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Canadian CPI & US Retail Sales: Key Economic Releases To Watch This Week

World

17 Sep, 2024

Canadian CPI & US Retail Sales: Key Economic Releases To Watch This Week


The timing of the Fed’s first interest rate cut of the cycle has been the dominant market theme all year,...

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...

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...

Calgary Hailstorm: Canada's Second Costliest Insurance Event Ever

World

16 Sep, 2024

Calgary Hailstorm: Canada's Second Costliest Insurance Event Ever


The supercell storms that pummelled communities in north Calgary on Aug. 5 set a new record for insured losses caused...

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...

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Offer 'Tools for Life' at Canadian National Exhibition

World

13 Sep, 2024

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Offer 'Tools for Life' at Canadian National Exhibition


The 75th celebration of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) featured a mix of aviation wonders and charitable efforts when the...

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...

Canada's Military Ammunition Crisis: Why the US Is Spending Billions While We Lag Behind

World

10 Sep, 2024

Canada's Military Ammunition Crisis: Why the US Is Spending Billions While We Lag Behind


Canada's sluggishness on ammunition production would be less damaging if there were progress elsewhere, but a lack of preparedness pervades...

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...

Davis Cup: Team Canada Returns With Championship Lineup In Manchester

Sports

10 Sep, 2024

Davis Cup: Team Canada Returns With Championship Lineup In Manchester


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

Inflation Drives Canadians to Keep Vehicles Longer as Auto Repair Costs Climb: J.D. Power Study

Business

7 Sep, 2024

Inflation Drives Canadians to Keep Vehicles Longer as Auto Repair Costs Climb: J.D. Power Study


The average cost of a visit to the repair shop has increased over 2023, regardless of whether a customer visits...

Berlin Named World's Best Solo Travel Destination: Why This German City Tops The List

World

7 Sep, 2024

Berlin Named World's Best Solo Travel Destination: Why This German City Tops The List


Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more people seeking independent adventures. A recent report by Kayak and...

Canada's Unemployment Rate Surges to 7-Year High: Is a Recession Looming?

Business

6 Sep, 2024

Canada's Unemployment Rate Surges to 7-Year High: Is a Recession Looming?


Canada's unemployment rate edged up to 6.6 per cent in August, scaling a peak last seen more than seven years...

Canada Issues New Travel Warning For Oropouche Virus: Cases Surge In Americas, Including First Cases In Cuba

World

5 Sep, 2024

Canada Issues New Travel Warning For Oropouche Virus: Cases Surge In Americas, Including First Cases In Cuba


The Canadian government is recommending travellers be aware of reported outbreaks of the Oropouche virus in the Americas, where cases...

Nicholas Bennett Wins Canada's First Gold at Paralympics: The Story of a Champion's Journey

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Nicholas Bennett Wins Canada's First Gold at Paralympics: The Story of a Champion's Journey


Nicholas Bennett shed "everything" tears during O Canada at the Paralympic Games pool Monday. The 20-year-old swimmer from Parksville, B.C.,...

Inmate Dies at Collins Bay Institution: Cause of Death Under Investigation

World

3 Sep, 2024

Inmate Dies at Collins Bay Institution: Cause of Death Under Investigation


Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is investigating the death of an inmate at Collins Bay Institution, located in Kingston, Ontario. The...

Canadian Workers Rise Up: Strike Activity Soars as Unions Fight for a Fairer Share

World

2 Sep, 2024

Canadian Workers Rise Up: Strike Activity Soars as Unions Fight for a Fairer Share


As tens of thousands of people participate in Labour Day marches and events across Canada, it’s worth reflecting on the...

USA Rugby to Host Canada in Pacific Nations Cup Showdown: All the Details You Need to Know

Sports

1 Sep, 2024

USA Rugby to Host Canada in Pacific Nations Cup Showdown: All the Details You Need to Know


After a three-year hiatus, USA Rugby will renew its border rivalry with Canada. The two teams have not met since...

Canadian U20 Track Stars Shine Bright at World Championships

Sports

1 Sep, 2024

Canadian U20 Track Stars Shine Bright at World Championships


It’s the last day of the Lima 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships and Team Canada did what every coach tells...

USA vs Canada Rugby: A Border Rivalry Renewed After 3 Years

Sports

31 Aug, 2024

USA vs Canada Rugby: A Border Rivalry Renewed After 3 Years


After a three-year hiatus, USA Rugby will renew its border rivalry with Canada. The two teams have not met since...

US Track Legend Carl Lewis Calls For 'System Blow Up' After Men's 4x100m Relay Disqualification at Paris Olympics

Sports

31 Aug, 2024

US Track Legend Carl Lewis Calls For 'System Blow Up' After Men's 4x100m Relay Disqualification at Paris Olympics


After another disastrous run in the highly-watched men's 4x100m relay, USA track and field legend Carl Lewis is calling for...

New Brunswick's Paralympic Dream Team: Meet the Athletes Making History in Paris

Sports

30 Aug, 2024

New Brunswick's Paralympic Dream Team: Meet the Athletes Making History in Paris


Five New Brunswick athletes will take to the ultimate stage for Paralympic sport over the next couple of weeks. The...

Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Team Aims for Podium in Paris Paralympics,  But Experience Is Just As Valuable

Sports

28 Aug, 2024

Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Team Aims for Podium in Paris Paralympics, But Experience Is Just As Valuable


The roar of the crowd, the adrenaline pumping through veins, the feeling of fierce competition – these are the elements...

Canadian Paralympic Flag Bearers: Meet the Veterans Leading Team Canada in Paris

Sports

28 Aug, 2024

Canadian Paralympic Flag Bearers: Meet the Veterans Leading Team Canada in Paris


A familiar face will help lead the way for the Canadian Paralympic team at Wednesday's opening ceremony. Fergus native Patrick...

Urgent Recall: Popular Contact Lenses Pose Potential Risk, Health Canada Warns

Health

27 Aug, 2024

Urgent Recall: Popular Contact Lenses Pose Potential Risk, Health Canada Warns


Several types of contact lenses have been recalled due to “an isolated quality issue,” Health Canada reported Monday. The problem...

Over 100 Jewish Institutions in Canada Targeted by Bomb Threats in Mass Email

World

22 Aug, 2024

Over 100 Jewish Institutions in Canada Targeted by Bomb Threats in Mass Email


Dozens of Jewish organizations, synagogues and hospitals in Canada woke up Wednesday morning to a mass e-mail containing bomb threats,...

Canadian Railroads Shut Down, Disrupting Supply Chains and Threatening Billions in Economic Damage

World

22 Aug, 2024

Canadian Railroads Shut Down, Disrupting Supply Chains and Threatening Billions in Economic Damage


Canada's two major freight railroads, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), have locked out nearly 9,300...

Canada Rail Strike Looms: What It Means for North American Supply Chains

World

22 Aug, 2024

Canada Rail Strike Looms: What It Means for North American Supply Chains


A labour dispute between Canada’s two main national rail carriers and workers could lead to a possible lockout as soon...

Canadian Railroads on the Verge of a Shutdown: Lockout Looms as Negotiations Stall

World

22 Aug, 2024

Canadian Railroads on the Verge of a Shutdown: Lockout Looms as Negotiations Stall


A labour dispute between Canada’s two main national rail carriers and workers could lead to a possible lockout as soon...

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