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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday it’s time for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present a fall economic statement to reveal the state of the country’s finances. The economic statement, known in political circles as the FES, is a mini-budget of sorts typically tabled in November — it’s only been …
Read More »Black Friday sales are designed to give you FOMO. Don’t let them
Black Friday is here, and it’s hard to miss. Posters scream about big sales while emails flood inboxes — warning the savings are for one day only. It’s become one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But experts say it’s also a time when impulse spending can spiral out of …
Read More »Canada Post workers give 72-hour notice to strike
The union representing Canada Post workers said it will be in a legal strike position on Friday, exactly one year after talks on a new contract began. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) said in a statement early Tuesday its executive board was giving the required 72-hours notice for …
Read More »Florida officials give last evacuation warnings for expected Hurricane Milton ‘knockout’
Steady rain fell and winds began to gust in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning as mighty Hurricane Milton churned toward a potentially catastrophic collision with the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay even after millions were ordered to evacuate. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said …
Read More »Mounties, prosecutor to give update on investigation into deadly Manitoba bus crash
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2024 8:16 am Updated June 26, 2024 10:59 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Mounties and a Crown prosecutor are set to provide an update Wednesday on an investigation into a bus crash that …
Read More »Toronto police say trespassing law doesn’t give power to clear U of T encampment – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 31, 2024 11:12 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size In an update to the Toronto Police Service Board this morning, deputy chief Rob Johnson said “given the manner in which events have unfolded to date,” the law …
Read More »Freeland will give fall economic statement Nov. 21 amid affordability crunch – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government will give an update on the country’s finances later this month, with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland set to deliver the fall economic statement as Canadians face difficulties amid high interest rates and ongoing cost of living concerns. The fiscal …
Read More »Judge expected to give final instructions to jury in Peter Nygard’s sex assault trial
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 8, 2023 6:15 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The judge presiding over Peter Nygard’s sexual assault trial is expected to give his final instructions to the jury today before they begin deliberating their verdict in the case. The jury …
Read More »Fear of reprisal means some Quebec doctors are afraid to give MAID, college of physicians says
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 25, 2023 11:23 am Updated August 25, 2023 11:54 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s college of physicians says some doctors in the province are afraid to perform medical aid in dying (MAID) because they fear reprisals. The professional …
Read More »Ottawa set to give update on Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2023 5:41 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government says it will soon provide an update on how it plans to address recommendations that stemmed from a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the …
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