A cold front associated with an unusually strong upper low is expected to sweep across southern Ontario Thursday, bringing a line of thunderstorms and strong wind gusts through the evening and overnight hours. Heavy rain and nickel-sized hail are other risks with these storms, as the system continues to make …
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Taxpayers are spending hours on hold with the CRA — despite repeated promises of faster service
The federal government has earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars to improve customer service at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — but people who regularly deal with the country’s tax collector say it hasn’t had much of an effect, with telephone wait times sometimes clocking in at more than two …
Read More »China snubs Canada on its list of approved travel spots, setting back tourism’s post-COVID recovery
In an apparent snub, the Chinese government has left Canada off a list of countries approved as international travel destinations for tour groups — a decision that threatens to leave Canada’s travel industry at a competitive disadvantage as it continues its post-pandemic recovery. China announced on Aug.10 outbound tours would …
Read More »What to know about the plan to build housing on former Greenbelt land in Pickering, Ont.
Here’s what you need to know about that site, from its environmental importance, to what developers are planning to build there, where those plans stand, to the potential pushback from the City of Pickering and federal government. Developer plans 1,200 units in 1st phase of housing development on Duffins Rouge …
Read More »Scorching temperatures put workers at risk — and bring calls for measures to cool worksites
The growing prevalence of extreme heat means workers and employers need to take more precautions, and governments should update workplace guidelines and regulations, experts say. From fans to ice packs to new guidelines, experts say heat needs to be taken seriously. On a hot day, the temperature inside one of …
Read More »Surge of refugee claimants overwhelming some Ottawa shelters
The Ottawa Mission has nowhere to send refugee claimants showing up at its doors, in what some fear could be an early sign that Toronto’s crisis is spreading. ‘We’re right at that point where it’s going to get bad really quickly,’ charity leader says. Ottawa homeless shelters are seeing a …
Read More »Housing experts, advocates, industry have unified message for government: Get more rentals built
A coalition of housing experts, advocates and industry representatives are calling on the government to overhaul its policies in order to get more rental units built. Report calls on all levels of government to work collaboratively to address a lack in rental units in Canada. A coalition of housing experts, …
Read More »Firefighters pulled out of Fort Smith, N.W.T., amid safety concerns
The community of Fort Smith, N.W.T., is under an evacuation order and fire officials say the next 48 hours could see “extreme” fire behaviour due to weather and fuel conditions. That means it could keep spreading closer to Fort Smith and Fort Fitzgerald, Alta. Nearby wildfire has potential for ‘extreme’ …
Read More »Will electrifying cars and home heating break Canada’s grid?
The government is encouraging Canadians to switch to EVs and heat pumps to fight climate change. But many CBC News readers have asked: won’t electrifying everything break the grid and drive up energy costs? Here’s what electricity operators and those researching the transition say. Transition will be gradual and technology …
Read More »Ottawa using ‘creative accounting’ on its 2 billion tree pledge, environmental watchdog says
Canada’s environmental watchdog says Ottawa is using “creative accounting” to support the claim that its program to plant two billion trees is exceeding targets. Environment and sustainability commissioner calls out the federal government on its math. Canada’s environmental watchdog says Ottawa is using “creative accounting” to support the claim that …
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