Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Canada’s economy shrank 0.3% in August, weak growth expected in Q3: StatCan
OTTAWA - Real gross domestic product declined 0.3 per cent in August and early signs suggest the economy barely managed any growth in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said Friday. Goods-producing ...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Oct 31, 2025

Carney says meeting with Xi marks turning point in Canada-China relationship
GYEONGJU - Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday with an invitation to visit China, but no movement on the trade issues that have plagued the relat...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Oct 31, 2025

Councillor says $100M project denied loan over Cowichan case, bank says not a factor
A Richmond, B.C., councillor says a company based in the city has been refused financing for what she says is a $100 million project because of uncertainty over their site due to the Cowichan Tribes A...
Nono Shen and Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

MEG meeting on Cenovus deal postponed another week
CALGARY - A MEG Energy Corp. shareholder vote on the proposed takeover by Cenovus Energy Inc. has been delayed another week. MEG board chair James McFarland twice paused the meeting Thursday to addres...
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

Poilievre vows to tackle unemployment, cost of housing in address to young Canadians
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed young Canadians at an event in Toronto tonight, arguing that the Liberals are sacrificing their future. Speaking at a podium with a sign that sa...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

Montrealers are facing a month-long transit strike that starts this weekend
MONTREAL - Metro and bus service in Montreal is expected to be disrupted nearly every day this November because of a transit strike involving about 2,400 maintenance workers and separate strike action...
Miriam Lafontaine, The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025

‘I never expected it:’ Roughriders' right guard Jacob Brammer surprised by West Division All-CFL team selection
REGINA -- With the way things had gone all season for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and their offensive line, it stood to reason that when the Canadian Football League announced Division All-CFL honour...
Randy Palmer Oct 30, 2025
Petelle: Canadian Ag has potential to be an economic powerhouse
Canada could unleash the economic power of agriculture at little or no cost. That’s the view of CropLife Canada, a view shared by a wide range of farm organizations across the country. Kevin Hur...
Ryan Young Oct 30, 2025

Longtime arts advocates Daisleys receive OSAC award
HUDSON BAY — The Town of Hudson Bay is celebrating longtime arts advocates John and Rosalie Daisley for their outstanding contributions to the community and the province. The couple has been rec...
Nicole Goldsworthy / Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Oct 30, 2025

Trigger for new immigration powers 'intentionally not defined' in border bill: Diab
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the definition of a "public interest" event that would allow her department to pause or revoke immigration applications is "intentionally not defined" in n...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Oct 30, 2025












