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Bear River, N.S. residents raise concerns over planned aerial glyphosate spraying
Residents of a small Nova Scotia community are sounding the alarm over planned aerial glyphosate spraying and alleging that regulations weren’t followed when it came to notifying people about the planned pesticide use. Lenny Hornung is among the concerned…
Calgary fire officials say landfill blaze could last months
By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted September 17, 2026 2:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size CALGARY – A stubborn blaze that has been burning for the last 10 days at a Calgary landfill can cover multiple…
‘Freedom Convoy’ leader can’t travel abroad while on house arrest: judge
An Ontario judge has denied a request from Tamara Lich, one of the key organizers of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protest in Ottawa, to travel abroad as part of her work with Rebel News. Lich was found guilty of mischief last October for her role in the protest…
What the U.S. Fed hiking rates means for the loonie and for borrowers
The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, and several economists say this could add pressure on the Bank of Canada to raise borrowing costs for Canadians sooner than later. Canadian borrowing rates aren’t…
Crews rescue ‘completely exhausted’ horse from mud pit in Saskatchewan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A horse was rescued in Saskatchewan after being stuck in a pit for several hours, the Melfort Fire Department (MFD) said. The animal was stuck in a mud pit in Melfort, Sask., according to a social media…
Strike action on the table if Stellantis sticks to plan to sell Brampton plant: union
By Sammy Hudes The Canadian Press Posted September 17, 2026 1:03 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union representing more than 9,000 Stellantis workers in Canada says a strike is a “real possibility” after talks with…
How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the “ambition” of European Council President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to invite Canada to be the European Union’s first ever “associate member,” and he wasn’t the only one reacting. Leaders, heads of state and…
Manitoba to scrap time change, stay on Daylight Saving Time: Kinew
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba will remain on Daylight Saving Time (DST), joining the likes of Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon that have ended the practice of changing their clocks twice per year. In an…
Newfoundland and Labrador politicians expected to vote on Quebec energy proposal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Politicians in Newfoundland and Labrador are expected to vote Thursday on whether they support a new 50-year agreement to share energy from Labrador with Hydro-Québec. Premier Tony Wakeham opened the…
After passing Bill 5, Ford government asked staff for suggestions on how to use law
Days after passing a controversial law to create special economic zones, where provincial and municipal rules could be suspended, the Ford government cast a wide net looking for ideas on how to actually use its new powers. The spring 2025 sitting of the…