Portugal’s manager says he’s disappointed there aren’t more men’s World Cup matches scheduled for Toronto after falling in love with the city’s waterfront stadium. Speaking after his side beat Croatia in a thrilling round-of-32 knock-out match at Toronto Stadium, Roberto Martinez heaped praise on the Canadian host city. “It’s the first time I arrived in […]
Saskatchewan businesses still feeling interprovincial trade barriers
Interprovincial trade barriers are still impacting Saskatchewan businesses a year after the federal government made promises to cut red tape on limitations by last Canada Day. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has found some changes came from the initial push to foster internal Canadian business, but some deadlines are being missed. “We are […]
Illinois has a Buy Now, Pay Later law. Should Canada crack down too? – National
A U.S. state is moving to crack down on some of the financial risks that can come with the rising popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later offers. On Thursday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation aimed at protecting people who take out Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans from hidden charges, unaffordable loans, purchase disputes […]
Canadian teacher in Venezuela describes chaos as earthquakes’ death toll climbs – National
A Canadian teacher from Toronto, living in Venezuela says residents are digging through rubble by hand and sleeping in parks as search efforts continue days after a pair of powerful earthquakes devastated parts of the country. The death toll from Wednesday’s 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes has climbed to at least 920, while more than 51,000 […]
Should 24 Sussex be restored? Carney says press conference coming Friday
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney says that a press conference will be held on Friday regarding 24 Sussex Drive, the derelict official residence of Canada’s prime ministers. Carney was asked about the future of 24 Sussex at a news conference on Thursday and what he would like to see […]
Nova Scotia school lunch program expanding to high schools this fall – Halifax
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia is expanding its affordable school lunch program to high schools this September. Lunches will be available in all 372 public schools in the province for the 2026-27 school year, covering more than 133,000 students. Rather than using external vendors like in elementary schools, most high […]
Oilers ink forward Dickinson to five-year contract – Edmonton
By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted June 21, 2026 12:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract, the NHL club announced Sunday. The deal has a US$4 million average annual value. Dickinson was acquired […]
Raccoon rabies outbreak still growing, Quebec public health officials say – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2026 12:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec public health officials are sounding the alarm as rabies cases continue to spread in regions to the south and east of Montreal. The province has recorded 76 cases in 2026, only halfway […]
More than $10M in tobacco seized at illegal facility: OPP
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two Hamilton men are facing charges after police dismantled an alleged contraband tobacco manufacturing operation and seized more than $10 million worth of products. The development is the result of an Ontario Provincial Police investigation dubbed Project Track. It began in April in relation to a manufacturing […]
Opioid-related deaths fell 23% last year, feds say, but ‘crisis is complex’ – National
By Jim Bronskill and Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2026 11:39 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a decrease in opioid-related deaths last year. Federal health officials say the national rate of […]