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European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister ...
Free admission to Canadian national parks and historic sites begins soon
The “Canada Strong Pass’ takes effect Friday, offering free admission this summer to national parks, national historic sites ...
Work on twin bridge will cause more traffic slowdowns on QEW in Mississauga
Four lanes on a busy part of the QEW in Mississauga will again be temporarily closed late at night and overnight for at least the next two weeks — and likely well beyond — as work progresses on a new ...
Brampton deal to convert buses to battery power the largest of its kind in Canada
Brampton has made a $4 billion deal that will lead to the eventual elimination of diesel-powered buses. The agreement between U.K.-based Zenobē and the city will launch the first phase of a 10-year ...
Strawberry season a day-tripping experience in Ontario
Strawberry Fields are not forever but the season is now in full swing and with a little help from your friends (and family) you can pick your own juicy berries to take home and enjoy. Why join the ...
Protesters gather as G7 leaders’ summit gets underway in Alberta
As world leaders gather at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., Lesley Boyer has a message. The Calgary grandmother is angry that U.S. President Donald Trump keeps talking about Canada becoming his ...
New change takes effect for PC Optimum points in Canada
A new change has taken effect for PC Optimum in Canada, giving individuals a new way to earn points. Customers are now able to get points on eligible delivery orders with DoorDash, Loblaw announced in ...
Family worried for missing 16-year-old from Brampton last heard from on May 16
Peel Regional Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old boy from Brampton whose family has not ...
Fighter jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta
Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings. RCMP say in a news ...
RECALL: Power tool recalled in Canada amid multiple injury reports
A power tool has been recalled in Canada amid more than a dozen injury reports. Health Canada said in a recall notice that certain hedge trimmers are being pulled from shelves because they can turn on ...
Carney to meet Trump at G7 summit in Alberta amid ‘sensitive’ talks
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet this morning with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta. It’s Trump’s first visit to Canada since he started repeatedly saying the country should ...
‘Giant’ in labour movement in Ontario and Canada dead at 81
Buzz Hargrove, an iconic yet deeply controversial figure in Canada’s labour movement, is dead at 81. “Buzz Hargrove was a giant in the Canadian labour movement,” said Unifor National President Lana ...