Is Canada in a recession? Some answers are coming this Friday
Canadians will gain a better understanding of the country’s financial health later this week with the scheduled release of economic data from Statistics Canada. Several key gross domestic product (GDP) reports are expected to be released on Friday, Nov. 28,...
‘December to remember’: Canada’s winter will get off to an abrupt start, Weather Network says
Blasts of frigid Arctic air could send temperatures tumbling in December and herald the arrival of a more “traditional Canadian winter,” a meteorologist for the Weather Network predicts as it releases its seasonal outlook. Most of Canada is expected to...
Brampton house fire raises questions over safety oversight after tragic deaths
The Mayor of Brampton is describing the landlord of a rental property where five family members died in a devastating fire as an “absentee landlord,” citing a six-year history of compliance issues. On the same day flames tore through the...
Fog and strong winds hit Toronto as Ontario prepares for days of heavy snow squalls
Toronto started Wednesday shrouded in thick fog and damp air, but the city’s relatively calm conditions won’t last long. A powerful pattern shift is unfolding across Ontario, setting the stage for strong winds in the GTA and a prolonged lake-effect...
1 man stabbed near Moss Park: Toronto police
Toronto police are investigating after a man was allegedly stabbed in the city’s Moss Park neighbourhood late Tuesday evening. According to authorities, a male victim was found with a stab wound near Jarvis Street and Shuter Street at approximately 9:42...
Housing market expected to rebound in 2026 as more buyers motivated: Re/Max forecast
TORONTO — Strong demand among potential homebuyers and built up inventory could pave the way for a sales rebound in 2026 after a roller-coaster year plagued by economic uncertainty. Re/Max Canada says it expects national home sales to increase 3.4...
Church sues after City of Montreal issues $2,500 fine for hosting ‘MAGA superstar’
MONTREAL — Quebec City is not alone in facing legal action for the way its municipal administration responded to a scheduled concert by Sean Feucht, an American Christian singer known for his ties to U.S. President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement....
Carney to announce new supports today for steel industry hammered by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce new measures today to help Canada’s steel sector, a government official told The Canadian Press. Ottawa plans to limit foreign steel imports and cut interprovincial rail freight rates in a...
Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games. The choreographed ceremony inspired by ancient Greece is designed to link the original games...
Concerns raised about AI-powered toys and creativity, development as holiday shopping peaks
TORONTO — As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms, ranging from privacy and security violations to...
