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How Canadians Can Watch the U.S. Election with or Without Cable

Technology

5 Nov, 2024

How Canadians Can Watch the U.S. Election with or Without Cable


Canadians are eager to see how the results of the contentious U.S. presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump...

Canada Raises Minimum Wage for High-Wage Temporary Foreign Workers to Prioritize Canadians

World

22 Oct, 2024

Canada Raises Minimum Wage for High-Wage Temporary Foreign Workers to Prioritize Canadians


The federal government is expected to boost the minimum hourly wage that must be paid to temporary foreign workers in...

Presidents Cup: Canadian Mackenzie Hughes Chugs Beer on First Tee to Fire Up the Crowd

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Presidents Cup: Canadian Mackenzie Hughes Chugs Beer on First Tee to Fire Up the Crowd


Hughes, known for his outspoken views on golf’s issues, was determined to make Weir’s team. The Internationals are heavy underdogs...

Mold Found in Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip: Recall Issued in Canada

World

25 Sep, 2024

Mold Found in Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip: Recall Issued in Canada


The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall by Spread’Em Kitchen Ltd., based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada...

Tornado Suspect in Jasper Wildfire: Experts Investigate Fire Whirlwind Damage

World

25 Sep, 2024

Tornado Suspect in Jasper Wildfire: Experts Investigate Fire Whirlwind Damage


As the recovery continues in Jasper National Park after a devastating wildfire, researchers at Western University are looking into whether...

Victoria Residents Express Outrage Over New Homeless Hub: Concerns Over Safety and Lack of Consultation

World

25 Sep, 2024

Victoria Residents Express Outrage Over New Homeless Hub: Concerns Over Safety and Lack of Consultation


It didn’t take long for the anger and frustration over 5,200 square feet of real estate at the corner of...

Doug Ford Tells Homeless People to 'Get Off Your A-S-S and Start Working' Amid Housing Crisis

World

24 Sep, 2024

Doug Ford Tells Homeless People to 'Get Off Your A-S-S and Start Working' Amid Housing Crisis


Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not mince words when telling able-bodied homeless people to find employment in order to get...

Trudeau Admits Frustration in Canada, But Vows to Fight On: A Late Show Interview

World

24 Sep, 2024

Trudeau Admits Frustration in Canada, But Vows to Fight On: A Late Show Interview


Justin Trudeau’s appearance on the American late-night show “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” began with lighthearted jokes about bacon...

Ericsson Chooses Concordia as its First Tier 1 University Partner in North America

Business

23 Sep, 2024

Ericsson Chooses Concordia as its First Tier 1 University Partner in North America


Ericsson has designated Concordia as its first Tier 1 university partner in North America, marking a new phase in an...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Oneida Elder Says Reconciliation Is a Long Journey

World

23 Sep, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Oneida Elder Says Reconciliation Is a Long Journey


As the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, an Oneida First Nation elder is highlighting the fact...

Inflation Bites: 9 in 10 Canadian Small Businesses Feel the Pinch Ahead of the Crucial Holiday Season

Business

21 Sep, 2024

Inflation Bites: 9 in 10 Canadian Small Businesses Feel the Pinch Ahead of the Crucial Holiday Season


Many small businesses rely on a strong holiday season to make ends meet, and while inflation has cooled from previous...

Winnipeg's Next Police Chief Faces a Mountain of Challenges: Can They Bridge the Divide?

World

20 Sep, 2024

Winnipeg's Next Police Chief Faces a Mountain of Challenges: Can They Bridge the Divide?


Winnipeg's search for a new police chief is underway, with the Winnipeg Police Board expected to recommend a candidate to...

Canada Limits International Student Numbers for 2025 Amid Housing Crisis: What it Means for Universities and Students

World

19 Sep, 2024

Canada Limits International Student Numbers for 2025 Amid Housing Crisis: What it Means for Universities and Students


The federal government will be further limiting the number of international students permitted to enter Canada next year. It’s the...

Canada's Plan to Send Refurbished Armored Vehicles to Ukraine is Stuck in Bureaucratic Limbo

World

17 Sep, 2024

Canada's Plan to Send Refurbished Armored Vehicles to Ukraine is Stuck in Bureaucratic Limbo


A plan to rebuild and modernize two dozen decommissioned Canadian light armoured vehicles for donation to Ukraine is stuck in...

Titanic's 'My Heart Will Go On': Céline Dion-Themed Musical 'Titanique' Sets Sail for Canada

Entertainment

17 Sep, 2024

Titanic's 'My Heart Will Go On': Céline Dion-Themed Musical 'Titanique' Sets Sail for Canada


The award-winning Off-Broadway musical Titanìque, the irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, is getting ready to take Canada by...

