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TTC ridership numbers dropped this fall despite return-to-office policies: document | CBC News

Despite employer policy changes in Fall 2025 requiring more in-office workdays, no significant ridership increase has been observed. In fact, Fall 2025 ridership slightly declined versus expectations,
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Hundreds of thousands of used tires are piling in Ontario. Some industry insiders are sounding the alarm | CBC News

Reduced provincial tire recycling requirements and weaker producer incentives have created massive stockpiles of used tires in Ontario while consumers continue paying recycling fees.
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How one family's Christmas tree business has helped Toronto's homeless for decades | CBC News

Starting in the early 1990s, Sonny Flanagan began opening up Christmas tree lots in Toronto, and soon after, he earmarked a portion of every sale to Out of the Cold, a charity that helps feed and shelter the homeless during the winter months. Daughter Bobbi Johnston-Flanagan, who along with sister Corey now operates part of the tree business, told CBC Toronto this week that helping those who are less fortunate has always been part of the Flanagan family tradition.
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Former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman named as Canada's next ambassador to US

Mark Wiseman will become Canada's ambassador to the US on 15 February to lead free-trade negotiations and strengthen bilateral economic ties.
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Canada names new ambassador to US as key trade talks loom

Canada named former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman ambassador to the US; trade and tariff negotiations, including USMCA renegotiation, will dominate his tenure.
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Canada bill targeting refugees feared to signal new era of US-style border policies

Bill C-12 tightens border controls and refugee ineligibility rules, expanding executive powers and shifting many late asylum claims to single-officer pre-removal assessments.
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Canada's population drop reflects souring of attitudes to immigration

Canada's population declined after policy changes reducing international students and migrant workers amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and tightened immigration controls.
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Canadian economy shrank by 0.3% in October, the biggest slump in almost 3 years | CBC News

The Canadian economy shrank by a greater-than-expected 0.3 per cent in October, the largest drop in almost three years, on weakness in both the goods and services sectors, official data showed on Tuesday. Analysts had forecast that growth would dip by 0.2 per cent from September as the economy continues to adjust to U.S. trade measures. Last month, Statistics Canada reported 0.2 per cent GDP growth for September, and Canada avoided a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending.
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Prices for some alcohol in Ontario could see a rise in the 2026 | CBC News

When the expansion was announced last year, the government said all retailers would have a 10 per cent wholesale discount from the LCBO until an overall new wholesale pricing structure is rolled out in 2026. This spring, the government temporarily increased that discount to 15 per cent for bars, restaurants and convenience stores, citing the need to protect them from impacts of U.S. tariffs.
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Restaurant industry professionals say Toronto needs more chefs | CBC News

Toronto and Ontario face a significant shortage of professional chefs, driven by pandemic effects, immigration limits, shifting career preferences, and declining culinary program applications.
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Report: Maple Leafs unlikely to fire Craig Berube or Brad Treliving

Berube and Treliving remain in their roles while the organization prioritizes reviving Auston Matthews amid a severe slump and a league-worst power play.
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Toronto hotel to host holiday lunch for Thorncliffe Park residents displaced after fire | CBC News

A Toronto hotel will host a Christmas Eve buffet for Thorncliffe Park residents displaced by a condo fire; return dates remain unknown.
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Leafs prospect Ben Danford providing grit to Canada's blue line at World Juniors

Canada enters the 2026 World Junior Championships as favorite, featuring McKenna, Misa, loaned NHL players, Maple Leafs' Ben Danford, and returning goaltenders.
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Snow, freezing rain expected in Toronto Tuesday morning | CBC News

Morning commutes could be disrupted by 5 to 10 centimetres of snow and potential freezing rain, causing icy, slippery roads and challenging travel.
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2 arrested after women caught smuggling Canadian cannabis into Nigeria | CBC News

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2 arrested after women caught smuggling Canadian cannabis into Nigeria | CBC News

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No Matter Which Way You Look at It, Carney Has Abandoned Climate | The Walrus

Mark Carney pursued both clean-energy projects and fossil-fuel expansion, producing ambiguity about Canada’s emissions trajectory and climate priorities.
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Who benefits from the Arctic economic and security corridor? It depends who you ask | CBC News

Arctic corridor plans a Grays Bay deep-water port and 230 km road linking N.W.T. and Nunavut to boost mineral exports, connectivity, and strategic presence.
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Canada Post and union representing workers reach tentative agreement, agree not to strike | CBC News

