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Open letter calls for people to strategically vote NDP to avoid vote splitting in North Island – Powell River

A coalition of nearly 150 people is calling on people in the North Island – Powell River voting district to strategically cast their ballots...

‘Anyone but Gunn’ activists take aim at local businesses

A group of non-partisan voters is encouraging people to boycott businesses in the North Island-Powell River riding who support Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn. Businesses in...

Police warn Indigenous businesses being targeted by scammers

After millions of dollars were stolen in BC’s North, RCMP are warning Indigenous businesses across Canada to beware of scammers. RCMP say over the past...

Carney to meet premiers on Canadian response as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Canada's premiers Thursday to discuss possible retaliatory measures against the United States after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs affecting nearly every country in the world.

UPDATE: Rash of election sign vandalism crosses party lines in North Island-Powell River

Election signs in Campbell River have been vandalized during the past two days, some in ways clearly meant to send a message. On Saturday morning,...

Federal Conservative leader visits Vancouver Island on brief tour

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was on a whirlwind tour of Vancouver Island today, stopping in several communities to support his Island candidates. His first...

Carney gets Liberal nod, set to become next PM

Formal central banker Mark Carney is set to become the next Prime Minister of Canada after the Liberal Party selected him to be their next leader.

Trudeau slams Trump’s blanket tariffs as ‘a very dumb thing’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, condemning his blanket tariffs as "a very dumb thing." "It’s not in...

Trump confirms 25% tariff on Canadian goods to take effect at midnight

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his threatened 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States will...

Vista Radio announces CRTC approval to purchase several radio stations in B.C.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Vista Radio’s purchase of 21 Bell Media radio stations, including 27 regional repeater transmitters in...

RCMP seize significant amounts of drugs and cash in traffic stop  

An RCMP traffic stop in Langford has turned up a significant quantity of drugs, cash which has led to two arrests.   A truck was stopped...

Trudeau matches Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs

U.S. president Donald Trump delivered on his threats to launch a trade war on Canada Saturday.Trump dropped a blanket 25 per cent tariff on...

Trump unleashes tariff attack on Canada

U.S. president Donald Trump delivered on his threats to launch a trade war on Canada Saturday. Several unnamed senior officials told major North American news...

Indigenous tourism still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels in Canada

Indigenous owned and operated tourism businesses continue to grow across Canada, but are still struggling with post-pandemic financial challenges. That’s the take-away from a new...

Daring wilderness trek aims to raise money to build new main cabin for summer camp

In February, two young men from Hearst plan to ski and snowshoe 450 km through the wilderness, from Fort Albany on the James Bay...

National lawsuit against opioid makers, marketers and sellers allowed to go ahead

A national class-action lawsuit against drug companies that make, market, and sell opioids in BC has been certified by the BC Supreme Court. Justice Michael...

Hereditary Kwagiulth chief who fought for Indigenous rights passes away

A hereditary chief who helped enshrine Indigenous rights in Canada has passed away. On social media, Jody-Wilson Raybould, former Cabinet Minister for the Trudeau government,...

Six egg brands recalled because of possible salmonella

Do not eat or buy certain egg brands as they might have salmonella. On January 18, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall for...

New SAR planes likely ready to fly at 19 Wing this spring

New planes for military search and rescue teams at 19 Wing in Comox are expected to be ready to fly early this year. According to...

Federal Conservative leader tours Island businesses, holds full-house rally in Powell River

Federal Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre spoke to a packed house in Powell River last night, as part of several days of campaigning on...

New ‘Reaper’ drones now under construction for 19 Wing

The first state-of-the-art military drones for CFB Comox are now in production in San Diego. In 2023 the Canadian Armed Forces committed $2.5 billion to...

GoFundMe campaign to support family after Mt Washington accident (corrected version)

Correction: The original story erroneously identified Levi as the father of the family. The story has been updated to remove that error. A GoFundMe campaign...

Federal petition launched to end fur farming in Canada

BC SPCA is pushing for a national ban on fur farming in an online petition. In a release, they say a petition has been launched...

Prime Minister Trudeau announces his resignation

Justin Trudeau will be resigning as leader of the federal Liberals and Prime Minister once a new party leader is selected. Trudeau met...

Salt brands from Superstore under recall for containing plastic

Several popular brands of salt have prompted a recall alert from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency because they are contaminated with plastic. Loblaws is recalling...

As teen recovers from avian flu, researchers stumped as cause still unknown

Researchers still don’t know how a young BC teen got sick with a particularly nasty version of the bird flu virus. New details published in...

Province implements new traffic cameras in 2025 

Planning your drive in BC just got easier as the province announced more highway cameras in the new year.  Drivers can access 503 cameras on...

CFIA issues Canadian recall for possible norovirus-tainted Island oysters

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for several batches of Island-grown oysters that were recently harvested, because of norovirus concerns. The...

Island oysters target of American recall in 15-plus states

Oysters harvested earlier this month off the coast of Vancouver Island are being recalled in 15 US states after a possible norovirus contamination. The US...

Canada’s Supreme Court judges will start 150th anniversary tour on Vancouver Island

It’s the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Supreme Court next year, and to commemorate, the top federal judge is touring the nation, starting on Vancouver...

WestJet paying out $12.5 million in class-action settlement over baggage fees

If you paid to check your bags on a WestJet flight on certain dates prior to 2019, you may be eligible for part of...

Strike vote scheduled Monday for CN Rail workers

Unionized railway workers with CN are holding a strike vote on Monday, which could impact shipping and economies across Canada. Unifor national president Lana Payne...

RCMP warn spiked drink crimes on the rise 

An increase in spiked drinks has prompted RCMP to start an investigation after one person noticed a ‘foreign substance’ in her drink.  According to police,...

Feds failing Canada’s endangered species, independent audit shows

The federal government is decades behind on meaningful action to protect endangered species in Canada, a new audit reveals. The independent audit found that the...

Feds order TikTok Canada to wind down business; app won’t be blocked

In the interests of national security, the federal government has ordered social media giant Tik Tok to wind up its Canadian business operations. The decision...

Election day in the US opens with polls ‘too close to call’

It is election day in the U.S. as millions of Americans head to the polls to choose their next president. As of midnight Monday, voters...

Chinese state hackers are Canada’s biggest cybersecurity threat: report

The largest Internet-based threat to Canada today is the Chinese government’s “expansive and aggressive” cyber program, says Canada’s Communications Security Establishment. CSIS is Canada’s information...

BC lags behind most other provinces for access to doctors

BC is doing worse than all western provinces and Ontario when it comes to regular access to a doctor. According to a report published today...

Canada’s ‘godfather of AI’ wins Nobel, warns against machine takeover

Canada’s latest Nobel Prize winner is warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, which he helped develop. Geoffrey Hinton with the University of Toronto...

Federal Liberals tap ex-Ontario premier’s top advisor to run election campaign

With rumours of a possible winter election swirling around Ottawa, the federal Liberal Party announced Sunday that it has selected a new campaign director. In...

Carbon tax a net loss for most Canadians, says revised parliamentary budget watchdog report

Canada’s parliamentary budget watchdog has corrected an earlier report about the carbon tax, and found it will leave most Canadians worse off. Parliamentary Budget Officer...

Island lake featured in British museum’s international wildlife photo contest winner

A Vancouver Island lake is featured in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award in the British Natural History Museum’s 60th anniversary photo contest. Marine...

Veterinarians fear salmon farm ban sets anti-science precedent for other agriculture

The association for Canadian veterinarians is concerned federal plans for salmon farms in BC will have negative consequences on other farming sectors. The Canadian Veterinary...

3.8 magnitude earthquake shakes east Vancouver Island

You might have woken up to some shaking this morning as another earthquake hit off the east coast of Vancouver Island.  According to Earthquakes Canada...

Solar flares create another chance to see Northern Lights this weekend

If the skies clear this weekend, you may be able to see another aurora borealis display similar to the light show in May. The sun...

Island mayors call on province to adopt new supportive housing models

A project first piloted by the City of Duncan that used a new model for supportive housing is gaining some traction on the provincial...

Alaskan ‘sustainable’ fisheries in crosshairs of BC ENGO coalition

A coalition of BC environmental groups are pushing the Marine Stewardship Council to drop the “sustainable” claim from southeast Alaskan salmon fisheries. Research has shown...

NDP Leader Ends Agreement with the Trudeau Government

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ended the Supply and Confidence Agreement signed with the Liberal government in 2022. The agreement was helping keep prime...

RCMP Warns Youth at Risk of Online Recruitment by Extremist Groups

Parents are being warned to watch out for the signs of online recruitment and exploitation of children and youth by violent extremist groups. The RCMP's...

BC-built science vessel will be DFO’s new flagship

A new science vessel built in Vancouver will be plying the waters around Vancouver Island in the coming months, while its crew learns the...

BC court approves class-action suit over herbicide link with Parkinson’s disease

A class-action lawsuit against one of the world’s largest agri-businesses is going ahead, thanks to a Vancouver Island man who passed away last year. Justice...

Duties doubled on Canadian softwood lumber exports, dismaying BC industry

BC forestry companies have to pay even more to access US markets, after the US Department of Commerce nearly doubled duties on Tuesday. Duties were...

Nanaimo gold medalist carrying Canadian flag in Olympic closing ceremonies

Gold-medal-winning Ethan Katzberg from Nanaimo is carrying the Canadian flag during the Olympic closing ceremonies today. Katzberg won gold in the men’s hammer throw with...

Perfect viewing conditions this weekend for Perseid meteor shower

The annual Perseid meteor shower is going on this weekend, and with clear skies in the forecast, it should be a perfect chance to...

Anti-Fraud Centre warns of fraudsters using deepfakes

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is telling you to watch out for deepfake videos made by fraudsters. According to the Centre, there has been an increase...

HE DID IT: Nanaimo hammer-thrower dominates to win gold, make history in Paris Olympics

Nanaimo’s Ethan Katzberg has won gold in the Men’s Hammer Throw at the Olympics. He did it with his very first throw, a staggering 84.12...

Scheme to smuggle drugs to Vancouver Island with a jet ski foiled by FBI, RCMP

An American senior who planned to smuggle nearly 400 pounds of drugs to Vancouver Island with a jet ski towing an inflatable raft was...

Cargo ship disaster highlights industry-wide training issues, TSB report says

The whole shipping industry needs better training, says the Transportation Safety Board after a cargo ship lost 109 containers off the Island’s west coast. The...

Most significant damage on Jasper’s west side: Parks Canada

The most significant damage from the wildfires in the Town of Jasper is said to be on the west side, southwest of Miette Avenue. According...

Canadian, American fighter jets intercept Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska

Canadian and American fighter jets intercepted four Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska on Wednesday afternoon. North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, detected and...

President Joe Biden won’t seek second full-term 

President Joe Biden says he will not be seeking re-election in a letter posted to his official X account earlier today.  According to CNN, this...

Largest salmon catch ever recorded in North Pacific in 2023

Last year saw the largest number and weight of salmon ever caught in the North Pacific. The North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission recently published data...

UPDATE: Trump says he’s fine following assassination attempt

The shooting at a Donald Trump campaign rally Saturday is being investigated as an assassination attempt. Reports say that the incident began shortly after former...

Costco memberships see an increase starting this September

If you’re a card-carrying Costco Member you may want to check your next bill as the company announced it will be upping its annual...

UPDATE: Multiple cancellations on Departure Bay – Horseshoe Bay route

UPDATE: As of 10:11 am BC Ferries has reinstated the following sailings: 11:25 am departing Horseshoe Bay, 1:40 pm departing Departure Bay. In a statement...

Work begins on Cheviot Road to improve safety for school kids

Upgrades on Cheviot Road are underway, to make it safer for kids heading to Ripple Rock Elementary School. The city is upgrading the walkway along...

Update: Strike action threatens national supply chain 

UPDATE AS OF SATURDAY JUL. 6 AT 5:30 P.M.: To prevent a strike between the two parties, BCMEA has requested intervention by the Canada...

LifeLabs sold to American diagnostic firm, pledges to protect Canadian patient data

LifeLabs, which provides medical laboratory testing services across Canada, has been sold to an American company. The deal, announced Wednesday, will see Quest Diagnostics purchase...

WestJet mechanics issue second strike notice ahead of Canada Day long weekend

Mechanics for WestJet aircraft have issued a second strike notice and may walk out as early as this Friday.  This comes after the Aircraft Mechanics...

Strike averted for WestJet Encore pilots

WestJet pilots on domestic routes won’t be going on strike, after all. Pilots with WestJet Encore, which operates small planes at domestic airports including Nanaimo,...

Feds table legislation to standardize, secure access to personal health data

Canadians will soon be able to securely access their own health data, thanks to new federal legislation. This week Health Minister Mark Holland introduced the...

D-Day 80th anniversary marked with lowered flags, Juno Beach ceremony

Today is the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion during the Second World War. Several municipalities around the Island have flags lowered to half-mast to...

Haida Nation’s title recognized in historic, national first

It’s the first time in Canadian history aboriginal title has been formally recognized. This week BC passed legislation acknowledging the title of the Haida Nation...

Northern Lights may illuminate Vancouver Island tonight

A spectacular Northern Lights show may be visible tonight from Vancouver Island. Several geo-magnetic eruptions from the Sun are scheduled to strike the earth today...

Forest minister hails recent NAFTA ruling as good news for lumber exporters

BC’s forests minister is hopeful a recent North American Free Trade Agreement ruling will bring good news for BC lumber producers. The dispute over Canada’s...

Islanders entered into Order of Canada in Ottawa ceremony

Several Vancouver Islanders were formerly entered into the Order of Canada today in a ceremony in Ottawa. Dr. Granger Avery from Port McNeill was added...

Air traffic control workers’ union upset by move to hire ‘scabs’ if they strike

Talks between air traffic control workers and NAV Canada have broken down, and workers are now concerned they will be replaced by contractors if...

Air traffic control workers vote to strike, could impact Canadian airports

Technicians who work for NAV Canada could strike next month, potentially affecting airports across Canada. The Canadian Air Navigation Specialists Association (CANSA) is represented by...

Canada Post Marks 100th Anniversary of RCAF

Canada Post has issued a commemorative envelope to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.    The front of the envelope features a...

National school food program announced for upcoming budget

The federal Liberal Party has announced a new, national school food program in Canada.  The announcement was made earlier today, with the federal government set...

Disney Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Health Canada has ordered a recall of Fisher-Price Little People Mickey and Friends figure packs because of a potential choking hazard.   Parents are urged to...

Auditor general says B.C. did not have effective implementation of overdose prevention

A three-year audit into the province’s implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption says it was not effective. The audit from auditor general Michael Pickup...

Island MPs and NDP boss challenge Libs to create national school food program

Heavy-hitters from the federal NDP were on the Island Wednesday, pushing the federal government to help feed struggling Island families. Party leader Jagmeet Singh, along...

Second-worst winter ever for Monarch butterflies; researchers concerned

You can expect to see a lot fewer monarch butterflies returning to BC this spring, judging by bad news from Mexico. Environment Canada researcher Greg...

Island river restoration projects get UNESCO recognition

Efforts to restore five Island estuaries are getting international acclaim this week. On Wednesday the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, endorsed the...

NDP bill to keep women safe currently studied by committee

An NDP bill to keep women safe is making its way through parliament. According to the NDP, the bill would be used to protect people...

Environment minister not doing enough to protect endangered birds, court rules

A threatened Island seabird’s recent win in court is good news for endangered birds across Canada. Now, federal environment minister Stephen Guilbeault must reconsider his...

Online scams on the rise; RCMP say 

RCMP say the public should take extra care and protect personal information when they are online.  According to police, they have seen an increase in...

Lumber duties increasing to a punishing 14% by summer

Softwood lumber producers in BC will soon have to pay more in duties to access the US market. The US Department of Commerce is increasing...

Canada fights back against softwood duties through free trade appeal

Canada is challenging the latest round of duties imposed on softwood lumber exporters by the United States. Federal trade minister Mary Ng said yesterday Canada...

Port Hardy health centre model could help patients elsewhere, doctor says

The new Community Health Centre in Port Hardy has seen thousands of patients since opening in fall, and is now setting an example for...

Forest fires, smoke, warm temperatures and heavy rain top weather events of 2023

Heavy rainfall, forest fires, widespread smoke and sudden temperature changes are at the top of Environment Canada’s list of the biggest weather events of...

New aircraft fleet to come to Canada by 2033

The Royal Canadian Air Force will be getting new unmanned aircraft soon, according to the Department of National Defence. During a news conference at CFB...

This was the worst year in decades for families struggling with food prices, report says

This year was one of the worst ever for Canadian families struggling to put food on their tables. The new Food Price Report from Canadian...

New sub-hunter surveillance planes will replace Aurora fleet at 19 Wing Comox

The aging Aurora surveillance planes at 19 Wing in Comox are being replaced by new Boeing-made aircraft, the government announced today. The federal government has...

US rules duties on Canadian softwood will stand; feds and province fire back

There’s no relief coming after all for BC softwood lumber exporters, after the US International Trade Commission ruled today duties will stay in place. The...

One in four international students not attending public-funded school: StatsCan

With the number of international students in BC returning to pre-pandemic levels, Stats Canada released a report today about where they are coming from...

Fisheries ministry doesn’t have means to make informed decisions: audit

Canada’s independent environmental auditor says DFO remains in the dark when it comes to the data it needs to manage fisheries. A report to Parliament...

Environmental groups take feds to court over endangered seabirds

A coalition of environmental groups took the federal government to court Wednesday to protect endangered migratory birds. Jens Wieting with the Sierra Club of BC...

Former B.C. premier to become Canadian ambassador to Germany

Canada will soon have a new ambassador to Germany, and the familiar face was once the premier of British Columbia. Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced...

New stamp celebrates an NHL player who made history

A new stamp was unveiled at the Heritage Classic last weekend celebrating a groundbreaking athlete in the NHL.  The stamp will honor the life and...

3 months with news blocked on Facebook; Bill C-18 negotiations ongoing

It's almost been three months since Facebook blocked Canadian news content from its platform. The decision was made in retaliation for the Federal Government passing...

Recent Canada-led mission brings positive changes to the high seas

A recent mission on the high seas will help scientists better understand BC salmon, and help fisheries managers better protect them. DFO’s Jessica Bouwers led...

Salmon farmers agree to $5.25 million settlement over alleged price-fixing

BC salmon farmers are facing a class action lawsuit over years of alleged price-fixing in Canadian grocery stores. The Federal Court of Canada approved class...

DFO leads first-ever mission to stop illegal fishing in North Pacific

Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently wrapped up its first-ever patrol targeting illegal fishing on the high Pacific seas. Sean Wheeler is Chief of International Enforcement,...

Reprieve on the way for softwood producers, thanks to NAFTA ruling

Canada got some good news yesterday in the long-running fight with the United States over softwood lumber. A free trade review panel concluded the US...

Canada Border Services Agency offers travel tips for Thanksgiving weekend

With Thanksgiving coming up, the Canada Border Services Agency is offering travel tips. The agency focuses on keeping harmful goods out of the country, while...

RCMP websites down nation-wide for maintenance, not cyberattacks

The RCMP’s websites are down nation-wide today, but it’s because of planned maintenance, not a cyberattack. A spokesperson for BC RCMP confirmed the outage is...

Wildfire Satellite to help Canadians deal with wildfires in future

Getting detailed information on Canadian wildfires could come from the skies in the future. The WildfireSat project is run by the Canadian Space Agency, Natural...

Annual Tour De Rock ride kicks off this weekend on the North Island

The Tour De Rock gets underway this weekend in Port Alice and it’s all for a good cause.  The ride takes place over 14 days...

15,000 construction jobs lost in BC: industry remains optimistic

July’s Work Force Labor Survey highlighted a sharp fall in the number of construction jobs across the country at around 45,000 lost.  According to the BC Construction...

New activity at Newcastle Creek fire could produce more smoke

Over the weekend the Newcastle Creek Fire saw some increased activity according to the BC Wildfire Service.  The service says while it’s still considered as...

Study to be commissioned around expanding Duke Point terminal

Would a major investment in the Duke Point terminal pay big dividends for the people of Vancouver Island? That's the question the Nanaimo Port Authority...

Some LifeLabs clients may receive money in class-action lawsuit settlement

If you were a LifeLabs client on or before Dec. 17, 2019, you might be eligible for a cash benefit from a class action...

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announce legal separation

After 18 years of marriage Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are separating. The Prime Minister’s office made the announcement today. In the statement, the...

Bill C-18 passes; Local news could soon disappear from your news feeds

Don’t expect to see credible local news on your Facebook feed in the next few months. The federal government’s bill requiring tech giants Meta...

Snowbirds member charged with sexual assault, no longer flying with team

A Canadian Forces Snowbirds member is no longer flying with the team after getting charged for sexual assault. In a media release Monday, they say...

Province attempts to seize Petersen Road biker clubhouse in connection with murder

The BC government is trying to seize a property in Campbell River where a man was murdered by a Hells Angels associate. The director of...

HWY 4 Detour to be closed to all traffic for 8 hours Friday afternoon

The detour around Highway 4 will be closed to all vehicles for eight hours on Friday, June 9. Drive BC says it's because crews...

Spring home show features biggest slate of exhibitors since before pandemic

The Spring Home Show starts today in Campbell River, with the biggest lineup since before the pandemic. Darcy Hope, owner of Evergreen Exhibitions, says last...

WHO declares COVID-19 public health emergency over

The spread of COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency. The World Health Organization made the declaration earlier Friday.  The W-H-O Director said...

CANADA DAY PARADE!

Applications are open for this year's Canada Day Parade in Campbell River! Do you have a community group or organization that you would like to...

Federal budget tabled, deficit to continue for foreseeable future

The federal budget will aim to help Canadians struggling with high prices and inflation. A targeted grocery rebate will see low-income residents receive a one-time...

Trudeau right in invoking Emergency Act, policing failures blamed: Public Order Emergency Commission

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met the threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa and at other border...

Helly Hansen sweaters recalled over ‘flammability concerns’

A recall for nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters has been issued because of flammability concerns. The recall notice, issued by Health Canada on Wednesday, warns...

Vancouver Island kid gets a stick sent from Canucks’ captain Horvat

The Vancouver Canucks and captain Bo Horvat delivered on a promise to a young Nanaimoer earlier this week. Linden Staite and his family travelled to...

CAFC shares list of popular Holiday Scams

Holidays are a time of giving for most, but the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is reminding the public that for scammers, it is a...

Survey says 1.5% surcharge could slow shopping at major retailers

Data from a recent poll says that some credit-card holders would stop shopping at major retailers if they are hit with a new credit...

Extreme Weather will Cost Jobs, Increase Spending and Reduce Earnings

Canadian families face a financial chill as extreme weather caused by climate change increasingly affects the economy. Last year, more than $2-Billion in insurance payouts...

Monday to be a holiday for federal government employees: Minister of Labour

Monday will be a holiday for only federal government employees to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The clarification comes from the Federal Minister...

Snowbirds grounded following accident in Fort St. John

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds’ wings are clipped after an accident last week in Fort St. John. The accident involving a 431 Squadron CT-114 tutor aircraft...

Random COVID-19 testing to be suspended at Canadian airports

Mandatory COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers will soon be temporarily lifted at airports in Canada. Reports say the federal government will end the practice...

BC Hydro to reduce rates for 2022

BC Hydro customers will likely see lower power bills this year, as the power company is reducing its rates by an average of 1.4...

Ottawa Police arrest 70 as they move to disperse Freedom Convoy from city

Some big rigs in downtown Ottawa are moving out voluntarily this afternoon as police continue to push into the epicentre of the Freedom Convoy...

Heat dome makes BCers worry about future climate events

When temperatures on Vancouver Island reached into the high 30s last summer, Vancouver Islanders were worried about more than cooling off and how much...

One man in custody in connection to Vancouver Island axe vandalism

An arrest has been made in connection with a series of axe attacks on vehicles in the Comox Valley, and possibly across Vancouver Island. The...

BC government allows more senior visitation with eased restrictions

The BC government says that families will have more opportunities to spend time with their aging loved ones by July 19th.

55 anti-logging protesters arrested Tuesday at Fairy Creek camp, Vancouver Island

RCMP have now arrested over 110 people, as they enforce a BC Supreme Court injunction order meant to prevent anti-logging protesters from interfering with a...

Over 8000 British Columbians book campsites in first few days of registration 

British Columbians are eager to get back out to the campground. On Monday, the Discover Camping website opened for those looking to book a spot ...

Pfizer-BioNtech fast tracks COVID vaccine shipments, additional 1.5-million doses in March

Canada is getting an additional 1.5-million doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID vaccine this month.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also says an extra million Pfizer shots...

Habitat for Humanity looking for families in the new Comox Valley project, which includes accessible units

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North (Habitat VIN) is now accepting homeownership applications for their upcoming project on 1375 Piercy Avenue in Courtenay. The 12-unit...

New provincial firearms lab opens to respond to B.C’s gun violence 

Police officers throughout the province now have another tool to help battle organized crime and gun violence. A new provincial forensic firearms lab has opened. The...

BREAKING NEWS: B.C. drivers to receive $600 million in rebates, average $190 each

There has been less traffic on roads in British Columbia during the Covid 19 pandemic. The resulting reduction in accidents and insurance claims has...

Avalanche Canada says conditions ripe for snowslide

Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for backcountry enthusiasts in the south coast.  The warning is in effect immediately and through this...

Jet Lisa Home 2day

<!-- Donate Now --> Thank you everyone!  Lisa will be coming home! If you or your family member was seriously ill away from home, you will understand the enormous...

BC Center For Disease Control releases COVID-19 safety tips for holiday season

With Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, and Christmas following not far behind, the BC Center For Disease Control has released guidelines around gatherings this holiday...

