Canadian Stocks Advance Amid Expectations Of U.S.-Iran Deal
Friday, May 29,2026,20:36
Canadian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors welcomed the developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the war. However, today's economic data release, technically indicating the economy is in recession, held traders back from big moves which capped the gains. .. read more..
Canada Post records Q1 loss of $205 million amid major restructuring
Friday, May 29,2026,20:26
The loss comes amid an ongoing labour dispute with workers that the Crown corporation attributed in part to the downturn in its parcel business. .. read more..
Stellantis is launching 11 new North American models. Could they be built in ...
Friday, May 29,2026,19:48
Global automaker Stellantis' recently revealed plans to launch 11 new vehicle models in North America "produces opportunities" for those models to be built in Ontario, the head of the company's Canadian division says. .. read more..
Mayor questions why police brought suspected WW II-era explosive to Stephenvi...
Friday, May 29,2026,19:36
Stephenville Mayor Bob Byrnes says it's "concerning" the RCMP brought the explosive to a residential neighbourhood, sparking distress in the community. Military experts agree: it was the wrong decision. .. read more..
Supreme Court clarifies trial time limits to avoid having charges dropped ove...
Friday, May 29,2026,18:57
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed two challenges to the Jordan framework on Friday, ruling that the time limits put on criminal trials before charges be thrown out of court are justified under Section 11(b) of the Charter. .. read more..
'Exchange of gunfire' after man took 3 hostages in Winnipeg home, police say
Friday, May 29,2026,18:38
Winnipeg police say a man took three teens hostage inside a St. James home on Friday, leading to an 'exchange of gunfire' as officials tried to arrest him. .. read more..
Banff, Calgary urge caution along Bow River as water levels rise
Friday, May 29,2026,17:53
It is set to be a wet weekend across southern Alberta, with warnings about high water levels in the Bow River and the potential for flooding in Banff National Park. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Turning In Mixed Performance
Friday, May 29,2026,16:39
After opening marginally up and advancing further, the Canadian market slipped into negative territory Friday morning, but recovered swiftly to move higher, riding on strong gains in technology and materials sectors. .. read more..
Montreal urges residents to limit water use this summer, warns of shortage
Friday, May 29,2026,14:13
Montreal is asking people to reduce water use in a major way. Officials said new restrictive measures are necessary as it carries out repairs on a key watermain. .. read more..
Accused poison seller Kenneth Law expected to plead guilty to abetting 14 sui...
Friday, May 29,2026,13:31
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Bay Street Likely To Open On Mixed Note
Friday, May 29,2026,13:07
Canadian stocks are likely to open on a mixed note on Friday with investors reacting to Middle East news and digesting the most recent economic data and earnings news. .. read more..
Family 'devastated' by loss of Sheshatshiu, N.L., woman allegedly killed by p...
Friday, May 29,2026,13:01
Beatrice Penashue has been identified as the woman who was killed in Sheshatshiu this week, in an alleged murder by her partner. .. read more..
Ksi Lisims project would increase B.C.’s greenhouse gas emissions, calculatio...
Friday, May 29,2026,13:00
The Ksi Lisims LNG project, from which liquefied natural gas would be sold to a German utility under a deal announced Wednesday, would increase B.C.'s annual greenhouse gas emissions by between six and eight per cent, according to calculations by CBC News. .. read more..
Canada slips into technical recession as economic growth stalls in 1st quarter
Friday, May 29,2026,12:49
Canada's economy contracted in the first quarter of the year on an annualized basis, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, making it two consecutive quarters of annualized decline, which some would call a technical recession. .. read more..
Canada slips into technical recession as economic growth stalls in 1st quarter
Friday, May 29,2026,12:49
Canada's economy contracted in the first quarter of the year on an annualized basis, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, making it two consecutive quarters of annualized decline, which some would call a technical recession. .. read more..
World Cup Host Nations Announce Public Health Travel Measures For African Fans
Friday, May 29,2026,12:05
Three nations hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup host have announced Public Health Travel Measures for African fans attending the football tournament in July-August. .. read more..
Bishnoi gang sent letter to B.C. police force claiming 1,000 foot soldiers re...
Friday, May 29,2026,11:00
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang purportedly wrote police in Abbotsford, B.C. directly last summer claiming more than 1,000 foot soldiers were ready to carry out extortions, according to a police witness who testified at an immigration hearing Thursday. .. read more..
Habs prepare for Game 5 down 3-1 to dominant Hurricanes
Friday, May 29,2026,10:53
The Montreal Canadiens are fighting for their playoff lives tonight as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the NHL's Eastern Conference final. .. read more..
Windsor, Ont., manufacturer pivots to 'huge' market in India as Canada tries ...