The agreements announced Monday cover both the Urban Postal Operations and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units. CUPW's national board recommends members accept the deals during ratification votes set to be held in early 2026. Canada Post said the deals include a 6.5 per cent wage increase in the first year, followed by a three per cent hike in the second year and increases matching the annual inflation rate in Years 3 through 5.
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Albertans Are Driving Their Government Crazy by Following New Laws Too Much | The Walrus

Alberta citizens are using expanded citizen-initiative and recall laws to drive a referendum on whether Alberta should remain in Canada, frustrating the provincial government.
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Canadian among fired workers from Grand Theft Auto studio says they just want their jobs back | CBC News

Rockstar fired multiple developers alleging gross misconduct, prompting union-busting accusations, industry fear of retaliation, and renewed debate over unionization and workplace practices.
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Could Torontonians soon ride self-driving taxis? That's Waymo's plan | CBC News

Waymo is lobbying Canadian officials to enable a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Toronto and is preparing to operate self-driving taxis despite winter climate challenges.
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Recapping the first half of the 2025-26 OHL regular season (Eastern Conference Edition)

After thirty-one regular season games, the Brantford Bulldogs find themselves atop the Eastern Conference standings with fifty-one points and a 23-3-4-1 record (wins, losses, overtime losses, shootout losses). Their most recent result was a 2-0 home win over the London Knights. That game would see goals scored by Cooper Dennis on a first-period penalty kill and then by Philip Govedaris; his goal would also serve as his first of the season.
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Food banks fill immediate need' but are not the long-term solution, CEO says | CBC News

I understand we're going through tough times, he told CBC Toronto Saturday. Our number one focus is affordability and creating opportunities and jobs for people. There were more than 4.1 million food bank visits this year, Daily Bread Food Bank said in a news release this week. Additionally, more than one in 10 Torontonians currently rely on the food bank to feed themselves and their families.
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More Canadians are becoming apprentices, but many roadblocks exist before certification | CBC News

This time next year, Joellah Fletcher plans to be prepping or taking her final exams to become a certified Red Seal carpenter. The determined, level 2 carpentry apprentice from outside Stratford, Ont., has had a fairly straightforward path since choosing a trade rather than university. She took carpentry co-op placements and a dual-credit opportunity in Grade 12, which led to a pre-apprenticeship college program that matched her with her current employer.
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Jury finds man guilty of 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of Leslieville mother | CBC News

A man was convicted of second-degree murder for the July 7, 2023 shooting death of Toronto mother Karolina Huebner-Makurat in Leslieville.
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Canada and U.S. will soon launch formal talks on USMCA trade agreement

Canada and the United States will begin formal mid-January talks to review the USMCA trade agreement ahead of its 2026 review.
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ANALYSIS | Why so many airlines face labour disruptions and why it could keep happening | CBC News

Most major Canadian airlines will face union contract negotiations in 2026, creating elevated risk of strikes, lockouts, and travel disruptions despite recent settlements.
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Premier Ford defends Ontario's Skills Development Fund in wake of ethics probe | CBC News

Ontario launched an ethics probe into Labour Minister David Piccini over Skills Development Fund allocations amid allegations of preferential treatment and improper influence.
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Everybody loved Marineland. Now, uncertainty over closed park and whales draws sadness and frustration | CBC News

"Every time I drive by, it makes me really sad," said local Realtor Shelby Tomlinson. "I see it sitting empty and I feel like we could use that space for something really good."
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Ontario, New York announce nuclear energy agreement | CBC News

Ontario and New York will collaborate to advance nuclear technologies, including SMRs and large plants, to boost reliability, decarbonization, and cross-border electricity trade.
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China's Trade Ultimatum to Canada: Comply or Suffer | The Walrus

China is using economic leverage and market measures as political coercion, exposing Canada's vulnerability and undermining the separation of trade and politics.
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Resident of Oakville group home at centre of strike by frontline workers has died, police say | CBC News

A resident of a Central West Specialized Developmental Services Oakville group home died; police say the death is non-suspicious and the coroner was notified.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Appears In Hilarious Commercial With Young Blue Jays Fans

Freddie Freeman holds dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship, has represented Canada internationally, and experienced playful boos from Toronto children after the Dodgers' World Series win while supporting SickKids.
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Brace yourself for strong winds and icy conditions Friday, Environment Canada says | CBC News