“Time to get in the game”; Dr. Tam on second wave

“Bend it like Canadians.”  That from Dr. Theresa Tam on Friday when giving an update on the recent surge of COVID-19 cases across Canada. Tam...

Courtenay robbery and stabbing suspect arrested

The Comox Valley RCMP confirms that the suspect in a robbery and stabbing at the Mex Pub Liquor Store is now in custody. The incident...

Curfew remains in place at Tla’amin Nation as COVID-19 cases now at 36

The Tla’amin Nation is now reporting 36 cases of COVID-19. This number reflects the total number of cases reported in the Nation near Powell River...

CFL postpones season to September but warns cancellation is also a possibility

The Canadian Football League is postponing its season until September. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie made the announcement today to season ticket holders. He told them that...

Additional $500k in funding given to Family Caregivers of BC

As part of British Columbia's emergency COVID-19 response plan, the Province is doubling this year's funding for Family Caregivers of British Columbia to $1...

Trudeau speaks only to Nova Scotia shooting during daily address

It was a somber Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his daily address this morning.  The PM offered condolences to the victims’ families and friends...

Province announces 44 new COVID-19 cases, total now sits at 1561

There are now 1561 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 44 new ones today. The total on Vancouver Island...

Cabinet Committee Update: Minister of Health says WHO is a collaborative organization

In its daily update, Canada’s Cabinet Committee said the country has confirmed 26,631 cases of COVID-19 including 823 deaths. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr....

British PM out of hospital

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is out of the hospital.  He had been admitted to the intensive care unit after experiencing persistent COVID-19 symptoms. ...

Provincial Health Officer says ‘every health region has people with COVID-19’

Provincial Health Officer Dr.Bonnie Henry says “it would be irresponsible to mention only a few communities” when it comes to identifying where COVID-19 is...

Hundreds of thousands apply for CERB on first morning

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 240,000 people have applied since it opened. The only people filing today were born in January, February, and March....

Conservative leader calling for more support for businesses

Conservative leader Andrew Sheer is calling for more small business aid from the federal government. In his press conference Wednesday morning, Sheer called for refunds...

BC announces 87 new COVID-19 cases, total stands at 970

There are now 970 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 86 new ones this afternoon. The number is...

Building Trades Union calls on members to donate extra protective equipment

Canada’s construction industry is stepping up to help frontline healthcare workers. Canada’s Building Trades Union is asking member contractors to donate extra N-95 respirators, face...

Building Trades Union calls on members to donate extra protective equipment

Canada’s construction industry is stepping up to help frontline healthcare workers. Canada’s Building Trades Union is asking member contractors to donate extra N-95 respirators, face...

BC closing area provincial parks, recreation spots

British Columbia is closing some provincial parks in our area. It’s yet another measure to help prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading. Parks across British Columbia...

PM says financial aid is coming; may look at more stringent measure if people don’t self-isolate

Another tough talk from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today.  Saying “this is serious, do your part,” he asked Canadians to stay home, physically-distance ourselves...

Japan postpones Olympics

Japan has agreed to postpone the Olympics to the summer of 2021. The decision comes after mounting pressure from several countries. Canada announced yesterday it would...

Conference of major Ukranian-Canadian groups taking place in Ottawa; Desjardins data theft worse than first thought

Conference of major Ukranian-Canadian groups taking place in Ottawa Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland kicked off a conference of major Ukranian-Canadian groups Friday in Ottawa...

New free trade agreement could be on the way in North America; Rules approved for impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Trump

New free trade agreement could be on the way in North America It looks like there might be a new free trade agreement in North...

Canadian company helping battle wildfires in California; NDP leader plans to introduce private member’s bill to create universal pharmacare system

Canadian company helping battle wildfires in California A crew of 75 Canadian electrical technicians, mechanics and safety workers, along with all their gear, is on...

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Interest rate expected to remain steady; One-third of Canadians voted to keep a party from winning election, poll

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New report urges incoming Liberal government to develop business strategy; Prime Minister Trudeau looking for input on how to best represent Western Canada

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New reports shows big salaries doubled at ICBC; Trudeau to meet with Governor General today

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Ottawa not moving national-threat level higher following death of Islamic State leader; Fires wreak havoc across California

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Experts say death of leader won’t dismantle ISIS; Broncos player heads to Thailand for surgery

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Lawsuit filed by fifteen young people against federal government over climate change; Liberal MP Jim Carr undergoing treatment for blood cancer

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Bill 41 tabled; Climate change lawsuit expected today

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B.C. becomes first province to implement United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People; Housing markets set to recover over next two years...

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B.C to table new UN backed legislation; Trudeau says new Cabinet will be gender balanced

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Prime Minister Trudeau says new cabinet will be unveiled in November; Leader of the Assembly of First Nations welcoming new government  

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Trudeau to hold first media conference since election; Swedish climate change activist was unaware of invitation to Victoria

#Wexit trends on social media after Tory sweep of Saskatchewan and Alberta Later today newly re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold his first media...

Leaders react to election; Canadian businesses confident about revenue growth

Singh, Scheer plan to stay on as leader of their parties Despite losing seats the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh says he has no plans to resign...

Justin Trudeau re-elected as Prime Minister but will lead Liberal minority government; World leaders react to Canadian election results

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Election Day in Canada; British Prime Minister expected to push for vote on Brexit deal

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Canadians conflicted between party they want and Prime Minister; Thunburg speak at Edmonton anti-climate change rally

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Polls show close race heading into Election Day; Counter-rally to greet Swedish teen activist in Edmonton

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Scheer says Liberals will decriminalize hard drugs if put back in power; Another probable vape-related illness case in Canada

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Scheer says Liberals will decriminalize hard drugs if put back in power; Another probable vape-related illness case in Canada

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Former U.S. President Obama endorses Liberal leader Justin Trudeau for Prime Minister; Outline Brexit deal reached, still must be formally approved

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Former U.S. President Obama endorses Liberal leader Justin Trudeau for Prime Minister; New report finds fewer people in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario prescribed...

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Hundreds of charges laid in multi-province human trafficking investigation; Almost 50% of Canadian fish products mislabeled across country

Multi-province sex trafficking ring taken down Over 300 charges have been laid and 31 people arrested after police took down a multi-province human trafficking ring....

Main party leaders continuing to campaign as Election Day draws closer; Record number of Canadians took part in advance polls

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Contract deal could be close in GM strike stateside; As Election Day looms party leaders continue to make campaign promises

American GM executives joined contract negotiations today The strike at General Motors could be coming to an end.  Both the President and CEO have joined...

GM strike may be coming to an end; Party leaders continue to make campaign promises

American GM executives joined contract negotiations today The strike at General Motors could be coming to an end.  Both the President and CEO have joined...

Less than a week to go in the federal election campaign; Thousands of homes and businesses still without power in Manitoba following snowstorm

Less than a week to go to voting day in the federal election The clock continues to wind down on the 2019 election campaign, with...

Less than a week to go to voting day in the federal election; Thousands of homes and businesses still without power in Manitoba following...

Less than a week to go to voting day in the federal election The clock continues to wind down on the 2019 election campaign, with...

Advance polls now open ahead of federal Election Day; Etiquette experts say leave the election talk away from the dinner table

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Leaders talk climate change, pipelines in last debate; Casualties reported on both sides in Turkish invasion of Syria

French language debate more subdued It was the last time all six party leaders will be face to face before the election.  Last night’s French...

Leaders debate climate change, pipelines in last leaders debate; Casualties reported on both sides in Turkish invasion of Syria

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Organization calls on Ottawa to rescue Canadian children in Syria; Medical organizations send letter to federal party leaders urging action on climate change

Organization calls on Ottawa to rescue Canadian children in Syria The organization Save The Children wants the federal government to rescue at least 25 Canadian...

Horgan, Meggs under fire for shredding report; B.C. women say they aren’t getting what they need from heath system

Draft Speakers report shredded The premier and his chief of staff are under fire for shredding a document related to the B.C. legislature spending...

Legal pot prices drop; Party leaders make more campaign trail promises

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Less than two weeks left in federal election campaign as leaders continue to look for support; Two people from Quebec charged in Bell Canada...

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Federal election campaign continues towards voting day; Complications from seniors taking too many or inappropriate medications common cause of hospital visits

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English language leader’s debate sees personal attacks and lots of noise; Violence paralyzes Haiti

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Party leaders to take part in English-language debate Monday night; Protests over climate change shut down bridges across Canada

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President Choice powdered formula recall; “Critical” English language leaders debate tonight

Loblaw recalls powdered infant formula Check your cupboards if you have an infant.  Loblaw is recalling its President’s Choice Lower Iron milk-based powdered formula because...

Feds file appeal to compensate First nations children; Trudeau says “honesty” most important quality for PM job

Appeal asks the court to set aside Tribunal’s decision The federal government is filing an appeal ordering it to pay First Nations children that were...

Conservative leader Scheer expected to face questions over dual-citizen status; Texts released by trio of U.S. House committees as part of impeachment inquiry into...

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Seven illnesses linked to listeria reported; Canadian workers getting high on the job

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Environmental concerns dominate French-language debate; National recall of raw beef and veal products over possible E.coli contamination

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Singh told to “cut off his turban” during campaign stop; Liberals spend more on Facebook ads than other parties

Singh told to cut off his turban to look more Canadian “I think Canadians look like all kinds of people and that’s the beauty of...

Four federal party leaders taking part in debate Wednesday night; Amber Alert cancelled but police continue to search for five children in Southern Ontario

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Day 21 campaign trail promises made by all leaders; Canada’s GDP flat in July

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North Korea and U.S. to resume nuclear negotiations; Federal election campaign over the halfway mark

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Federal election campaign over the halfway mark; Main political parties getting passing grade on environmental thinking, with one exception

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Names of 28-hundred children who died in residential schools in Canada revealed; Crown says “nothing sinister” took place in arrest of Chinese tech executive

Names of 28-hundred children who died in residential schools in Canada revealed The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation revealed the names of 28-hundred children...

Work to Rule in full swing at Ontario schools; Three weeks left until federal election

Voters hit the polls in just 21 days Exactly three weeks left for candidates to sway the minds of voters heading into the federal election....

We’ve reached the halfway point of the federal election campaign; Orange Shirt Day was almost a statutory holiday

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RCMP say two suspects confessed to murders of three people in B.C. before killing themselves; Climate change protests take place across Canad

RCMP say two suspects confessed to murders of three people in B.C. before killing themselves The RCMP says two suspects confessed to the murders of...

RCMP to soon release investigative findings in B.C. murders; Vaping related illness confirmed in Quebec

RCMP to take podium in relation to findings in nationwide manhunt The RCMP will soon release its investigative findings from the B.C. murders that sparked...

Federal candidates are in B.C. and Quebec Friday; RCMP to release investigation information about B.C. murder manhunt

More announcements expected from party leaders Friday Candidates are split between Quebec and B.C. on day 17 of the federal election campaign. Liberal and Green...

The road to the Canadian federal election rolls on; U.S. President Trump says impeachment investigation is “disgraceful”

The road to the federal election rolls on Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says if he becomes Prime Minister on October 21st, Canadians will finally...

Another environmental announcement from Liberals; Doctor population rising faster than Canadian population rate

Scheer will launch SNC-Lavalin inquiry if elected Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made another environmental promise in Ontario. If re-elected, Trudeau said he will conserve a...

Gun association draws ire of at least one federal party; RCMP to release investigation info on national manhunt case

More announcements expected on day 16 of campaigning Day 16 of the campaign trail sees Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer in Quebec where he will...

U.S. President Trump says he placed “no pressure” on Ukraine over Biden; New report finds climate change is causing damage faster than governments can...

U.S. President Trump says he placed “no pressure” on Ukraine over Biden American President Donald Trump says he placed ``no pressure'' on Ukraine's President to...

Conservatives and Liberals neck and neck in the polls; Canada’s richest see income increase faster than the rest of country

If numbers hold up, Canada could see minority government It is a dead heat for support between the Conservatives and Liberals. The latest Nanos Research...

Conservatives and Liberals neck and neck in the polls; Canada’s richest see income increase faster than the rest of country

If numbers hold up, Canada could see minority government It is a dead heat for support between the Conservatives and Liberals. The latest Nanos Research...

Conservatives and Liberal neck and neck in the polls; Canada’s richest see income increase faster than the rest of country

If numbers hold up, Canada could see minority government It is a dead heat for support between the Conservatives and Liberals. The latest Nanos Research poll...

Mums the word when it comes to a private conversation between Trudeau and Singh; Campaign trail enters week three

Trudeau gets one-on-one with Singh regarding blackface scandal Both Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will remain silent about their private phone...

Alberta loses turn-off-the-taps court battle; Climate promises dominate campaign trail

Full review must be done The Federal Court has suspended Alberta’s turn-off-the-taps legislation.  That legislation was never used but was meant to force B.C. to...

Climate change and tax cuts highlight Tuesday promises from candidates; State of the world isn’t great according to U.N. secretary-general

Federal party leaders make more platform promises Some pretty bold promises coming from federal parties. The Liberals announced a plan to make Canada completely carbon...

Candidates spread out on day 14 of campaign trail; Twitter has found no manipulation in election so far

Trudeau and Singh head to B.C. while Scheer and May stay in the east Federal candidates are spreading out across the country as the second...

Candidates spread out on day 14 of campaign trail; Twitter has found no manipulation in election so far

Trudeau and Singh head to B.C. while Scheer and May stay in the east Federal candidates are spreading out across the country as the second...

Eyes around the world on climate summit; Massive effort underway to bring home British tourists left stranded after Thomas Cook collapses

Eyes around the world on climate summit Monday’s climate summit is considered the centrepiece of this year’s United Nations schedule. American President Donald Trump stopped...

Latest campaign promises revolve around health care; Liberals bouncing back in the polls after blackface scandal

Liberals promising better health care access if put back into office.  Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau promised every Canadian will have access to a family doctor,...

More campaign promises expected Monday; Canadians are taking science less seriously if findings don’t align with their beliefs

Federal candidates are in Ontario and News Brunswick  Federal party leaders are focusing on eastern Canada on day 13 of the campaign. Liberal Leader Justin...

NDP leader Singh says he’s open to talking to Trudeau privately about appearing in blackface; Party leaders continue down campaign trail

NDP leader Singh says he’s open to talking to Trudeau privately about appearing in blackface Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is open to...

Liberals haven’t seen a decrease in support in the polls yet; Federal candidates continue to campaign on day 10

Conservatives continue the lead in the polls Justin Trudeau's blackface scandal hasn't affected the Liberal Party in the polls, yet. Nano's Research latest numbers haven't...

Fallout from Trudeau blackface scandal continues; More potential vaping related illnesses reported in Canada

Trudeau apologizes for blackface photos and video at Saskatoon town hall The Liberal Party is still in full damage control as fallout continues from the...

Trudeau apologizes for wearing black or brown-face makeup on more than one occasion; Trudeau’s scandal making headlines around the world

Trudeau apologizes for wearing black or brown-face makeup on more than one occasion Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he deeply regrets wearing black or...

Trudeau to talk publicly about recent dark face images and video; Health groups want vapes to have same restrictions as tobacco

Video surfaces in latest Trudeau blackface scandal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will face the public at around 1 p.m. EST in response to the two...

Video released of Trudeau in blackface; Approval rating rising for Horgan

Party leaders chastise Trudeau for “racist” photos from his past They say things come in threes and that’s what’s happening to Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. Global...

Trudeau apologizing after picture of him in brown face surfaces; Approval rating rising for Horgan

Party leaders chastise Trudeau for "racist" photos from his past Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is in crisis management mode after Time Magazine published a picture of...

More details provided on what’s believed to be the first confirmed vaping-related illness in Canada; Unifor and the United Steelworkers top list of campaign...

More details provided on what’s believed to be the first confirmed vaping-related illness in Canada Health officials in London, Ontario say a high-school student was...

First Canadian case of respiratory illness linked to vaping reported; More promises on Day 8 of campaign

Health Canada has asked all healthcare workers to ask patients with breathing problems about vaping Canada has its first respiratory illness that may be linked...

Hold off on filling up the tank if you can; Families, affordable housing and digital privacy highlighted day 7 campaign promises

Gas to go up today but not for long An expert advised drivers across Ontario to avoid filling up Wednesday. Gas Price Wizard Dan McTeague...

More details learned about RCMP employee charged with trying to disclose secret information; Children’s advocates want national strategy on dealing with youth suicide

More details learned about RCMP employee charged with trying to disclose secret information RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki says it was documents uncovered during a joint...

Day 7 of campaigning sees party leaders in eastern and central provinces; Gas prices expected to rise Tuesday night

Price at the pumps could rise five to twelve cents over the next two weeks Fill up while you can because gas prices are set...

Dead heat between support for Conservatives and Liberals; A cure for common cold isn’t ready for human testing, yet

Decided voters split when it comes to Canada’s two biggest parties October’s federal election looks like it will be a photo finish. Global News reported...

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier to participate in leader’s debates; RCMP in damage control mode following arrest of senior intelligence official

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier to participate in leader’s debates Debates commissioner David Johnston says based on the party’s membership count, its strong...

Price at the pumps expected to go up this week; Scheer asks party candidates to apologize for any controversial comments

Rebel group claims responsibility for drone attack on Saudi Arabia The price of gas is expected to rise after drone attack in Saudi Arabia spiked...

Senior RCMP intelligence official faces charges of breaching Canada’s secrets law; Party leaders continue down the campaign trail towards federal election

Senior RCMP intelligence official faces charges of breaching Canada's secrets law A senior RCMP intelligence official has made a brief court appearance on charges of...

Mountie charged with several offences under Canada’s official-secrets law; Former deputy Commissioner of Ontario’s provincial police launching wrongful dismissal lawsuit

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Economy, China and Indigenous Issues all part of leader’s debate; Rare Friday the 13th Harvest Moon tonight

Leaders took advantage of Trudeau’s absence The three opposition leaders took advantage of an absent Justin Trudeau at the first debate of the federal election...

Trudeau to be absent from first election debate; Majority of Canadians want mortgage rules eased

Trudeau to be absent from first election debate The first election debate is set for Thursday night in Toronto, but Justin Trudeau won't be...

Trudeau will miss first debate; Liberal campaign plane scraped by bus

PM will only participate in two debates during campaign The Prime Minister will be a no show at the first leader’s debate of the election...

PM will only participate in two debates during campaign The Prime Minister will be a no show at the first leader’s debate of the election...

Party leaders off and running with federal election underway; Tears and quiet reflection on 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks

Party leaders off and running with federal election underway Just over five weeks of election campaigning kicked off today, with federal party leaders stressing the...

Federal election campaign to kick off today; B.C. man banned from America

40 day campaign period to begin today Get ready for attack ads, mudslinging, hand shaking and baby kissing.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will ask Governor...

Federal election campaign to kick off Wednesday; “The Blob” is back in the Pacific

PM will visit Governor General at 10 am EST Even though it seems we have been in a federal election campaign for months now, the...

Atlantic Canada continues to recover following Dorian; British government suspends Parliament amid Brexit crisis

Atlantic Canada continues to recover following Dorian Harrowed Halifax will host a visit Tuesday by two federal cabinet ministers who want to survey recovery...

First Nations Grand Chief outlines priorities for federal election; Power could be out for a week to parts of Nova Scotia

AFN did not endorse any political party As we wait for the federal election to be called the Assembly of First Nations has outlined its...

Dorian making its way into the North Atlantic after going through Atlantic Canada; Death toll rises in the Bahamas in aftermath of Hurricane Dorian

Dorian making its way into the North Atlantic after going through Atlantic Canada After churning its way through Atlantic Canada, Dorian is now heading out...

Hurricane Dorian expected to blow into Atlantic Canada this weekend; Desperation over pace of relief efforts in the Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian expected to blow into Atlantic Canada this weekend Hurricane Dorian is due to blow into Atlantic Canada this weekend. It is expected to...

B.C.’s jobless rate edges up; Atlantic Canada braces for Hurricane Dorian

More people looking for work in B.C. The unemployment rate in B.C. last month was 5-percent compared to 4.4-percent the month before.  The Canadian economy...

B.C.’s jobless rate edges up; Atlantic Canada braces for Hurricane Dorian

More people looking for work in B.C. The unemployment rate in B.C. last month was 5-percent compared to 4.4-percent the month before.  The Canadian economy...

Atlantic Canada braces for Dorian; Murder suspect’s father wins fight to see video

Dorian moves north to Eastern provinces Dorian continues to lumber up the American eastern seaboard heading for Atlantic Canada.  The storm is expected to hit...

Canadian woman victim of Hurricane Dorian; Ottawa spends record amount to cover costs of medical marijuana for veterans

Canadian woman victim of Hurricane Dorian A Canadian victim of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas is described by her cousin as someone who would help...

Vapers warned to watch for signs of illness; Dorian back to a Category 3 hurricane and bearing down on U.S. coast

Health Canada follows lead of American health agency A warning this morning for Canadians who vape.  Health Canada cautions people who use vaping products to...

Six legal changes to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project given green light; Canada names new ambassador to China

Six legal changes to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project given green light The Federal Court of Appeal has granted the go-ahead to six legal...

Humanist Association asks legislature to end prayers; BoC holds key interest rate steady

Group calls on MLA`s to end morning prayers The B.C. Humanist Association is calling for prayers in the provinces legislature to stop.  Humanists believe that...

Humanist Association asks legislature to end prayers; More Canadians are surviving blood and breast cancers

Group calls on MLA`s to end morning prayers The B.C. Humanist Association is calling for prayers in the provinces legislature to stop.  Humanists believe that...

Hurricane Dorian expected to pass dangerously close to South Carolina; Boat fire in Southern California leaves 34 people presumed dead

Hurricane Dorian expected to pass dangerously close to South Carolina The most powerful hurricane to hit the Bahamas has left at least five people dead,...

Hurricane Dorian wreaks havoc in Bahamas; Federal program for first-time home buyers in effect today

Dorian downgraded to Category 3 hurricane Global Affairs Canada says at least 2,000 Canadians are in the path of Hurricane Dorian.  That number comes from...

Florida and the Bahamas bracing for hurricane Dorian; U.S. government set to begin collecting tariffs on Chinese imports

Florida and the Bahamas bracing for hurricane Dorian A state of emergency is on in Florida, and long lines are forming at gas stations and...

Tory leader says LGBTQ2 community will always have access to same-sex marriage; Liberals use Conservative fundraising video to raise money for themselves

Scheer clarifies stance a week after Liberals release old video Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is accusing the Liberals of dredging up divisive issues ahead of...

Hurricane Dorian expected to hit Florida over the Labour Day weekend; Canada’s chief electoral officer says agency will be ready for upcoming federal election

Hurricane Dorian expected to hit Florida over the Labour Day weekend Hurricane Dorian is not only threatening people on the Florida coast but also the...

Former Amazing Race Canada contestant dies in Southeastern B.C.; Former reservist now a missing person

Hiker falls 60 storeys to his death A former Amazing Race Canada contestant has died after falling from a popular mountain in southeastern B.C.  The...

Manitoba army reservist accused of being member of hate group missing; British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives opponents little time to block no-deal Brexit

Manitoba army reservist accused of being member of hate group missing A Manitoba army reservist accused of being a member of a neo-Nazi group is...

Reservist relieved of duties; Free-trade talks continue with Brazil

Reservist’s uniform has been taken away A Winnipeg reservist accused of having ties to a Neo-Nazi group has been relieved of his duties by the...

New trial for two men found guilty of terrorism charges in Via Rail case; Brazil rejecting offers of help as parts of the Amazon...

New trial for two men found guilty of terrorism charges in Via Rail case Two men found guilty of terrorism charges in connection with a...

Brazil turns down $20-million in G-7 funding to fight fires; Stats Can testing wastewater for drug use

Brazil says “no” to funding for wildfires Brazil has said no to the offer of funding from G-7 countries to fight wildfires raging across the...

Brazil turns down $20-million in G-7 funding to fight fires; Stats Can tests wastewater for drug use

Brazil says “no” to funding for wildfires Brazil has said no to the offer of funding from G-7 countries to fight wildfires raging across the...

Stats Can studies wastewater for drug use in cities; Judge rules Johnson and Johnson to pay millions for opioid crisis

Pilot test study searches for drugs in city wastewater A new Stats Can study shows drug use varies widely from coast to coast.  Five cities...

Canada offering support to help fight fires in Amazon rainforest; People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier upset at billboards being removed

Canada offering support to help fight fires in Amazon rainforest Canada is offering $15-million and water bombers to help fight fires destroying large parts of...

“Choose Forward” campaign slogan for Liberals; Retired Canadian found dead in Cancun apartment

Liberals are ramping up election campaign The Liberals have chosen their election campaign slogan.  As we inch forward to the October federal election the ruling...

Prime Minister Trudeau to meet with U.S. President Trump in France; Another hurdle cleared for Keystone XL pipeline

Prime Minister Trudeau to meet with U.S. President Trump in France Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will get a chance to sit down with U.S. President...

Video released of Conservative leader speaking out against same sex marriage; Travel for Canadian Consular staff banned in Hong Kong

Video of Scheer in House of Commons debate released by Liberals Just two months away from a federal election it appears the gloves have come...

Surrey gets green light to move to municipal police force; U.S. Secretary of State meets with Prime Minister Trudeau

Surrey gets green light to move to municipal police force B.C. has given Surrey’s move from the RCMP to a municipal police force the nod...

Trans Mountain construction restart set to begin; PM welcome U.S. Secretary of State ahead of G-7

Contractors to start hiring for pipeline expansion Trans Mountain has given the green light to contractors to start hiring employees signalling the restart of construction...

Commons ethics committee won’t hear from commissioner on SNC-Lavalin affair; Ottawa keeping a close watch on protests in China

Commons ethics committee won’t hear from commissioner on SNC-Lavalin affair Liberal MPs on the Commons ethics committee have blocked an opposition attempt to hear from...

