Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to create Canada's first sovereign wealth fund. Read More
Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return?
The ongoing U.S. travel boycott is showing no signs of letting up. March marked the 14th consecutive month of steep declines, with Canadian return trips to the U.S. plummeting 32 per cent compared to pre-boycott March 2024. Canadians are still travelling, but more are opting for domestic and overseas trips. Read...
Probe underway into waterfowl poaching at Point Pelee National Park
They say it happened sometime between 8 p.m. Apr. 23 and 8 a.m. Apr. 24 in the marsh area of the park — and are looking to hear from anyone who’s aware of a firearm being illegally discharged. Read More
Is your maple syrup real or fake? It’s not that hard to tell
An investigation by Radio-Canada’s Enquête program showed that fake maple syrup was being sold on Quebec grocery store shelves. Producers at one Quebec sugar shack tried both pure and bogus syrup and highlighted the differences. Read More
B.C. officers now allowed to kill abandoned domestic sheep to protect wild animals
In a statement, the province says it has changed how domestic sheep are classified under the Wildlife Act in order to prevent disease from being transmitted in what could be large-scale die-offs in wild herds. Read More
Shell invests $22 billion in Canada’s oilpatch and more deals could be coming
After selling off a large chunk of its Canadian assets nearly a decade ago, U.K.-based energy giant Shell is now expanding its operations in Alberta and British Columbia by acquiring Calgary-based ARC Resources for $22 billion. Read More
U.A.E. leaving OPEC amid Middle East energy supply crunch
The loss of the U.A.E., a longstanding OPEC member, could weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front — despite internal disagreements over a range of issues, from geopolitics to production quotas. Read More
Toronto resale tickets for World Cup no longer on FIFA site following new price cap rule
FIFA's marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for Toronto matches after a new price cap came into effect last week. The Ontario legislation bans people and platforms from reselling seats to events in the province for more than face value. Read More
Gatineau woman told her bird feeder could lead to $400 fine
A Gatineau woman said she's taken aback after the city warned her she could face a $400 fine over the bird feeder in her backyard. Read More
Otterly adorable: River otter pups found hidden under Richmond shed
Chances are, at some point, everyone encounters a not-so-welcome visitor in or around their home. Perhaps a destructive squirrel in the attic, a smelly skunk under the porch or a raccoon absolutely destroying garbage bins — but this story, dear reader, is about a family of otters. Read More