to update governance rules for colleges and universities. While OCUFA supports necessary “housekeeping” efforts like ensuring gender-inclusive language, the organization highlights significant worries about governmental interference in university autonomy. “We […]

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1 week ago Kenya Says Tullow’s Asset Sale ‘Raises Concerns’ for Oil Sector

Kenya lawmakers said a lack of detail over Tullow Oil Plc’s sale of oil assets to local company Gulf Energy “raises concerns” for the industry in the East African nation.

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2 w. ago Gold Climbs as Rising Geopolitical and Trade Tensions Aid Havens

Gold rose — after falling by 2% last week - as an increase in geopolitical and trade tensions revived demand for haven assets.

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2 w. ago Canadian Vaping Association Highlights Plans to Reduce Youth Vaping Rates on World Vape Day

Ottawa, ON, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On World Vape Day, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) celebrates the continued decline in youth vaping rates, as reported in Statistics Canada’s 2025 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (published March 26, 2025). This progress (achieved without flavour bans) demonstrates the success of balanced policies that […]

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2 w. ago Bank results show lesser fallout from trade uncertainty than feared, so far

TORONTO — Results from Canadian banks this quarter showed a range of views on what’s ahead for the economy, but were largely in agreement that the hit from tariffs and trade uncertainty hasn’t been as bad as feared so far. The banks showed a clear concern for the near-term financial future as the Big Six […]

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2 w. ago Oil Declines as OPEC+ Supply Concerns Overshadow Tariff Relief

Oil declined as soft US economic data and concerns about rising supplies eroded the risk-on sentiment from a court ruling that blocked a swath of the Trump administration’s tariffs.

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2 w. ago Almost 70% of Canadians want child vaccines to be mandatory, survey says

That's an increase from the 55 per cent of respondents who said the same thing last year, before a measles outbreak began

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2 w. ago Almost 70% of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: Poll

A new poll suggests nearly 70 per cent of Canadians support mandatory childhood vaccinations. The Angus Reid Institute survey comes as a measles outbreak touches several provinces, primarily infecting unvaccinated infants, kids and teens. The poll of almost 1,700 Canadians found 69 per cent of respondents between May 20 and 23 said proof of immunization […]

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3 w. ago Controversial Toronto statue that has been hidden for 5 years is coming back

After five years out of public view, the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald at Toronto's Queen's Park is set to make a return.The statue, which has stood near the Ontario legislature for over a century, was enclosed in a protective box in 2020 after being repeatedly vandalized during nationwide protests confronting Canada's colonial past and role in residential schools.The move to uncover the statue was approved early this month by Ontario's Board of Internal Economy, which makes decisions and provides direction on financial and administrative matters of the House of Commons, particularly concerning its premises and services.According to the board's May 12 meeting minutes, members agreed "that the (protective) hoarding around the Sir John A. Macdonald statue be removed as soon as cleaning is completed, and the existing signage be erected once complete."The statue was vandalized repeatedly in 2020. Photo: fotografiko eugen/Shutterstock.com.The mon...

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3 w. ago ‘Not good’: Concerns revived over recommendation to end door

Judy Frank says no longer getting mail at her door would make life harder. The 78-year-old Regina woman is unable to walk more than a few steps and says she would need someone to pick up her mail if Canada Post stops door-to-door service. “It’s very dangerous,” Frank said in a recent interview, pointing to […]

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3 w. ago Skyrocketing suggested tipping rates in Canada are driving people bonkers

Whether it's a restaurant or coffee shop, suggested tipping amounts have become a source of irritation for many in Canada.If you've been put off by the preset tipping rates just before tapping your credit card, you're not alone. A new survey stated that most Canadians are "irked" by suggested tip prompts when paying online retailers, coffee shops or sit-down restaurants.In May, Research Co., a company that conducts opinion polls, asked 1,000 adults in Canada to share their thoughts on tipping culture.It turns out that most Canadians aren't averse to leaving tips — in fact, 53 per cent say they leave a tip "all the time" after visiting a sit-down restaurant. However, they can all agree on one thing: that the suggested tips have become annoying."Most Canadians say they always tip food servers at sit-down restaurants, but dislike encountering recommendations about how much they should leave after a meal," states the sur...

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3 w. ago Canadian restaurant uncovers wild link between dreams and food cravings

Have you ever woken up craving the food you've dreamt about? If that answer is yes, then you are not alone!Edo Japan, a Japanese-inspired, Canadian quick-service restaurant chain, found some interesting insights when it comes to the foods we eat and crave.Conducted by HarrisX Canada, the Crave of Your Dreams survey* found that 84 per cent of Canadians who experience food dreams have made a purchase from quick-service restaurants within the past month — talk about a strong belly-mind connection.Some food for thought for us here in Ontario: 78 per cent of Ontarians polled said they have woken up craving the foods they dreamed about, with two-thirds confirming their dreams actually influenced their meal choices!Dreaming of Japanese foodWhen it comes to Japanese food specifically, the survey found that nearly half of Canadians polled said they instantly crave it when they wake up.With the restaurant's craveable Japanese-inspired meals, it's no wonder so many ...

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3 w. ago More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada — even if almost two-thirds say they don’t want that to happen. The Leger survey, which polled 1,537 Canadians between May 16 and 18, suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians understand Albertans’ […]

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