SNC-Lavalin not hurting Liberal support; Tories to ask Ethics Commissioner to testify

Liberals and Tories in dead heat in voter support A new poll suggests a damning ethics report on the PM isn’t hurting the Liberals in...

Canadian Armed Forces investigating reserve member for alleged participation in hate group; Conservative leader promising non-refundable tax credit for new parents if elected

Canadian Armed Forces investigating reserve member for alleged participation in hate group The Canadian Armed Forces is investigating a reserve member with the 38 Canadian...

B.C. murder suspects leave behind cell phone video; PM denies criminal activity in SNC-Lavalin case

Suspect’s families have been allowed to see about 30 seconds of the video The two young murder suspects who were the subject of a nationwide...

PM not saying whether or not “Jihadi Jack” can come back to Canada, Prince Andrew denies Epstein sex crimes connection

PM not saying whether or not "Jihadi Jack" can come back to Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn’t saying whether or not “Jihadi Jack” will...

Conservative leader calls for RCMP probe into Trudeau; Greenland PM says he hopes U.S. idea to buy the territory is not “seriously meant”

Scheer issues second call for criminal probe of Trudeau The leader of the federal Conservative Party is once again calling for an RCMP investigation into...

Cooked, diced chicken recalled; Pipeline rupture dumps 40,00 litres of oil in Alberta

Rosemount cooked diced chicken recalled Rosemount diced cooked chicken is being recalled from Canadian grocery stores because of a listeria scare.  The 4.54 kilogram packages,...

Canadian woman narrowly escapes deadly attack in New Zealand; Ottawa announces plan to help Canadian dairy producers

Canadian woman narrowly escapes attack in New Zealand A Canadian woman from Halifax is mourning the loss of her fiance in a random attack in...

Trudeau can’t be punished for ethics code violation; Social media helps hand hinders police investigations

Breaching conflict of interest act can result in penalties but not in PM's case Justin Trudeau won’t be punished for violating Canada's Conflict of Interest Act...

Opposition parties want emergency meeting over ethics commissioner’s report; New survey shows Canadian men twice as likely to use post as women

Opposition parties want emergency meeting over ethics commissioner’s report A day after Canada's ethics commissioner found Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated the Conflict of Interest...

Philpott wants Trudeau to apologize for SNC-Lavalin scandal; U.S. stocks recover amidst recession worries

Violation of ethics one of things PM should apologize for, according to former MP Jane Philpott said Justin Trudeau should apologize to Canada for the...

Warnings signs show a global recession could be on the way; Will Trudeau being found in violation affect his chances in the federal election?

Canada and U.S. stock indexes plunged prompting recession talks Experts fear a global recession is on the horizon. Canadian and U.S. stock indexes fell the...

Prime Minister Trudeau accepts ethics commissioner’s report but doesn’t agree with its entirety; Worrisome day for the U.S. economy

Prime Minister Trudeau accepts ethics commissioner’s report but doesn’t agree with its entirety Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts the ethics commissioner's report on...

Trudeau found in violation of ethics code; Feds give official warning to citizens visiting Hong Kong

The PM violated code by encouraging criminal case against the firm be dropped Justin Trudeau has been found in violation of the ethics code for...

Motive of B.C. homicides best found through behavioural analysis; More sleep and less screen time could make kids less impulsive

Physical evidence won’t tell police the “why” of B.C. killing investigation Behaviour analysis could help figure out the motive behind two teens killing three people...

B.C. mayor hoping families will get some answers from autopsy results of murder suspects; Prime Minister Trudeau pleased with results of SNC-Lavalin report

B.C. mayor hoping families will get some answers from autopsy results of murder suspects The mayor of the B.C. community that was home to two...

Canada tops countries when it comes to welcoming foreign workers; ACORN says low-income families are struggling because of internet costs

Canada economic immigration system called a benchmark Canada is one of the best countries when it comes to selecting and welcoming foreign workers. The Organization...

Deaths of B.C. fugitives classified as suicide; Funding for top political parties closer leading into this election

Police confirm beliefs that bodies found in Manitoba are Schmelgelsky and McLeod It is official that the bodies found in northern Manitoba are those of Bryer...

RCMP say two bodies discovered in northern Manitoba are those of murder suspects; U.S. Attorney General wants answers following apparent Epstein suicide

RCMP say two bodies discovered in northern Manitoba are those of murder suspects The RCMP say two British Columbia men who led police on a...

RCMP say two bodies discovered in northern Manitoba are those of murder suspects; U.S. Attorney General wants answers following apparent Epstein suicide

RCMP say two bodies discovered in northern Manitoba are those of murder suspects The RCMP say two British Columbia men who led police on a...

Slain woman’s sister says father of accused not taking responsibility; Protesters shut down Hong Kong airport

Suspect killer’s father says he will not call his son a murderer The sister of a slain American woman says the father of the suspect...

Autopsies completed on two bodies believed to be the B.C. fugitives; Home HIV tests could be coming to Canada

Sister of murdered woman in B.C. tells father of accused to stop playing the victim New information is coming as the autopsies of two bodies...

Federal government making changes it says will protect Canadians from excessive drug prices; Environment Minister touts Canada’s food guide for combating climate change

Federal government making changes it says will protect Canadians from excessive drug prices The federal government is making changes that it says will better protect...

Canadian wage rate accelerates fastest in the last decade; The right to bear arms will be defended as Washington responds to mass shootings

Unemployment rises in Canada as 25,000 jobs were lost last month Canadians are making more money, but that is about the only positive from new...

Police hope autopsies will link B.C. fugitives to unsolved homicides; Canadians want to embrace a more digital medical world

RCMP waiting for DNA results to link manhunt suspects to B.C. homicides Police hope to learn any additional information if autopsies positively identify two bodies...

442 squadron has new commander

There is a new officer in charge of the 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron. Lieutenant-Colonel Rhonda Stevens assumed command during a ceremony today at 19 Wing...

People in Gillam, Manitoba beginning to return to everyday life; Canada’s ambassador in Washington leaving position

People in Gillam, Manitoba beginning to return to everyday life The deputy mayor of Gillam, Manitoba says there were a lot of questions but few...

No timetable for autopsy results on bodies believed to be teens accused of B.C. murders; Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. is resigning

It could be a while until bodies are confirmed as B.C. fugitives It is still unknown when Autopsy results on bodies believed to be the...

Autopsy yet to confirm if two bodies found belong to B.C. fugitives; Canadians expect a lot of smear campaigns this election

Police may never find out motive behind B.C. murders if suspects are dead Police are still waiting on autopsy results to officially confirm whether or...

American President Donald Trump criticized during visit to Ohio; FedEx severing ties with Amazon

American President Donald Trump criticized during visit to Ohio Protesters in Dayton, Ohio greeted American President Donald Trump's visit with the city's new rallying cry...

Trump to be met with protests as he visits mass shooting sites; Naloxone being praised for U.S overdoses being down for the first time...

Trump being asked to change views on immigration The U.S. President will be met with multiple protests as he visits El Paso and Dayton today....

Items linked to two teen fugitives found on Manitoba river shore; Ottawa won’t take action on potential handgun bans before election

RCMP confirm items and damage boat prompted search of Nelson River We now know why RCMP ordered an underwater search of the Nelson River in...

Items linked to two teen fugitives found on Manitoba river shore; Ottawa won’t take action on potential handgun bans before election

RCMP confirm items and damage boat prompted search of Nelson River We now know why RCMP ordered an underwater search of the Nelson River in...

Police say items linked to murder suspects from British Columbia found; Ottawa announces money to fight exploitation of children online

Police say items linked to murder suspects from British Columbia found RCMP in northern Manitoba say they have found several items linked to two murder...

Sough American countries issue travel advisory to U.S.; Toni Morrison dies at 88

Venezuela and Uruguay advise citizens to postpone trips to U.S. after mass shootings The two mass shootings in the U.S. have prompted a couple of...

Death toll over 30 in U.S. mass shootings; RCMP find no signs of fugitives after diving in river

Trump addresses mass shootings in U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for solutions after two mass shootings killed over 30 people in the country...

Prime Minister Trudeau announces new housing agreement for Nunavut; Foreign Affairs Minister calls meeting with China a “positive step”

Prime Minister Trudeau announces new housing agreement for Nunavut Nunavut’s premier says the territory is no place for anyone to be homeless. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

Long weekend relief at the pumps; PM says Canadians will get medication they need

Gas prices to drop Since when does the price of gas go down on a long weekend?  According to Gas Price Wizard Dan McTeague the...

Long weekend relief at the pumps; PM says Canadians will get medication they need

Gas prices to drop Since when does the price of gas go down on a long weekend?  According to Gas Price Wizard Dan McTeague the...

Data shows July was hottest month on record in some parts of the world; Canadians convicted of cannabis possession can now apply online for...

Data shows July was hottest month on record in some parts of the world UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the latest data shows that the...

Unsubstantiated sightings of suspected B.C. killers being investigated in Ontario; Canada on pace to exceed marine area protection goals

OPP received dozens of calls on possible sightings of fugitives wanted in B.C. murders The Ontario Provincial Police is investigating several unsubstantiated claims of sightings...

RCMP to pull out majority of resources as manhunt winds down; Serial killer nurse wouldn’t have been caught if she didn’t confess

Indigenous advocacy group wonders why same manhunt efforts don't go into their cause It could be the beginning of the end in the manhunt for...

RCMP scaling back search for teen murder suspects; Canada talking to U.S. officials about drug plans

RCMP scaling back search for teen murder suspects The RCMP is not ending its search for two teenage murder suspects, but it is going to...

Over 200 liberals learn to campaign in Ottawa; Sobey’s to phase out plastic bags early next year

Liberals hope campaign training will help win federal election Over 200 liberal candidates are in Ottawa to learn how to campaign leading up to October’s...

Some are raising concerns over if RCMP should use civilian aircraft in manhunt; Anyone who applied for Capital One credit card could have info...

Safety of civilian pilots recruited to help find dangerous fugitives is being questioned Concerns are rising over police using civilian aircraft to help the Northern...

Federal Finance Minister looking into data breach at Capitol One Finance; Still no sign of teen murder suspects

Federal Finance Minister looking into data breach at Capitol One Finance Finance Minister Bill Morneau says he is in touch with the head of the...

Majority of police presence heads back to Gillam as Manitoba manhunt continues; Online bragging leads to capture of Capital One hacker

RCMP fail to find suspected B.C. murderers in second Manitoba community A small police presence remains in York Landing but most have left after failing...

Police units being pulled from community in Manitoba as latest tip comes up empty; Six million Canadian Capital One customers were hacked

Manhunt focus returns to Gillam, Manitoba for men wanted in B.C. murders Police units are being pulled from a Manitoba community after a search for...

Search continues for teens wanted in connection to three murders; Two children among the dead after shooting at California food festival

Search continues for teens wanted in connection to three murders Manitoba RCMP continue to urge the 500 residents of York Landing, Manitoba to stay inside,...

Two communities on lockdown as search continues for B.C. killers; Mass shooting at garlic festival in Northern California claims child

Manhunt enters day six for two teens wanted in relation to three people killed in B.C. Residents of two Northern Manitoba communities are locking all doors...

RCMP searching new Manitoba town for B.C. killers; Three dead and 15 injured in California mass shooting

Two B.C. murder suspects may have been spotted in new Manitoba town  The search for the two teens suspected of killing three people in B.C....

Search for B.C. teens charged with murder continues; Federal Justice Minister reviewing recommendations on improving extradition process

Search for B.C. teens charged with murder continues RCMP say they are going door to door in Gillam Manitoba searching for the two teen's...

RCMP getting closer to catching suspected B.C. killers; Military members still won’t be permitted to trials by jury in Canada

Terrain teens accused in B.C. murders entering described as bug-infested Police believe they are getting close to finding the two teens suspected of killing three...

Police searching woodlands for two suspects in B.C. murders; Tumour-like disease causing tape worm becoming common in Alberta

RCMP confirm two sightings of B.C. murder suspects in Gillam, Manitoba Police are searching the woodlands by ground and air around Gillam, Manitoba for two...

Teen murder suspects still believed to be in Manitoba; EU tells new British Prime Minister Johnson that it will not renegotiate Brexit

Teen murder suspects still believed to be in Manitoba The RCMP believe two teenage murder suspects are still in the Gillam, Manitoba area. There have been...

Manhunt for B.C. killers expands to woods around Manitoba town; Police believe Jeffrey Epstein attempted suicide in jail

RCMP believes B.C. murder suspects could be hiding in woods The search is intensifying for two teens suspected of murdering three people in BC. Police...

Father of wanted teen in BC murders believes son planning suicide by cop; North Korea launches two short range missiles

Second-degree murder charges laid as manhunt continues for two teens in Manitoba One of the fathers of the two teens wanted in the killings of three...

Public safety warning issued in Ontario over teen murder suspects; Boris Johnson officially becomes British Prime Minister

Public safety warning issued in Ontario over teen murder suspects A public safety warning has been issued in Ontario as part of the cross-country manhunt...

Manhunt continues for suspects in BC killings as police think they are still moving; Mueller says Russian interference is biggest threat to U.S. Democracy

Teens wanted in Alaska Highway murders may have altered identities The manhunt continues for two teens wanted in relation to three murders in northern B.C....

Teens wanted in relation to three dead in BC still on the run; Federal election date under review

Suspects in B.C. murders may have made it as far as Manitoba Two teen suspects in the killings of three people in Northern B.C. are...

Police searching for two suspects in murder of tourist couple and another man; Prime Minister Trudeau congratulates new UK prime minister

Police searching for two suspects in murder of tourist couple and another man RCMP in B.C. have dropped a bombshell in the case of a...

RCMP aren’t ruling out recent murder cases in B.C. are related; Petition to fine those who complain to 911 over Amber Alert launched in...

Police reluctant to call recent high profile cases in B.C. related but aren't ruling it out Police in Northern B.C. aren’t ruling out that recent...

New U.K. P.M. wants to break from E.U. by end of October; Anti-racism group says new reported hate crime stats just a fraction of...

Boris Johnson chosen as new United Kingdom Prime Minister The U.K. will break from the European Union within the next three months if its new...

New U.K. PM wants to break from EU by end of October; Anti-racism group says new reported hate crime stats just a fraction of...

Boris Johnson chosen as new United Kingdom Prime Minister The U.K. will break from the European Union within the next three months if its new...

Anti-racism group says new reported hate crime stats just a fraction of real numbers; An “unwelcome environment’ could account for low numbers of women...

Hate crime stats actually 20 to 100 times higher than newly released numbers While reported hate crimes declined in Canada for the first time in...

Investigations continue into mysterious fatal cases in northern B.C.; Federal fight brewing over Canada Food Guide

Investigations continue into mysterious fatal cases in northern B.C. The Mounties are asking people to “remain vigilant” after two apparently unconnected cases in northern British...

Reported crime in Canada increases for the fourth straight year; Iran claims they caught spies and will sentence some to death

Crime severity up in most provinces but still overall lower than 10 years ago Reported crime in Canada continues to increase. The CBC cited data...

A Japanese group wants community driven apology for their treatment during WWII, Person suspected of killing two people in Northern B.C. still at large

Investigation continues into couple found dead in Northern B.C. The suspect responsible for killing two people in Northern B.C. is still at large. According to...

Suspected double-homicide under investigation along Alaska Highway; Canada joining global agreement to combat illegal fishing

Police investigating suspected double-homicide along the Alaska Highway Police say an Australian man and an American woman were the victims of a suspected double-homicide near...

eds making it easier for families to access Canada Child Benefit program; BC to post $1.6B surplus under new NDP leadership

Simpler form being introduced for families to access child benefit program Families the Canada Child Benefit program is supposed to help will be able to access the...

Feds to pay $900M to military members victimized sexually; Congo being called a warzone as military takes measures to stop Ebola outbreak

Canada settles Armed Forces class-action lawsuits related to sexual misconduct The federal government will pay up almost $1 billion to settle lawsuits from members of...

U.S. President Trump criticized over actions at rally; Climate action group to protest Prime Minister over pipeline

American president’s actions come under scrutiny in Canada European Council President Donald Tusk didn’t pull any punches at a Montreal news conference with Prime Minister...

U.S. President Trump criticized over actions at rally; Climate action group to protest Prime Minister over pipeline

American president’s actions come under scrutiny in Canada European Council President Donald Tusk didn’t pull any punches at a Montreal news conference with Prime Minister...

Death toll reaches over 30 in Kyoto building fire; Trudeau getting closer to trade deal with Europe

Man screamed "you die" before starting studio fire in Japan A fire in Japan has become even more tragic as the death toll has now...

Apartment options for minimum earners are few and far between across Canada; Company claims there is no collusion when it comes to gas prices

Minimum wage workers can only comfortably afford rent in less than 10% of Canada Minimum wage earners would have to work over 100 hours a...

Ebola outbreak in Congo declared an international health emergency; Search continues for two people lost in Quebec

World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo an international health emergency The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo an international...

Trudeau hoping for a win for Canada as Un leaders visit Montreal; Mexican drug kingpin gets life in US prison

Canada's trade agreement with UN begins ratification Justin Trudeau is hoping for a win on the international trade front as he welcomes UN leaders to a...

Alberta declares syphilis outbreak for province; Uncompetitive federal races could hurt Canadian democracy

STI outbreak in Alberta is affecting newborn babies There are so many cases of syphilis in Alberta that the province has declared it an outbreak....

Search being held for four people after fatal plane crash in Labrador; Some parents confused or unaware about child care benefit

Searchers looking for four people missing after fatal plane crash in Labrador Searchers in Labrador are looking for four people missing after a float-plane crash...

First confirmed rabies death in B.C. in 18 years; A week of events kicks off the golden anniversary of Apollo 11 mission

B.C. man succumbs to rabies infection  Health officials reminded people to consult a doctor immediately if they come into contact with a bat after a...

First woman astronaut slated to walk on the moon; UN concerned about child vaccination rates

NASA plans to put humans back on the moon in five years The first woman astronaut is set to walk on the moon. It has...

First woman astronaut slated to walk on the moon; UN concerned about child vaccination rates

NASA plans to put humans back on the moon in five years The first woman astronaut is set to walk on the moon. It has...

Prime Minister Trudeau critical of President Trump’s comments; Parliamentary committee examining Desjardins breach

Prime Minister Trudeau denounces comments made by U.S. President Trump Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making it clear he has very different views about Canadians...

Canadian detainee in China linked to drug case; Trump being called racist after telling congress women to go back to their countries

Canadian arrested in China linked to drug case  The most recent Canadian detainee in China has officially been linked to a drug case. Seven foreign...

Concerns rise as Canada could back out of promise to increase AIDS prevention funding; Canadians sympathize with children of defected ISIS fighters but not...

Canada may not increase world disease relief funding for first time There is a growing concern in medical circles around the world that Canada is...

All Canadians will have personal information recorded at border crossings; National unity is not being threatened, according to Trudeau

Full-fledged Canadian Citizens will have person data recorded when crossing into U.S. A boarder agreement means Canadians crossing into the U.S. will have personal information...

All Canadians will have personal information recorded at border crossings; National unity is not being threatened, according to Trudeau

Full-fledged Canadian Citizens will have person data recorded when crossing into U.S. A boarder agreement means Canadians crossing into the U.S. will have personal information...

All Canadians will have personal information recorded at border crossings; National unity is not being threatened, according to Trudeau

Full-fledged Canadian Citizens will have person data recorded when crossing into U.S. A boarder agreement means Canadians crossing into the U.S. will have personal information...

Trudeau speaking with workers at Trans Mountain Pipeline; Increased scrutiny forces Alexander Acosta to resign

Trans Mountain Pipeline still seeing lots of opposition Justin Trudeau will meet with workers at the Trans Mountain Pipeline as he visits the site in Edmonton...

Air Canada flight makes emergency landing; Bogus Facebook messages target MP’s constituents

Turbulence sends 37 to hospital Chaos is how a flight from Vancouver to Australia is being described by passengers.  The Air Canada flight hit unexpected...

Air Canada flight makes emergency landing; Bogus Facebook messages target Mp’s constituents

Turbulence sends 37 to hospital Chaos is how a flight from Vancouver to Australia is being described by passengers.  The Air Canada flight hit unexpected...

Passengers suffer minor injuries after Air Canada flight forced to land; Northern premiers want more action on saving environment

Nearly three dozen passengers suffer minor injuries after Air Canada flight forced to land One passenger aboard an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Australia...

U.S. will start enforcing immigration operation this weekend; Standing workstations deemed hazardous and issued recall

Program aimed at removing immigrants from U.S. set to begin The U.S. will enforce an immigration operation this weekend targeting those living in the country...

Kenney wants oil pipeline in Quebec; Scheer says former ambassador to China is inviting foreign interference for election

Alberta Premier wants Quebec to allow oil pipeline  Quebec will be the center of attention on the last day of meetings between Canada’s Premiers in...

Prime Minister Trudeau urged to come up with exemption to “Buy America” policy; beef producers to get some support

Premiers urging Prime Minister Trudeau to come up with exemption to Buy America policy Premiers meeting in Saskatoon are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to...

Vancouver plummeting in luxury home market;

Houses being purchased for over $1M down over 30% in Vancouver Luxury real estate sales continue a downward trend in Vancouver. The Canadian Press cited...

One-fifth of new childhood asthma cases in Canada caused by car pollution; Sudden retirement of Canadian Military’s second in command opens door for Norman...

Canada ranks third in world for new childhood asthma cases caused by emissions Traffic pollution is causing one-fifth of new childhood asthma cases in Canada....

Over forty people rushed to hospital after suspected carbon monoxide leak at Winnipeg hotel; Premiers visit first nation for annual meeting

Over forty people rushed to hospital after suspected carbon monoxide leak at Winnipeg hotel A suspected carbon monoxide leak at a Super 8 Motel in...

Jean Chretien Hospitalized in Hong Kong; Serious meddling in federal election to become public knowledge

Chretien expected to be "all right" after going to hospital in Hong Kong Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien is currently hospitalized in Hong Kong as a precaution....

Jean Chretien Hospitalized in Hong Kong; Serious meddling in federal election to become public knowledge

Chretien expected to be "all right" after going to hospital in Hong Kong Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien is currently hospitalized in Hong Kong as a precaution....

Animal activist group appealing approval of Trans Mountain Pipeline; CBD oil can ease behavioural problems in patients with Alzheimer’s

Group believes impact on endangered killer whales not considered in pipeline approval The Trans Mountain Pipeline has hit another snag as a group claims its...

Environmental groups say spy service went too far over abandoned pipeline project; Victims of sexual harassment while with RCMP may be compensated

Environmental groups say Canada’s spy service went too far over Northern Gateway There’s proof that Canada’s spy service went too far in monitoring opponents...

Iran inching closer to nuclear weapons but still a long way to go; Cell service providers across Canada trying to fix dropped call glitch

Iran at enriching uranium one percent higher than 2015 deal allows Iran is getting closer to nuclear weapon capability, but they still have a long...

Iran has “no hope” that world leaders will help get nuclear deal done; Any amount of alcohol is bad for you a new study...

Iran gives European leaders 60 days to help ratify nuclear deal An Iranian official says the country has “no hope” in the international community when...

Three aftershocks rattle parts of British Columbia; Scheer wants harder line on China

Three aftershocks rattle British Columbia’s north and central coasts None of the three aftershocks that rattled British Columbia’s north and central coasts Friday morning triggered...

Over 2,000 jobs lost as Canadian unemployment rate rises; Three more earthquakes hit B.C.

Unemployment rate up after record-breaking May Over 2,000 jobs were lost across Canada last month but the labour market is still having a strong year. The...

UBC professor helps create censored book database; Those who start exercising need to control calories to see results

List of banned booked from around the world can now be accessed by public A database of over 120,000 censored books has been created thanks...

Earthquake strikes California; Prime Minister Trudeau says efforts to free two men from China gaining support

Earthquake strikes California on Independence Day Emergency crews in Southern California responded to at least 24 medical and fire incidents in the wake of...

Canada-wide warrant issued for dangerous sex offender; Russian submarine that had a fire on board turns out to be nuclear

Man convicted of violent sex acts missing since Tuesday A Canada-wide warrant was issued for a high-risk sex offender. Johnathan Cardinal failed to return to his halfway...

B.C. avoids tsunami warning after being hit with earthquake; Canadian unemployment rate expected to rise

6.2 Magnitude earthquake shakes Vancouver Island British Columbia has avoided a tsunami warning after getting shook with an earthquake. According to The Canadian Press, the...

Officials working to free trapped workers in Saskatchewan; Canadians who lost family members in airline crash to be eligible for compensation

Officials working to rescue thirty-four trapped maintenance workers in Saskatchewan Officials in Saskatchewan are working to free 34 maintenance workers, trapped in a potash mine...

Canadian passport tied with U.S. and U.K. on power index; PEI first province to completely ban single-use plastic bags

Canada's passport tied for 16th in the world for easiest access to other countries The Canadian passport is tied with the U.S. and U.K. on the...

Iran to increase uranium enrichment to whatever amount they want; Trudeau confident Trump spoke with Xi regarding two detained Canadians in China

Iran escalating nuclear dispute in attempt to get help from U.S. sanctions Iran’s President said the country will increase its enrichment of uranium to any amount...

Prime Minister Trudeau vows support for Ukraine; Canadian arrested in Australia for allegedly smuggling cocaine

Prime Minister Trudeau vows support for Ukraine Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising to support democratic reforms in Ukraine, and that Canada will oppose Russian...

Fergus the Fox stolen again

OYSTER RIVER, B.C. – Once again, the search is on for Fergus the Fox. Someone stole the driftwood sculpture over the weekend. He was last seen...

Nike recalls shoe to avoid appearing racist; People are romantically attracted to those who smell similar

Former NFL player tells Nike a shoe design could be offensive Nike may have dodged a bullet as it recalls a shoe before being released...