Jasper, Canada Recovers After Devastating Wildfire: A Town Rebuilt, A Tourist Destination Reimagined

Local

16 Sep, 2024

Jasper, Canada Recovers After Devastating Wildfire: A Town Rebuilt, A Tourist Destination Reimagined


On Sunday, the Municipality of Jasper will remove its local state of emergency, marking a transitional milestone from a town...

Nepal's Foreign Minister Embarks on Global Diplomacy Tour: From Canada to the UN and Beyond

World

16 Sep, 2024

Nepal's Foreign Minister Embarks on Global Diplomacy Tour: From Canada to the UN and Beyond


Nepal's Foreign Minister, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, is embarking on a whirlwind diplomatic journey this month, engaging in a series...

Lotto Max Jackpot Hits Record-Breaking $75 Million: Could You Be Canada's Biggest Winner?

World

14 Sep, 2024

Lotto Max Jackpot Hits Record-Breaking $75 Million: Could You Be Canada's Biggest Winner?


Somebody could walk away with the largest lottery jackpot in Canadian history. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says the...

Quebec Demands Resignation of Canada's Anti-Islamophobia Representative After She Urges Universities to Hire More Muslim Professors

World

14 Sep, 2024

Quebec Demands Resignation of Canada's Anti-Islamophobia Representative After She Urges Universities to Hire More Muslim Professors


The special representative of Canada tasked with combating Islamophobia, Amira Elghawaby, once again finds herself under fire, this time for...

Canadians Fear for Their Safety: National Survey Exposes Gaps in Disaster Preparedness

World

14 Sep, 2024

Canadians Fear for Their Safety: National Survey Exposes Gaps in Disaster Preparedness


As the frequency and intensity of natural disasters and climate-related emergencies escalate nationally, Canada's emergency management ecosystem is at a...

Gun Buyback Program Under Fire: Critics Say It's Just 'For Appearances' and Won't Reduce Gun Violence

World

11 Sep, 2024

Gun Buyback Program Under Fire: Critics Say It's Just 'For Appearances' and Won't Reduce Gun Violence


The Trudeau government is facing mounting criticism over its plan to buy back and destroy hundreds of thousands of military-style...

Canada's 9/11 Blind Spot: Are We Still Ignoring the Threat?

World

11 Sep, 2024

Canada's 9/11 Blind Spot: Are We Still Ignoring the Threat?


On a stunning September morning 23 years ago, hell, heartache and horror came from the skies. By the end of...

9-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Contracting Rare, Potentially Deadly Virus During Camping Trip

Health

10 Sep, 2024

9-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Contracting Rare, Potentially Deadly Virus During Camping Trip


A nine-year-old boy contracted an often-deadly disease during a in northern Ontario camping trip in July. The Canadian Medical Association...

Canada Defeats Argentina in Davis Cup Opener: Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime Lead the Way

Sports

10 Sep, 2024

Canada Defeats Argentina in Davis Cup Opener: Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime Lead the Way


Team Canada couldn't have asked for a better start to the 2024 Davis Cup Finals group stage in Manchester as...

Canada's Davis Cup Squad: Is This the Team That Can Repeat?

Sports

10 Sep, 2024

Canada's Davis Cup Squad: Is This the Team That Can Repeat?


The band is finally back together.  For the first time since hoisting the trophy in November 2022, Canada is sending...

Schneider Electric Foundation Celebrates 25 Years with '25 Years Young' Campaign in Canada

World

10 Sep, 2024

Schneider Electric Foundation Celebrates 25 Years with '25 Years Young' Campaign in Canada


The Schneider Electric Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities and fostering sustainable development, has reached a significant milestone...

Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault Convictions:  'Canadian Success Story Gone Very Wrong'

World

10 Sep, 2024

Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault Convictions: 'Canadian Success Story Gone Very Wrong'


Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault convictions in Toronto from...

Canada Invests $8.4 Million in Kingston Companies to Boost Critical Minerals Recycling

Technology

9 Sep, 2024

Canada Invests $8.4 Million in Kingston Companies to Boost Critical Minerals Recycling


The federal government is making significant investments in Kingston, Ontario's technology sector, specifically focusing on battery development and rare earth...

Trudeau's Spending Spree: Is He Neglecting Core Responsibilities?

World

9 Sep, 2024

Trudeau's Spending Spree: Is He Neglecting Core Responsibilities?


There’s been more talk this year than normal about the need for governments, particularly Ottawa, to “stay in their own...

TIFF 2024: Indigenous Cinema Takes Center Stage with Powerful Stories and Global Impact

World

9 Sep, 2024

TIFF 2024: Indigenous Cinema Takes Center Stage with Powerful Stories and Global Impact


Indigenous cinema is poised to make a significant global impact at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year, with...

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