German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated in an interview airing Sunday on CTV Question Period that his country wants more Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to diversify its energy supply amid persistent global supply chain threats. Speaking with host Vassy Kapelos, Wadephul confirmed that a market exists in Europe for Canadian exports as Berlin shifts … Read more
The Canadian Football League has moved closer to expanding into Quebec City, with a potential franchise owner receiving unanimous conditional approval from the league’s board of governors earlier this month, according to French-language media reports. TVA’s Stephane Turcot first reported the development, which was later confirmed by CFL sources and league commissioner Stewart Johnston. Quebec … Read more
Former social worker Kaitlyn Braun surrendered her professional registration permanently following a criminal conviction for defrauding multiple doulas by faking pregnancies and medical emergencies, according to disciplinary documents from the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Braun, who appeared before a college disciplinary committee on Aug. 10, admitted to professional misconduct under … Read more
According to CTV News, the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy, marking the collapse of one of the country’s largest private English language schools. The Toronto and Vancouver-based academy shuttered its doors on Friday, pointing to mounting financial pressures triggered by major federal policy shifts. Regulatory Shifts and … Read more
Halifax Harbour welcomed four cruise ships in a single day earlier this week, marking a high-volume stretch for regional tourism that will see more than 60 vessels dock this month alone, according to Port of Halifax Manager of Cruise Development Robyn Stewart. Economic Impact and Regional Tourism Growth Maritime tourism continues to serve as a … Read more
Downtown St. Catharines has secured the ninth spot on TimeOut’s annual list of the 40 coolest neighbourhoods worldwide, outranking major urban districts like Chicago’s West Town and New York’s Financial District according to the publication’s editor evaluations based on food, livability, and nightlife. The inclusion marks the only Ontario community to make the global ranking, … Read more
Diesel prices across Canada reached a record high of $2.751 cents per litre, according to Kalibrate analytics, driven by global refinery shortages and ongoing Middle East conflicts. According to Dan McTeague, gas analyst and head of Canadians for Affordable Energy, the spike in transportation fuel costs will trigger cascading knock-on effects across retail supply chains, … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi failed his physical and will remain out indefinitely as the team opens training camp due to ongoing complications from an undisclosed off-season surgery, according to general manager John Chayka. The 31-year-old veteran, who is entering the third season of a four-year, $15-million contract, faces a lengthy recovery that could … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada is not seeking to join the European Union in any capacity, pushing back against recent international media reports while speaking to reporters at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday evening. According to Carney, his administration is instead preparing to begin discussions for a unique alliance between Canada and … Read more
Health officials in Peel Region have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus, serving as a stark reminder for residents across Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon to protect themselves against mosquito bites as summer transitions into cooler weather. According to a news release issued Wednesday by Peel Region, the infection was reported without a … Read more