Majority of Canadians feeling anxiety over cost of living and climate change; Number of Canadians using cannabis was up in years leading to legalization

Personal and global issues are giving Canadians anxiety Cost of living and climate change have Canadians losing sleep according to a new poll. The Survey...

Ontario Court of Appeal rules in favor of carbon tax; Ottawa increasing carbon tax on new natural gas-plants

Ontario Court of Appeal rules in favor of carbon tax Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and the Canadian Public Health Association are pleased with an...

Trudeau not witnessed talking to Chinese President; Greenhouse gases blamed for record-setting heat wave in Europe

Trudeau sits beside Chinese President but cameras don't catch any interaction Little to no interaction was witnessed between Justin Trudeau and the President of China...

Kenney and Horgan keep pipeline talks civil despite disagreeing; Chemical exposure at work increases risk of women giving birth to autistic babies

Meeting between Alberta and B.C. premiers called diplomatic and positive Alberta and B.C. premiers are keeping talks civil regarding the Trans Mountain pipeline. Both stand...

Kenney and Horgan keep pipeline talks civil despite disagreeing; Chemical exposure at work increases risk of women giving birth to autistic babies

Meeting between Alberta and B.C. premiers called diplomatic and positive Alberta and B.C. premiers are keeping talks civil regarding the Trans Mountain pipeline. Both stand...

Prime Minister Trudeau in Japan amid new tensions; Governments working together on action plan for plastic waste

Prime Minister Trudeau in Japan amid new tension between countries Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Osaka, Japan for the G-20 leaders summit amid new...

Militaries get involved as tensions between Canada and China escalate; Transat AT Inc. approves Air Canada take over

Two Chinese fighter jets fly by Canadian warship As if tensions between Canada and China weren’t high enough, now the nations' militaries are getting involved....

Trudeau to bring up detained Canadians often at G20; Federal environment minister wants Canada on same page for recycling standards

Trudeau wants support from multiple world leaders to free two Canadians in China Justin Trudeau plans on bringing up the two men detained China at...

Vice-Admiral Norman announces retirement; “No tie” between detention of Chinese tech executive and suspension of Canadian meat

Vice-Admiral Mark Norman announces retirement Vice-Admiral Mark Norman is retiring from the Canadian Forces. Norman, who used to be second-in-command of the military, had been charged...

Canadian military extending stay in Iraq; Twitter opts out of election advertising in Canada

Canadian soldiers will continue to train Iraqi military to fight terrorism Canada is extending a NATO training mission in Iraq until late 2020. According to...

China bans all meat coming from Canada; Meeting unlikely between Trudeau, Trump and Chinese President at G20 summit

Farmers could feel more fallout from Canada’s dispute with China as meat exports are banned China has suspended all imports of Canadian meat. The Canadian...

China bans all meat coming from Canada; Meeting unlikely between Trudeau, Trump and Chinese President at G20 summit

Farmers could feel more fallout from Canada's dispute with China as meat exports are banned China has suspended all imports of Canadian meat. The Canadian...

Ukraine’s new president visiting Toronto next week; Saskatchewan’s arguments against federal carbon tax could be heard in December

Ukraine’s new president visiting Toronto next week Ukraine’s new president will visit Toronto next week for a major international conference on his  Country’s future. Prime Minister...

Bombardier sells jet program to Mitsubishi; Iranian president has strong words for U.S. after being hit with sanctions

Canadian jet company makes to sell to Mitsubishi Bombardier has made a deal to sell its regional jet program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for just...

It will take a while for Canadian astronaut to get used to gravity again; B.C. considering permanently switching to daylight savings time

David St. Jacques essentially spent six months in bed not moving, according to doctor Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques will have a long road to recovery....

Concerns raised after sleeping woman goes unnoticed on Air Canada plane; President Trump vows to keep increasing pressure on Iran

Concerns raised after woman falls asleep unnoticed on landed Air Canada flight A former airline captain says he’s never heard of anything like it...

Canadian soldiers being pushed to the limit responding to climate change disasters; Sleeping woman left in plane at Pearson International

Military responding to more disaster caused by climate change. Canadian military members are being pushed to the limit because of climate change. The CBC reported that...

Fake news on social media is still influencing voters; Parliament passes prison segregation and oil tanker bills before breaking

Voters are still being influenced by fake news on social media The CBC reported that experts on fake news said online interference is happening leading up to...

More of the same weather for summer; New national holiday likely will not pass through Senate

Hot, dry summer on tap The hot, dry spring is going to continue into the summer.  Dave Phillips, Environment Canada’s senior climatologist tells CTV News...

Trump cancelled Iran attack 10 minutes before scheduled execution; China blames Canada for diplomatic dispute

U.S. President aborts attack on Iran after finding out causalities were possible We are getting more information on why the U.S. cancelled planned attacks on...

U.S. cancels plans to attack Iran last minute; Signs of Parkinson’s discovered in patients years before symptoms experienced

Trumps calls off attack on Iran just hours before it was planned to happen The U.S. planned to retaliate with a strike on Iran for...

Desjardins says customer information shared; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Washington

Desjardins says information of millions of users shared outside company Quebec-based Desjardins Group says the information of more than 2.9-million of its members has been...

It could be a buyers market for cannabis in Canada soon; Children from broken homes more likely to become obese, says U.K. study

Canada looking at an oversupply of cannabis by end of 2019 Canada might have too much legal marijuana by the end of the year. CTV...

More people forced from their homes in Alberta because of wildfires; Trudeau hopes to mend relationship with Trump in White House visit

Immediate evacuation issued for northern Alberta county Another community was forced from their homes due to wildfires in Northern Alberta. Mackenzie County, which borders B.C. and...

Canada leader in taking in refugees; No timeline for start of construction for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Canada leader in taking in refugees The United Nations Refugee Agency says Canada took in 28-thousand, 100 refugees last year giving it the largest...

Inflation numbers up for fourth straight month in Canada; Four-year-old Canadian girl stranded in Syrian refugee camp

Fresh veggie prices contribute to increased pace of inflation The Canadian Press is reporting the pace of inflation went up last month. Statistics Canada numbers...

Another suspect and firearm wanted by police in relation to Raptors championship parade; Mayors in Alberta and B.C. hope Trans Mountain Pipeline will help...

Another suspect at large in Toronto Raptors parade shooting investigation Toronto police are looking for a fourth suspect and a third gun from the Raptors...

Ottawa reapproves Trans Mountain expansion project; Blair says more needs to be done to address gun violence

Ottawa reapproves Trans Mountain expansion project The federal government has approved the Trans Mountain expansion project for a second time. It's an important next step for...

Police appealing to public for video of the shooting at the Raptors parade; Canadian soldier died in parachuting exercise in Bulgaria

Anyone with photos or video of Raptors parade shooting asked to help in investigation Toronto police are now asking the public for help as they...

Four people shot and three others in custody after Raptor parade shooting; Trans Mountain Pipeline expected to get green light Tuesday

Three people in custody after shooting at Raptors parade Four people were left with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at the Raptors parade in Toronto...

Four people shot at Raptors title celebration, First Time Home Buyer program details released

Feds release details of program aimed at helping people buy a first home Details of the federal government’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive program were...

First Time Home Buyer program details released, Raptors celebration marred by shooting

Feds release details of program aimed at helping people buy a first home Details of the federal government’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive program were...

First Time Home Buyer program details released, New Quebec law already challenged in court

Feds release details of program aimed at helping people buy a first home Details of the federal government’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive program were...

Quebec passes controversial bill; New poll finds majority of Canadians think tragedy of Indigenous women was genocide

Quebec passes controversial bill Quebec's contentious Bill 21 is now law. The SAQ government used its majority to push through Bill 21Sunday night. Despite criticism...

Next-gen cannabis products to be on Canadian shelves come mid-December; Stamp prices could be on the rise

Next-generation cannabis products to be on Canadian shelves come mid-December Next-generation cannabis products like edibles, topicals and extracts are on their way to Canadian shelves,...

Federal Liberals recovering after SNC-Lavalin affair; Marijuana edibles to be legalized by mid-December

Voters back prefer Liberals over Conservatives when asked head-to-head The Liberals appear to be recovering after taking a hit in popularity after the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The...

China won’t talk to Trudeau until charges against Huawei’s CFO are dropped; Someone in Canada dies every two hours from opioids

Escalating diplomatic dispute lies entirely with Canada, according to Chinese official The current dispute between Canada and China is being called the worst ever by...

Prime Minister Trudeau and U.S. President Trump to meet in Washington; Mining Association head welcoming new bill

Prime Minister Trudeau and U.S. President Trump to meet in Washington Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump will discuss continental trade and...

Millennial’s finding it near impossible to buy houses at current prices Either the average price of houses would have to be cut in half or...

Housing market really tough for Millennia’ls to afford; Canadian household debt still near record highs

Millennial’s finding it near impossible to buy houses at current prices Either the average price of houses would have to be cut in half or...

Federal government representatives in B.C. to solve money laundering issue; Trudeau looking for Trump’s help to free two detained Canadians in China

Nameless real estate companies to be addressed as feds combat money laundering Federal cabinet ministers are in B.C. to try and tackle the province’s money...

Panel calling on Ottawa to create pharmacare plan; Two Canadians rescued in Ghana

Panel calling on Ottawa to create pharmacare plan to cover every Canadian An expert panel is calling for the federal government to work with the...

Kidnapped Canadians in Africa are on their way home; Humans could be ingesting a credit card’s worth of plastics weekly

Canadians Abducted in Ghana safe and unhurt More information is being released about the Canadian women rescued in Ghana. They were abducted last week and...

Most Canadians don’t like their Prime Minister options ahead of federal election; Canada sees highest population growth in over 30 years

All three major party leaders in Canada have net disapproval ratings Canadians don’t seem to be big fans of their options when it comes to the...

Most Canadians don’t like their Prime Minister options ahead of federal election; Canada sees highest population growth in over 30 years

All three major party leaders in Canada have net disapproval ratings Canadians don’t seem to be big fans of their options when it comes to the...

9 in 10 Canadians tricked into believing fake news says study, white meat doesn’t help to lower cholesterol

Study shows 9 in 10 Canadians have fallen for "fake news" online A new study shows that nearly nine in 10 Canadians has been fooled...

NAFTA bill to be debated in Parliament; Engage Canada claims Scheer will make massive cuts to education and health care

Canada, United States, Mexico Agreement to be tabled in Parliament Tuesday The new NAFTA bill is being debated in the House of Commons by Members...

Scientists hope to have found an insulin equivalent for cardiovascular disease; Young children’s arteries stiffen quicker in those less active

Researchers hope to emulate results from mice in humans with aortic aneurysms  Scientists think they may have found a treatment to cardiovascular disease. Researchers from...

Canadian actor upset with Ontario Premier Doug Ford; Pilot dead after helicopter crash in Manhattan

Canadian actor upset at Ontario Premier Doug Ford Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland wants Ontario Premier Doug Ford to stop using his late grandfather Tommy Douglas’s...

Canadian actor upset with Ontario Premier Doug Ford; Pilot dead after helicopter crash in Manhatten

Canadian actor upset at Ontario Premier Doug Ford Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland wants Ontario Premier Doug Ford to stop using his late grandfather Tommy Douglas’s...

Climate change being blamed for the increase of wildfires in the west; Hudson’s Bay Company shareholders looking at selling

Scientists release research papers related climate change to wildfires Recent wildfires in Albert and B.C. are being linked directly to climate change. Scientists with Environment...

B.C. Green party has record breaking year for private donations; One-time use plastics could be on their way out in Canada

B.C. Green party receives over $700,000 in private sector donations It was a big year for the B.C. Green Party in 2018. The group received...

Jobless rate hits historic low; Trudeau worried China may block more Canadian goods

More Canadians are working The country’s jobless rate is at its lowest in four decades.  Stats Can says the unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent...

Jobless rate hits historic low; Trudeau worried China may block more Canadian goods

More Canadians are working The country’s jobless rate is at its lowest in four decades.  Stats Can says the unemployment rate fell to 5-point 4...

Canada’s unemployment hits record low after adding 27,700 jobs in May; Canadian and French citizens worried about technology taking over jobs

Unemployment in Canada lowest since the statistic started being collected Canada’s unemployment is at a record low after adding almost 28,000 jobs last month. The...

Canada’s unemployment hits record low after adding 27,700 jobs in May; Two Canadian women volunteers abducted in Ghana at gunpoint

Unemployment in Canada lowest since the statistic started being collected Canada’s unemployment is at a record low after adding almost 28,000 jobs last month. The...

Two Canadian women volunteers abducted in Ghana at gunpoint; Elections Canada launches campaign to entice younger voters to hit the polls

Ages and gender of abducted Canadian’s in Ghana released More information is coming out about the Canadians kidnapped in Ghana. The BBC reported two women...

World leaders reflect on D-Day anniversary; Philippines normalizing relationship with Canada

Prime Minister Trudeau and other world leaders reflect on D-Day anniversary Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the world we live in is only possible because...

Two Canadians believed kidnapped in Ghana; Trudeau commends WWII troops on beaches of Normandy

Canadians abducted in Ghana Two Canadian exchange students are believed to be kidnapped in Ghana. They were attending Kumasi Technical University. Officials from Global Affairs...

U.S. could increase tariffs on Mexican imports to 25% by October; Pediatric society emphasizes training kids young opposed to focus on limiting screen time...

U.S. could increase tariffs on Mexico to 25% by October U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports are still set to happen Monday after no deal was...

World leaders gather ahead of D-Day anniversary; Ontario Liberal MP wants new housing subsidy for homeless veterans

World leaders reflecting on D-Day anniversary Leaders of 16 countries are pledging to re-commit to their shared values of democracy, tolerance and the rule of...

Chinese Ambassador to Canada advises against banning Huawei; World leaders in U.K. honouring troops who fought in D-Day

Huawei security concerns being called “baseless” by China China doesn’t want Canada to be influenced by the U.S. and join them in banning Huawei technology....

Chinese ambassador to Canada leaves amidst diplomatic dispute; Trudeau in U.K. for D-Day commemorations

China wants to resolve feud with Canada but won’t budge on key issues The dispute between Canada and China only appears to be getting worse...

Liberal’s increasing funding for women’s health worldwide; Prime Minister Trudeau says carbon tax will help deal with climate

Liberal government increasing funding for women’s health worldwide The Liberal government will increase funding for women’s health worldwide to $1.4-billion every year starting in 2023,...

Australian shooter was on parole when he killed four men; Low unemployment rate blamed for lack of temporary foreign workers

No motive for Darwin shooter but terrorism ruled out We are getting more information about the tragic shootings in Australia that killed four men and...

At least four dead after shooting in Australia; B.C. drivers heavily interested in switching to electric vehicles

Death toll rising in an Australian capital city after gunman opens fire A shooting spree in Australia has left at least four people dead. Police have...

At least four dead after shooting in Australia; B.C. drivers heavily interested in switching to electric vehicles

Death toll rising in an Australian capital city after gunman opens fire A shooting spree in Australia has left at least four people dead. Police have...

B.C. drivers heavily interested in switching to electric vehicles; Trudeau admits Indigenous women and girls have experienced genocide

Majority of B.C. drivers want to drive greener vehicles  Over half of B.C. drivers are interested in their next vehicle being electric. CTV News cited...

Prime Minister Trudeau admits justice system has failed Indigenous women and girls; Some Alberta residents returning home

Prime Minister Trudeau receives report on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admits the justice system has failed Indigenous women...

Three year survey provides over 200 recommendations to help Missing and Murdered Indigenous cause; Firefighting chemicals found in grocery store food

Group calls violence against First Nations, Metis and Inuit women a form of genocide. Family and friends of missing and murdered indigenous women gathered for...

Three yer survey provides over 200 recommendations to help Missing and Murdered Indigenous cause; Firefighting chemicals found in grocery store food

Group calls violence against First Nations, Metis and Inuit women a form of genocide. Family and friends of missing and murdered indigenous women gathered for...

Canada suspends diplomatic operations in Venezuela; Canadian employees are getting vacation help from their employers

Canada’s diplomats to Venezuela can’t renew visas Canada is calling the regime in Venezuela a dictatorship and has suspended operations in the South American country....

Trudeau says Ottawa will work with provinces to deal with climate change; Wildfires continues to grow in Alberta

Prime Minister Trudeau says Ottawa will work with municipalities to deal with climate change Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will work closely with...

Canadian economy sees weakest quarterly growth since 2015; China warns Canada to be wary of consequences if helping U.S. in Huawei dispute

Decline in farm and fishery exports to blame for 0.4% economic growth Canada’s economy had its weakest back-to-back growth in four years. The Canadian Press...

Evacuee numbers grow to 10,000 in northern Alberta; U.S. tariffs on Mexico threaten NAFTA deal

Alberta wildfire grows to a quarter million hectares More than 10,000 people have now been forced from their homes as a northern Alberta wildfire continues...

Prime Minister Trudeau and U.S. Vice President talk trade in Ottawa; Tentative agreement reached in BC port dispute

Prime Minister Trudeau and U.S. Vice President talk trade Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US Vice President Mike Pence appeared before the media in Ottawa...

Shocking statistics released surrounding alcohol related hospital visits; Feds settle secret lawsuit over immigration application process

Alcohol responsible for 50% of Canadian hospitalizations Alcohol is responsible for more hospital visits than heart attacks and strokes combined in the country. The Canadian...

Trudeau to address abortion concerns in the U.S. with country’s Vice President; Ultra-processed food increases risk of death 62% or more

NAFTA ratification subject of interest as U.S. Vice President visits Ottawa Justin Trudeau said he will address concerns over recent abortions laws south of the...

New Attorney General could grant deferred prosecution; Prime Minister Trudeau to be on Juno Beach for D-Day

Canada’s new Attorney General could grant SNC Lavalin a deferred prosecution There’s speculation that new Attorney General David Lametti could grant engineering firm SNC Lavalin...

SNC-Lavalin is heading to trial on corruption charges; Feds spend $1M to send cards to taxpayers reminding them of rebate

SNC-Lavlin controversy continues as the company gets charged A judge is sending SNC-Lavalin Group to trial over charges of corruption. It is the latest step...

Bank of Canada expected to announce no change to national interest rate; Ontario PC Party’s low popularity could influence federal election

Canada interest rates should remain unchanged for immediate future The interest rate is expected to remain unchanged by the Bank of Canada, for now. The...

Joint declaration signed over internet safety; MPs to vote on motion over new NAFTA deal

Joint Declaration signed over internet safety Members of the International Grand Committee on Big Data, Privacy and Democracy have signed a Joint Declaration in Ottawa. It...

Trudeau preparing to table NAFTA deal; Man in Japan kills two and injures 17 before committing suicide

  NAFTA deal could go before House of Commons by Thursday Legislation should be tabled soon by Justin Trudeau to implement the new NAFTA deal. The...

Alberta wildfires affecting air quality in B.C.; Federal Green leader disappointed in MPs decision to not join party

Air quality advisory for central and northeast B.C. Residents in central and northeastern B.C. are being advised the air quality could be bad due to...

Motion tabled to lay groundwork for new North American free-trade agreement; Two former Liberal’s will run as independents

Motion tabled to lay groundwork for ratifying new North American free-trade agreement The Trudeau government has taken another step toward ratification of the new North...

World representatives meeting in Ottawa to prevent election tampering; Japanese Prime Minister concerned over North Korean test missiles

Officials trying to figure out how to avoid election tampering on social media Politicians from Canada and 10 other countries are deciding how to protect voter’s...

Wilson-Raybould and Philpott won’t run as green candidates; Alberta wildfire expected to get worse this week

Independent MP's expected to make party decision soon The two former Liberal cabinet ministers won’t run as Green Party candidates this October. Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane...

Court rules against B.C. restricting oil shipments; Alberta wildfire growing

Court rules B.C. can’t restrict oil shipments through its borders The B.C. Court of Appeal has dealt a blow to Premier John Horgan’s efforts to...

Britain’s Prime Minister resigns; Decision on whether Trans Mountain Pipeline is unconstitutional will come Friday

Theresa May folds to pressure from her party to resign Theresa May made the decision to resign as the Prime Minister effective June 7. She...

Birtain’s Prime Minister resigns; Decision on whether Trans Mountain Pipeline is unconstitutional will come Friday

Teresa May folds to pressure from her party to resign Teresa May made the decision to resign as the Prime Minister effective June 7. She...

Risk of drought in B.C. this summer; British Prime Minister asked to resign by her own party

B.C. already experiencing dryer than normal temperatures Officials are concerned about a drought in B.C. this summer. Agriculture Canada said most of the province is...

Prime Minister Trudeau exonerates Saskatchewan chief; American Vice-President coming to Ottawa

Prime Minister Trudeau exonerates Saskatchewan chief Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has exonerated a Saskatchewan chief of treason more than 130 years after the conviction. The exoneration...

Canada and the U.S. will continue to trade pork through swine fever outbreak; 50 kids rescued from international pedophile ring

Safe way to continue pig product trade agreed on between Canada and U.S. African Swine Fever won’t stop the pig trade between Canada and the...

Women going into cardiac arrest are less likely to be helped by strangers; Scheer won’t table anti-abortion laws despite pro-life past

Females fall sick faster from cardiac arrest than males According to a report, bystanders are less likely to help women going into cardiac arrest. A...

Prime Minister Trudeau announces money for new coast guard ships; Alberta wildfire continues to burn

Prime Minister Trudeau announces money for new coast guard ships Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising $15.7 billion to shipyards in Vancouver and Halifax to...

Power restored to High Level but could go down again at anytime; Canadian forces making little progress battling sexual misconduct

ATCO working to provide emergency crews with power to fight wildfire Emergency crews fighting the fire near High Level got a little help when some...

Gas price investigation allowed to call oil company reps as witnesses; Chinese President wouldn’t answer call from Trudeau regarding two arrested Canadian citizens

B.C. to get report on why gas prices are so high by end of August Oil company representatives could get called to be witnessed in...

Good news for firefighters battling Alberta wildfire; Prime Minister Trudeau celebrating U.S. lifting tariffs

Good news for firefighters battling Alberta wildfire Reception centres have been set up for the nearly five-thousand people who have left the Alberta community of...

Canadian researchers make vaccine breakthrough; Country opens brain tumour registry in hopes of finding a cure

New way to move vaccines could help those in isolated areas Researchers from McMaster University, in Ontario, have made a breakthrough when it comes to...

Scientist are concerned over an orca showing signs of “peanut head”; Canada gets almost $1.3B back after steel and aluminum tariffs get lifted

Humans could be impacting the health of whales in B.C. Boaters in BC and Washington State are being asked to keep their distance from whales....

Deal reached to lift American tariffs on Canada; Increase in asylum seekers coming to Canada

Deal reached to lift American tariffs on Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the full lifting of punitive U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs is ``just...

Canada and U.S. close to removing steel and aluminum tariffs; Trump “hopes” war won’t breakout between “U.S. and Iran

Tariffs on certain metals could be lifted Friday Steel and aluminum tariffs are close to being removed between Canada and the United States. The Canadian...

B.C. residents could reportedly save 9 cents a litre if it cancelled carbon tax; Trade war between U.S. and China will raise prices at...

Cuts to taxes would save big at B.C. pumps says CTF director The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is asking B.C. to cancel its carbon tax as...

19 Wing asking public to return washed-up flares

COMOX, B.C- If you see a flare on the beach, hand it in. That’s the word from 19 Wing Comox, as warm weather draws more...

Former Canadian Ambassador says Beijing is being judged on actions; Conservative leader wants energy corridor

Former Canadian Ambassador to China says Beijing’s actions are alarming One of Canada's former ambassadors to China says the arrests of two Canadians are alarming...

Canada’s biggest air travel company looking to expand; No evidence to back claims two Canadians stole state information from China

Montreal based vacation company in buyout talks with Air Canada Air Canada is in exclusive talks to buy out Air Transat AT Inc. at $13...

Source of virus outbreak in Vancouver still unknown; Canadian pharmaceutical companies to be hit with $1.1B lawsuit

Hotels near airport ground zero for viral outbreak in Vancouver Over 100 people in Vancouver fell ill over the weekend after staying at hotels near...

Tariffs could soon be lifted by U.S.; Canada wants answers on canola ban in China

U.S. could soon lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada There are signs the U.S. is going to lift the steel and aluminum tariffs that...

Rise in gas prices and carbon tax factors in increased inflation rates; Canadian lumber and steel offered to help rebuilt Notre Dame

Inflation rate rises to Bank of Canada's "ideal target" The annual inflation rate for Canada rose to two percent last month. Statistics Canada says residents...

Deceased Canadian named and missing found dead in Alaskan plan crash; Veterinarians fighting for animals to legally use cannabis for medical reasons

Two missing found dead in Alaska plane crash The lone Canadian who died in the plane crash over Alaska has been named. Thirty-seven-year-old Elsa Wilk...

Canadian and U.S. officials to meet over tariffs; Canadian killed in floatplane collision won’t be identified

Foreign Affairs Minister Freeland to meet with U.S. counterpart Wednesday Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will meet with Trump trade czar Robert Lighthizer in Washington...

Federal Conservatives pressured to declare climate state of emergency; Angrier people at bigger risk of chronic illness as they age

Liberals force Conservatives to make decision on Paris Agreement The pressure is on the Conservatives and Andrew Sheer to agree to declare a national climate...

B.C. closer to launching public inquiry into money laundering; America increases tariffs on an additional $300B of Chinese imports

Cabinet meeting set to proceed with money laundering inquiry The Canadian Press reports a decision will come Wednesday on whether B.C. will call a public...

American farmers frustrated by stalled trade talks; WestJet being purchased by equity firm

 American farmers frustrated by stalled trade talks between U.S. and China American soybean farmers say their patience is waning, their finances are suffering, and the...

