‘I followed all the rules’ on Alto, Champagne says amid conflict allegations
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Phillippe Champagne says he “followed all the rules” to make sure he wasn’t in a conflict of interest related to the Alto high-speed rail project. The minister testified at the parliamentary ethics committee Thursday after months...
Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving Canadians more access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices. The plan outlined Thursday is intended to change the way...
Fiery 2024 North Dakota derailment proves need to replace flawed tank cars: U.S. NTSB
A fiery North Dakota derailment that happened two years ago demonstrated yet again why the National Transportation Safety Board has been urging the rail industry for decades to replace flawed tank cars that tend to rupture in a crash. The...
Potential water quality issues force removal of 2 bottle-filling trailers near FIFA Fan Festival Toronto
As southern Ontario deals with sweltering temperatures, fans looking to hydrate at FIFA Fan Festival Toronto might have a tougher time doing so as two water bottle-filling trailers have been put out of service. While at the FIFA Fan Festival...
Mother of B.C. cyberbullying victim Amanda Todd welcomes federal online safety bill
The mother of a British Columbia teen who died by suicide after being relentlessly tormented by a cyberbully says proposed federal legislation tackling online safety would have helped her daughter and will help save lives. Carol Todd’s daughter Amanda died...
Poll suggests popularity of Ontario Premier Doug Ford hits personal low
A new poll suggests the approval rating among Ontario voters for Premier Doug Ford has hit its lowest level since his government was first elected in 2018. “It’s a significant thing to drop 10 points in approval over the course...
Canada coach Marsch keeps injured defender Bombito on World Cup squad
Defender Moïse Bombito will remain on Canada’s World Cup roster, though his availability is unknown as he continues to recover from a broken leg. Bombito’s inclusion on Canada’s official World Cup jersey-number list, released Thursday by Canada Soccer, confirmed the...
FIFA Fan Festival Toronto ends early due to lightning risk
Within an hour of the inaugural FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and South Africa kicking off in Mexico City, the Fan Festival in Toronto was cancelled due to weather concerns. Fans gathered to watch the game and take...
Toronto airport expansion plan won’t be released during consultations: port authority
TORONTO — Consultations on the future of the Toronto island airport will go ahead without detailed plans on a possible expansion. At a tense annual general meeting, officials with Toronto Port Authority said no expansion plan for Billy Bishop Toronto...
Canada Post moves to convert nearly half a million more homes to community mailboxes
Canada Post is rolling out the latest phase of its transition from door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes, selecting more than three dozen communities that will undergo the conversion starting next year. Spanning seven provinces and 37 communities from Halifax to...