Friday, May 29,2026,10:00
As India and Canada work toward a free trade deal, a Windsor, Ont., business that manufactures coatings for the automotive rubber industry is also eyeing the Indian market amid uncertainty linked to U.S. tariffs. “We need to be there," says the president of G. Bareich Import-Export Inc. .. read more..
MADD says N.L. impaired driving cases being dropped after trial delays 'not s...
Friday, May 29,2026,08:30
CBC News has identified four impaired driving cases within the last 18 months that ended due to R v. Jordan — a 2016 Supreme Court of Canada decision that ensures an accused person has the right to be tried in a timely manner. .. read more..
AI deepfakes of dozens of Canadian women in violent and sexual images shared ...
Friday, May 29,2026,08:00
Multiple women across Canada say they feel confused, violated and terrified after learning pictures of themselves were allegedly taken from their social media profiles and manipulated using artificial intelligence to generate realistic photos and videos of them engaged in violent scenes and sexual acts. The Ottawa Police Service has charged two men following a multi-jurisdictional investigation. .. read more..
Got a World Cup ticket? Canadian officials warn: 'It's not a ticket into the ...
Friday, May 29,2026,08:00
In just a few short weeks, Canada expects several thousand fervent soccer fans will arrive at our border. But the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has a warning for fans. A coveted ticket may get you into the soccer stadium, but you have to get into Canada first. .. read more..
Satan's Choice in new era of 'rapid recruitment' in Ontario, police say after...
Friday, May 29,2026,08:00
A new era of the Satan's Choice outlaw motorcycle gang is picking up steam across Ontario as numbers grow, say police, adding that membership is fluid and hard to monitor. .. read more..
Tenants on edge over dozens of fire code violations, unpaid bills at Thunder ...
Friday, May 29,2026,08:00
Residents of a seniors’ building in Thunder Bay, Ont., are weighing their options as their landlord faces unpaid utility bills and dozens of fire code violations. Formerly called McKellar Place, Vickers Manor, which is on sale for $18.9 million, is a privately owned six-storey building for those able to live independently. Here's why tenants are concerned about their future. .. read more..
Generic Ozempic is now about $100 a month across the country. Canadians are t...
Friday, May 29,2026,08:00
Highly anticipated generic versions — which arrived at some pharmacies, including select Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada last week — are being hailed as a gamer-changer. According to pharmacies, generics have slashed the price to roughly $100 a month, which they expect will quickly drive up demand. .. read more..
World Cup matches in Toronto still aren't sold out. But fans are facing high ...
Friday, May 29,2026,08:00
The World Cup is one of the most popular sporting events on the planet, but the demand hasn't been enough to sell out any of the six matches Toronto is hosting, with thousands of tickets still available for high prices. .. read more..
First Nations say they're being disrespected as tension rises with Thunder Ba...
Friday, May 29,2026,02:02
Tensions are rising between First Nation leaders and police in Thunder Bay, Ont., following several recent high-profile missing persons cases in the city. Indigenous leaders say the role of searchers from their communities is being disregarded, while the local police chief has warned against the spread of "inaccurate or incomplete information." .. read more..
8 grey whales have been found dead in B.C. this year
Friday, May 29,2026,01:03
Researchers believe the whales are starving to death as they migrate back north to their northern feeding grounds. .. read more..
Central Alberta wildfire spurs evacuation order for part of Barrhead County
Thursday, May 28,2026,23:18
A wildfire burning in Barrhead County, northwest of Edmonton, triggered an evacuation order for some parts of the municipality on Thursday afternoon. .. read more..
Former B.C. massage therapist convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault
Thursday, May 28,2026,22:22
A former British Columbia massage therapist with ties to White Rock, Surrey and Penticton has been convicted on a dozen counts of sexual assault over incidents dating back to 2001. .. read more..
Canadian wanted in international drug trafficking investigation arrested in M...
Thursday, May 28,2026,21:32
Mexican authorities have arrested Denis Ivziku, a Canadian fugitive wanted on conspiracy charges in connection with an investigation into an international trafficking operation that smuggled drugs to Manitoba. .. read more..
5 years after Calgary declared a climate emergency, city council calls it off
Thursday, May 28,2026,20:39
One of the first motions under former mayor Jyoti Gondek was to declare a climate emergency, joining a global movement of municipalities making the same announcement. On Wednesday, city council voted to rescind the statement, arguing it was symbolic and performative. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Closes Higher After Recovering From Initial Weakness
Thursday, May 28,2026,20:21
Canadian stocks moved to the downside early in the session on Thursday but regained ground over the course of the trading day to close modestly higher. .. read more..
Sask. legislature adds dedicated washroom for female MLAs after 114 years
Thursday, May 28,2026,20:00
Iris Lang, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, lobbied for funding and even gave up her own office space to make it happen. .. read more..
