Canada

Internal audit informed Liberals' defence procurement reforms, government says

OTTAWA — The Liberals say a recent internal government audit that outlined problems in military procurement led to some of the changes to the system introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. A...

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Climate change is eroding typical nighttime breaks in wildfire activity, study says

Climate change is breaking down typical nighttime lulls in wildfire activity, a new study by researchers in Canada suggests, eroding opportunities for crews to contain the intensifying blazes. The study...

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Habs, Sens, or Oilers? Canadians weigh-in on whose most likely to win the Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup playoffs are starting this weekend, and three Canadian teams have a chance to end the Cup drought. The 2026 playoffs will have the fewest number of Canadian teams since 2021, as the...

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'Extraordinary': Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space

HOUSTON — When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen first floated to the window after the Orion capsule's bone-rattling launch into space early this month, what he saw and felt left him grasping for words. He...

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'I'm so grateful': Cynthia Mulligan shares her cancer journey and love of life

It’s been 16 years since CityNews journalist and chief correspondent Cynthia Mulligan was first diagnosed with cancer and while she is still living with the disease, she attributes her progress...

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One‑time grocery, essentials top‑up coming for Canadians in June. What you need to know

Millions of Canadians will receive a one‑time payment on June 5 as the federal government rolls out a temporary top‑up to help offset rising grocery and household costs. The payment is part of the...

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Canadian, U.S. stock markets jump and oil sinks as Strait of Hormuz declared open

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets shot higher in early trading and the price of oil plunged more than 10 per cent after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister said the Strait...

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Audit warns military procurement faces ‘persistent’ hurdles

OTTAWA — An internal federal government audit delivered late last year warned that the work of buying and upgrading military technology was still being plagued by bureaucratic hurdles. The report...

April 16, 2026 2:43 pm MST MST

Privacy Commissioner says stronger data laws needed as Canada readies for Chinese EVs

OTTAWA — Canada's privacy commissioner says he hopes laws around private sector data sharing are strengthened as the federal government prepares to open the domestic market to Chinese electric vehicles. Speaking...

April 16, 2026 12:54 pm MST MST

Industry confidence waning new pipeline will be deemed in national interest: survey

Confidence is waning in a new oil pipeline being chosen for a speedy federal review within the next year, a recent business sentiment survey from ATB Cormark Capital Markets suggests.  

April 16, 2026 12:32 pm MST MST