U.S. Dollar Rises As U.S. Widens Iran Sanctions
Tuesday, August 25,2026,08:29
The U.S. dollar strengthened against most major currencies in the European session on Tuesday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a wave of new sanctions to isolate the Iranian regime and warned that countries and companies that help Iran move or hide money could face U.S. actions and potentially lose access to the U.S. dollar system. .. read more..
Victim of Prince George plane crash identified as devoted coach, volunteer an...
Monday, August 24,2026,23:16
Alex Garneau was an athlete, coach and volunteer involved in many sports throughout Prince George, B.C.. The mother of two was killed when a plane made an emergency landing on a busy road, hitting her vehicle and three others. The investigation is ongoing. .. read more..
Text messages in murder plea show killer and friend plotted to lure, confine,...
Monday, August 24,2026,22:50
A Calgary courtroom was completely silent Monday but for the subdued voice of a prosecutor as she read aloud chilling and depraved text messages between two men who plotted to lure, confine and rape women so they could film their crimes and make money from the videos. .. read more..
Hamilton steelworkers union, business leaders warn of harder times ahead as F...
Monday, August 24,2026,22:38
As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens further tariffs on steel, business leaders and politicians in Hamilton are calling for unity and support for workers. "We have to withstand the economic pain that will come with this fight," Premier Doug Ford says, promising to further help tariff-affected businesses. .. read more..
Paddler shoots and kills polar bear along Hudson Bay coast in Manitoba, provi...
Monday, August 24,2026,22:37
A paddler shot and killed a polar bear in northern Manitoba on Friday in a rare Canadian example a recreational traveller killing a member of the protected species. .. read more..
Saskatoon woman frustrated after feds give WestJet until June 2027 to remove ...
Monday, August 24,2026,21:39
The Canadian Transportation Agency says WestJet needs to remove its 136-kilogram (300-pound) weight requirement for mobility aids by June 30, 2027. A Saskatoon woman says that's too much time to give the company. .. read more..
WestJet flight attendants vote to ratify new collective agreement
Monday, August 24,2026,21:01
WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 per cent vote in favour of the agreement. .. read more..
Tens of thousands of jobs, half a point off GDP: Canada-U.S. trade war by the...
Monday, August 24,2026,20:55
With fresh 50 per cent tariffs in place on all kinds of Canadian products, individual business owners have stressed these levies could cut off their sales to the U.S. But what could the tariffs mean for Canada's GDP and jobs? Here's what you need to know. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Advance Even As U.S. Trade Talks Collapse
Monday, August 24,2026,20:31
Canadian stocks inched higher on Monday, adding incrementally to Friday's gains, as investors held away from risky bets to focus on Canada's moves after the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks and new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. In addition, traders dissected the consequences of the massive economic blockade launched by the U.S. against Iran today. .. read more..
Edmonton woman sentenced to 12 months for defrauding vulnerable client of mor...
Monday, August 24,2026,20:22
An Edmonton woman has been sentenced to 12 months in jail after pleading guilty to defrauding a vulnerable client of more than $73,000. .. read more..
Ahead of Quebec election, here's how party leaders want to tackle Canada-U.S....
Monday, August 24,2026,19:41
Days after failed Canada-U.S. trade talks and renewed tariff threats by President Donald Trump, Quebec provincial party leaders are outlining their plans to face the current economic situation ahead of the upcoming provincial election this fall. .. read more..
Rare muskox with fur like a 'magical grass skirt' spotted in Labrador West
Monday, August 24,2026,19:27
What Sabrina and Junior Hunt thought was initially a large pile of wood began moving, and revealed itself to be an incredibly rare sight in Labrador West on Saturday. .. read more..
‘Counterproductively devastating’: Auto industry reacts to Trump’s new tariff...
Monday, August 24,2026,18:29
In a social media post on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel entering the U.S. from Canada to 50 per cent. .. read more..
Latest tariffs will stop Canadian honey travelling south, beekeepers commissi...
Monday, August 24,2026,18:12
The latest round of U.S. tariffs will "essentially stop all honey heading into the U.S. from Canada," according to the president of the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission. Meanwhile, a distillery says the tariffs are opening consumers' eyes. .. read more..
Carney unveils $11B in funding to make 6 icebreakers in Quebec
Monday, August 24,2026,17:31
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government will pour $11.3 billion into Quebec's shipbuilding industry to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, fulfilling a promise made in 2019. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Mixed In Cautious Trade
Monday, August 24,2026,16:46
Canadian stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Monday with investors tracking commodity prices and looking ahead to earnings updates from major banks, in addition to following the developments on the geopolitical front. .. read more..
'Kiss my ass,' Ford tells Trump as he readies to speak in Hamilton amid Canad...
