With Carney headed to China for trade talks, what’s in it for B.C.?
Thursday, January 8,2026,00:43
As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a trade trip to China, British Columbian officials believe he could open the door to new markets for local industry. .. read more..
Rink explosion in Alta. town last month caused by mechanical failure: investi...
Wednesday, January 7,2026,23:21
A propane leak from Zamboni ice machine, not human error, caused blast that badly damaged recreation centre in Taber, Alta. .. read more..
Quebec’s photo radars generated record-breaking $133M in fines in 2025
Wednesday, January 7,2026,22:35
The province’s Justice Ministry says mobile photo radars, which can be moved from one site to another, brought in nearly $97 million of the total amount. Some spots seem to be more lucrative than others. .. read more..
Lawyer says Coquitlam, B.C., RCMP officer should be dismissed for sexist, rac...
Wednesday, January 7,2026,22:02
Coquitlam RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah testified on his own behalf at a hearing Wednesday for whether he should be dismissed from the police force for derogatory comments he made in group chats with other officers. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Slide Amid Profit Taking, Fall In Metals And Energy Stocks
Wednesday, January 7,2026,21:31
Following two consecutive days of gains, Canadian stocks gave back ground on Wednesday as investors resorted to profit taking. In addition, the decline was triggered by a retreat in mining and energy stocks due to profit taking in gold and the U.S. efforts to gain full control over Venezuelan oil trade, respectively. .. read more..
Mother convicted in death of girl born on plane gets 10 years in prison
Wednesday, January 7,2026,20:06
A woman failed to take her five-year-old daughter to a see a doctor for six days before the girl died in her bedroom from an untreated bladder rupture. She has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison, minus half a year already spent in custody. .. read more..
Carter George hopes to inspire Thunder Bay, Ont.'s next crop of NHL talent
Wednesday, January 7,2026,19:54
Thunder Bay has long been known as a hockey hotbed, sending dozens of local players to the National Hockey League, and even a pair of players to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Yet, when it comes to the annual World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Thunder Bay’s representation is comparatively low. This year’s tournament marked the second World Juniors selection for Thunder Bay’s Carter George, whose selection in last year’s event marked the first time a player from the city was selected since Mackenzie Blackwood in 2016. .. read more..
Like many Ukrainians, she fled war for Quebec. Now, she fears they can’t stay
Wednesday, January 7,2026,19:44
The future of many Ukrainians living in Quebec is in limbo after the provincial government cancelled a program that offered a pathway to permanent residency. Now, some are urging the government to create a special immigration program to allow them to stay. .. read more..
Investigation into dog attack that killed N.S. boy continuing, RCMP say
Wednesday, January 7,2026,18:46
Drew Nickerson, 13, died after being airlifted to a Halifax hospital. .. read more..
Ubisoft closes Halifax studio, 71 employees affected
Wednesday, January 7,2026,18:02
Software company Ubisoft has closed its Halifax studio, putting 71 staff members out of work. .. read more..
TSX Regains Some Lost Ground; Energy, Materials Stocks Under Pressure
Wednesday, January 7,2026,17:37
After a weak start and a subsequent sharp drop, the Canadian market regained some lost ground Wednesday morning, but still remains firmly down in negative territory, weighed down by losses in energy, materials and industrials stocks. .. read more..
Tim Hortons inks partnerships with Canadian Olympic, Paralympic Committees
Wednesday, January 7,2026,17:31
Tim Hortons might be synonymous with hockey but this year, it's clinching a new sporting title: Olympic sponsor. .. read more..
Man who defaced Holocaust Monument won't serve more time behind bars
Wednesday, January 7,2026,17:22
The former City of Ottawa lawyer who defaced the National Holocaust Monument with blood-red paint last summer won't serve any more time behind bars. .. read more..
Alberta government launches website to host information about proposed oil pi...
Wednesday, January 7,2026,17:11
Government says it plans to have an application ready by July 1 to the federal major projects office, which aims to expedite infrastructure projects deemed in the nation's interest. .. read more..
Quebec Superior Court approves class action against Ticketmaster over service...
Wednesday, January 7,2026,15:39
The Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster that accuses the American company of charging abusive service fees on ticket sales. .. read more..
Bay Street Seen Opening On Slightly Negative Note
Wednesday, January 7,2026,13:07
Canadian shares are likely to open on a negative note on Wednesday, tracking weak crude oil and precious metals prices. The mood is likely to remain cautious amid concerns over geopolitical tensions. .. read more..
