Bank of Canada keeps benchmark interest rate at record low
The Bank of Canada decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at a record-low 0.25 per cent on Wednesday. The central bank also said it would…
Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton
The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement with a private company that could lead to a $1.3 billion hydrogen plant being built near Edmonton.Alberta Premier…
National Indigenous leaders plan Vatican visit to appeal for long-awaited papal apology
National Indigenous leaders are planning a visit to the Vatican this November to seek a papal apology for the Catholic Church's role in running residential schools and…
Renewed calls for Pope to visit Sask. to apologize for residential schools after 2017 effort failed
For a brief period in 2016, Chief Felix Thomas allowed himself to believe that Pope Francis would come to Saskatchewan."We were very hopeful. We thought it was…
Verdict expected in trial of 2 former Hamilton medics accused in teen’s death
An Ontario Superior Court judge is expected to render his verdict today in the trial of two former Hamilton paramedics accused of not properly caring for a…
MPs call on Nav Canada to give up $7M in bonuses paid out during pandemic
Politicians are calling on executives and management at Nav Canada to pay back $7 million in bonuses they received last year during the pandemic, while the private…
Carpenter faces $15M lawsuit for criticizing sexual harassment comments in construction podcast
Two men who run a prominent construction industry podcast that aired remarks about cat-calling and trying to grab women have filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit against…
Statue of Egerton Ryerson ‘will not be restored or replaced’ after it was toppled at Toronto rally
WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.The statue of Egerton Ryerson that stood outside the university that bears his name "will not be restored…
‘Treat me like a normal player on the team,’ says 1st female OHL draft pick
After making history and becoming the first woman to ever be picked in the Ontario Hockey League's Priority Selection draft Saturday, Taya Currie hopes to focus on…
More new mothers are seeking mental health supports amid overwhelming strain during the pandemic
Abigail Morran was no stranger to anxiety, but for years, she had it under control.Then the first-time mom, who lives in a town just outside Winnipeg, started…
Photographer captures ‘odd but exciting’ crow behaviour known as anting
Photographer Tony Austin recently captured a peculiar image of a crow with its wings covered in dozens of tiny black ants and in the throes of what…