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Economic extraction is the path of least resistance. And that's not good for Canada
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (481+ words) There was almost no private equity-backed speculative debt in Canada in the early 2010s, writes Rachel Wasserman, yet now it represents nearly half of the asset class. Canadians are increasingly seeing how private equity ownership is reshaping important industries, including elder…...
New CRTC rules aim to empower consumers, but will Canadians truly save on bills?
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (1082+ words) A person types on a cellphone in Ottawa on, Dec. 15, 2025." Every couple of years, Marc Nanni makes a call to his home internet provider to see if he can find some savings on his monthly bill. Unexpected charges always seem…...
To protect Canada from American dominance, we must start here
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (570+ words) Arnie Gelbart, OC, is the CEO of Galafilm, a major Quebec firm producer; Michael Mc Ewan was the Executive Vice-President of the CBC/Radio-Canada; Mark Starowicz, OC, is the creator of "The Journal" and "Canada: A People's History," and'Kealy Wilkinson…...
After more than 150 years, the RCMP's Musical Ride is still a living symbol of Canada
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (690+ words) The RCMP crest is seen on a horse's harness during a training session for the Musical Ride in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld RCMP Musical Ride Chief Instructor Sgt. Derek Quilley speaks with members during a…...
Meet some of the families and advocates turning out for this year's Toronto Pride
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (759+ words) Pam Ward and her wife, Lorraine Johnson, walk in the annual Dyke March in Toronto on Saturday, June 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn Mc Adorey TORONTO - A mom who's been running for Pride for more than a decade." A drag queen…...
Meet 3 members of Albania's "Flamingo Revolution' trying to torpedo a Kushner-linked development
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (878+ words) The luxury project has two components: a small resort on the uninhabited island of Sazan and a coastal development in the nearby Narta Lagoon area, which is a wildlife reserve frequented by wetland species including flamingos. Every evening for weeks,…...
AI begs the question: Is a university degree worth the investment anymore?
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (639+ words) Today's graduates are entering a global job market where technology is reshaping nearly every field of work at speeds never seen before. But when the celebratory smoke clears many will be wondering, "What next?' For today's graduates, that question feels…...
Aquarius, fun and romance are on the schedule for today: Here are Sunday's full horoscopes
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (263+ words) The urge to explore, travel and mingle will be strong, making today excellent for outdoor festivities, social gatherings, and visiting new places. If you're not able to take a longer vacation at the moment, maybe a day trip will do....
Toronto's World Cup knockout matchup has been set. There's a pair of superstars coming to town
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (283+ words) Two of soccer's biggest names are heading to Canada as Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo (left) will take on Luka Modric's Croatia in a Round of 32 game. The streets of Toronto promise to be rocking Thursday, with a World Cup round…...
A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (750+ words) A new Mississippi law will authorize the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of all immigrants illegally living in the state. What's to be done with that information is a bit open-ended. But the law set to…...