Around Canada

Ross Smith says a berm he built himself is what’s keeping his Mount Lorne, Yukon, property dry. If he looks out over the edge, he can see water that would be on his land if he hadn’t done something.  Smith’s berm runs along the west side of his property, in …

Ejection of a Chinese diplomat who interfered in Canada’s internal affairs has led to a tit for tat expulsion. It’s only the latest skid toward “global fragmentation” that economists fear will damage trade and impede cooperation on important issues including climate and artificial intelligence.  Cold War effect could slow the …

What does “woke” mean when politicians use the word? What does it mean to the average voter? A new poll offers some intriguing observations about the haziest word in the modern political lexicon.  The meaning of the word has been stretched beyond recognition — but it may not matter. Addressing …

Companies are poised to start charging recycling fees for non-alcoholic beverages in Ontario following an earlier threat from the province’s environment minister to block the charges.  What’s not clear is whether consumers will see those fees tacked on at the checkout or buried within the price of the soft drinks, …

Canadian monarchists have sent a strongly worded letter to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon chastising her for suggesting recently that there may need to be “conversations” about a future without the royals — and taking note of King Charles’s unpopularity.  ‘It shouldn’t come out of viceregal lips,’ royalist says of Mary …

Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqey communities in New Brunswick are slamming comments reportably made by Premier Blaine Higgs that he’s prepared to go ahead with fracking without their approval.  Premier quoted as saying, ‘We gotta get on with it.’ Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqey communities in New Brunswick are slamming comments reportedly made by …

After the southwestern Ontario township of Norwich made a controversial decision last month to no longer fly the Progress Pride flag on municipal property, it didn’t take long after for people to start emailing Kim Huffman, a councillor in neighbouring Norfolk county, calling for a similar move.  It may have …

Burned-out nurses who've left Canada's healthcare industry in droves are now returning to the job through private agencies, and that transition is costing the public system millions of dollars every year. Spending on nurses employed through private companies escalating as burned-out staffers leave jobs Burned-out nurses who've left Canada's healthcare …

Soldiers are being deployed as Alberta prepares for another battle against wildfires burning across the province. Hot, dry weather starting this weekend threatens to make conditions more volatile. 200 troops already deployed, 100 more arriving this weekend About 200 troops have been deployed by the Canadian Armed Forces to help …

Canada’s passport is getting a makeover with a new design that will feature more natural landscapes and fewer Canadian historical moments and monuments.  Minister says change in passport theme will improve document’s security. Canada’s passport is getting a makeover — with a new design that will feature more natural landscapes …