Wildfire under control after states of emergencies issued in B.C.;Trudeau accused of prejudicing in the Norman case

Wildfires rage in central British Columbia  Wildfires are getting ravaging the B.C. again. A blaze just 140 kilometers west of Prince George grew from four hectares...

April sees biggest job surge in Canada over last 40 years; Missiles from North Korea resemble Russian model

Over 106,000 jobs created in April The Canadian labour market saw its biggest one month surge in over 40 years. Statistics Canada said over 106,000...

Home prices driven up across Canada due to money laundering; Ottawa and Washington talk about getting U.S. involved in China dispute

Almost $50 billion laundered through real estate across Canada Money laundering through Canadian real estate is driving up home prices. A report by an expert...

Senator Lynn Beyak suspended without pay over racist letters; China says it retaliate if America increases tariffs

Senator Lynn Beyak suspended without pay over racist letters Senators have voted to suspend Lynn Beyak without pay from the Senate for refusing to delete...

Group wants taxpayers to cover contraception for Canadian youths; Parliament votes unanimously for suicide prevention program

Canadian Paediactric Society wants free birth control for young adults A group is pushing for Canadians under 25 to have access to free contraception. The...

B.C. residents will find out why gas is so expensive; Wilson-Raybould and Philpott to decide what party to join by early June

Prices of gas in B.C. nearly 25 cents more than in Alberta An investigation into the skyrocketing gas prices in BC is being launched. The...

Thousands could still be jobless when GM converts Oshawa plant; Royal baby’s name unveiled

Thousands could still be out of work when GM converts Oshawa plant General Motors has settled a grievance with the union representing workers in Oshawa. On...

Baby Sussex’s name revealed at Windsor Castle; At least two handguns used in Colorado school shooting

Harry and Meghan announce son's name Well, Baby Sussex has a name and it’s a mouth full. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The reveal was made by...

Baby Sussex seen publicly for first time; School shooting leaves one dead in Colorado

First images of royal baby released The public got their first glimpse of Baby Sussex Wednesday. Harry and Meghan released the first picture of the...

School shooting leaves one dead in Colorado; Four in 10 cancer cases preventable according to Canadian Cancer Society

Colorado school shooting leaves one dead One student is dead and eight others were injured after a shooting at a high school in Colorado Tuesday...

As many as eight injured in Colorado high school shooting; Major issues found in how RCMP are equipped to respond to mass shootings

As many as eight people injured in Colorado high school Police say seven, possibly eight; people have been injured after a shooting at a...

The Prime Minister says Nanaimo vote proves voters care about environment; 8 million Canadians unable to contact person when calling federal agencies

Trudeau says next P.M. will have to focus on climate change The Prime Minister is echoing earlier reports that the latest election in B.C. shows...

The Prime Minister says Nanaimo vote proves voters care about environment; 8 million Canadians unable to contact person when calling federal agencies

Trudeau says next P.M. will have to focus on climate change The Prime Minister is echoing earlier reports that the latest election in B.C. shows...

Green Party win in B.C. signals climate issues focus for federal election; Scientists not recommending people stop using sunscreen after ingredients make it to...

Nanaimo votes Green If the vote in Nanaimo is any indication of what’s to come, federal election candidates should prioritize climate issues. The city elected...

Prime Minister Trudeau extends best wishes for new royal baby; Ontario and Quebec won’t take part in alert test

Prime Minister Trudeau sends best wishes for new royal baby Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sending Canadian well wishes to the world’s newest royal parents. Prince...

British royal family add baby boy in London hospital; Acid-reflux medication can lead to kidney disease

Harry and Meghan welcome baby boy The newest member of the Royal family was born this morning but a lot of details are being kept...

By-election will be used to predict federal vote; An increase to the Canada Child Benefit program

Vancouver Island to host last election before October's federal vote. A by-election on Vancouver Island could shed some light on what side voters are leaning...

Alberta’s “turn off the taps law” could increase gas prices in B.C.; 1.2 million people dispersed due to mega storm in India

Restricting fuel exports to B.C. would cause surplus in Alberta Gas prices could skyrocket in B.C. if Alberta uses its law to restrict fuel exports...

New health strategy increasing MRI’s around the clock in B.C.; Almost 15% of Canadian workers admit to using cannabis before and during shifts

B.C. gives almost a quarter million MRI's with new initiative An initiative to run MRI machines around the clock in B.C has led to 233,000...

Recovery continues in areas dealing with record flooding; Canada formally offers to remove garbage from the Philippines

Recovery in areas dealing with record flooding continues Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says homeowners affected by flooding will be exhausted and will need all...

Unity of Canada at stake warns Alberta premier; Falling snow can now be a news source of energy

Kenney says “No more pipelines” bill could tear country apart The new Alberta premier says Canadian unity is being threatened by a potential bill overhauling...

New Alberta premier meets with Prime Minister and Senate committee; Canola farmers get increased interest free loans

Kenney meeting Trudeau Thursday After putting the Prime Minister on blast during his election campaign, new Alberta premier Jason Kenney will meet with Justin Trudeau...

Ottawa helping canola producers; Alberta now has power to cut back oil supply to B.C.

Federal help on the way for canola producers Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan are welcoming federal help for canola...

Protester throw stones at police in Paris; Allergy website will help people decide if visit to specialist is needed

Over 200 arrested in France rally May Day rallies in France took a violent turn. Tens of thousands of protesters in Paris clashed with police, throwing...

New Alberta leader gives province power to cut oil shipments to B.C.; Canola farmers to get relief from Canada

Alberta could cutoff shipments of oil to B.C. New Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney, didn’t take any time getting to business after being sworn in. He...

Snowbird pilot Scott Boyd living childhood dream

COMOX, B.C – Scott Boyd is enjoying his return to the Comox Valley. The Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds are back in the area for spring...

Canadian soldiers deployed to assist in areas dealing with flooding; Canadian economy suffered in February

Large number of Canadian soldiers deployed to help in areas dealing with flooding Canada’s defence minister says about 26-hundred Canadian Forces soldiers have been deployed...

“Legacy” refugee backlog containing 32,000 to be cleared soon; Rates of antisemitism in Canada increase for third straight year

Canada streamlining "legacy" refugees The backlog of “legacy” refugees waiting over seven years to find out if they can stay in Canada will soon be...

Families of Ontario residents killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash suing Boeing; Canadian kidnapped in Nigeria

Families of ten Ontario residents killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash suing Boeing The families of 10 Ontario residents killed in last month’s Ethiopian Airlines crash...

Flooding to get worse in eastern provinces; Two dead and over 70 sick in countrywide salmonella outbreak

Flooding across Canada Thousands of people across Canada have been forced from their homes due to floods and relief isn’t coming soon. Over 6,000 people...

Liberals trailing Tories in federal polls; Vegetable prices up over 15% over the last year

Canadians supporting Scheer over Trudeau according to recent poll Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have dropped to a new low in the polls. The...

Soldiers in Sri Lanka exchange gunfire with bombing suspects; Trump urges U.S. residents to get measles vaccinations

Live gunfight in Sri Lanka Soldiers are reportedly in a gun battle with suspects linked to the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka. A military spokesman...

One million recyclable containers lost a day in B.C.; Parents could be causing harm to kids with peanut allergy remedy

Organization wants to increase deposits on bottles in B.C. B.C. seems to have a problem with losing recyclable bottles to the tune of a million...

Facebook disputes claims by privacy commissioners; Budget watchdog says income-tax rebate will offset carbon tax

Facebook disputing claims in new report by federal and B.C. privacy commissioners Facebook is disputing the findings of a long-awaited joint report by the federal...

Pork prices set to rise, Feds taking Facebook to task over privacy violations

Pork prices set to rise A disease in China is expected to spike the price of pork all around the world. The country is experiencing...

Sri Lanka government was monitoring bomb suspects; Biden throws hat in ring for U.S. top job

Suspects involved in Sri Lanka bombings were on watch list The Sri Lankan government wasn’t just warned of potential attacks but were actually monitoring some...

Prime Minister Trudeau visits Quebec amid flooding; BoC leaves key interest rate unchanged

Prime Minister Trudeau visits Quebec amid floods Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited a flood evacuation centre in Quebec  on Wednesday, meeting with officials and some...

BC residents in favour of more vaccine regulations; Gas up 2 cents a litre over night

BC parents want vaccine records presented to schools Over a quarter of British Columbian’s believe in a tax break for parents with vaccinated children. That’s...

Oilsands carbon emissions higher than first thought, ISIS Claims Responsibility for Sri Lanka attacks,

Oilsands carbon emissions higher than first thought New data shows that carbon emissions from Alberta’s oilsands may be on average 64 per cent higher than...

Document warned attacks would happen “soon”; Millennials make more money

Sri Lankan attacks could have been prevented A Sri Lankan security document clearly warned of attacks at churches in the country. In the letter the...

Canadians being warned about travel in Sri Lanka; Regions in Canada dealing with flooding

Canadians being warned about travelling in Sri Lanka following deadly bombings A warning remains in effect for Canadians in Sri Lanka. Citizens are being warned to...

CRA wrote off $133m in back taxes for one tax payer, Sri Lanka stepping up military’s wartime powers

CRA wrote off $133m in back taxes for one tax payer A Canadian taxpayer got a $133 million break from the CRA, but the agency...

Death toll in Sri Lanka hits 290, Quebec flooding leads to mass evacuations, Bodies of climbers killed in Banff recovered

Death toll in Sri Lanka hits 290 Police now say the death toll in Sri Lanka has reached 290. The update comes after Easter Sunday’s bombings...

Trump was panicked over Mueller investigation, Millennials better paid but more in debt that Gen-Xers

Trump was uncooperative, panicked over Mueller investigation The Mueller Report didn’t find any Russian collusion between Donald Trump or his staff during the 2016 presidential...

Committee to study services for neuro-diverse individuals

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth is undertaking a project on children and youth with neuro-diverse special needs. Those are people living...

Redacted Mueller Report released today, Warrants not required for communications between minors, predators

Redacted Mueller Report released today There was no collusion between Russia and Donald Trump or his campaign workers during his 2016 presidential bid. That’s from U.S....

Ottawa delaying decision on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion; Mueller report to be released Thursday morning

Ottawa delaying decision on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion The federal government is delaying a decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to June 18. Natural...

Mueller report to be released Thursday morning; Ottawa wants full details given on carbon tax

 Mueller report to be released Thursday morning The special counsel’s report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and any Trump campaign involvement is set...

Inflation rises to 1.9 per cent, US lifts ban on Cuba lawsuits, Scientists trigger activity in dead pig brains

Inflation rises to 1.9 per cent The cost of living was up in March, but it could have been even higher. Stats Canada says cheaper gas...

Inflation rises to 1.9 per cent, Notre Dame to be closed for five or six years, Colorado schools closed after threat

Inflation rises to 1.9 per cent Inflation rose 1.9 per cent in March, but it would have been worse if it weren’t for cheaper gas...

New premier elected in Alberta; Murder charges laid in B.C.

New premier elected in Alberta as United Conservative’s win first election Alberta's incoming premier says the province is open for business. Following his United Conservative Party's...

Lobbying commissioner looking again into Trudeau’s 2017 vacation, French president wants Notre Dame rebuilt in five years

Lobbying commissioner looking again into Trudeau's 2017 vacation Canada’s lobbying commissioner has been ordered by federal court to take a second look at Prime Minister...

Election day in Alberta, Business community pledges millions for Notre Dame rebuild

Election day in Alberta Albertans go to the polls today to decide who will be the province’s next premier This election has seen a record number...

Devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris put out; Four people killed in shooting in B.C.

Devastating fire finally put out at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Paris' deputy mayor says Notre Dame's organ, among the world's most famous and biggest,...

House prices in Canada fall close to two per cent, Notre Dame Cathedral in flames

House prices in Canada fall close to two per cent House prices in Canada have fallen 1.8 per cent in the last year. The Canadian Real...

Home stretch for Alberta provincial election; Health officials warning against “measles parties”

Home stretch for Alberta provincial election It’s the home stretch for what some say has been the nastiest election campaign in Alberta history. New Democrat...

Climate change altering Canada’s sea creature populations, First ever pictured black hole gets new name

Climate change altering Canada's sea creature populations Canada’s fisheries minister says climate change is having an effect on the country’s seafood industry that will have...

Liberals use majority to stifle Tory motion; Britain’s Labour Party leader calls for opposition to whistle blower arrest

Liberals quash Tory motion into leaks The federal Liberals have used their majority to prevent an investigation into leaked information of a dispute between the...

Shrinking oil and gas industry means more job loss; Speaker refuses to weigh in on Philpott and Wilson-Raybould ousting

Oil and gas jobs losing ground as industry shrinks The number of companies in Western Canada producing oil and gas is dropping.  The total number...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested; EU agrees to new Brexit extension

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Assange hasn't left the embassy since...

CRA – Fraud Awareness

Vic Verk, a CRA Spokesperson, returns to talk about scams that go on during tax season and how to protect yourself! For more information. check...

Cannabis prices reach new high; Fentanyl largely blamed for opioid overdoses

Pot prices climb Canadian cannabis users are paying more since legalization.  The average cost has gone up over 17-percent for legal weed, while the price...

New gun laws in New Zealand; Scientists release photo of black hole

New Zealand outlaws automatic and semi-automatic weapons New Zealand has passed sweeping new gun laws.  The new rules come less than a month after mass...

Are Tories ignoring carbon tax rebate? Likely no change in Israeli leadership after election

Liberals say Conservatives are ignoring carbon-tax rebate The Liberals are on the attack against pamphlets the Conservatives are handing out.   It’s called “2018 Tax Guide;...

Trudeau breaks silence on threatened libel suit, IMF downgrades economic forecast

Trudeau says there must be consequences Justin Trudeau says you can’t lie to Canadians.  That from the Prime Minister today on why he is considering...

Philpott says Liberal caucus ejection violates law, Trudeau defending libel lawsuit threat

Philpott says Liberal caucus ejection violates law Jane Philpott says her and Jodi Wilson-Raybould’s ejection from the Liberal caucus goes against parliamentary rules. The independent MP...

Ottawa calling for human rights investigation into FB job ads, Sunwing hit with hefty fine

Ottawa calling for human rights investigation into FB job ads There are calls in Ottawa for the Canadian Human Rights Commission to investigate certain Facebook...

Campbell River watershed levels “very low”: BC Hydro

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Water flows through Campbell River are likely going to be lower than normal this summer. That’s according to BC Hydro, who released...

Feds appoint new corporate watchdog, Alberta premier expects Trans Mountain approval by end of May

Feds appoint new corporate watchdog The federal government has appointed lawyer Sheri Meyerhoffer as its new corporate watchdog. The long-waited announcement for the “Canadian ombudsperson for...

New security report says federal election vulnerable to foreign interference, Trump deems Iranian military arm terrorist organization

New security report says federal election vulnerable to foreign interference A report from Canada’s Communications Security Establishment says not only is the upcoming federal election...

Scheer challenges PM over lawsuit threat; Canadian delegation in Rwanda

Scheer challenges Trudeau over libel lawsuit threat Andrew Scheer is challenging Justin Trudeau to follow through on a threat to sue him for libel over...

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

I had a talk with Vic, a Spokesperson with the Canadian Revenue Agency and Community Volunteer Income Tax Programs in our area! -Reece Alan   If...

Economy sheds 7,200 jobs, Feds worried about foreign interference in upcoming election

Economy sheds 7,200 jobs, Canada lost a net 7,200 jobs in March. Stats Canada says despite the losses, the jobless rate remained at 5.8 per cent....

Almost one year since fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash; New document shows Saudi Arabia reacted strongly to Foreign Affairs Minister

One-year anniversary of fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash Saturday Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly bus crash that killed 16 people and...

Wilson-Raybould had conditions when it came to SNC-Lavalin affair, Police looking into lobbying of Ontario premier

Wilson-Raybould had conditions when it came to SNC-Lavalin affair Former minister of justice Jody Wilson-Raybould had conditions for putting an end to the SNC-Lavalin affair. CTV...

Philpott says PM’s apology would have kept SNC-Lavalin affair in check, Trump says U.S. made Canada “nice” on trade

Philpott says PM's apology would have kept SNC-Lavalin affair in check Jane Philpott told the CBC today that an apology from Justin Trudeau would have...

Preliminary report released into Ethiopian Airlines crash; Additional charges laid against suspect in New Zealand mosque shooting

Preliminary report released into fatal Ethiopian Airlines jet crash The preliminary report into last month's Ethiopian Airlines jet crash says the flight crew performed all...

Preliminary report released on fatal Ethiopian Airlines jet crash; Reaction continues over ouster of Liberal cabinet ministers

Preliminary report released into fatal Ethiopian Airlines jet crash The preliminary report into last month's Ethiopian Airlines jet crash says the flight crew performed all...

Anti-stall software kicked in up to four times before fatal crash, fatal stage collapse had flawed design

Incorrect sensor data pushed plane's nose down before crash Boeing’s anti-stall software kicked in up to four times before the Ethiopian Airlines crash. This from a...

PMO secretary texts show tension with Wilson-Raybould, Shell supporting carbon tax

PMO secretary texts show tension with Wilson-Raybould The former Prime Minister’s secretary Gerald Butts has given text messages between him and Jody Wilson-Raybould showing there...

Ontario Liberal MPs holding special meeting, Boeing says software upgrades still weeks away

Growing pressure to boot Wilson-Raybould and Philpott as Ontario Liberal MPs meet Ontario Liberal MPs are holding a special meeting today. This comes as there is...

Liberal MPs pushing for ouster of Wilson-Raybould, Philpott, Canada heating at twice the global average

Push by Liberal MPs to kick Wilson-Raybould, Philpott from caucus Some Liberal MPs want Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott booted from the caucus. This comes in...

Four provinces hit with federal carbon tax, Dems looking for full Mueller Report

Federal carbon tax comes into effect in four provinces People in four provinces are paying more for gasoline today. The federal carbon tax came into effect...

One year mark of Humboldt Broncos tragedy drawing closer; Prominent cabinet minister says Wilson-Raybould’s actions were “unethical”

Days away from one year mark of Humbolt Broncos tragedy Saturday will mark the one year since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan, and...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX drops despite strong GDP data, higher oil prices; U.S. markets buoyed by U.S./China trade progress

Losses in the pivotal energy and financials sectors pulled Canada’s stock exchange into negative territory today. The TSX fell 53 points despite a lift in...

Wilson-Raybould has recording of SNC-Lavalin conversation, Trump threatens border shutdown

Former justice minister has recording of SNC-Lavalin talks with PM Jody Wilson-Raybould has at least one recording of her testy talks about SNC-Lavalin with Prime...

Measles confirmed on southern Vancouver Island

VICTORIA, B.C- Measles has arrived on Vancouver Island. According to Island Health, two cases of measles infection have been reported to the agency. Both people...

MID-DAY: Financials pulling down TSX, Wall Street higher on positive trade talks

Canada’s main stock market is lower so far today. Gains in the energy sector are being offset by losses in the other heavyweight sector, financials. Bay...

Canada’s economy grew in January, Brexit defeated again

Canada's economy grew despite projections it'd be flat Canada’s economy grew in 2019 after back-to-back months of contraction in December and November. Stats Canada says the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Study finds legal cannabis top of mind for Canadians online

A new study on what Canadians are talking about online when it comes to farming and food shows plenty of hot-button issues. Legal cannabis was...

Two-day bail hearing to resume for youth facing terrorism charges; New information over SNC-Lavalin surfaces

Two-day bail hearing to continue for youth facing terrorism charges The second part of a two-day bail hearing for a youth facing terrorism charges is...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX clings to gains, Trump targets higher oil prices, U.S. economy shrinks

Canada’s stock exchange managed to cling to modest gains despite a dip in oil prices and a plunge in the gold sector. The TSX moved...

Wilson-Raybould documents to be made public Friday, Class-action over engines filed against Hyundai and Kia

Wilson-Raybould documents to be made public Friday Jody Wilson-Raybould’s new SNC-Lavalin evidence is going to be made public tomorrow. The former justice minister turned over copies...

WOW Air closure strands Canadians, BC Government funded anti-vax group

Canadians left stranded with WOW Air closure Icelandic budget airline WOW Air says it has ceased operations stranding passengers, including a number of Canadians, across...

MID-DAY: Energy sector weighing down TSX

Canada’s main stock market started out on a slightly higher note this morning but has given those gains back. The materials and energy sectors are...

BEFORE THE BELL: WOW Air announces closure

Some Canadian travellers are most likely affected by news this morning that Icelandic budget airline WOW Air has abruptly gone out of business. Passengers have...

Overdose prevention sites being considered by Canada’s prisoner service; BC Coroners Services launches online map for discovery of human remains

Overdose prevention sites being considered by Canada’s prisoner service Canada’s prisoner service is considering opening overdose prevention sites as it expands a needle-exchange program for...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX flat as investors shed pot stocks, U.S. markets in red as global economy fears rise to surface

A massive sell-off of pot stocks weighted Canada’s stock exchange today. The TSX was off by 22 points, with six of 11 sectors trading lower....

Wilson-Raybould hands over documents related to SNC-Lavalin, British PM promises she’ll quit if Brexit passes

Former justice minister gives committee SNC-Lavalin materials Jody Wilson-Raybould has given the Commons justice committee emails and text messages related to the ongoing SNC-Lavalin issue,...

Pressure mounting for public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin affair, NASA told to land on moon four years sooner

NDP leader asking Canadians to pressure government on SNC-Lavalin Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on Canadians to “ramp up the pressure” on the...

MID-DAY: Markets down over recession worries

North American markets are lower so far today as investors are leery over a possible sign of recession. That sign is a bond yields inversion. ...

BEFORE THE BELL: Congressional hearings set to begin into FAA oversight of Boeing

America's standing as the model for aviation-safety regulation will be on trial in Washington as congressional hearings begin into the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight...

Small business owners in Canada say details lacking over carbon tax; Pressure mounting for public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin affair

Small business owners in Canada say details lacking over carbon tax Canada's small business operators say the details about the new carbon tax are still...

AFTER THE BELL: Energy surge on TSX, Dow rises despite U.S./China trade fears, American housing starts stall

Surging energy stocks helped power Canada's stock exchange today. On the backs of gains in 10 of 11 sectors, including a 1.7 percent rise in...

Liberals block SNC-Lavalin hearings, one arrested in kidnapping case

Liberals block ethics motion to open SNC-Lavalin hearings There won’t be any further hearings into the SNC-Lavalin Affair. Liberals sitting on the Commons ethics committee have...

MID-DAY: North American markets off to good start on energy, financials

North American investors seem to be happier today than they have been over the last few days. On Bay Street the heavyweight energy sector is...

Mortgage prices falling, China expands Canadian canola ban

Lower bond market yields leading to cheaper mortgages Fixed mortgage rates are falling. The drop over the last few weeks can be chalked up to the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trudeau government committed to putting Trans Mountain pipeline back in private hands

Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government remains committed to putting the Trans Mountain pipeline and its proposed expansion back in private hands. The Trudeau...

Canada Revenue Agency services back to normal; Woman who helped Snowden now living in Canada

CRA services back up and running Canadians can resume filing their taxes online after a glitch in the hardware systems shut down the tax services...

AFTER THE BELL: Global economy jitters drag TSX lower, mixed picture on Wall Street

Fears over a flagging global economy dragged Canada’s stock exchange today. After heavy losses on Friday, the TSX shed another 26 points. The materials sector moved...

Judge rules Khadr’s sentence expired; Opposition pushes further SNC-Lavalin probe

Khadr’s lawyer still working on overturning conviction An Alberta judge has ruled that former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr has completed his sentence.  Khadr was...

BEFORE THE BELL: Apple to unveil new video streaming service

Apple is expected to announce Monday that it is launching a video service that could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself. It's a long-awaited...

Apple to unveil new video service

Apple is expected to announce Monday that it is launching a video service that could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself. It's a long-awaited...

Police investigating double-murder of Canadian couple in Florida; Canadians among passengers rescued from cruise ship in Norway

Police investigating double-murder of Canadian couple in Florida Global Affairs Canada says consular officials in Miami are working with local authorities to gather additional...

At the close: Down day on both Bay and Wall Streets

It was a down day on Wall Street to end the week with the Dow losing 460 points. Both the Nasdaq and S&P had losing...

MID-DAY: North American markets in the red as Chinese trade tensions ramp up

North American markets are off to a really rough start today. On Bay Street it looks like investors are reacting to weak inflation and soft...

BEFORE THE BELL: Ethiopian airlines says pilots went through extra training before flying Boeing model

Ethiopian Airlines says its pilots went through all the extra training required by Boeing and the U.S. aviation regulator to fly the 7-37 Max...

Truck driver to be sentenced in Humboldt Broncos bus crash; Filibuster on Parliament Hill lasts almost thirty hours

Truck driver to be sentenced in Humboldt Broncos crash The Calgary truck driver who pleaded guilty in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash will find out...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX rises on buoyant jobs, sales data; tech sector propels U.S. markets

Investors were in a buying mood on Bay Street, spurred by positive jobs and sales data. Increases in nine of 11 sectors pushed the TSX...

BEFORE THE BELL: First woman to head board of directors at Canadian Pacific Railway

Canadian Pacific Railway has selected the first woman to head the board of directors of the country's second-largest railway. Isabelle Courville has been designated to...

Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos crash to be sentenced; Fredericton man to stand trial in fall

Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos crash to be sentenced The truck driver who admitted to blowing through a rural Saskatchewan stop sign and smashing into...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX flat as trading mixed on Bay Street, Trump’s tariff talk dampens sentiment stateside

The TSX lost ground today, one day after the Trudeau Liberals unveiled their federal budget. The exchange was off by 20 points, led lower by...

