Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario and Quebec as health warnings issued across Canada
Environment Canada issued air quality alerts from Toronto to Winnipeg as smoke from western fires pushed fine particulate matter to dangerous levels.
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Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario and Quebec as health warnings issued across Canada
Environment Canada issued air quality alerts from Toronto to Winnipeg as smoke from western fires pushed fine particulate matter to dangerous levels.
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All Canada coverage →Neebing man wins $2.49 million in Thunder Bay 50/50 draw
The Northwestern Ontario resident claimed the massive prize in what marks one of the region's largest community lottery payouts.
Canadian women's 4x100m relay stuns Jamaica and U.S. for Oslo Diamond League gold
The quartet clocked a season-best time in the 42-second range to edge Jamaica by less than a tenth of a second at the prestigious meet.
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warnings for Ontario and Quebec
Strong winds, hail and heavy rain threaten travel and outdoor events as weather system moves east across central Canada.
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.50%, first reduction since 2020
The central bank lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, citing cooling inflation and softening economic conditions. Major lenders are reviewing their prime rates in response.
Canadian songwriters launch class-action lawsuit against AI music companies over copyright infringement
The Federal Court case seeks damages and injunctions against AI firms that allegedly trained models on millions of Canadian-owned tracks without permission.
Canadian physicists help detect rare cosmic-ray particle in record-breaking experiment
University of Alberta and University of Toronto researchers contributed to the first high-confidence detection of an ultra-high-energy cosmic ray using China's GRAND prototype radio array.
Health Canada proposes mandatory warning labels on ultra-processed foods
Draft regulations would require front-of-package symbols on products high in sugar, sodium, or saturated fat. A 75-day consultation period begins before final rules are implemented.
CRTC orders Google to restore Canadian news links within 14 days
Federal regulator rules tech giant's news-blocking measures violate interim arrangements under Online News Act. Google has two weeks to submit restoration plan.
Canada to lift visa requirements for Mexican citizens, introduce electronic travel authorization
New eTA-style system aims to boost tourism and trade while addressing provincial concerns over refugee claims and shelter capacity.
CBC challenges federal government over Online News Act regulations in court
The public broadcaster argues Ottawa's final rules create unfair disadvantages in negotiations with tech platforms and could reduce journalism funding.
Parks Canada Freezes Entry Fees Through 2027 and Launches New Discount Passes
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced the fee freeze alongside new family and senior passes as Ottawa aims to boost domestic tourism and improve access to nature.
BC Hydro Uncovers 24 Suspected Crypto Mining Operations Stealing Power in Northern Communities
The utility reports hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses and equipment damage from alleged electricity theft in Prince George, Terrace and Dawson Creek areas.
Canada bans replacement workers in federal sectors as Senate passes Bill C-58
The landmark legislation targets banking, telecommunications, and transport industries, imposing fines up to $100,000 per day for violations.
Health Canada Approves First CRISPR Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Casgevy offers potentially curative treatment for patients with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, but complex logistics and high costs raise access concerns.
Canada opens 2026 World Cup as long shot despite home advantage
Sportsbooks price Canada at 251.00 to win the tournament outright, but co-host status keeps underdog hopes alive for national team supporters.
Federal Government Proposes National Heat-Health Warning System as Canada Braces for Extreme Summer Temperatures
Ottawa unveils plan to standardize heat alerts across provinces as Environment Canada forecasts hotter-than-normal summer conditions nationwide.
Canada Post and union resume contract talks amid strike threat
Negotiations restart after stalled discussions over pay and staffing as current agreements near expiry. Any work stoppage could disrupt mail service nationwide.
Business
More business →Carney breaks ground on Matawinie, set to become G7's largest graphite mine
Nouveau Monde Graphite's Saint-Michel-des-Saints project moves to construction with a $459-million federal financing package and a seven-year offtake agreement.
CMHC opens insured mortgages to factory-built homes with Prefab Plus
The new program lets buyers of prefabricated and modular homes use five-per-cent down payments with staged draws as construction milestones are met.
April housing starts jump 17 per cent as Toronto leads, Vancouver lags
CMHC's April release shows the seasonally adjusted annualized rate at 279,317 units, well above forecast. Toronto multi-family is doing the work; Vancouver fell 30 per cent year-over-year.
How Ontario's iGaming model compares to crypto offshore
AGCO's Q1 2026 RTP data lets us measure the gap between Ontario's regulated lane and offshore operators that Canadians outside the province still use.
Unicharm Group Discloses Global Initiatives in Conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8 Unicharm Corporation
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Politics
More politics →Alberta separation petition quashed over duty to consult First Nations
A King's Bench justice ruled Elections Alberta should never have approved the petition. Premier Smith calls the ruling anti-democratic and says she will appeal.
Supreme Court upholds federal carbon pricing 7-2
The majority leaned on national-concern doctrine; the minority would have ruled the federal scheme intrudes on provincial jurisdiction.
BC Conservative leadership race: Peter Milobar brings in caucus endorsements
Milobar now claims the public support of seven sitting caucus members, putting him ahead of the field on declared internal backing.
Tech
More tech →Crypto casinos and Canadian players in 2026
Crypto-deposit operators are a growing slice of Canadian recreational gambling spend. The pressures pushing back are volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
Canada's AI Act clears committee in narrower form
The bill that emerged from second reading is materially smaller in scope than the one ISED started with. Civil society is not happy. Industry is.
Sports
More sports →Canadiens vs Hurricanes Eastern Conference Final: an unfamiliar matchup with familiar stakes
Game 1 in Raleigh on Thursday. Montréal's first Conference Final since 2014 meets a Carolina team that has won the Metro and looks structurally complete.
Raptors' trade deadline: a small move, a quiet front office, and a summer that matters more
The deadline pickup was a minimum-money depth wing. The real signals are about the summer.
Lifestyle
More lifestyle →Ontario pushes last call to 4 a.m. for the duration of the World Cup
Licensed bars and restaurants across the province can serve until 4 a.m. from June 11 through July 19. Hospitality groups welcome the move; public-health voices are quietly skeptical.
CaféTO returns for Victoria Day, with restaurants split on whether the patios pay off
Toronto's curb-lane patio program is back with more than 290 participating restaurants.
Montréal Restaurant Week opens its tenth edition with the most Québécois menus yet
240 restaurants, a wider geography, and a generational shift toward Québec-terroir cooking define the 2026 edition.
Canada
More Canada →Wildfire season opens early: Alberta evacuations widen, Manitoba in state of emergency
Clearwater County remains under an evacuation alert and Whitecourt is on order. Manitoba's provincewide state of emergency continues.
Federal fiscal monitor: small deficit, calm bond market, quiet political week
The April fiscal monitor came in with a small deficit and the bond market shrugged.
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