For people who feel like they need a friend right now but aren’t sure where to go to find one, a group in Guelph organizes regular gatherings to help people find meaningful, platonic relationships. Georgia Huntley, 29, had connection in mind when she started the group Friends of Friends in Guelph, Ont. It started online in May … Read more
Premier Doug Ford’s new cabinet will be sworn in Wednesday, and some conservative strategists expect familiar ministers to be sitting around that table as the re-elected Progressive Conservatives try to project stability in the face of U.S. tariffs. Ford told reporters on Tuesday that his cabinet will reflect what he heard from the people of … Read more
This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News series about immigration as told through the eyes of the people who have experienced it. Krishan Jogia turned to an immigration consultancy before landing in Toronto in 2023, only to realize later — after spending thousands of dollars — that he had been dealing with a “ghost” … Read more
The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) is in the process of finalizing its schedule for the 2025-2026 season, with one key question still unresolved: Will the Elliot Lake Vikings be able to play in their home arena next season? According to Robert Mazzuca, commissioner of the NOJHL, the Vikings, who were forced to take … Read more
The long-in-the-works demolition of Victoriaville Centre in Thunder Bay’s south core is facing a delay. But it’s a short one. Work to demolish the mall was originally slated to begin in April. However, on Tuesday, the closure of the tender period has been extended until April 10, said city engineering manager Aaron Ward. The extension, Ward … Read more
Winnipeggers won’t get any relief this year on the city’s proposed garbage fee increase, despite efforts by city council members and staff to find ways to soften the blow. The City of Winnipeg is changing the way it bills for garbage collection, eliminating its waste diversion fee, and rolling costs for garbage, recycling and yard … Read more
Rebecca Strong, a singer from Prince Albert, Sask., was crowned the champion of Canada’s Got Talent in 2024. CBC Radio’s The Morning Edition checked in with her one year after receiving the $1 million prize.
Budget deliberations are continuing. Check back for updates. Debate of Regina’s 2025 city budget continued on Tuesday, with city council members questioning the Regina Police Service on its budget request and voting to further reduce the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) budget. The city’s proposed operating budget includes an increase of 11 per cent, to $841 million. The bulk of … Read more
Alberta’s energy minister says the government will not draw on the public purse to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells. “We will not put public tax dollars into cleaning up wells,” Brian Jean told reporters Tuesday. Jean was responding to questions from reporters about a leaked draft report from a government-appointed panel that suggested … Read more
Jurors presiding over a sexual assault trial heard from a Calgary woman who testified that what began as consensual sex on a first date with a police officer “turned dark.” Brandon Kan, a six-year member with the Calgary Police Service (CPS), was charged in 2024 with an alleged offence that took place in 2020. A publication … Read more