Descrease article font size Increase article font size Avoiding commercials on the Crave streaming service is about to get a little costlier. Bell Media has told Crave subscribers who use its “premium ad-free” package that they’ll now have to pay $22 per month — an increase of $2.01. The change affects only the most expensive … Read more
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the future of international student visas in Canada. As the country grapples with a housing crisis, strong wording from the federal government in recent months suggests it is looking to potentially cap the number of study permits issued to prospective international students to help alleviate the housing demand. “Enough … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at the mayors of Quebec’s two largest cities on Thursday, calling the local leaders “incompetent” and accusing them of blocking construction projects. In a post to social-media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the Tory leader pointed to what he called a “massive drop in construction in Quebec” despite … Read more
A recently certified class action lawsuit is seeking at least $1.2 billion from multinational company Bayer on behalf of Canadians who claim to have been harmed while using Roundup weedkiller products. The allegations have not yet been tested in court and Bayer says it stands behind the safety of the products. Roundup, the brand name … Read more
Every day outreach worker Greg Cook tries to connect dozens of homeless Torontonians with one of the city’s busy shelters, mostly, he says, without success. Those efforts become even more difficult during weeks of freezing cold temperatures, when demand is highest but access to resources remains low. Sometimes, Cook says the people he is trying … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 18, 2024 12:30 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Israel’s envoy to Canada is joining calls for the federal Liberals to clearly state Ottawa’s position as the International Court of Justice considers an allegation of genocide against Israel. Iddo Moed says Canada should “leave no … Read more
“Huge spikes” in population are adding to the “sustained pressure” felt by the province’s emergency rooms, the Ontario Hospital Association is warning. In a statement Wednesday, the group said Ontario’s rapidly rising population is linked to growing wait times and high levels of hospital occupancy amid the circulation of rampant respiratory illnesses. As of January … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates Ottawa’s program to get homes off heating oil and on to heat pumps could cost $797 million over the course of the program, in line with the budget allocation of $750 million. However, the total cost could reach $2.7 billion if all eligible households successfully apply. The Oil to Heat … Read more
Alberta’s recent energy grid woes have renewed concerns about how prepared Canada’s critical infrastructure systems are to weather the effects of climate change and extreme weather — and the potential security implications if they fail. On Monday, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) issued renewed calls for people in the province to limit their energy … Read more
In the icy grip of a cold snap, Canadian pet owners are navigating the fine line between ensuring their furry companions get enough exercise and protecting them from the bone-chilling temperatures. Cold weather has swept across various regions in Canada this week, bringing snow to many parts of British Columbia, a deep freeze to the Prairies, … Read more
