While most Canadian voters will head to local polling stations, a group of adventurous students will cast their ballots from Switzerland — after spending six months sailing the North Atlantic on a tall ship. Among them is Alexis Caffin of Chelsea, Quebec, who just turned 18. He’s thrilled that his first time voting will take place at the Canadian Embassy …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced that 75 new Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are now installed to help remind motorists to reduce their speed, as part of the City of Toronto’s ongoing work to improve road safety. In December 2024, Toronto City Council approved the installation of an additional 75 ASE cameras this year, bringing the total number to …
BRAMPTON — This year, Good Friday takes place on Friday, April 18, and Easter Monday is on Monday, April 21. Most City of Brampton offices, including City Hall, will be closed. All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, Enforcement and By-law Services, Road Operations and Security Services will continue operating to support the community. Service …
Québec – On April 4, 2025, border services officers detected and seized 17.6 kg of cocaine at the Montréal-Trudeau airport. This seizure is the result of a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) inspection of baggage from a flight from Rio Hato, Panama. Border services officers found several bricks of a white substance after examining a suitcase on the baggage carousel. …
Ottawa – Sales of primary metals reached a record high, rising 8.3% to $6.9 billion in February. In constant dollars, sales rose 6.9% during the same period, suggesting the gain was driven by higher prices and increased volume. Higher demand and prices for many non-ferrous metals, including alumina and aluminum products, were responsible for the increase. On a year-over-year basis, …
Ottawa – Everyone deserves the freedom to be their authentic selves and have every opportunity to participate in Canada’s economic, social and political life. A society where people are safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential is one where everyone thrives. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, who is responsible for …
Canadians turned out in large numbers on Friday as advance voting began for the April 28 federal election, with long lines forming at polling stations nationwide. Advance voting will continue daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Monday. Many voters said they waited over two hours to cast their ballots. James Knight, who was voting at Ottawa City Hall, …
TIMMINS — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced key elements of the NDP’s Northern Ontario platform—focused on fixing health care, lowering grocery prices, investing in infrastructure, and protecting access to French-language services in the North. “For too many people in the North, life is getting harder,” said Singh. “It’s harder to find a doctor, harder to afford groceries, and harder to …
Ottawa – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced his plan to strengthen the Accountability Act to end the Lost Liberal Decade of corruption and insider dealings in Ottawa. The new rules will close loopholes like the one that Mark Carney used to be appointed as an ‘unpaid advisor’ and set government policy while he lined his own pockets. “Mark Carney is already …
Ottawa – The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.3% year over year in March, following an increase of 2.6% in February. The year-over-year slowdown in the all-items CPI was driven by lower prices for travel tours and gasoline in March. Excluding gasoline, the CPI rose 2.5% following a 2.6% increase (excluding gasoline) in February. Moderating the slowdown was the end of the temporary break on the …