MID-DAY: Energy sector pulling TSX down

North American markets have stumbled out of the gate so far today. On Bay Street Canada’s main stock market is lower a day after the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Changes on the way to taxes for stock options at Canadian companies

The federal government is changing the way stock options are taxed for big established companies. Executives who get large stock grants will pay more in...

Reaction continues to federal budget; Decision on Brexit delay not expected this week

Reaction continues over federal budget NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the Trudeau government's final budget of their mandate didn't go far enough on universal pharmacare...

Ministry prepares for wildfire season

Many people in B.C. are not aware of the wildfire risks in Coastal areas and on Vancouver Island. Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural...

Election called in Alberta; Airlines trying to accommodate passengers after Boeing jets grounded

Election called in Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she wants to continue to build one Alberta. Notley called an election for April 16th Tuesday morning and...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips on federal budget announcement day; US markets mixed as investors weigh Washington/Beijing trade talks

Canada’s stock exchange drifted into the red ahead of today’s federal budget announcement. Late this afternoon, the Liberals delivered their final budget before the fall...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips on budget announcement day; US markets mixed as investors weigh trade progress

Canada’s stock exchange drifted into the red ahead of the federal budget announcement. Late in the day, the Liberals delivered their final budget before the...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips on budget announcement day; US markets mixed as investors weigh trade progress

Canada’s stock exchange drifted into the red ahead of today’s federal budget announcement. The Liberals were set to deliver their final budget before the fall...

Winning start to the trading day

It looks like a winning start to the trading day with Dow futures higher by 87 points and the S&P up by 8. The TSX...

Privy Council Clerk leaving; Canada extending military mission in Ukraine and Iraq

Clerk of the Privy Council leaving office Michael Wernick is leaving as clerk of the Privy Council, saying there’s no way for him to...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX led higher by energy, financials; Facebook, Boeing’s woes continue into new week

Gains in the heavyweight energy and financials sectors lifted the TSX into triple-digit territory to start the week. Canada’s stock exchange jumped 111 points, led...

North American markets edging higher, Boeing still sliding

North American markets are up, if only slightly, so far today. On Bay Street the TSX is 52 points higher, sitting at 16,193. In New...

Trudeau shuffles cabinet; manhunt underway in the Netherlands

BC MP named President of Treasury Board For the third time in as many months Justin Trudeau has shuffled his cabinet.  This time it’s to...

Several people hurt in streetcar shooting; Liberals move “Opposition Day” to present budget

Man opens fire on streetcar in the Netherlands Officials are reporting several people have been hurt in a shooting on a streetcar in the Netherlands. ...

Lyft Inc to go public; Boeing shares continue to slide

Ride sharing service Lyft Inc. is planning to go public, perhaps as early as today.  The company is looking to raise $2-billion in its...

Liberals move “Opposition Day” to present budget; New Zealand PM says gun laws will change

Budget will be presented as planned The Liberals have foiled a Conservative plan to delay the federal budget.  The Tories had introduced 40 hours of...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets buoyed by U.S./China trade optimism, Facebook shares fall as social media giant mired in controversy

A surge in the financials and health care sectors along with renewed trade optimism gave Canada’s stock exchange a lift today. The TSX gained 52...

MID-DAY: Facebook takes more hits as live-streamed shooting video goes viral

The TSX is getting a boost to end out the week as gold starts to pull ahead once again. The Bay Street index is...

Shooting video is going viral despite efforts to remove it; Home sales drop to 6-year low

One man facing murder charges following terrorist attack in New Zealand One man is facing murder charges after 49 people were killed and just as...

49 dead, dozens injured following terrorist attack in New Zealand; Canadian airlines thrown into chaos as Ottawa grounds jets

Shooters kill and injury dozens in New Zealand Mosque shootings 49 people are dead and dozens injured after shooters opened fire in two Mosques in...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investor sentiment eased by positive trade news, Brexit delay; Air Canada shares slip on massive delays

A few good news pieces in the economic world are helping boost investor sentiment today. A recent report suggests trade talks between the US...

49 dead, dozens injured following terrorist attack in New Zealand; Canadian airlines thrown into chaos as Ottawa grounds jets

Shooters kill and injury dozens in New Zealand Mosque shootings 49 people are dead and dozens injured after shooters opened fire in two Mosques in...

AFTER THE BELL: Materials weigh TSX, Facebook stock falls after major outage

It was a red day on Bay Street as the TSX’s modest three-day win streak skidded to a halt. Just three of the index’s 11...

MID-DAY: Boeing tanks markets once again

Dipping Boeing shares are pulling down North American markets once again. The Bay Street index is down 43 points to 16,106 as gold slips to...

The bills are getting higher in Canada; Ethiopian Airlines black box arrives in Paris

Stats Can reports Canadian debt is growing  The credit card bills are likely getting higher for many Canadians. Statistics Canada reports the average household debt across...

BEFORE THE BELL: Brexit, Boeing and China’s economy all holding weight for investors this morning

Boeing is dropping once again as two major countries ban the use of its jets. After Canada and the US decided to join the...

Hundreds of Boeing jets now out of commission across the globe; Feds likely have some room to move in upcoming budget

US joins Canada in grounding Boeing jets; Ethiopian Airlines sends black box to Paris More than 300 Boeing jets are now grounded across the globe. The...

AFTER THE BELL: Aurora Cannabis shares climb after high-profile hire, double digit gains for Dow despite continued Boeing woes

The TSX’s perennial front-runner in terms of shares traded got a huge boost today, after the hiring of a high-profile adviser. Shares in Aurora Cannabis...

AFTER THE BELL: Aurora Cannabis shares climb after high-profile hire, Dow climbs despite continued Boeing woes

The TSX’s perennial front-runner in terms of shares traded got a huge boost today, after the hiring of a high-profile adviser. Shares in Aurora Cannabis...

Canada grounds 737 Max 8 planes; Wilson-Raybould will not testify

Transport Minister says news data has emerged The Canadian government has grounded all Boeing 737 Max 8 airplanes. The decision is a flip flop from...

Canada grounds Boeing 737 Max 8 planes; Wilson-Raybould will not testify

Transport Minister says news data has emerged The Canadian government has grounded all Boeing 737 Max 8 airplanes. The decision is a flip flop from...

MID-DAY: Boeing stocks pull back up; Dow and TSX push ahead

Wall Street is breaking away from a two-day dip caused primarily by Boeing. A recent report showed an increase in spending on equipment in the...

Pilot of deadly plane crash complained about flight control; Nigerian school children feared trapped in collapsed building

Pilot complained of problems on deadly flight, black box to be sent overseas The pilot of a crash that killed 18 Canadians had complained about...

BEFORE THE BELL: Boeing and Brexit likely to keep the limelight today

Boeing and Brexit are the top issues weighing on investors’ minds today. The plane-maker’s shares are continuing to plummet as countries around the world ground...

Sunwing clips Boeing wings on its fleet; Air Canada flight attendants’ union pushes back against Boeing use

Sunwing first Canadian airline to ground Boeing jets “Evolving commercial reasons”. That’s why Canadian company Sunwing is grounding its Boeing 737 Max 8 planes. Britain, the...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX sees modest gains, Boeing’s decline deepens in wake of Ethiopian Airlines tragedy

While there was an uptick in value for energy and cannabis stocks, a drop in the industrials sector kept Canada’s stock exchange close to...

MID-DAY: Boeing continues to weight Dow; Apple shares boost on streaming service reports

Boeing may feel more pressure as the UK is now banning 737 Max 8s. The country is follows others with similar bans, with the exception...

UK now banning Boeing 737 jets in its airspace; Brexit may be set up to fail once again

UK joins other countries in grounding Boeing jets, bans the planes in airspace The UK is upping the ante in the ongoing Boeing drama. The country...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors awaiting Brexit vote; Boeing shares slip further

Global markets are pushing higher as positive Brexit news comes down ahead of a key vote. British PM Theresa May has secured agreements from the...

More Canadian victims identified from plane crash;

More Canadians identified in plane crash; Ottawa refuses to ground possible risky Boeing jets More Canadian victims are being identified from the Ethiopian Airlines plane...

Power knocked out to Campbell River’s south end

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Some residents of Campbell River might miss the Bachelor tonight. A power outage in the city’s south end has turned off the...

AFTER THE BELL: Rising oil prices energize TSX, Sell-off of Boeing shares in wake of Ethiopian Airlines tragedy

The TSX followed oil prices on an upward trajectory today. Canada’s stock exchange added 110 points as it looks to bounce back from its first...

MID-DAY: Boeing share dip still weighing on Wall Street; crude continues growth as OPEC cuts pull back flow

A dip on Wall Street is rebounding slightly. An improvement in US retail sales in January is helping bring the Dow back up from...

Black box recovered from Ethiopia plane crash that killed 18 Canadians; Many Boeing jets now grounded across the globe

Search team recovers black box from Ethiopia plane crash The black box from a plane crash in Ethiopia has been recovered. This after the Boeing 737...

BEFORE THE BELL: Boeing shares plummet following Ethiopia crash; oil pulls ahead on OPEC cuts

Boeing is getting slammed by investors this morning after a deadly crash in Ethiopia involving one of its planes. The company’s stock has dropped...

More Canadian victims identified in Ethiopian Airlines crash; Safety of new Boeing jets in question

More details on killed Canadians come out following Ethiopian Airlines crash Five of the 18 Canadians killed in a plane crash are being identified in the...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets fall on slumping Canadian housing growth, oil plunge, disappointing U.S. jobs data

A slowdown in housing growth overshadowed a somewhat robust jobs report, causing the TSX to skid today. The TSX lost 60 points, with a couple...

MID-DAY: TSX dips on slow housing while Dow slides on disappointing job growth; All markets affected by poor Chinese trade data

Global stocks are being hit by poor economic signals coming from China. The TSX is down 105 points to 15,951 and across the border...

Job growth isn’t moving Canada’s unemployment rate; Trudeau makes good on Inuit apology

Unemployment in Canada remains at 5.8 per cent Canada’s unemployment rate isn’t budging despite job growth in February. StatsCan reports 56,000 new jobs were created last...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors worry over new dismal trade data coming from China

More dismal trade data is tanking global markets further to end the trade week. The details came from China, which showed exports shrank further, caused...

Veterans still waiting for benefit coverage despite Liberal-funding to clear backlog; Your fry addiction might be killing you

Over 40,000 veterans waiting for coverage approval Tens of thousands of veterans are still waiting for approval for their benefit coverage. Veterans Affairs had over 40,000...

AFTER THE BELL: Global economic concerns drag North American markets, TSX’s pot stocks tumble

A gloomy economic outlook both domestically and across the pond dampened sentiment on Bay Street. The European Central Bank (ECB) announced today it is leaving...

Conservative leader call for PM to resign; Inuit apology ceremony delayed

Scheer says Trudeau should step down The Conservative leader is once again calling for Justin Trudeau to step down amid the SNC-Lavalin scandal.  Andrew Scheer...

Governor General visiting 19 Wing Comox next week

COMOX, B.C- Canada’s governor general is coming to the Comox Valley. According to 19 Wing Comox, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General...

MID-DAY: ECB decision to keep interest rates steady tanks global markets

North American markets are slumping after the ECB gave a dubious outlook for Europe’s economy. On Bay Street the TSX is down 62 points...

Trudeau blames SNC-Lavalin scandal on miscommunication; Canada joins call for Saudi Arabia to cooperate with murder investigation

Trudeau admits he was not aware of 'erosion of trust' within cabinet Justin Trudeau claims the SNC-Lavalin scandal comes down to miscommunication. The PM says he...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global stocks slump as investors press pause amid economic issues

There’s a lot of economic uncertainty causing investors to press pause across the globe. World stocks are slumping as disappointing economic reports continue to...

Trudeau to address SNC-Lavalin matter this morning; Critics say vague pharmacare update attempt at shifting focus

Trudeau expected to explain, not apologize on SNC-Lavalin After weeks of escalating drama, Justin Trudeau will attempt to move past the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The PM is...

AFTER THE BELL: Central bank stands pat on rates, trade uncertainty pulls U.S. markets, loonie loses nearly half a cent

The Bank of Canada deciding to stand pat on interest rates took the loonie on a downward spin. The Canadian dollar lost nearly half a...

MID-DAY: Loonie dips on poor economic outlook; crude pulls down on US stockpile

The Loonie is feeling the pressure as the Bank of Canada gives a dubious forecast on the future of interest rate hikes. Governor Stephen Poloz...

Gerald Butts denies any pressure was put on Jody-Wilson Raybould; Federal committee suggests creation of drug agency

Butts testifies on SNC-Lavalin, says no pressure was put on Justice Minister Gerald Butts is denying the PMO put unnecessary pressure on Jody Wilson-Raybould. Butts says...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors focused in on drooping Chinese economy; Bank of Canada announces interest rate decision today

Investors are taking a more cautious tone as China’s economy continues to struggle. Even Beijing’s injection of cash into the country’s economy is being...

Gerald Butts to testify today on the SNC-Lavalin scandal; Huawei CFO back in court

Former PMO adviser to testify on SNC-Lavalin matter Justin Trudeau’s former closest adviser will testify on the SNC-Lavalin matter today. Gerald Butts follows up a damming...

AFTER THE BELL: Aurora Cannabis jumps on bullish review, Green day for TSX, choppy day on Wall Street

High times for Aurora Cannabis today, as its stock shot up 12.5 percent after Cowen and Co. analysts named it as their top pick...

MID-DAY: TSX continues to grow on oil push; Dow dips down on Wall Street

Bay Street is making up for losses in yesterday’s trade run. The TSX is up 37 points to 16,075. The boost is coming from the energy...

Trudeau cancels climate rally in Regina amid new cabinet troubles; Gerald Butts set to testify tomorrow

Trudeau may be prepping for his third cabinet shuffle Justin Trudeau is likely facing a third cabinet shuffle in 2019. The PM is cancelling a public...

BEFORE THE BELL: China sets economy expectations lower; Trump eyes India for new trade battle

While trade optimism is high, investors are still getting reminders of the fallout from the tariff battle. Beijing recently lowered expectations for economic growth...

Trudeau responds to Philpott resignation; Gerald Butts set to testify on SNC-Lavalin

Trudeau says he takes Philpott's resignation seriously Justin Trudeau says he’s disappointed but understands Jane Philpott’s reasons for stepping down. The PM says there are more...

AFTER THE BELL: Drop in energy shares pulls TSX into red, U.S. markets dip despite signs of future U.S./China trade deal

Signs of a trade deal in the works between the world’s two largest economies didn’t boost sentiment on North American markets. News reports indicate that...

MID-DAY: North American markets tank as investors shrug off trade optimism

Trade optimism isn’t enough to keep North American markets afloat this morning. Both Bay and Wall Street are down at the start of the...

China releases new details on detained Canadians; Colorectal cancer rates push higher for young Canadians

China claims two Canadian diplomats were stealing state secrets together Chinese officials claim two detained Canadians worked together to steal state secrets. The details come days...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade negotiation optimism pushes global markets higher

Trade optimism is back on the table as a possible deadline on US China negotiations hits the news. Reports suggest President Donald Trump and...

Trudeau looks to Climate Change to take attention away from SNC-Lavalin; Huawei’s CFO suing Ottawa

Carbon tax ads look to take away attention from SNC-Lavalin drama The Liberals are attempting to shift Canadians’ focus away from the SNC-Lavalin scandal. Climate change...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX rises despite downbeat GDP stats, U.S./China trade optimism boosts optimism on Wall Street

The nation’s GDP growth has sputtered to a halt, and while the news sent the loonie for a spin, it didn’t stop the TSX...

Green light given for extradition case against Chinese executive; New veterans-affairs minister named

Green light given for extradition case against Chinese executive The federal Justice Department has given the go-ahead for an extradition case to proceed against Huawei...

MID-DAY: Poor GDP report tanks the Loonie; Trade optimism boosts TSX and Dow

A major slowdown in GDP growth is putting weight on the Loonie. StatsCan reports the economy nearly stalled in December, slowing to just .1...

China takes aim at Trudeau over SNC-Lavalin scandal; Veterans Affairs filled by new cabinet minister

Chinese officials criticize Trudeau, Ottawa over SNC-Lavalin Beijing is now weighing in on the SNC-Lavalin scandal. China’s Foreign Ministry is questioning Ottawa’s ability to fairly...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade optimism still high despite Trump comments

Markets are gaining some ground at the start of March, despite Donald Trump’s attempt to through shade on trade optimism. The growth is being helped...

SNC-Lavain drama reaches new heights; Trudeau getting used to the cabinet shuffle

Former Attorneys-General call for RCMP investigation on SNC-Lavalin The SNC-Lavalin scandal is reaching a new level of drama. After Jody Wilson-Raybould’s damming testimony, a group of...

Emergency debate to be held over SNC-Lavalin affair; Canada joins new NASA-led project

Emergency debate to be held over SNC-Lavalin affair Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer wants the RCMP to investigate what he contends is possible obstruction of justice...

AFTER THE BELL: Banking stocks drag TSX, Dow slips despite strong economic data, gold prices slump again

Lacklustre showings from two major banks left the TSX lagging today. CIBC hiked its dividend despite its first quarter profit results falling 11 percent to...

AFTER THE BELL: Banking stocks drag TSX, Dow slips despite strong economic data, gold prices slump again

Lacklustre showings from two major banks left the TSX lagging today. CIBC hiked its dividend despite its first quarter profit results falling 11 percent to...

MID-DAY: North American markets droop on poor earnings and trade worries

The TSX is dipping on poor earnings. The Bay Street index is down 51 points to 16,022 after TD and CIBC failed to meet...

TRUDEAU DENIES JUSTICE MINISTER SHUFFLE RELATED TO SNC-LAVALIN; CANADARM 3 IN DEVELOPMENT FOR LUNAR SPACE STATION

Trudeau grilled on SNC-Lavalin testimony by Jody Wilson-Raybould Justin Trudeau denies he shuffled Jody Wilson-Raybould for refusing to help SNC-Lavalin. The PM’s announcement on space investment...

BEFORE THE BELL: More quarterly earnings and SNC-Lavalin drama expected to weight Bay Street

There will be a lot for Bay Street to ingest this morning. Traders will be watching SNC-Lavalin shares after former Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould...

Trudeau on damage control following Wilson-Raybould testimony; Trump-Kim summit ends quickly with no deal

PM rejects former Justice Minister testimony on SNC-Lavalin matter Justin Trudeau is pushing back against testimony from Jody-Wilson Raybould. The PM says he is “definitely not...

Wilson-Raybould says she was pressured over SNC-Lavalin; Former Trump lawyer makes explosive claims

Former Canadian justice minister says she was pressured over SNC-Lavalin Jody Wilson-Raybould lowered the boom Wednesday on Justin Trudeau and others close to the Prime...

Mandatory reporting of vaccinations rolling out this fall

VICTORIA, B.C- Parents will have to provide proof of immunization for their kids, starting this fall. According to B.C Health Minster Adrian Dix, mandatory reporting of vaccinations for...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX sees modest gains, U.S./China trade uncertainty continues

While the heavyweight financials and energy sectors managed to move up today, it wasn't enough to help Canada’s stock exchange achieve complete liftoff. Drops in...

MID-DAY: TSX dips on poor earnings and slowing inflation; Dow pulls back as investors stay cautious

Bay Street is feeling some weight from earnings and inflation. The TSX is down 50 points to 16,017 after StatsCan reported a dip in...

Former Justice Minister prepares for SNC-Lavali testimony this afternoon; Air Canada suspends flights to India

Jody Wilson-Raybould to speak on SNC-Lavalin matter this afternoon Jody Wilson-Raybould will speak about the SNC-Lavalin scandal this afternoon. The former Justice Minister was given the...

BEFORE THE BELL: India-Pakistan tension weights markets; US crude inventory drains, pushing oil prices higher

North American markets are expected to dip this morning on geopolitical tensions. Investors are carefully watching the tensions gaining between India and Pakistan and...

Jody Wilson-Raybould to testify on SNC-Lavalin matter today; Report finds inmates getting free access to expensive meds

Former Justice Minister to be questioned on her involvement in SNC-Lavalin case Jody Wilson-Raybould will have the opportunity to “speak her truth” today in Ottawa. But,...

Former justice minister to appear before justice committee; Alberta premier appearing before Senate committee

Former justice minister to appear before justice committee Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould will appear before the House of Commons justice committee. The path for Wilson-Raybould...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX clings to gains, U.S. markets lower, American real estate sales dip to lowest level in three years

It was a mixed bag on Bay Street with the TSX’s most heavily traded companies moving in opposite directions. The TSX clawed 10 points above...

MID-DAY: TSX pulls ahead as Dow is left behind in North American trading

The TSX is pushing higher for a third straight day. The Bay Street index is up 34 points to 16,091. A different story across the...

Singh wins Burnaby byelection ahead of federal race for leadership; Trump and Kim to meet again

Singh takes MP seat ahead of leadership race Jagmeet Singh will finally be able to sit at the House of Commons. The NDP leader joined the...

BEFORE THE BELL: BMO reports boost in profits, but Scotiabank slips on market challenges; Investors become impatient for more trade negotiation details

The financial sector could cause some volatility for the TSX this morning as a few more big banks report earnings. BMO beat analyst expectations...

Singh grabs MP seat months before federal election; Trudeau will not testify on SNC-Lavalin matter

Jagmeet Singh is now sitting in the House of Commons Jagmeet Singh finally has an MP seat to call his own. The NDP leader won the...

AFTER THE BELL: Series of Trump tweets drive down oil prices, send U.S. markets higher

A tweet by the U.S. president stopped the recent spike in oil prices in its tracks. In response to the world’s largest exporters cutting supply...

New fire safety measures could be introduced after fatal Halifax house fire; Call for seatbelts on highway buses after Humboldt Broncos tragedy

New fire safety measures could be on the way following deadly Halifax house fire There’s still no official cause of last Monday’s Halifax house fire...

Tories force debate over Trudeau testimony; Three byelections running across Canada today

Scheer calls for Trudeau testimony on SNC-Lavalin Andrew Scheer is forcing a House debate on the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The Tory leader is now calling for Justin...

MID-DAY: Trump’s tariff extension turns up investor optimism, boosts North American markets

A positive start to North American markets at the beginning of this new trade week. The TSX is gaining 51 points to 16,064 and...

BEFORE THE BELL: US China trade, interest rates and Brexit all giving investors lots to chew on this morning

A delay in tariff activity is continuing to boost investor optimism this morning. Donald Trump cited productive talks as he tweeted his plan to...

Wilson-Raybould could testify on SNC-Lavalin this week; USMCA deal still in question as US tariffs remain

Former Justice Minister expected to have her say on SNC-Lavalin matter Ottawa’s former Justice Minister will likely get a chance to “speak her truth” this...

AFTER THE BELL: U.S./China trade optimism give markets lift, Canadian retail sales rise 2.7 percent

While a trade meeting that directly involves U.S. President Donald Trump boosted investor optimism stateside, it was a flat day on the Toronto Stock...

N-E-B says Trans Mountain expansion should move forward; PM wants us to listen to top civil servant

N-E-B says Trans Mountain pipeline is in “Interest of Canada” The National Energy Board says the Trans Mountain pipeline should move ahead.  The N-E-B says...

MID-DAY: TSX, Dow, crude all boosted on trade optimism: SNC-Lavalin stock drops on poor report

Optimism is boosting energy stocks, which is in turn pushing the TSX ahead. The Bay Street Index is climbing 60 points to 16,061 and...

Ottawa has to make a big decision as NEB submits Trans Mountain report; Canada is breaking its own tourism record

NEB drops off report to Ottawa on Trans Mountain expansion Ottawa will need to make an important decision on its billion-dollar pipeline investment. All eyes are...

Snowfall warning issued from Campbell River to Nanoose Bay

EASTERN VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C- Snow is falling this morning. According to Environment Canada, snowfall in the amount of five centimetres is expected today, with a...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets pull ahead on trade optimism once again; SNC-Lavalin under the microscope for investors

Global stocks are reversing course today as investors shrug off economic worries for trade optimism. China’s President is reportedly coming to the White House...

Trans Mountain review comes back to Ottawa; SNC-Lavalin inquiry continues in Ottawa

Trans Mountain review to be sent to Ottawa from NEB The review of the Trans Mountain Pipeline project is coming back to Ottawa today. The National...

Privy Council Clerk voices concern over Canadian politics; New study reveals veterans will end up with less funding

Clerk of Privy Council concerned over direction of Canadian politics The Clerk of the Privy Council has told a Parliamentary committee he’s worried somebody’s going...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX wobbles as gold loses its shine, Nike’s stock slips after college hoops split-shoe incident

Falling gold and oil prices dragged Canada’s stock exchange today. The TSX wobbled as it tried for a fifth consecutive winning day, losing 30 points...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX wobbles as gold loses its shine, Nike’s stock slips on college hoops split-shoe incident

Falling gold and oil prices dragged Canada’s stock exchange today. The TSX wobbled as it tried for a fifth consecutive winning day, losing 30 points...

MID-DAY: North American markets slip, TSX pulls back from 16,000 reach; Nike shares tank following basketball mishap

The TSX is pulling back from hitting it’s highest point since October. The Bay Street index is down 38 points to 15,992 and across...

NEW SNC-LAVALIN DETAILS SUGGEST WILSON-RAYBOULD WAS PRESSURED BY PMO; PBO warns of Veteran funding cuts

Wilson-Raybould felt she was improperly pressured: reports Jody Wilson-Raybould reportedly felt improperly pressured to deal with the SNC-Lavalin case. The former Justice Minister made this comment...

BEFORE THE BELL: Optimism takes point as investors see end in sight to US China trade war

An end to the trade war between the US and China may be close and that’s boosting investor confidence. Reports suggest negotiators are working...

SNC-Lavalin scandal will not be reviewed in public forum; Canada’s budget details coming soon

Liberals shoot down calls for public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin case The Liberals will not allow a public inquiry into the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The opposition motion was...

