Category Archives: Canada
A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s 'absolutely' at risk in 2026
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff campaign appeared to move at a breakneck pace towards Canada's economy this year. But beyond threats of double-digit tariff rates and sharp pain in manufa...
Dec 22, 2025
Some pepperoni and bacon Pizza Pops snacks recalled due to possible E. coli
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several types of Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops are being recalled due to possible microbial contamination. The agency says Pizza Pops pepperoni and bacon pizza sn...
Dec 21, 2025
Significant increase in the circulation of counterfeit bills in retail stores
MONTREAL - The Retail Council of Canada is sounding the alarm about a significant increase in fake $20, $50 and $100 bills being circulated since November. The association reports it has detected more...
Dec 21, 2025
Firefighters say they face increasing rates of violence while on duty
HALIFAX - Firefighters say they are facing increasing levels of violence on duty, and they're asking the federal government to step up legislation. In a survey of over 117 fire departments in Canada, ...
Dec 21, 2025
Four young MPs born in the 2000s say they want to be a voice for Canada's youth
OTTAWA - The spring federal election saw voters elect four MPs who were born in the 2000s - the first Canadians from that age cohort ever to take seats in the House of Commons. Eight months into the j...
Dec 21, 2025
Hundreds of public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year
OTTAWA - Federal public servants are expected to learn about job cuts in their departments when they return from their holiday break. Departments such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Environ...
Dec 21, 2025
Man suspected of shooting officer arrested after 24-hour standoff in Welland, Ont.
A 59-year-old man suspected of shooting a police officer in a city southwest of Niagara Falls has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a nearly 24-hour standoff, police said. Niagara ...
Dec 20, 2025
Intergenerational daycare aiming to strengthen bonds between kids and 'grandfriends'
Among the thousands of new child-care spaces opening up across the country is a unique centre in Ottawa nestled at the heart of a long-term care campus, a dementia- and kid-friendly space meant to tru...
Dec 20, 2025
Carney has sketched the broad strokes of an AI policy, but details remain vague
OTTAWA - At the Paris AI Action Summit in February, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders watched as U.S. Vice President JD Vance took the stage to rail against AI regulation. Van...
Dec 20, 2025
Hundreds of pests found in federal buildings as feds draft back-to-office plan
OTTAWA - Insects, bats, rodents and other pests have been spotted in federal buildings more than 500 times in the Ottawa area this year, as the government makes plans to get public servants to spend m...
Dec 20, 2025