Monday, August 24,2026,16:30
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Canadian Stocks Set For Mixed Performance Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Monday, August 24,2026,12:45
Canadian equities are poised for mixed trading Monday as investors monitor commodity markets, Middle East developments, and anticipated U.S. sanctions on Iran. Bank earnings reports this week are expected to keep sentiment cautious. .. read more..
Yellowknife woman diagnosed with ALS in Alberta after spending thousands to l...
Monday, August 24,2026,11:00
Mary Rose Blackduck was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare nervous system disease that leads to damaged muscles. The typical life expectancy after diagnosis is two to five years. .. read more..
Food-conditioned bear killed in Fort Nelson, B.C., as resident launches commu...
Monday, August 24,2026,11:00
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says a black bear in Fort Nelson, B.C., was killed on Aug. 19 after several reports of the bear going door-to-door knocking over garbage bins. .. read more..
A tale of two harvests: Rain delivers rebound for some Alberta farmers, disas...
Monday, August 24,2026,11:00
As harvest approaches in Central Alberta, summer rains have positioned some farmers for strong yields while proving catastrophic for others. .. read more..
Artemis II Crew To Be Awarded Congressional Space Medal Of Honor
Monday, August 24,2026,10:50
NASA's Artemis II crew members will be awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Friday. .. read more..
Woman flagged by ID scanner as nationwide 'public safety concern' after incid...
Monday, August 24,2026,10:00
Privacy experts are raising concerns after a Winnipeg bar flagged a woman as a nationwide public safety concern through its ID scanning system, which led to her being denied entry to a Calgary Stampede venue in July. .. read more..
'The whole island is heaven': U.S. couple considering parting ways with isle ...
Monday, August 24,2026,09:00
William F. Baker and his wife have owned Henry Island for the past 35 years, but now at 84 years old he is considering selling the nearly 90-hectare island that is only reachable by boat. .. read more..
N.L. man accused of killing 6-year-old boy in impaired driving crash was fugi...
Monday, August 24,2026,08:30
The man accused of killing a six-year-old boy while driving impaired in St. John’s last month was involved in a separate crash two days earlier, CBC News has learned. While he was wanted on an outstanding warrant, police did not make an arrest at the scene. .. read more..
Documents reveal Ambassador Bridge owner's private meeting with Ottawa ahead ...
Monday, August 24,2026,08:00
Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun sought a meeting with senior Canadian officials as the bridge's nearly century-old monopoly on commercial traffic between Windsor and Detroit faced a new competitor. Government records reveal why Ottawa agreed to listen, but much of what Moroun wanted remains secret. .. read more..
Partial lunar eclipse to grace Canadian skies this week
Monday, August 24,2026,08:00
On the night of Aug. 27-28, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the country. Here's when to see it. .. read more..
It's election season in Quebec. Let’s get you up to speed
Monday, August 24,2026,08:00
All signs point to the provincial election campaign officially kicking off this week. Here’s a breakdown of what’s at stake, what you should know about the main party leaders and some key issues that could surface during the campaign. .. read more..
5 Ontario communities still waiting for reimbursement after Greenbelt scandal
Monday, August 24,2026,08:00
Five communities Premier Doug Ford’s government promised to repay for costs they incurred because of the Greenbelt scandal say years later they are still waiting for the PCs to make good on their pledge. And opposition MPPs are slamming the PCs for failing to live up to their word, saying the province is "downloading" the cost of the controversy onto municipal taxpayers in those communities. .. read more..
Canadian Dollar Falls Amid US-Canada Trade War Concerns, Crude Oil Prices Slide
Monday, August 24,2026,06:10
The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Monday amid concerns about a deepening U.S.-Canada trade war and sliding oil prices. .. read more..
Canadian business leaders brace for lost deals after trade talks crumble, 50%...
Sunday, August 23,2026,18:53
Canadian businesses and industry leaders are bracing for the full effects of fresh 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, crossing their fingers that domestic support will come quickly, after trade talks between the two countries fell apart. .. read more..
Suspect in Fort Smith, N.W.T. shooting arrested
Sunday, August 23,2026,18:08
The RCMP have arrested a person suspected of a shooting on Saturday morning that injured three people and prompted a community-wide lockdown of over 13 hours. .. read more..
Rare thunderstorm with lightning strikes wows southern B.C., causing havoc at...
Sunday, August 23,2026,16:17
Lightning strikes lit up the skies across B.C.'s South Coast overnight in a rare display as a severe thunderstorm passed over the region, snarling traffic at Vancouver International Airport and causing flight issues in the process. .. read more..
'I didn't think I could do it': A 13-year-old N.S. girl fought a 711-pound tu...
