Farmers Adjust 2026 Crop Plans
Fatih Sahin Canadian farmers plan to increase seeded area for canola, barley, soybeans and corn for grain in 2026, while…
Fatih Sahin
Alberta proposes $13.8B increase for acute care
The Alberta government is proposing a major increase in hospital and surgical spending in Budget 2026. If passed,…
Shots fired at Toronto synagogue hours after Purim celebration
Police are investigating after shots were fired at a North York synagogue late Monday night. Toronto police say…
B.C. to move to permanent daylight time after Sunday clock change
British Columbia will move to permanent daylight time after clocks shift forward this Sunday, Premier David Eby said…
Economy posts modest December gain as manufacturing rebounds
Canada’s economy expanded modestly at the end of 2025. Real gross domestic product rose 0.2% in December. The…
Account Deficit Narrows in Fourth Quarter
Canada’s current account deficit narrowed to $0.7 billion, down $4.6 billion from 2024. Goods exports rose 3.9 percent…
Alberta tables bill to transition sheriffs into new provincial police service
The Alberta government is introducing legislation to move the Alberta sheriffs branch into a new provincial police service.…
Payrolls Slip in December as Vacancies Rise
Canada lost 35,400 payroll jobs in December, a decline of 0.2 percent, after little change in November. Compared…
2026 capital spending plans rely on construction
Canadian businesses, governments and institutions plan to raise non-residential capital and repair spending by $14.4 billion in 2026,…
Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta amid street violence
Canadians in Puerto Vallarta were ordered to shelter in place after street violence prompted flight cancellations and disrupted…