SNC Lavalin scandal continues; PM Trudeau losing support according to new poll

SNC Lavalin scandal continues to develop The Opposition used Question Period to hammer Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with questions about the SNC Lavalin scandal. Conservative Leader...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX moves up for fourth consecutive day, U.S. markets mixed as Fed holds rates steady

While Canada's stock exchange moved up for a fourth consecutive day, it was a choppy trading day on the American side of the border. The...

MID-DAY: Gold helps boost TSX, trade optimism keeps Dow afloat

Gold is making the TSX sparkle as the Canadian market pushes higher. The Bay Street index is up 63 points to 16,001 as the...

SNC-Lavalin case review underway; Payless only accepting giftcards for a limited time

Jody Wilson-Raybould testimony on SNC-Lavalin not expected until next week The probe is underway, but Ottawa’s former Justice Minister isn’t showing up yet. A federal committee...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investor optimism reigns again on US-China trade relations; US Fed Reserve January minutes to be released

Investors are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel on trade talks again and that’s helping markets reach higher. Donald Trump is also...

SNC-Lavalin drama continues MP standoff; Notley announces temporary crude solution for Alberta

Justice committee to hear from Wilson-Raybould on SNC-Lavalin, no PMO witnesses expected Opposition MPs are on the warpath against the Liberals over the SNC-Lavalin scandal. While...

Budget unveiled in B.C.; Halifax community mourns seven children killed in house fire

B.C. NDP unveils budget The B.C. NDP is staying the course with its budget. While the budget announced Tuesday afternoon does look to give some money...

Golden day on Bay Street, Netflix sets up shop in Toronto, Walmart’s Q4 results impress

The TSX added 99 points today, driven by a jump in precious metal and gold stocks. Commodities led the way on Bay Street, with materials...

MID-DAY: TSX pulls ahead on gold boom; Dow slips as investors get impatient for US China trade details

The TSX is getting a boost as the gold sector ramps up. The Bay Street Index is up 58 points to 15,896 as the precious...

Seven children dead following Halifax house fire; Scheer vows to find truth in SNC-Lavalin matter

Seven children dead reportedly part of Syrian refugee family Seven children are dead after a fire ripped through a home in Halifax. Reports suggest the kids,...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors waiting on new details from US China trade talks; Walmart set to release earnings this morning

A lot is riding on US China trade talks this week as North American markets are expected to stumble out of the gate for...

SNC-Lavalin drama continues with new resignation; Cough medicine dilemma: Health Canada connects treatment with drug addiction

Trudeau expected to fend off criticism today over another resignation A new resignation is further flaming the fire of the SNC-Lavalin scandal. Justin Trudeau’s closest adviser...

Suspect arrested in active shooting in Chicago suburb; Canadians warned to stay out of Haiti

Several injured, including police officers, after shooting in Chicago suburb More details are coming out about an active shooter situation in a Chicago suburb. The Aurora...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets jump on U.S./China trade optimism, Canopy Growth profits soar higher

North American markets rose on the final trading day of the week. On Bay Street, the TSX soared 142 points higher, propelled by strong corporate...

MID-DAY: TSX and Dow rally on corporate earnings and trade optimism

Oil and energy are helping give the TSX a boost once again. The Bay Street Index is rallying 158 points to 15,854. Some help is...

TRUMP TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY TO GET WALL FUNDING; Housing prices are dipping in Canada

Trump signs off on funding bill, says he’ll declare state of emergency for his wall Donald Trump is preparing to declare a state of emergency,...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trump expected to sign off on funding bill; Crude continues to pull ahead

Investors are looking for good news at the end of the trade week following a disappointing US retail report. The Dow slipped heavily after...

Ottawa claims jurisdiction over greenhouse gases in carbon tax fight; Study suggests many Canadians worried about fake news

Greenhouse gas is a national problem says Ottawa Ottawa is arguing provinces don’t have the ability to deal with greenhouse gases alone. The feds are making...

Dire situation for Canadians in Haiti; Sting performs in Oshawa Ontario with GM Plant closure looming

Tense situation for Canadians stuck in Haiti Relatives are anxiously hoping that dozens of Canadians who can’t get out of Haiti due to violent street...

AFTER THE BELL: Bombardier soars on robust earnings, Dow drops on news of flagging retail sales

The TSX soared higher today, on the back of plane-and-train-making giant Bombardier. The exchange gained 69 points with Bombardier leading the charge by jumping 23...

MID-DAY: TSX booms on energy and tech, Dow slumps as Coca-Cola stock drops

After a shaky start for the TSX, the Bay Street Index is pulling ahead. Canada’s main stock index is up 65 points to 15,692...

Canadians need more sick leave time; EC is offering a new app for weather forecasts

Canadians need more time off when recovering from sickness or injury: report Many Canadians don’t feel they’re getting enough sick leave time. A government survey reportedly...

BEFORE THE BELL: Earnings and oil expected to boost TSX at the start

The TSX is expected to push ahead this morning as Canadian corporate earnings roll in. At the top of the list is Canada Goose,...

Liberal-led committee rejects calls for Wilson-Raybould testimony on SNC-Lavalin; Carbon tax fight continues today

Former Justice Minister not likely to testify in SNC-Lavalin probe Jody Wilson-Raybould will not be called on to speak about the SNC-Lavalin controversy. A Liberal-led justice...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX flat as drops in tech, industrials sectors offset energy gains, Trump open to extending China/U.S. trade deal deadline

The TSX edged 15 points lower today with losses in eight major sectors. Helping to limit the losses on Canada’s stock exchange were increases in...

Feds to probe SNC-Lavalin; Former gymnastics Coach acquitted

Narrow-scope probe into SNC -Lavalin The House of Commons Justice Committee will be probing the SNC-Lavalin affair.  In a narrow vote this afternoon the committee...

MID-DAY: Trade optimism continues to boost investor confidence in North America

The boosted investor confidence is translating well in North American markets. The Dow is pushing ahead 169 points to 25,594 as the next round...

SNC-Lavalin probe to be decided on by federal committee; Carbon tax argument reaches court

Federal committee deciding on SNC-Lavalin meddling probe A Liberal-led committee will decide on whether to investigate the SNC-Lavalin scandal Reports suggest the justice committee is in...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investor optimism booming as Trump gives positive message on US China trade relations

Investor optimism is helping boost global markets this morning. Donald Trump's recently comments on extending the deadline for the tariff relief on China are giving...

TRUDEAU BLASTS WILSON-RAYBOULD RESIGNATION; BREAST IMPLANTS UNDER REVIEW AGAIN BY HEALTH CANADA

Trudeau criticizes Wilson-Raybould resignation amid SNC-Lavalin controversy Surprised and disappointed. This from Justin Trudeau after Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned amid the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The PM says the...

Trudeau blasts Wilson-Raybould resignation; Breast implants under review again by Health Canada

Trudeau criticizes Wilson-Raybould resignation amid SNC-Lavalin controversy Surprised and disappointed. This from Justin Trudeau after Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned amid the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The PM says the...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets rise after U.S. government strikes deal to avoid shutdown, oil moves up on production cuts

A surge in oil prices helped lift Canada’s stock exchange today. The TSX was up by 73 points with gains in seven of 11 sectors. While...

New twist in SNC-Lavalin scandal; New RCMP report on opioid handling

Union of Indian Chiefs calls out PM “Cowardly low blows” is how the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs describe comments about the former Veterans Affairs...

Veterans Affairs Minister resigns amid SNC-Lavalin scandal; ROMANCE SCAMS ARE COSTING CANADIANS MILLIONS

Jody Wilson-Raybould is resigning from the Liberal cabinet Jody Wilson-Raybould is no longer part of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. The former Justice Minister has resigned from her...

MID-DAY: Trade optimism and gaining energy stocks boost North American markets

The TSX is benefiting from a boost in the energy sector this morning. The boom comes as OPEC kicked off production cuts, which are...

Trudeau open to ethics investigation into his office; Romance Scams are costing Canadians millions

Trudeau welcomes ethics probe as way to build Canadian confidence Justin Trudeau is open to an ethics investigation into his office. The Federal Ethics Commissioner says...

Trudeau open to ethics probe on SNC-Lavalin case; Mosque shooter parents call sentencing too harsh

Trudeau says ethics investigation will give Canadians confidence Justin Trudeau is welcoming a probe into the SNC-Lavalin matter. The Federal Ethics Commissioner is looking into accusations...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investor optimism in trade negotiations, US government funding helping boost markets again

Trade negotiation optimism is helping boost the markets again this morning. As the US and China kick off the next round of negotiations to...

Investigation reveals high number of Canadian coaches convicted of sex crimes; RCMP reveal results of money laundering investigation

Investigation reveals high number of coaches in Canadian amateur sports convicted of sex crimes Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan says the findings of a CBC...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets fall on U.S./China trade uncertainty, clocks ticks down to another government shutdown

North American markets just couldn’t gain traction today, dragged by global trade uncertainty and falling bank and health care stocks. The TSX was off by...

MID-DAY: North American markets slip on commodity and oil drops

Commodity and energy stocks are holding back the TSX. The Bay Street Index is down 10 points to 15,622 as the price of gold...

Accused in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting pleads not guilty to more charges; Canadians have little faith in Facebook

Pittsburgh shooting suspect continues not guilty plea A US man accused of killing 11 people in a synagogue shooting is pushing back against more charges. Robert...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade optimism boosts markets again; TSX expected to get a bump from RBI International earnings

Trade talks are back and so is optimism in investors once again. US and Chinese officials are back at the table to discuss a...

Scheer demands response from former Justice Minister on SNC-Lavalin allegations; Abusive coaches a big concern in Canada

Scheer pressures Trudeau to let Jody Wilson-Raybould speak in SNC-Lavalin matter Andrew Scheer is demanding to hear from Ottawa’s former Justice Minister. The Tory leader is...

No warnings issued, despite near-whiteout conditions

COMOX VALLEY, B.C- Heavy weather is rolling through the Comox Valley. While there have been no warnings issued by Environment Canada, high winds and blowing...

AFTER THE BELL:  TSX, Dow fall on U.S./China trade fears; Trump says he won’t meet with Chinese president ahead of deadline

Global economic growth and trade concerns eclipsed a robust Canadian jobs report, hauling Canada’s stock exchange into negative territory. Stats Canada reporting that the nation...

Quebec mosque shooter sentenced to life in prison; Bruce McArthur to spend rest of life behind bars

Man convicted in Quebec mosque shooting sentenced to life in prison Several people in the room wept as the man who murdered six worshippers in...

McArthur can apply for parole at 91; Sentencing for Quebec mosque shooter coming shortly

McArthur handed 25 years with ability to apply for parole at 91 Bruce McArthur may still have a shot at freedom. The serial killer will spend...

MID-DAY: TSX falls as Canada’s unemployment grows; Dow slips on trade war worries

Unexpected job growth isn’t helping Canada’s unemployment rate, or investor confidence.  Despite the addition of over 66 thousand jobs in January according to Stats...

Investors worry over slow trade negotiations; Gold gains momentum in safe haven push

Trade stress is putting pressure on global markets this morning. Investors are concerned over reports Donald Trump will not be joining negotiations between the...

Serial killer McArthur and Mosque Shooter Bissonnette both face sentencing today; Longer sentencing proposed by Tory MP

McArthur sentencing to be handed down today Convicted serial killer Bruce McArthur will find out his fate today. The 67-year-old is expected to be sentenced this...

Red ink flowing at ICBC

ICBC has posted a net loss of 860 million dollars for the first nine months of its current fiscal year. ICBC is now projecting a...

Overdose deaths soaring in B.C.; Not much change change in the way Canadians use marijuana

Overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C. The latest figures from the B.C. Coroners Service show illicit drug overdose deaths rose to 14-hundred and...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets see red after EU slashes economic forecast, Canadian energy companies wobble after oil prices dip

Global markets hemorrhaged points today as investors’ focus shifted to an economic slowdown in Europe and falling oil prices. The impact wasn’t quite as bad...

MID-DAY: Oil prices down, dragging TSX with them

Things are off to a rough start on Bay Street today. Canada’s main stock is falling as the heavyweight energy sector sinks. Plunging oil prices...

BEFORE THE BELL: Wall Street looks to rebound, Bay Street could build on Thursday’s small gains

Bay Street managed to pull out a small gain yesterday, with a different story on Wall Street. Canada’s main stock market was dragged down by...

Child care costs outpacing inflation; heart disease, brain disease connection much deeper than previously known

Child care costs outpacing inflation in most Canadian cities The cost of child care in Canada is “astronomical” according to a new Canadian Centre for...

New statutory holiday commemorating residential school victims could soon be created; Canada still working to get tariffs dropped

Creation of new statutory holiday commemorating residential school victims getting closer A parliamentary committee has approved a measure to make the 30th of September a...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX clings to gains despite falling marijuana stocks, U.S. markets sputter in wake of Trump’s address

Canada’s stock exchange tip-toed near the flat line, dragged by declines in six of 11 sectors. The TSX added nine points with gains among influential...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX clings to gains despite falling marijuana stocks, U.S. markets sputter in wake of Trump’s address

Canada’s stock exchange tip-toed near the flat line, dragged by declines in six of 11 sectors. The TSX added eight points, with gains among influential...

MID-DAY: TSX recovers from early losses, Dow lower

The TSX is gaining back ground it lost early. Canada’s main stock market shed some points at the bell on lower oil prices. Investors were...

Big bucks to convince feds to not lower drug prices; bad harvest could lead to olive oil fraud

Lobbyists offered big money in response to rules that would lower drug prices Canadian pharmaceutical lobbyists were willing to give up $8.6 billion to keep...

AT THE BELL: TSX edges lower while Dow edges higher after State of the Union

There’s not a lot of major movement in North American markets yet today. Reactions from investors to Donald Trump’s speech last night are expected. The...

Global stocks fall in wake of State of the Union address

As expected, world markets are reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. But so far things aren’t off to a...

Trump doesn’t back down from border wall; serial killer’s lawyer arguing for usual parole time

Trump delivers state of the union address Donald Trump called for Democrats and Republicans to work together more, but didn’t budge on his hard-line immigration...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX jumps on broad-based gains; Dow moves higher ahead of Trump’s State of the Union address

Markets climbed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address tonight. Investors are awaiting word on progress on U.S./China trade talks...

Crown wants two life sentences for serial killer; E-brakes failed on derailed train that killed three

Crown asking for 50 years for Toronto serial killer The Crown is asking for a 50 year sentence for serial killer Bruce McArthur. That is the...

Investigation underway into fatal CP Rail derailment in B.C.; Canada supporting pro-democracy movement in Venezuela

Investigation underway into fatal CP Rail freight-train derailment in BC The president and CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway says he is deeply saddened by the...

Before The Bell: All eyes will be on American President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address

Many in our country will be tuning in as American President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address. Tuesday night's address is a week behind schedule...

AFTER THE BELL: SURGE IN MARIJUANA STOCKS LIFTS TSX, GAINS IN TECH SECTOR DRIVE U.S. MARKETS HIGHER

These are high times for Canadian cannabis producers, who led the charge on Bay Street today. Spearheaded by Aprhia Inc., the pot stocks-driven health care...

No moratorium on herring roe fishery

OTTAWA, ON- A North Island MP is calling for an immediate moratorium on the herring roe fishery in the Salish Sea. Courtenay-Alberni Gord Johns told...

MIDDAY: Greenback forces oil lower; TSX shows early gains

The American greenback continues its wild swing. After finishing lower on Friday it is higher today,  putting negative pressure on oil and gold.  Oil is...

PM has strong words for Venezuela “Dictatorship”; Gruesome details in McArthur case heard

PM blasts Nicolas Maduro Canada will provide more humanitarian relief for countries suffering under a Venezuelan refugee crisis.  CTV reports that's what two government sources...

McArthur sentencing hearing begins; Venezuela top of mind in Ottawa

Sentencing hearing gets underway We will start to learn more today about the victims of Bruce McArthur.  The sentencing hearing for the serial killer is...

Before the Bell: Quarterly Reporting begins as six week winning streak continues

There’s a bit of an upside this morning as North American stocks continue a six week winning streak. We’ll hear corporate earnings this week as...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips, ending six day win streak, mixed trading in U.S. on booming jobs report, Amazon stumble

Canada's stock exchange sagged today, pulled lower by backpedaling gold and energy stocks. The TSX fell 34 points as the index's six day win streak...

Russia blamed over nuclear treaty dispute; Canada asks again for detained citizens to be released from China

Canada blaming Russia over nuclear treaty dispute The Trudeau government is blaming Russia for President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of a landmark treaty...

Mid-day: TSX giving back early gains

Canada’s main stock market looked like it was on its way to a seventh straight day of gains, but has given up that ground. The...

BEFORE THE BELL:  Bay Street looks to extend winning streak

Toronto investors are hoping to make it a straight week of gains today. The TSX is coming off a six-day winning streak, closing up 56...

Byelection a “must win” for NDP leader; Ticketmaster’s secret scalping not illegal

NDP leader will have immense pressure to resign if he loses byelection If Jagmeet Singh doesn’t win an upcoming byelection, he’ll likely be done as...

Truck driver speaks at Humboldt Broncos trial; Reports say two French police officers convicted of raping Canadian

Truck driver speaks at Humboldt Broncos trial The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he takes full responsibility for what...

AFTER THE BELL: Surging pot, gold stocks bump TSX higher for sixth straight day, Facebook reports record profits

While it was a mixed bag of trading on Bay Street, Canada’s stock exchange managed to claw into positive territory for a sixth straight...

PBO suggests Ottawa may have overpaid for pipeline; Extreme weather likely the new norm in Canada

Ottawa may have been the loser in pipeline negotiations: PBO A new report suggests the feds might need to work on their negotiation skills. The Parliamentary...

MID-DAY: Gold boosts Bay Street; Dow dips on mixed corporate earnings

As gold becomes a hot buy for investors, Bay Street is benefiting from the boost. The TSX is up 44 points to 15,528 as gold...

NDP keeps Nanaimo seat; Alberta pumping more oil again despite ongoing pipeline problems

NDP MLA sitting in Nanaimo once again The NDP is keeping its grip on the province ahead of budget discussions. Former Federal NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson...

BEFORE THE BELL: Markets poised for corporate earnings-led gains; Oil pulls out of morning rut

A wait-and-see approach from the US Fed is helping push markets higher this morning. The US Central Bank is putting an end to its...

Last victim impact statements submitted in Humboldt Broncos trial; Canadian staff leaving Cuba over illness

Last of victim impact statements submitted in Humboldt Broncos trial The last of 75 victim impact statements have been submitted in court in Melfort, Saskatchewan...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX ekes out fifth straight winning day, Dow jumps on backs of upbeat corporate results, Fed policy decision

Investors breathed a sigh of relief as upbeat earnings results from Apple and Boeing boosted sentiment on Wall Street. And while it was a positive...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX ekes out fifth straight winning day, Dow jumps on backs of upbeat corporate results, Fed policy decision

Investors breathed a sigh of relief as upbeat earnings results from Apple and Boeing boosted sentiment on Wall Street. And while it was a positive...

Election oversight body can freely alert Canadians of meddling; Canadian women petition new breast cancer screening guidelines

Ottawa creates new committee to warn Canadians about election meddling If there’s suspected meddling in the upcoming election, Canadians will know about it. According to the Globe...

MID-DAY: TSX weighted, Dow climbs on corporate earnings; US Fed to release details on economic outlook

The TSX is feeling some weight ahead of a StatsCan report on the economy. The Bay Street Index is down four points to 15,458,...

BEFORE THE BELL: Positive vibes expected to boost markets this morning from Apple report; US-China trade talks restart today

The US and China are set to restart trade negotiations today, amid some tension between the two countries. Analysts aren’t expecting much movement as...

Tax fraudsters are looking to scam you, don’t get caught says CRA; US FORMALLY CALLS FOR EXTRADITION OF HUAWEI CFO

Don't get caught by fraudsters this tax season: CRA As we head into tax season the CRA wants you to be prepared for fraudsters. The government...

AFTER THE BELL: Rising gold stocks carry TSX to fourth winning day, Apple set to share quarterly earnings report

A jump in the materials sector and rally among energy stocks pushed Canada’s stock exchange into positive territory for a fourth straight day. The TSX...

Victim Impact Statements continue in Humboldt Broncos trial; Bruce McArthur pleads guilty to killing eight men

Victim Impact Statements continue at Humboldt Broncos bus crash trial “I forgive you.” Those are the words the Humboldt Broncos coach’s widow had for Jaskirat Singh...

MID-DAY: TSX pulls ahead on energy and materials; Dow stays afloat despite economic tensions

The TSX is getting a lift from energy and materials amid some major global economic tension. The Bay Street index is up 55 points to...

Bruce McArthur pleads guilty, could face up to 200 years in prison; FaceTime bug causing privacy concerns

Bruce McArthur's sentencing hearing runs next week Bruce McArthur will learn his fate next week for murdering eight men. The 67-year-old serial killer pleaded guilty to...

Bruce McArthur pleads guilty to murder; China pushes back against US plan to charge Huawei CFO

Bruce McArthur will plead guilty to all first-degree murder charges Bruce McArthur is pleading guilty to murder. The 67-year-old Toronto man told a Toronto court room...

BEFORE THE BELL: Market turbulence sends investors to safe haven options; oil pulls ahead as US eyes sanctions on Venezuela

Trade talks are still expected to continue between the US and China despite new tension involving Huawei. US authorities have issued various charges against...

NATIONAL NEWS ‘SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT’ EXPECTED TO BE ANNOUNCED IN BRUCE MCARTHUR CASE; Gmail reportedly down across the globe

Toronto Police expected to provide update on Bruce McArthur case “A significant development in this case is expected.” This is all Toronto Police will say as...

‘Significant development’ expected to be announced in Bruce McArthur case; Beijing hurls new threats attempting to protect Huawei CFO

Toronto Police expected to provide update on Bruce McArthur case “A significant development in this case is expected.” This is all Toronto Police will say as...

Charges filed against Huawei executive arrested in Vancouver; Major update expected in McArthur case

Charges officially filed by United States against Huawei executive  arrested in Canada The U.S. Justice Department is filing charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX inches higher despite sagging energy stocks; U.S. corporate giants struggling

Plummeting oil and natural gas prices and lagging energy stocks resulted in a flat day on Bay Street. And while the TSX edged 12 points...

Truck driver hears from families of Humboldt Broncos crash victims; BC Liberals now leading ahead of NDP: poll

Five-day sentencing hearing Jaskirat Singh Sidhu starts with family testimonies The families of the Humboldt Broncos victims will have a chance to speak this week. The...

MID-DAY: North American markets start the week seeing red; crude drops on concerns over China demand

The TSX is feeling weight from the mining sector at the start of the week. The Bay Street Index is down 56 points to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade talks, heavy-hitter corporate earnings and economic updates all coming this week

It’s a busy week for investors to take in, with a lot happening in trade talks, the state of the global economy and earnings...

Truck driver responsible for deadly Humboldt Broncos crash faces sentencing; Parliament resumes with election nearing

Truck driver week-long hearing ahead of sentencing for Humboldt Broncos crash Today the five-day sentencing hearing starts for the truck driver behind the Humboldt Broncos...

Kingston Ontario youth charged in terrorism investigation; Short-term deal reached to end U.S. government shutdown

RCMP charge Kingston youth in terrorism investigation The RCMP says there was no imminent threat to the public, but they have charged a youth in...

AFTER THE BELL: Golden day on TSX, Trump announces temporary end to government shutdown

Gold mining stocks were a hot commodity on Bay Street today, and helped power the TSX to an 85-point gain. Ten of the index's 11...

SUSPECT DETAIL IN TERRORISM INVESTIGATION RELEASED: REPORTS; US GROUNDS FLIGHTS DUE TO UNDERSTAFFING

One suspect arrested in terrorism investigation is a youth: RCMP New details are being released on the suspects arrested in a terrorism investigation. The RCMP is...

MID-DAY: Investors ignore major economic factors to focus on corporate earnings; Gold gains again as safe haven option

Canada’s main stock index is getting a boost from precious metals today. As investors worry over a global recession, markets like gold are getting...

Terrorism investigation may involve Syrian Refugee family: reports; US grounds flights due to understaffing

One of two arrested in terrorism investigation may be part of Syrian Refugee family Reports now suggest the home of a Syrian Refugee family is...

BEFORE THE BELL: Big corporate earnings push aside global recession concerns for now

Positive profits are helping lift sentiment across global markets. Analysts say the mood is shifting from a somber tone caused by trade stress between...

RCMP to provide more details on anti-terrorism arrests; Flu shot super effective this season: doctors

RCMP expected to release more on two arrests related to FBI investigation More details are expected to be released on a national security risk in...

Canadian ambassador backtracks on comments; Canada finalizes deal on wireless technology

Canadian Ambassador to China backtracks on comments Canada's ambassador to China says he "misspoke" when he suggested a detained Huawei executive had a strong...

AFTER THE BELL: Green day on Bay Street, Dow dips on growing trade concerns

A rally among Canadian energy stocks helped lift the TSX above the flat line today. Canada's stock exchange climbed 72 points, even with cynicism growing...

MID-DAY: Pessimistic view on US China trade sours investor mindset, weights Wall Street

A new set of pessimism on US China trade is weighting Wall Street. The US Commerce Secretary reportedly said the trade negotiations between the...

Trudeau says no to firing Chinese ambassador; Your old grass-cutting clunker could make you money

Trudeau says he's not concerned about McCallum comments on Huawei CFO Justin Trudeau will not fire Canada’s ambassador to China. The PM rejected the idea after...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade negotiations, Brexit and Venezuela-US tension main focuses for investors today

Slowing progress on trade and Brexit is weighting on investors’ minds this morning. Experts say many investors are taking a wait-and-see approach as major...