Warner Bros. rejects revised Paramount bid as risky leveraged buyout
Wednesday, January 7,2026,12:55
Warner Bros. Discovery's board has unanimously turned down Paramount Skydance's latest attempt to acquire the studio, saying its revised $108.4-billion US hostile bid amounted to a risky leveraged buyout that investors should reject. .. read more..
Canadian Dollar Falls As Oil Prices Traded Lower
Wednesday, January 7,2026,11:56
The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as the crude oil prices traded lower after the United States and Venezuela reached an agreement allowing the export of up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil to U.S. ports. .. read more..
Australian Dollar Rises Amid RBA Rate Hike Speculation
Wednesday, January 7,2026,11:03
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as inflation has decreased more than anticipated, it is still high. Economists predict that interest rate increases will likely be postponed but are still a possibility. .. read more..
No Yukon Quest sled dog race this year, say former board members
Wednesday, January 7,2026,11:00
Mushers and former board members say the Yukon Quest is cancelled this year, because there is no one left to organize the iconic sled dog race. .. read more..
Former Manitoba PC leadership candidate sues province to restore Churchill-ar...
Wednesday, January 7,2026,11:00
A former Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party leadership candidate is suing the province, two wildlife officials and three NDP cabinet ministers for preventing his ecotourism company from operating offroad polar bear viewing vehicles east of Churchill. .. read more..
GTA home sales fell 11.2% last year compared to 2024, report says
Wednesday, January 7,2026,10:00
Home sales dropped 11.2 per cent in the Greater Toronto Area last year compared to that of 2024, according to a new report released Wednesday. .. read more..
Australian Dollar Rises Against Majors
Wednesday, January 7,2026,09:56
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday. .. read more..
MUN's campus radio station is hoping to adapt amid financial troubles
Wednesday, January 7,2026,09:30
Memorial University's campus radio station has been broadcasting in St. John's for 50 years. But as students turn away from traditional media, the non-profit station is encountering financial problems. As a result, station manager Rhea Rollmann says they're now shifting focus. .. read more..
Couple to wed at on-ice ceremony at Windsor Spitfires game
Wednesday, January 7,2026,09:00
Some people can get sentimental about OHL hockey — but Sheldon Cadotte and Daylene Trudell are making it part of their romantic history. They're getting married on the ice during a game at the WFCU Centre on Jan. 8. .. read more..
Cornwall shooting sheds light on intimate partner violence among seniors, she...
Wednesday, January 7,2026,09:00
A fatal weekend shooting in Cornwall, Ont., is shedding a stark spotlight on a segment of the population whose experience of intimate partner violence has only recently been recognized for what it is, a local women's shelter says. .. read more..
Inuvik residents asked to cut energy use because of low propane supply
Wednesday, January 7,2026,02:40
People in Inuvik, N.W.T., are being asked to turn down the heat at home and also find other ways to reduce their energy use, because of a limited propane supply in town. .. read more..
Calgary restaurant owners jailed for financial abuse of temporary foreign wor...
Wednesday, January 7,2026,01:04
Manikandan Kasinathan, Chandramohan Marjak and Mary Roche, who co-owned Marina Dosa and Tandoori Grill, were each sentenced to 90-day jail terms after they were convicted of fraud over $5,000. They must also pay back the $44,000 they stole from three employees. .. read more..
28 years later, see the southern Quebec ice storm as it was reported in 1998
Tuesday, January 6,2026,23:23
In one of the most important meteorological events in the province’s history, successive bouts of freezing rain left thick layers of ice over everything in southern Quebec during a week-long span in January 1998, knocking out power for millions of people. .. read more..
B.C. premier announces trade mission to India amid political tensions
Tuesday, January 6,2026,22:52
B.C. Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon are headed to India in less than a week on a trade mission to promote local businesses and industries. Their visit comes amid a backdrop of political uncertainty and tense international relations. .. read more..
Men await sentencing for stabbing after neither was proven to be holding knife
Tuesday, January 6,2026,21:51
What happens when two people are convicted of stabbing a man, but neither was proven to be holding the knife? When it comes to sentencing, it turns out, the judge has to treat each of them as though the other was the stabber. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Move Higher, Aided By A Surge In Mining Stocks
Tuesday, January 6,2026,21:28
Canadian stocks edged higher on Tuesday, extending yesterday's gains, as metal stocks continued to trade positively due to increasing safe-haven demand for gold amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. .. read more..
Kashechewan First Nation residents in Ontario using bottled, river water afte...
Tuesday, January 6,2026,20:39
Kashechewan First Nation, along northern Ontario’s James Bay coast, is in a local state of emergency and plans to evacuate residents in the coming days because its water treatment system is in disrepair. .. read more..