Canadian Paralympic Committee distributes $555,000 to Milano-Cortina medallists
Thursday, May 28,2026,19:38
For the first time, Canada's winter Paralympians have been compensated equally to their Olympic counterparts for reaching the medal podium. Thirty medallists from the Milano-Cortina Games in March will receive a total of $550,000. .. read more..
Ahead of World Cup, financial intelligence agency warns of heightened human t...
Thursday, May 28,2026,18:35
A new bulletin from Fintrac is advising Canadian businesses to look out for transactions that could be linked to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour. Major events can boost the demand for this activity and offer an opportunity to move people to the location where major events are taking place. .. read more..
Alberta separation question to top stack of 10 colour-coded ballots in fall r...
Thursday, May 28,2026,18:30
Alberta election officials say while the province's question on quitting Canada hasn't been written in stone, it will be at the top of an ordered stack of 10 ballots. .. read more..
Missing teen girl, Esther, found safe, Toronto police say
Thursday, May 28,2026,18:13
A 14-year-old girl missing for more than a week in Toronto has been found safe, police say. .. read more..
Mother of newborn found dead in N.S. has died, Halifax police say
Thursday, May 28,2026,17:18
The 23-year-old woman was in critical condition when she arrived in hospital on Friday. A newborn baby was found dead two days later in a wooded area near Halifax. .. read more..
Bank of Canada says financial system is in good shape, but vulnerabilities ha...
Thursday, May 28,2026,16:35
High stock market valuations, higher corporate debt and higher amounts of money borrowed by hedge funds to buy sovereign debt are some vulnerabilities, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said. The increasingly volatile geopolitical system also creates a risk that more than one economic shock could happen at once. .. read more..
Canadian Market Recovers From Early Setback
Thursday, May 28,2026,16:16
After an early setback, the Canadian market recovered and moved above the flat line Thursday morning, lifted by gains in technology, materials and healthcare sectors. The early drop was due largely to concerns about rising tensions in the Middle East. Investors also reacted to quarterly earnings updates from major banks. .. read more..
Man, woman charged after newborn found dead in N.S. wooded area don't seek bail
Thursday, May 28,2026,15:25
Two people charged after a newborn baby was found dead in a wooded area outside Halifax did not seek bail Thursday in court and have agreed to remain in custody until their next hearing in a little more than three weeks. .. read more..
BMO Financial Renews Partnership With Vector Institute For 5 More Years For A...
Thursday, May 28,2026,15:22
BMO Financial Group (BMO, BMO.TO) Thursday announced a renewed strategic partnership with the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence for an additional five years. The renewal reinforces BMO's commitment to advancing responsible AI. .. read more..
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal of Wolastoqey title ruling
Thursday, May 28,2026,14:34
Private industrial forest land in New Brunswick will remain excluded from an ownership claim by Wolastoqey First Nations after the Supreme Court of Canada turned down an application to hear the case. .. read more..
Victoire captain Poulin has 'decisions to make' about PWHL future after Walte...
Thursday, May 28,2026,14:30
Montréal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin will navigate the coming weeks under a cloud of uncertainty that, for now, casts doubt on her immediate future in the Professional Women's Hockey League. .. read more..
Bay Street Likely To Open Weak; Strong Earnings May Help Limit Downside
Thursday, May 28,2026,12:55
Lower Canadian and U.S. futures amid escalating tensions in the Middle East point to a weak opening for Canadian stocks on Thursday. .. read more..
B.C. premier says Alberta separatism the 'elephant in the room' during pivota...
Thursday, May 28,2026,11:30
Even as B.C. Premier David Eby argues that his province is delivering on helping grow a Canadian economy battered by U.S. trade attacks, he said the "omnipresent" issue of a referendum on Alberta separatism has made the situation more delicate. .. read more..
CFL signs 6-year broadcast agreement with Bell Media, DAZN and YouTube
Thursday, May 28,2026,11:10
The CFL announced Thursday it has signed a six-year extension with Bell Media to remain its majority broadcaster. The deal also incorporates DAZN as a new Canadian and international broadcast partner along with YouTube being named a Premier Platform partner. .. read more..
Residents offered help evacuating as potential WW II explosive found near Ste...
Thursday, May 28,2026,10:52
The RCMP is helping Stephenville, N.L. residents who want to evacuate after a suspected military shell was discovered on a nearby St. George's beach and turned over to police on Wednesday. .. read more..
Royal Bank Of Canada To File Notice Of Intention To Commence Normal Course Is...
Thursday, May 28,2026,10:23
Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO, RY) announced its intention to commence a normal course issuer bid and to repurchase for cancellation up to 45 million of its common shares. The Bank intends to file a notice of intention with the TSX in this regard. Purchases may commence on June 12, 2026, and may continue until June 11, 2027. The price paid for any repurchased shares will be the prevailing market price. .. read more..