Spending oversight an issue in BC’s Legislature: Auditor General; Ottawa sides with opposition for leadership in Venezuela

BC Auditor General calls for better oversight on Legislature spending A spending scandal may lead to tightening on financial policies in BC. The province’s auditor general...

Trudeau says Huawei executive will get chance to defend herself; American officials speak out on Venezuela

Prime Minister Trudeau says Huawei executive will get chance to defend herself Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is a rule of law country and...

AFTER THE BELL: Losses in banking, energy sectors drag TSX, strong corporate earnings help lift Dow to triple digit gains

Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz saying that the nation’s economy is in "good shape” didn’t translate into a positive day on Bay Street. A...

MID-DAY: TSX falls as oil drops; Stats Can reports retail slip in November

Strong corporate earnings are helping boost Wall Street today. The Dow is up 103 points to 24,507, shaking off yesterday’s recession-fueled losses as companies...

HUAWEI EXEC MAY HAVE TRUMP CARD AGAINST EXTRADITION; Retail sales weighted by gas and vehicles in November

Arrested Huawei CFO may have legal argument to avoid extradition: Canadian ambassador Huawei’s CFO may be able to avoid extradition to the US. Canada’s Ambassador to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors pulling back from risks amid gloomy global economic outlook

The threat of a global recession is keeping the markets muted today. In overnight trading the Nikkei fell slightly by .1 percent to close...

Food Guide updated draws both applause and criticism; ASPIRIN USE DEADLY CONS OUTWEIGHT LIFE-SAVE PROS: RESEARCHERS

Food Guide revamp garners positivity and criticism  Health Canada’s new Food Guide is getting a mixed response across the country. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is...

United States still want Huawei executive extradited; New food guide puts emphasis on the way we eat

United States continuing to pursue extradition of Huawei executive The U.S. Justice Department says it is continuing to pursue the extradition of a top Huawei...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX’s 12-day win streak snapped as energy sector slides; U.S. markets fall as investors digest gloomy IMF report

Investors across North America were seeing red today, with markets falling on both sides of the border. The TSX’s 12-day win streak came to an...

MID-DAY: North American markets stay in the red as investors fear global dip

North American markets are continuing to feel the weight of nervous investors. The TSX is down 101 points to 15,252 and across the border,...

NATIONAL NEWS MORE WATER, LESS MEAT SUGGESTS NEW FOOD GUIDE; Dollarama moves to online nationwide sales

Health Canada unveils new food guide, pushes for more plant-based protein Cut down on the meat and choose water more often. These are some of the...

BEFORE THE BELL: IMF global growth downgrade hits markets as investors stress over recession

Concerns over a global economic slowdown are likely to weight North American markets today. The concern comes after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its...

REVAMPED CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE TO BE RELEASED THIS MORNING; SEAT BELT TASK FORCE COMING TOGETHER

Health Canada to unveil updated Food Guide Big changes are expected in Canada’s newly updated Food Guide. Health Canada is releasing the revamped document this morning,...

Eastern and Central Canada blasted by winter storm; More Canadians cutting it close at the end of the month

Winter storm hits much of Eastern and Central Canada After a mild start to the season, a powerful winter storm has brought heavy rain and...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX extends win streak to 12 days despite dim IMF report, U.S. markets close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The International Monetary Fund predicting a slowdown in the world’s economy wasn’t enough to keep the TSX from rolling to its 12th consecutive winning...

MID-DAY: IMF releases economic forecasts for global markets and countries; Wall Street closed for US holiday

The International Monetary Fund is setting a cautious financial tone for 2019. Ahead of the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the...

Newly revamped Canadian Food Guide coming tomorrow; Canada’s economic forecast slightly downgraded by IMF

Food Guide update looks to focus on changing food trends Canada is issuing new guidelines on a healthy diet tomorrow. This will be the first time...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors prepare for bevy of global economic discussions; Wall Street closed for US holiday

A few global matters are likely to catch the attention of investors today and this week. In the UK, Theresa May will present her...

School bus seat belts could soon become the norm in Canada; Updated food guide coming on Tuesday

Transport Canada reportedly preparing to make final decision on school bus seat belts The decision to add seat belts to school buses could be coming...

AFTER THE BELL: China/U.S. trade headway fuels U.S. markets, TSX celebrates 11th straight winning day

Markets charged in an upward direction today, on the back of potential headway in U.S./China trade talks. Investor sentiment was lifted by a report from...

Inflation Rate is up; Canada not being pushed around by China

Inflation up in December It wasn’t just Christmas that made your bank balance shudder.  Stats Can says the rate of inflation went up by 2-percent...

MID-DAY: Pot stocks push TSX higher to another winning day; Canadian inflation grows in December

The TSX is heading towards another winning day to end out the week. The Bay Street Index is getting a boost from pot and energy...

Feds keep public out of China-focused emergency meeting; Inflation pulls ahead in December, shrugs off gas dip

MPs hold emergency meeting on detained Canadians behind closed doors Ottawa officials are meeting away from the public eye on efforts to free two Canadians...

Chinese official warns Canada to tread carefully; Travelers beware warns Chrystia Freeland

Chinese Ambassador warns of repercussions against Canada China’s ambassador is warning Justin Trudeau to back off. The Beijing official said the PM should stop his efforts to...

BEFORE THE BELL: TSX win streak could continue on trade optimism; Tesla shares drop as Musk announces job cuts

Global stocks are rallying this morning as trade optimism booms across the markets.  The positive mood comes after the Wall Street Journal reported a...

Burkina Faso government condemning murder of Canadian man; Canadian Ambassador speaks out on detained Canadians in China

Burkina Faso government condemning murder of Canadian man The government of Burkina Faso is condemning what it calls the ``cowardly assassination'' of a Halifax man,...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX higher for 10th straight day, report of U.S. concessions in trade talks with China bolsters Dow

Canada's stock exchange cruised to a 10th winning day, as 10 of the index's 11 sectors rose into positive territory. The TSX gained 99 points...

MID-DAY: TSX firmly heading towards 10th winning day; Dow pressured by losses in financial stocks

Pot stocks are pushing the TSX higher against weight coming from the energy sector. The Bay Street Index is pushing towards a 10th winning...

Ottawa working with Africa to arrest those involved in Canadian death; Food waste in Canada is worse than thought

Ottawa working with African authorities after body of abducted Canadian found Ottawa is working with African authorities to arrest men involved in the death of...

BEFORE THE BELL: TSX looks to extend winning streak; Crude dips on record high production in US

The TSX will be looking for more positive reports from US financial institutions to continue its winning streak today. The Bay Street index is...

China criticizes Canadian warnings to international community; Mortgage rates are dropping in Canada

China bites back against more Canadian criticism Chrystia Freeland’s stern warning about China to other countries is drawing criticism from Beijing. The Foreign Affairs Minister said...

May survives close confidence vote; Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso

British Prime Minister survives close confidence vote The Conservative government of British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a non-confidence vot, but it was a...

AFTER THE BELL: Strong earnings reports from U.S. financial giants bolster markets, government shutdown drags into 26th day

Good vibrations from America’s banking sector were felt north of the border, and gave the TSX a lift. The TSX finished 64 points higher, led...

MID-DAY: Bank stock positivity boosting North American markets; Oil slides on oversupply concerns

Bank stocks are helping give life to Bay Street today. The TSX is up 18 points 15,064 as investors buy into bank stocks thanks to...

Ottawa to rely on civilian committee to update RCMP; CHINA SAYS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CANADA NOT A COCNERN

Ottawa announces new RCMP oversight committee Ottawa is hoping an independent oversight committee will help modernize the RCMP. The details of the new advisory board came...

BEFORE THE BELL: Mixed reactions in EU markets following Brexit defeat; Oil slips back slightly ahead of inventory report

Analysts are expecting a modest start in North American markets today with a few factors weight on investors. The main focus is the US...

More Canadians paying attention to western pipeline problems; Ottawa works to save Canadian from death sentence

More Canadians believe pipeline problems causing oil crisis Many Canadians believe the country is experiencing an oil crisis. According to CBC, a new poll suggests more...

Cribs Recalled; “No” for Brexit Deal

3,000 cribs recalled Health Canada is recalling three thousand older model baby cribs.  Shermag Harrison 4-in-one cribs sold at Toys R Us between 2015 and...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX higher for eighth straight day, Delta Airlines CEO says shutdown will cost company $25 million

A lift in oil prices and rising energy stocks equated into an eight consecutive winning day for the TSX. Canada’s stock exchange rose 70 points,...

Brexit deal voted down; Trudeau trying to gather support against China

Britain’s lawmakers say no to Brexit deal Britain’s lawmakers have voted down the Brexit deal hammered out by Prime Minister Theresa May. The House of Commons...

MID-DAY: Another winning day continues for TSX; Economists warn gov shutdown will start to peck at US economy

Energy stocks are helping give some life to Bay Street today. The TSX is up 34 points to 15,009 as crude prices start to...

Canadian home sales took a big dip in 2018; Extremist attack in Kenya linked to Westgate Mall attack group

CREA reports home sales were the worst in a decade Canada’s new mortgage rules are behind the biggest home sale slide since the 2008 financial...

BEFORE THE BELL: Tilray cross-promo deal likely to boost cannabis stocks on Bay Street; Oil boosts on trade optimism again

Cannabis stocks may give some extra life to Bay Street this morning. This comes as Tilray has announced a $100 million cross-branding promotion with...

First Nations group looks to become new owner of Trans Mountain Pipeline; China criticizes Trudeau’s comments on Canadian death sentence

First Nations group plans offer for Trans Mountain Pipeline Dozens of First Nations leaders are preparing to make a collective offer for the Trans Mountain...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets fall on disappointing Chinese trade data, Canadian company bought in largest mining deal in history

Gloomy economic news out of China and sliding oil prices weren’t enough to pull the TSX into the red today. Chinese government trade data showed...

Canadian man sentenced to death in China; Democrats may be ready to focus on Canadian border

Canadian man sentenced to death in China after being found guilty of drug trafficking The family of a Canadian man sentenced to death in China...

MID-DAY: TSX and Dow down on trade worries as China reports disappointing import/export numbers

Trade worries are gaining strength again and weighing on North American markets. The TSX is down 12 points to 14,926 and across the border...

Canadian death sentence in China of extreme concern to Trudeau; Cabinet shuffle sees three ministers get shifted

Trudeau weighs in on Canadian death sentence, calls it arbitrary Justin Trudeau is very concerned a Canadian was handed the death sentence in China. Robert Schellenberg...

BEFORE THE BELL: China’s trade dip puts weight on global markets; Canadian gold company ingested in $10-billion all-stock deal

China trade worries are expected to rattle North American markets at the open this morning. A report from Beijing on imports and exports fell...

Cabinet shuffle is coming today; Britons prepare for Brexit fallout

Trudeau eyeing change up in cabinet to replace Treasury Board President Justin Trudeau is doing the cabinet shuffle today, but it’s not likely to be...

AFTER THE BELL: Gains in health care sector hold TSX up, Dow edges lower as government shutdown enters 21st day

The world's second largest economy appears to be sputtering, and it's having a ripple effect on global markets. According to Reuters, China has set its...

MID-DAY: Investors holding back waiting for more US-China trade details; crude pulls back from rally

North American markets are weighted to start the last day of the trading week. The TSX is up slightly by 3 points to 14,906...

CANADIANS REPORTEDLY ABOARD CUBAN TOURIST BUS INVOLVED IN DEADLY CRASH; Banning expat voting ruled unconstitutional by SCC

Bus crash in Cuba kills seven, tourist vehicle had Canadians on board  Seven people are dead following a tourist bus crash in Cuba. Five are also...

BEFORE THE BELL: Pot stocks likely in the spotlight on Bay Street at the open; Crude gains on more trade sentiment

Pot stocks are likely to be the highlight on Bay Street to end the trading week. Ontario-based Aphria recently announced its CEO is stepping...

Trudeau defends pipeline purchase during Town Hall tour; NEB says puts emphasis on environmental protection

Trudeau says Ottawa was forced into pipeline purchase decision It wasn’t on the Liberal platform, but buying the Trans Mountain pipeline became a priority. During a...

AFTER THE BELL: MARIJUANA PRODUCERS LEAD GAINS ON BAY STREET, MACY’S STOCK TUMBLES ON WEAK HOLIDAY SALES

Higher cannabis stocks helped lift the TSX into the green today. Among the most actively traded stocks on Bay Street were marijuana producers Canopy Growth...

Cabinet shuffle on the way; Bernier defending candidate

Prime Minister Trudeau planning cabinet shuffle following Brison resignation Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’ll be shuffling his cabinet Monday following the resignation of Treasury...

MID-DAY: TSX pulled out of red by pot stocks; Dow continues slump pressured by crude and trade worries

Pot stocks are helping lift the TSX out of a slump. The Bay Street index opened in the red, dragged by dropping oil prices,...

Trudeau losing long-time MP and Treasury Board President; Liberal cabinet shuffle expected Monday

Long-time MP says he's quitting Trudeau's cabinet Justin Trudeau’s Treasury Board President is quitting. MP Scott Brison says he’s resigning from the cabinet and won’t run...

Trudeau called liar and bad leader during BC Town Hall; Toyota recalls 1.7 million vehicles over airbag concerns

Trudeau faces heavy criticism at recent Town Hall Justin Trudeau’s newest town hall tour isn’t starting off well. In Kamloops, BC, he was heavily criticized and...

BEFORE THE BELL: Poor Chinese economic data and lack of trade progress details weight global markets

Analysts are expecting a subdued start to markets in North America this morning. The slowdown comes after China released a below forecast report on...

Canadian Forces lost over a dozen members to suicide in 2018; Three federal byelections called

The Canadian Forces lost more than a dozen members to suicide last year The Canadian Forces have suffered more than a dozen suicides in the...

AFTER THE BELL: Central Bank maintains overnight rate, green day on Wall Street as U.S./China trade talks continue

The Bank of Canada is standing pat on its benchmark interest rate. The central bank announced this morning that it has maintained its target for...

MID-DAY: Dow and TSX push ahead again on trade positivity; BoC keeps interest rate steady

The Bank of Canada is holding its interest rate steady, but that’s not putting weight on Bay Street. BoC officials downgraded 2019’s growth forecast...

NEW DRONE RULES RELEASED BY OTTAWA; BOC KEEPS INTEREST RATE STEADY

Exams, certificates and fines and jail time part of new drone flying rules in Canada If you take risks with your drone you could be...

Health Canada puts healthy eating focus on plant-based protein; Ottawa expected to unveil new drone rules today

Draft for new Canadian food guide focuses on plant-based protein The focus on meat and dairy is getting blurry in a proposed food guide update...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors await BoC announcement; Trade optimism still holding firm in global markets

Investors are betting on a positive outcome in trade negotiations between the US and China. A recent round of talks has ended, with details...

Truck driver pleads guilty in Humboldt Broncos crash; American President Trump to address country on border wall funding

Truck driver pleads guilty in Humboldt Broncos bus crash The father of one of the players killed in the Humboldt Broncos crash says Tuesday’s guilty...

AFTER THE BELL: Gains in nine sectors lift TSX into triple digits, Boeing’s stock soars

It was a winning day on Bay Street, with gains in nine of 11 sectors pushing the TSX 101 points into the green. The index...

MID-DAY: North American markets boosted by trade optimism; Stats Can reports a November billion-dollar trade deficit

Trade optimism is still keeping North American markets up today, but poor trade data has slightly soured Bay Street. The TSX is up 58...

Driver accused in deadly Broncos crash pleads guilty; Trade deficit grows as Canadian oil drops

Truck driver pleads guilty to Broncos crash charges The man accused in the Humboldt Broncos crash is pleading guilty to charges of dangerous driving causing...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade optimism boosting investor confidence; Crude continues recovery

Trade optimism is giving more hope to investors today. As US and Chinese officials discuss how to ease the trade war the two countries...

Flu strain hitting hard against Canada’s youth this season; Steel and aluminum tariffs likely to remain in place

Flu strain putting more kids in hospital this season Nearly twice as many kids are heading to hospital with the flu compared to last year. Canadian...

Study finds medical episodes can lead to financial loss; Canadian delegation in China under political spotlight

New study finds medical episodes can lead to financial loss A staggering new study highlights the economic after-effects suffered by middle-aged Canadians who’ve had a...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX rises as investors await Central Bank decision, Tesla breaks ground on Shanghai factory

A rise in the industrials and health care sectors fueled Canada’s stock exchange today. The TSX moved up 77 points ahead of the Bank of...

MID-DAY: Markets weighted as economic and trade concerns for 2019 continue

Financial and energy stocks are weighing on Bay Street. The TSX is up slightly by 16 points to 14,442 as analysts point to a...

Ottawa group pushes Beijing for release of two detained Canadians; Cancer crowdfunding targeting desperate patients

Group of Ottawa officials push Beijing for release of Canadians A delegation of Ottawa officials are pressing Beijing to release two arrested Canadians. The group, meeting...

BEFORE THE BELL: North American markets likely to boost on US-China trade talks; Crude gains on renewed optimism

Trading may be a bit more calm to start out the first full week of 2019. Analysts say investors are feeling more confident as...

Researchers warn against donating to cancer treatment crowdfunding; Singh accuses Trudeau of purposely delaying byelection

Be wary of donating to cancer treatments on crowdfunding sites Don’t get fooled by crowdfunding cancer treatment. That’s the message from Canadian researchers, who found millions...

AFTER THE BELL: Positive jobs numbers on both sides of border help boost markets, Netflix given buy rating

Gains in 10 of 11 sectors coupled with a mostly positive jobs report from Statistics Canada gave the TSX a lift today. The index jumped...

Canadian delegation bound for China; Partial U.S. government shutdown continues

Canadian delegation heading to China not concerned about safety Liberal Senator Joseph Day says he and the rest of a parliamentary delegation travelling to China...

MID-DAY: TSX and Dow boosted by positive jobs reports; Crude pushes higher

A status quo jobs report in Canada is helping push the TSX ahead. Stats Can reported unemployment stayed at 5.6 per cent for December. This,...

Canada’s jobless rate didn’t budge at the end of 2018; Ford recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over airbag problems

Unemployment rate remains the same in Canada to end 2018 Canada’s unemployment rate is starting 2019 status quo. Stats Can reports the jobless rate stayed at...

BEFORE THE BELL: US-China trade optimism bringing life back to markets; Jobs data coming out for Canada this morning

Global markets are cautiously and optimistically gaining some ground after a Thursday slump. The promise of an ease in trade tension between the US...

China trip still planned by Ottawa officials despite Huawei fallout; Unifor plans GM protest as carmaker eyes Mexico expansion

Ottawa envoy pushes on with China trip plans Global Affairs Canada says at least 13 Canadians have been detained in China recently. This includes three Canadians...

Unifor plans GM protest as carmaker eyes Mexico expansion; Ontario preps for cannabis selling lottery

Unifor boss calls Mexico expansion offensive as GM plans Oshawa plant closure Unifor’s President says GM might as well be slapping Canada in the face. The...

Team Canada Captain facing online abuse; Pelosi re-elected Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives

Team Canada Captain facing online abuse after penalty shot The captain of Canada’s world junior hockey team says the abuse being hurled at him on...

AFTER THE BELL: APPLE’S TUMBLE CASTS SHADOW OVER NORTH AMERICAN MARKETS, NASDAQ DROPS THREE PERCENT

A gloomy sales report from a U.S. tech giant pulled down markets today. In a letter to investors, Apple CEO Tim Cook reported “lower than...

MID-DAY: Apple’s poor forecast pulls North American markets into the red

Apple’s gloomy forecast is weighing heavily on North American markets. The iPhone-maker pulled back on its first quarter prediction pointing to a sliding Chinese...

China prosecutor claims two detained Canadians definitely guilty; Death toll from Russia building collapse grows further

Detained Canadians definitely broke Chinese law claims prosecutor China’s top prosecutor says he has no doubt two Canadians broke the country’s laws. The two former diplomats...

BEFORE THE BELL: Revised sales forecast from Apple points to slowing Chinese economy, further fuels recession fears

A new report from Apple is causing turmoil in global markets this morning. The iPhone maker has revised its sales forecast, suggesting China’s drooping...

Proposed insurance rate increase one step closer to reality; Scientists take aim at cancer-causing cured and processed meats

Auto insurance increase proposal gets nod from BC Utilities Commission BC drivers may soon be seeing a rate hike on auto insurance. The BC Utilities Commission...

AFTER THE BELL: TSX RISES SLIGHTLY TO OPEN 2019, LATE DAY RALLY PUSHES DOW INTO POSITIVE TERRITORY

After falling 12 percent in 2018 and having its worst year in a decade, Canada’s stock exchange looked to start the year on a...

Scheer warns of escalating carbon tax; Death toll in Russian building collapse climbs

Scheer warns of climb in carbon tax if Trudeau stays in Canada is still months away from the next federal election, but Andrew Scheer welcomed...

MID-DAY: Dow and TSX still struggling on first day of 2019 trading; Oil pulls out of morning slump

Jittery investors are causing havoc for North American markets. The TSX is down 23 points to 14,299 and across the border the Dow is...

MPs pushing for automatic criminal pardons in Canada; BC windstorm called most damaging in history for hydro

MPs says justice system is too complicated at providing pardons Some MPs want Ottawa to make criminal pardons automatic. The Public Safety Committee suggests for some...

BEFORE THE BELL: Currencies and gold take point as investors worry over global economic slowdown; Crude slides as supply pushes higher

At the start of the 2019 trading year, markets are down. The slide in investor confidence comes as reports from China and Europe confirm...

Scheer claims Trudeau has no plans to ever cut carbon tax; Cannabis could be causing more mental health problems: CIHI

Tory Leader says carbon tax is misguided, likely won't go away under Liberals Andrew Scheer claims Justin Trudeau has plans to continue increasing carbon tax...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets end 2018 on high note as Trump tweets indicate progress in U.S./China trade talks

Positive vibes from U.S./China trade talks boosted North American stock markets on the final day of 2018. Both the Dow and the TSX could use...

AFTER THE BELL: Markets end 2018 on high note as Trump tweets indicate progress in U.S./China trade talks

Positive vibes from U.S./China trade talks boosted North American stock markets on the final day of 2018. Both the Dow and the TSX could use...

Parliament Hill may have a convoy of visitors in the New Year; ‘Dry-January’ may be worth it: researchers

Pipeline protest convoy plans road trip to Ottawa A convoy of pro-pipeline protesters are planning a cross-Canada road trip in 2019. Vehicle convoys have been driving...

MID-DAY: TSX and Dow starting on a high note for last trading day of 2018

The TSX is gaining for the last day of 2018, in an overall losing year for the Canadian market. The Bay Street index is...

CPP contributions start to climb tomorrow; Rental increase rates pushed back tomorrow

CPP contribution going up as Ottawa prepares overhaul of pension plan You’ll start paying out more to help overhaul Canada’s pension plan in 2019. Starting Tuesday,...

BEFORE THE BELL: Positive trade sentiment helping push markets one last time in 2018

A possible fresh start in trade relations in 2019 is helping push markets at the end of 2018. Experts say Donald Trump boosted investor...

AFTER THE BELL: CANADIAN POT PRODUCER’S SHARES JUMP AFTER NEWS OF TAKEOVER BID, DOW WOBBLES AS TRUMP THREATENS TO CLOSE SOUTHERN BORDER

It was another green day on Bay Street as the TSX jumped 56 points with eight of the index’s 11 sectors trading higher. The heavyweight...

AFTER THE BELL: CANADIAN POT PRODUCER’S SHARES JUMP AFTER NEWS OF TAKEOVER BID, DOW WOBBLES AS TRUMP THREATENS TO CLOSE SOUTHERN BORDER

It was another green day on Bay Street as the TSX jumped 56 points with eight of the index’s 11 sectors trading higher. The heavyweight...

Recall on condoms; Humboldt Broncos Coach and General Manager steps down

Condom recall issued over shelf-life concerns Condom manufacturer Durex is recalling two batches of their products because they say they don't pass their stringent shelf-life...

MID-DAY: Trump wall threats cause more stress on Wall Street; TSX boosted by health, energy and financial sectors

With just over a day and a half of trading left in 2018, volatility is continuing on the markets today. The TSX is getting...

Trump threatens new trade deal with Canada/Mexico over wall problems; Netflix warns of new email scam

Trump ties new USMCA trade deal to border wall funding Donald Trump is taking aim at the new NAFTA because he can’t get funding for...

BEFORE THE BELL: Wall Street likely to see more gains to end out the week; Aphria rejects hostile takeover bid from US company

A possible selloff is likely being averted this week as Wall Street is expected to see more gains today. The Dow threatened to move...

Pipeline problems the primary cause of oil price drop: NEB; Bacteria concerns for chicken, turkey and packaged salads

NEB claims pipeline capacity can't keep up with oil production Canada’s energy regulator is confirming there’s a problem with the pipelines. The National Energy Board claims...

AFTER THE BELL: Energy, financials sectors lift TSX, Dow rides wave of historic Boxing Day gains

It was a wild day for North American markets. The TSX surged 385 points, lifted by gains in 10 of 11 sectors. South of the border,...

MID-DAY: TSX pulls ahead leaving Dow behind; Crude slips further on economic concerns

After a two-day break the TSX is blazing out of the gate. The Bay Street index is up 223 points to 14,003, thanks to...

HIGH DRIVERS A WORRY FOR CANADIANS IN 2019; PIPELINE PROBLEMS LIKELY TO AFFECT 2019 ELECTION

Canadians worried over more high drivers on the road in 2019 Many Canadians are worried 2019 will bring an increase in cannabis-impaired driving. A CAA survey...

BEFORE THE BELL: Economic worries resurface in early trade, threatening more volatility in North America

It’s back to reality for North American markets this morning as economic worries surface again. Analysts predict the Dow will be dipping after its...
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