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Loblaw is bringing back country of origin labels amid ‘Buy Canadian’ push
One of Canada’s largest grocers is bringing back country of origin labelling as the “Buy Canadian” sentiment gains steam amid an escalating trade war with the United States. After facing social media backlash, Loblaw says it heard consumers’ demands to bring…
How is EI changing under Canada’s tariff relief plan — and is it enough?
The federal government says it’s making it easier for workers impacted by new U.S. tariffs to access Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, but at least one expert says more can be done to help workers that have been let go and are struggling to get by. “People…
Sikh activist says he received new RCMP ‘duty to warn’ of threat to life
A prominent Canadian Sikh activist says he received a new “duty to warn” notification from the RCMP this week informing him of a credible threat to his life, which he calls proof that transnational repression by India of the pro-Khalistan movement is ongoing…
Ford government enjoys polling bump after latest U.S.-Canada trade war twist
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford is enjoying a substantial polling bump after the latest twist in the trade war with the United States, according to a new poll that puts the Progressive Conservatives back in…
Pair accused of murder in 2023 shooting death of Ontario teen: police
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Pickering, Ont., three years ago. Durham Regional Police say two suspects were identified following a lengthy investigation, with one man arrested on Tuesday and the…
Would U.S. tariffs actually change after Trump, or is this the new normal?
As new U.S. tariffs sink into the Canadian economy, the idea of a prolonged trade war is something Canadians will need to get used to — even after President Donald Trump leaves office, experts say. “I don’t see this changing any time soon. I don’t think this…
Alexandre Boulerice officially resigns as MP to run in Quebec election
By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted August 26, 2026 2:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Longtime Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice officially resigned his Montreal seat this week to run for Quebec solidaire in the…
E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40% in past year: CIHI
Hospitalizations among children and adults riding e-scooters have risen by almost 40 per cent in the last year, according to new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). There were 837 hospitalizations for e-scooter injuries between…
Investigation underway after 18-year-old struck by GO train in Toronto’s east end
An 18-year-old is dead after being struck by a GO train in Toronto’s east end on Tuesday evening, according to local police. Toronto police said they were called to Monarch Park at about 10:20 p.m. for reports of somebody being hit by a train. The park is to…
Carney will address the European Parliament next month
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the European Union’s State of the Union and address the European Parliament next month as relations between Canada and the United States have become strained amidst…