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Record 2M visits at Canada's food banks in March
Food bank visits in Canada have reached a grim milestone, according to Food Banks Canada. The HungerCount 2024 report shows more than two million visits to food banks in March. That was an increase of...
Brad Perry Oct 28, 2024
Conservatives will scrap federal tax on new homes
The federal Conservative leader is promising to scrap the federal tax on new homes. Pierre Poilievre said the move would apply to all homes sold for under $1 million. He claims it would spark 30,000 e...
Brad Perry Oct 28, 2024
Low sentiment for starting a business: CFIB survey
Only one in five Canadian business owners would currently recommend someone to start a business. That is according to a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Busi...
Brad Perry Oct 28, 2024
CIHI report highlights gaps in access to health care across Canada
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has released a new report outlining the current challenges in Canada's health care system, focusing on four key areas: primary health care access, ...
Evan Taylor Oct 25, 2024
Canada cuts immigration targets starting in 2025
Canada has unveiled plans to slash the number of permanent residents allowed into the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller made the announcement Thursday morning...
Brad Perry Oct 24, 2024
Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 3.75%
More good news from the Bank of Canada if you have a loan to pay back. The bank announced Wednesday it is cutting its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent, marking the fourth consecut...
Brad Perry Oct 23, 2024
Select frozen waffles recalled across Canada and U.S.
Check your freezer! Certain frozen waffle products sold throughout Canada and the United States are being recalled due to a possible Listeria contamination. The waffles were packed in various formats ...
Kelli Rickard Oct 21, 2024
Canadian Marie-Leonie Paradis named a Saint by Pope Francis.
Canada has a new saint in Blessed Marie-Lonie Paradis, the founder of the Institute of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family. Pope Francis officially canonized her alongside 13 others during a recent ...
Evan Taylor Oct 21, 2024
Canadians plan to spend more this holiday season: survey
Canadians plan to spend more this holiday season, despite financial challenges, according to a new survey. The Retail Council of Canada says holiday spending is set to reach an average of $972, up eig...
Brad Perry Oct 21, 2024
Cabinet shuffle expected after four Liberal ministers announce they wont reoffer
Four federal cabinet ministers have decided not to run in the next election, a move expected to prompt a significant cabinet reshuffle, according to reports from Radio-Canada. Marie-Claude Bibeau (Min...
Evan Taylor Oct 18, 2024