Sunday, August 23,2026,16:00
Délynn Jacquard set a record during the 22nd annual Wedgeport Tuna Tournament and Festival. .. read more..
More grizzly bears killed in 2024 than any other year on record in Alberta
Sunday, August 23,2026,11:00
Data from the Alberta government indicates 40 grizzlies were killed by people in 2024, with 21 of those bears killed by law enforcement. Those are the highest grizzly bear mortality numbers of any year on record, and the only year in which more than half of the total deaths were carried out by law enforcement. .. read more..
Why are there suddenly so many data centres planned in Canada? Your questions...
Sunday, August 23,2026,08:00
The sudden spike in AI data centres that are planned or under construction in Canada is sparking controversy among those hesitant to have the massive buildings that power this technology humming away in their backyards. We answered some of your questions here. .. read more..
Canada's an agricultural superpower. Could it feed the whole world?
Sunday, August 23,2026,08:00
Experts say that red tape, infrastructure bottlenecks and labour shortages are among the factors undermining Canada's ability to send more food around the world, while competing countries continue to scale up their exports. .. read more..
Montrealers march to denounce violence against women after 2 killed in 1 week
Saturday, August 22,2026,23:30
Dozens of Montrealers marched in solidarity over violence against women. It comes after two Montreal women were killed last week in separate incidents of suspected intimate partner violence. The march, organized by Maison d'Haïti, took place in the borough of the recent killings, in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension. .. read more..
'Effectively, we're out of business': U.S. tariffs cut Manitoba honey farm of...
Saturday, August 22,2026,22:16
Osee Podolsky, general manager at Podolski Honey Farms, says the vast majority of honey produced at the family-run business in Ethelbert, Man., is shipped to customers across the United States. .. read more..
Music fans gather to remember 10th anniversary of Tragically Hip's final concert
Saturday, August 22,2026,21:55
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U.S. nearly encroached on Canadian sovereignty during tariff talks: Quebec pr...
Saturday, August 22,2026,20:25
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said that the U.S. also proposed negotiating matters around Quebec’s French language legislation, such as the presence of French on consumer devices like electronics or household appliances and the availability of user manuals in French. .. read more..
Fresh evacuations ordered south of Pear Lake wildfire in B.C. Interior
Saturday, August 22,2026,19:37
Officials have expanded evacuation orders related to British Columbia's largest wildfire. .. read more..
Read Mark Carney's full speech after trade talks with the U.S. collapsed
Saturday, August 22,2026,18:31
Below are Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks after Canada suspended trade talks with the U.S. and the Trump administration imposed new 50 per cent tariffs: .. read more..
Ontario businesses brace for tariffs after U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse
Saturday, August 22,2026,18:10
Some businesses in Ontario are bracing for tarrifs but pledging steadfastness after Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators came close, but ultimately failed at the 11th hour to reach a trade agreement Friday night. .. read more..
Why a B.C. wildfire evacuee wants to see an haul of emergency support services
Saturday, August 22,2026,14:00
Dawne Young, a retired 911 dispatcher, said her evacuation experience was unsettling. Her neighbour's home was lost in the Bald Range wildfire. She said her family did not all receive the emergency alert, and she was met with lengthy delays trying to register as an evacuee. .. read more..
National 2SLGBTQ+ monument holds special meaning for those purged from civil ...
Saturday, August 22,2026,13:00
Thousands of Canadians were purged from the military, RCMP and civil service between the Cold War-era and the 1990s for their sexuality, including Vancouver's Wayne Davis and the great uncle of Elenore Sturko, an MLA and former Mountie. .. read more..
Active shooter incident pauses Fireweed Festival in Fort Smith, N.W.T.
Saturday, August 22,2026,12:06
Further details have yet to be confirmed by RCMP, but festival organizers state there have been injuries. .. read more..
Visitors outfoxed by footwear thieves at provincial park in Sask.
Saturday, August 22,2026,11:00
Foxes have swiped dozens of shoes from campers and cottagers this summer, creating a footwear scavenger hunt. .. read more..
Churchill, Man., residents say year-round shipping would benefit town but tou...
Saturday, August 22,2026,11:00
Churchill, Man., residents are welcoming findings suggesting a longer shipping season is possible but say any expansion must weigh the impacts on tourism and the environment. .. read more..
Lunenburg to La-La Land: Logan Taylor chases lifelong NFL dream
Saturday, August 22,2026,09:00
Lunenburg, N.S., native Logan Taylor moved away from home at 14 to pursue his NFL dream because his high school didn't have a football program. His journey has included stops in Timberlea, N.S., Virginia and Massachusetts. Now he's in Los Angeles after being drafted by the Chargers. .. read more..