Ontario reports 183 active wildfires as evacuations expand, highways close and smoke drives Toronto air quality to very high risk.
Quebec’s 2026-27 budget projects a C$8.6 billion deficit, adds targeted spending and keeps the province on track to balance its books by 2029-30.
Canada will spend C$200 million over 10 years on a Nova Scotia launch pad, backing sovereign space access and a domestic route to satellite launches.
Canada’s labor market weakened sharply in February as 84,000 jobs were lost and unemployment rose to 6.7%, led by full-time and private-sector declines.
Canadian emergency rooms face growing strain as bed shortages, staffing gaps and rising demand push some waits beyond 20 hours nationwide.
Canada reached an agreement with Mexico to allow fresh potato shipments for consumption or processing, opening a new export channel for growers.
Power outages linger in Montreal after a Quebec ice storm, as crews restore service, transit recovers and icy roads keep cleanup efforts under pressure.
Calgary issued a boil water advisory for parts of Spruce Cliff, Wildwood and Rosscarrock after a private service line break disrupted local water service.
Police seized C$11,000 in counterfeit notes at a New Westminster Safeway as British Columbia authorities warned retailers about rising fake cash cases.
Canada is rolling out C$70 million in steel worker retraining and support as Ottawa expands its tariff response with broader labor and industry measures.
Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver could see wet snow Wednesday morning, mainly inland and at higher elevations, before turning to rain.
Business
Nova Scotia backs MB Meat Company in Judique, adding inspected beef processing capacity for Cape Breton producers, retailers and customers.
News
Ontario reports 183 active wildfires as evacuations expand, highways close and smoke drives Toronto air quality to very high risk.
Health
World Cup host nations align Ebola public health travel rules covering screening, quarantine and entry restrictions for affected regions.
Technology
Canada said the NRC will invest over C$900 million in defence R&D, launching a drone innovation hub, backing quantum projects and expanding SME support.
Entertainment
Hollywood’s AI debate flares after Affleck says models produce average work, while experts note fine tuning enables targeted, usable results.
Automotive
Canada’s EV sales rebounded in 2026, but Saskatchewan’s market share remains far below national levels despite new registration gains.
