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Feds announce almost $2B for 45 hybrid battery-diesel Via Rail passenger locomotives
CBC: Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon made the announcement in Montreal on Wednesday, highlighting that 36 of the 45…
July 29, 2026
Ottawa plans to end ‘Netflix tax,’ replace with public Canadian content funding: document
CBC: The federal government will “eliminate” the financial contribution requirement for streamers set by the CRTC and replace…
July 29, 2026
Premier Doug Ford’s eastern Ontario caucus questioning high-speed rail project
The Canadian Press: They say Ford agreed to support the rail project Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to…
July 29, 2026
Former MP Chris Alexander enters Toronto’s mayoral race
CBC: Chris Alexander registered at city hall Wednesday morning, telling reporters that he feels Toronto is “slightly adrift,”…
July 29, 2026
Immigration dept refused more than 20,000 visas to World Cup fans
The Globe and Mail: Among the refused visa applications were 3,135 from Ghanaian fans. IRCC approved only 470…
July 29, 2026
Security for Prince Harry’s visits to Canada topped all internationally protected persons
CBC: According to a document obtained by CBC News under Canada’s access to information law, the RCMP spent…
July 29, 2026
Ontario rethinking support for high-speed rail after feds reject Billy Bishop expansion: Source
CBC: Several hours after that conversation, 11 MPPs from Ontario put out a statement questioning Alto. “In the…
July 29, 2026
Israel says it asked Canada for permission for Netanyahu to use Canadian airspace
CBC: Prime Minister Mark Carney has previously said that he would arrest Netanyahu if he came to Canada. His predecessor…
July 29, 2026
New poll finds majority of Albertans want to remain in Canada
CTV: The poll found 78 per cent of respondents in Calgary and 80 per cent in Edmonton say…
July 28, 2026
Shopify CEO draws criticism for apparent support of giving wealthy more voting power
CTV: In another post, Lütke suggested retirees receiving pensions should also lose the right to vote. “Now you…
July 28, 2026
Canadian intern accused of spying at NATO headquarters denied bail
CTV: “The pre-trial chamber has decided that the suspect will remain in pre-trial detention,” wrote Yasmina Vanoverschelde, the…
July 28, 2026
Trump says he doesn’t care about CUSMA as Dominic LeBlanc returns to D.C. for trade talks
CBC: Asked by Fox News Tuesday if he was looking to update the continental trade deal he said: …
July 28, 2026
Indian students arranged marriages of convenience for spouse work permits to Canada, warned New Delhi migration official
The Globe and Mail: The number of Indian undergraduate students applying to come to Canada has dropped over…
July 28, 2026
PC leadership race in New Brunswick turns testy as party divisions re-emerge
CBC: Some party members are using social media to attack candidate Daniel Allain, a former PC cabinet minister,…
July 28, 2026
75 of these whales remain. New West Coast pipeline would be ‘devastating’ for them, experts say
CBC: “Underwater noise is the obvious pollution footprint, but there’s also air pollution,” Barford said. “There’s all sorts…
July 28, 2026
CBC won’t disclose Eurovision costs as memo says Ottawa can’t order it to take part
The Canadian Press: A government document, obtained through access to information law, says information about other countries is…
July 28, 2026
UN’s Gaza water chief says Israeli destruction, restrictions squandering Canadian aid
The Canadian Press: Jonathan Veitch, the head of UNICEF for the Palestinian territories, said the Israeli military’s destruction…
July 28, 2026
Spy charges against Canadian intern at NATO triggers ‘cascade of issues’ for multiple agencies
CTV: Roger Hilton, a security analyst with the defence think tank GLOBSEC, says “it’s not a coincidence” the…
July 27, 2026
Private billing law for doctors threatens universal health care, critics charge
Toronto Star: “When your physician refers you to a surgeon, you’ll be given an appointment six to eight…
July 27, 2026
Canadians’ pessimism about economy fading despite trade war, poll says
Bloomberg: The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index rose to 52.55 in the week ended July 24, up from…
July 27, 2026