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North American stock markets started lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and climbing treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment. The uptick in yields is approaching levels not seen since before the Great Recession. Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to contribute to the uncertain global economic climate.
Bond yields near historic highs and Iran-U.S. tensions rattle markets as Thursday trading begins.
Uber drivers in Canada are pushing for better working conditions ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will bring large crowds of soccer fans to Toronto and Vancouver. Drivers are bracing for increased demand and difficult traffic conditions during the tournament. The piece highlights tensions between ride-hailing workers and platforms as a major international event approaches.
World Cup fever is coming — but for ride-hailing drivers, the surge means more stress before a single goal is scored.
The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether to hear a British Columbia appeal related to a mineral claims case. The case intersects with B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, passed in November 2019, which enshrines the UN declaration on Indigenous rights as the province's framework for reconciliation. The outcome could have significant implications for how Indigenous rights are balanced against resource extraction in B.C. and potentially across Canada.
A mineral rights dispute could reshape how Indigenous consent shapes resource decisions across Canada.
A new study set to be published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry found that chinook salmon in British Columbia's Lower Fraser River are being exposed to a concerning mix of pharmaceuticals, caffeine, and fire retardants. The research is believed to be the largest chemical screening of its kind conducted in the region. Scientists say this cocktail of contaminants poses a significant risk to the already vulnerable chinook salmon population.
B.C.'s chinook salmon are swimming through a chemical soup — and a landmark study says it's putting them at risk.
An internal federal government memo reveals that officials are concerned about Ottawa's transit system and its ability to handle the influx of public servants returning to the office. Federal officials are reportedly working with the City of Ottawa to address potential transit challenges tied to return-to-office mandates. The memo suggests the government is actively trying to ease commuting pressures for federal workers.
Federal return-to-office plans are straining Ottawa's transit system before the morning commute even begins.
The Competition Bureau is urging Canadians to be cautious when purchasing tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will host 13 games in Canada. The warning comes as demand for tickets is expected to be high, raising the risk of scams and fraudulent sales. Fans are advised to stay vigilant to avoid being deceived by bad actors.
With World Cup fever rising, Canada's competition watchdog flags the ticket-scam threat before you open your wallet.
An Air France flight was diverted to Montreal after a passenger who should not have boarded was found to be subject to U.S. entry restrictions related to Ebola risk. American authorities have put travel restrictions in place to reduce the potential spread of Ebola, and this passenger was not permitted to enter the United States. The individual was removed from the flight before it continued to its destination of Detroit.
A Montreal diversion puts Ebola travel restrictions on Canadian soil — and in the morning headlines.
Ontario colleges are facing a significant financial crisis after a roughly 50 per cent cut in the number of international students permitted to study in the province. The visa policy changes have led to sharp drops in enrollment, disproportionately affecting colleges compared to universities. The situation is raising concerns about the long-term viability of many institutions that had come to rely heavily on international tuition revenue.
Half the international students, twice the financial pain — Ontario's colleges are reeling at sunrise.
A Canadian lawful access bill would require companies to retain user metadata for up to one year, giving police the ability to request it with a warrant. Officials say the legislation does not allow authorities to read the content of communications like emails. However, privacy experts are raising concerns that mandatory metadata retention is itself a significant privacy issue, even without direct access to message content.
Your digital footprints could be stored for a year — here's what that means for your privacy.
A man named Tejinder Singh, visiting family in Canada from India, was stabbed while taking a morning walk along Highway 97 near Highway 33 in Kelowna last week. The violent incident has left his family shaken. Details surrounding the attack remain limited.
A morning walk turns violent in Kelowna, leaving a visiting family's sense of safety shattered.
Ontario health officials are testing a patient for Ebola after the individual recently travelled to East Africa. No cases have been confirmed, and precautionary measures are currently in place. Authorities have not released further details about the patient or the specific countries visited.
Ontario is testing for Ebola — no confirmed case yet, but health officials are taking no chances.
A new report by Nova Scotia and Alberta researchers found that roughly one in four Canadian post-secondary students experiences some form of homelessness. The study highlights 'hidden homelessness' — situations where students lack stable housing but may not be visibly without shelter. The findings point to a significant and underreported crisis affecting students across the country.
One in four Canadian post-secondary students faces homelessness — a hidden crisis unfolding on campuses right now.
Two Canadian steel companies have agreed to pay $19 million USD to resolve U.S. Justice Department claims that they misrepresented the origin of steel products as Canadian or American to avoid tariffs. The alleged scheme involved steel that actually originated from Europe and Asia, with the claims dating back to 2019. The settlement marks a significant enforcement action targeting tariff evasion in cross-border trade.
Canadian steel firms caught dodging U.S. tariffs — a $19M morning reminder that trade rules have teeth.
An investigation is underway near London, Ontario to determine whether a tornado touched down during a severe storm on Tuesday that downed trees and damaged vehicles. Canada has already recorded 8 tornadoes so far this season. Meteorologists are assessing how the current tornado season is shaping up compared to historical norms.
Stormy skies over Ontario raise questions about Canada's tornado season as investigators probe a possible London twister.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the detection of potato wart in soil samples from a single potato field in Prince Edward Island. The discovery has prompted the U.S. potato industry to call for a ban on Canadian potatoes. Potato wart is a fungal disease that can devastate potato crops and is tightly regulated at the border.
One infected P.E.I. field could shut Canadian spuds out of the U.S. market — a high-stakes morning for potato farmers.
The World Health Organization is raising alarms that nicotine pouch brands are deliberately targeting young people as sales of the smokeless nicotine products surge globally. Nicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum and lip that release nicotine through the mouth's lining, and often contain flavourings and sweeteners that may appeal to youth. The WHO warning comes amid growing concern about a new generation becoming addicted to nicotine through these relatively unregulated products.
A familiar playbook: the WHO warns nicotine pouches are hooking a new generation before regulations catch up.
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