Canada news

Canada news

The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering reductions in borrowing costs due to inflation numbers deviating from its two per cent target. [ more ]

London Drugs resolved phone line issue and Canada Post services back after a cybersecurity incident. [ more ]

Rex Murphy, a well-known writer and journalist, passed away at 77 after battling cancer. [ more ]

Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness. [ more ]

Government incentives may not be as effective in driving sustainable farming practices as previously thought. [ more ]

The winner of the next general election in the UK will likely need to raise taxes to maintain public services due to limited fiscal headroom for tax cuts. [ more ]

Sikh leaders in North America demand justice and investigate Indian government involvement in activist's killing. [ more ]

London Drugs experienced a cybersecurity incident, leading to store closures in Western Canada. [ more ]

Shopify forecast slowest quarterly revenue growth in two years amidst uncertain economy and cautious consumer spending. [ more ]

Harrison Amit aims to revolutionize the ride-hailing industry by offering drivers 100% of the fare, distinguishing Hovr from its competitors. [ more ]

Legal experts warn of growing trend in witness intimidation, aiming to deter other victims from coming forward. [ more ]

Stringent testing for HPAI on lactating animals entering Canada due to risk posed by virus reproduction in mammary tissue. [ more ]

The episode covers topics on gene editing, seed regulatory modernization, canola industry impact, and water rationing in Southern Alberta. [ more ]

Canada Post faces financial crisis, projects unsustainable losses without operational changes. [ more ]

Exporting is crucial for business growth, but challenges like IP strategy and global supply chains must be addressed.

Top organizations in Canada offer resources for startups looking to export, including EDC, FITT, and TCS. [ more ]

Federal efforts in Canada towards open banking are a game-changer but criticism exists over slow progress impacting innovation for smaller financial players. [ more ]

London Drugs is gradually reopening stores in Western Canada following a cybersecurity incident, prioritizing customer needs and working with cybersecurity experts for a secure restoration. [ more ]

CBC Gem used to stream NHL playoffs for free to Canadian IP addresses, now restricted by Rogers Communication.

CBC broadcasts hockey games and coverage preferred over American options for quality analysis and entertainment. [ more ]

The Canadian federal government is exploring the possibility of inviting foreign deep-discounters like Aldi and Lidl to set up operations in Canada to address grocery affordability and competition issues. [ more ]

The byelection in Milton could serve as a litmus test for Premier Doug Ford and his government, potentially indicating future challenges for the 2026 provincial election. [ more ]

Fort McMurray's economy heavily relies on the oil industry, constantly fluctuating with oil prices and related projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. [ more ]

The federal government will provide $104 million to support Toronto's hosting of six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. [ more ]

The union representing 800 striking airline catering staff at Toronto Pearson airport reached a tentative agreement with employer Gate Gourmet, potentially ending a two-week disruption. [ more ]

Co-operatives are owned by members, allowing them to have a say in how the organization is run and ensuring profits support shared values. [ more ]

Divorce rates have been declining since the early 1990s and are currently the lowest in 50 years. [ more ]

Canada's competition bureau is investigating Lululemon's environmental practices following accusations of greenwashing. [ more ]

The police identified Gary Allen Srery as the serial killer responsible for the murders of four young women in Calgary in the 1970s. [ more ]

Authorities in Canada linked four unsolved homicides from the 1970s to a deceased U.S. fugitive through DNA analysis and genealogy websites. [ more ]

A child under five years old has died of measles in Ontario due to lack of vaccination, highlighting the importance of immunization. [ more ]

The federal government rejected Toronto's request to decriminalize personal drug possession citing public health and safety concerns. [ more ]

Children spending more time on social media are more likely to vape and smoke. [ more ]

The threat from a wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alberta, eases with favorable winds, but challenges persist in balancing oil industry and climate change efforts. [ more ]

Summer McIntosh won the women's 200-metre butterfly at the Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials, setting a world-leading time below the Olympic qualifying time. [ more ]

Canadian business associations oppose proposed capital gains tax increase. [ more ]

Half of workers are tempted to move jobs for a four-day working week. [ more ]

The Government of Canada has allocated $9.6 million to help the Canadian pork industry prepare for potential African swine fever outbreaks. [ more ]

Farmers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba have a new risk mapping tool for assessing FHB, damaged kernels, and DON levels in wheat and barley based on real-time weather data. [ more ]

Canadians face frustratingly long wait times with Passport Canada, prompting the government to promise improvements. [ more ]

The new Bunge and Viterra combined company commits to preserving Canadian jobs and operations, benefiting the agricultural industry in Canada. [ more ]

People aren't participating in Loblaw boycott due to factors like location, costs, time, and convenience. [ more ]

Canada is set to participate in the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup with a diverse roster under the leadership of a Spanish head coach. [ more ]

Mike Tomlin finally relieved offensive coordinator Matt Canada of his duties, giving the responsibility to Arthur Smith, with running back Jaylen Warren appreciating Smith's interactive approach. [ more ]

Canada is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese goods in response to the US tariffs. [ more ]

Canadian elver fishery shutdown due to overfishing concerns [ more ]

Chris Aylward, national president of PSAC, is stepping down, affecting plans for a 'summer of discontent' over hybrid work policies. [ more ]

Unionized Nestle workers in Toronto went on strike after rejecting a tentative agreement, impacting product availability. [ more ]