IN PHOTOS | Tech highlights from CES 2026
Tuesday, January 6,2026,19:51
Companies both large and small are giving the public a first look at their new products during CES 2026, the world's largest consumer technology trade show, now underway in Las Vegas. .. read more..
Air Transat pilots vote to ratify new five-year deal
Tuesday, January 6,2026,19:31
91 per cent of Air Transat pilots who voted agreed to ratify a new five-year employment contract with the airline. The union and company reached the tentative deal in December, narrowly avoiding a strike. .. read more..
Kazuma Okamoto 'very happy' to join Blue Jays team with sights set on World S...
Tuesday, January 6,2026,19:16
The six-time all-star with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball told reporters Tuesday that he plans to work hard every single day and do his best for the team, which is firmly eyeing a return to the World Series. .. read more..
Nestlé recall of some baby formulas does not apply to Canadian products, comp...
Tuesday, January 6,2026,18:38
Nestlé voluntarily recalled a number of baby formula batches due to potential contamination with a toxin that can cause severe vomiting and nausea. The recall applies to products sold in a number of countries, mostly within Europe, but the company says Canada is not affected. .. read more..
Nova Scotia boy attacked by 3 dogs has died, school officials say
Tuesday, January 6,2026,18:06
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says the loss of the 13-year-old student will be felt widely. .. read more..
Nova Scotia boy attacked by 3 dogs has died
Tuesday, January 6,2026,18:06
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says the loss of the 13-year-old student will be felt widely. .. read more..
Woman pleads guilty to 6 counts of assault in Vancouver seawall stabbings
Tuesday, January 6,2026,17:38
Tamara Hamelin, 35, was charged with four counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of assault in relation to a series of stabbing attacks in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood last October. She pleaded guilty to the offences last month. .. read more..
TSX Up Marginally; Resources Stocks Shine
Tuesday, January 6,2026,17:03
Materials and energy stocks are among the top gainers in the Canadian market where the mood remains somewhat cautious on Tuesday with investors digesting the data on the nation's manufacturing and services sector activity and looking ahead to some more crucial economic data. .. read more..
Ford's annual U.S. sales rise 6% on strong sales for affordable trucks and hy...
Tuesday, January 6,2026,17:03
Slowing sales of electric vehicles were offset by an uptick in demand for its more affordable Maverick truck, and for hybrid vehicles. .. read more..
Man wanted in connection to Desjardins data breach arrested in Spain
Tuesday, January 6,2026,16:09
Juan Pablo Serrano, wanted since June 2024 in connection with the Desjardins data breach, was arrested by Spanish authorities, according to Quebec provincial police. .. read more..
Man wanted in connection to Desjardins data breach arrested in Spain
Tuesday, January 6,2026,16:09
Juan Pablo Serrano, wanted since June 2024 in connection with the Desjardins data breach, was arrested by Spanish authorities, according to Quebec provincial police. .. read more..
Ontario's new online courts portal is causing delays, bogging down system, To...
Tuesday, January 6,2026,15:20
A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario's court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases, they say months after the platform's initial rollout. .. read more..
After runner-up finish, Charles Milliard tries again for Quebec Liberal leade...
Tuesday, January 6,2026,14:18
Charles Milliard, the former CEO of Quebec's federation of chambers of commerce and a pharmacist by training, made the announcement early Tuesday. He said he would work to restore the Liberal party’s standing in Quebec politics. .. read more..
Dozens of Regina passengers arrive in Mexico without luggage as WestJet repor...
Tuesday, January 6,2026,13:48
Dozens of Regina passengers arrived in Puerto Vallarta without their luggage after WestJet reported baggage issues, leaving travelers scrambling for answers and struggling to locate their bags. .. read more..
Bay Street Likely To Open Slightly Higher
Tuesday, January 6,2026,12:38
Canadian stocks look headed for a positive start Tuesday morning, tracking higher commodity prices. Geopolitical news, and Canadian PMI data will also be in focus. .. read more..
AbbVie: Health Canada Approves MAVIRET
Tuesday, January 6,2026,12:17
AbbVie (ABBV) announced that Health Canada has approved MAVIRET for the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis C virus infection in adults and pediatric patients 3 years of age and older and weighing = 12 kg. The company noted that Canadian healthcare providers are now empowered to start treatment for acute HCV as soon as the diagnosis is made. .. read more..
Amnesty International joins fight for Nova Scotia dump site cleanup and safe ...
Tuesday, January 6,2026,10:00
An international organization that often finds itself at the centre of human rights conflicts in developing countries has turned its attention to a small town in southwest Nova Scotia. .. read more..