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EU wants Canada as its first ‘associate member,’ von der Leyen says
The European Union wants Canada as its first “associate member” and to “urgently reimagine” their relationship, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during her annual State of the Union address in France on Wednesday. “Dear Mark, I said we…
Ontario government Microsoft Teams messages set to automatically delete
Internal messages sent within the Ontario government on Microsoft Teams are permanently deleted after 30 days, according to policy documents, raising questions about how the province went about pausing transparency requests earlier this year. In May, weeks…
Environmental advocates ask Sask. Court of Appeal to review coal decision
A non-profit environmental group had its concerns regarding the Saskatchewan government’s decision to extend coal-fired power plants heard by the province’s highest court Tuesday. The Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) is asking the court to review a…
Students finish testifying in former Christian school principal assault trial
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Crown has finished calling witnesses in the jury trial for a former Saskatoon Christian school principal facing five counts of assault. Five former students testified about their claims of physical…
Date set for coroner’s inquest into 2020 death of Toronto woman that led to protests
By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted September 15, 2026 2:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The date has been set for a coroner’s inquest into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a Toronto woman who fell from…
Carney says investment tax incentive expansion is a “mega deduction”
By Lauren Krugel The Canadian Press Posted September 15, 2026 3:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government is expanding a tax incentive aimed at boosting new business investment. Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Halifax Wanderers pitch privately-funded $100M stadium and sports hub
The Halifax Wanderers are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to having a permanent soccer stadium in the city. The owner of the football club, Derek Martin, has brought forward a proposal to Halifax Regional Council to build a stadium on…
New Ontario rental rules change next week. What you should know
A second set of rental rules in Ontario are set to take effect next week, but while some landlords say it’s to bring balance to the system, tenants’ advocates say it’s the “wrong direction.” The latest provisions are part of amendments made to the Residential…
Metrolinx hands out limited-edition Lake Ontario Presto cards at Union Station
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Provincial transit agency Metrolinx handed out roughly 1,000 limited-edition Lake Ontario-themed Presto cards on Tuesday as part of a drive to push local pride. The transit cards were handed out near the…
Poilievre set to try to rally Conservative MPs ahead of Parliament’s return
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will try to rally his MPs after a summer of conservative movement infighting and polling that shows his party continuing to trail the federal Liberals by double-digits. Poilievre and the Conservative caucus are gathering…