A cold front will bring about two centimeters of snow, rapidly falling temperatures, strong winds and icy, slippery conditions across the Greater Toronto Area Friday.
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Santas and elves rob Montreal grocery store to give food to the needy'

Dressed in red suits and backed by masked elves, a group of Santas marched into a Montreal supermarket, loaded their bags with thousands of dollars worth of groceries and disappeared into the night. The bandit Santas later released a statement saying the food would be distributed to the needy, and saying the Robin Hood-style stunt was intended to highlight the spiralling cost of living crisis that has pushed basic necessities increasingly out of reach for ordinary Canadians.
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Toronto man arrested for terrorism, connection to ISIS: RCMP | CBC News

A 26-year-old Toronto man was arrested on terrorism and attempted kidnapping charges for attacks targeting Jewish women and the Jewish community, alongside two other suspects.
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5 days ago

Red paint marking transit priority lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets already peeling | CBC News

Red paint marking transit priority lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin began peeling within weeks, lifting in thick chunks and requiring reapplication in warmer weather.
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Supply management 'not on the table,' says Carney as U.S. bent on changing dairy rules | CBC News

Canada will protect its supply management system and reject U.S. demands for expanded dairy market access during CUSMA negotiations.
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Integrity commissioner to investigate Ontario labour minister's handling of controversial training fund | CBC News

Ontario's Integrity Commissioner will investigate whether Labour Minister David Piccini violated the Members' Integrity Act in administering the Skills Development Fund.
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Ontario Place construction could dump sewage in lake, creating a 'preventable public health crisis': doctor | CBC News

Redevelopment plans for Ontario Place may reroute combined sewer overflows, risking raw sewage discharge into Lake Ontario and prompting environmental and public-health concerns.
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Air Transat owner reports $12.5M loss in latest quarter | CBC News

The parent company of Air Transat reported a loss of $12.5 million in its latest quarter, compared with a profit of $41.2 million in the same quarter last year. Transat A.T. Inc. said the loss amounted to 52 cents per diluted share for the quarter that ended Oct. 31, compared with a profit of $1.05 per diluted share one year earlier.
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Toronto greenlights more bike lanes, despite Ford government's attempted clampdown | CBC News

Toronto city council approved over 20 kilometres of new bike lanes outside the downtown core by narrowing car lanes to circumvent provincial restrictions.
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6 days ago

Toronto man charged with defrauding 28 investors of $6.6M | CBC News

A Toronto man has been charged for allegedly defrauding 28 investors of $6.6 million they provided to trade in foreign exchange. Instead of putting investors' funds into individual trading accounts, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) alleges Seyed Mohammad Ali Nojoumi who goes by Ali Nojoumi and two other individuals controlling Smart Prime Group used the money to pay personal expenses and other investors.
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Blue Jays: Vancouver Canadians win 2025 Bob Freitas Award at High-A level

The Vancouver Canadians earned Baseball America's High-A Bob Freitas Award for outstanding minor-league operations after stadium renovations, strong attendance, and sustained competitive performance.
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Maple Leafs assign Marshall Rifai to Toronto Marlies on conditioning loan

Marshall Rifai was placed on a conditioning loan to the Toronto Marlies and could return to the Maple Leafs roster as early as Christmas.
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GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab Newsletter: Q4 2025

Small and microbusinesses shifted from resilience to intentional growth in 2025, with widespread AI adoption, strong owner confidence, and expanding online and geographic reach.
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Ontario releases back to basics' kindergarten curriculum to take effect in September | CBC News

Current learning expectations for kindergarteners in the province follow the province's 2016 Kindergarten Program which emphasizes learning through exploration and play. Next school year, kindergarten learning will include evidence-based, systematic, and explicit instruction in reading, as well as strengthened learning in mathematics, science and technology, according to a Ministry of Education memo sent to schools this week. Introduction to fractions, adding and subtracting to 10 and vocabulary and reading fluency are among some of the updated curriculum requirements.
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6 days ago

Toronto youth on trajectory that is not healthy,' warns police chief | CBC Accessibility

Toronto's overall crime rates declined, but youth involvement in violent, brazen crimes fueled by social media recruitment and lenient youth penalties poses growing long-term risks.
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Organized crime group busted in theft of over $1M in drugstore face creams, razors in Ontario and Quebec | CBC News

An organized theft syndicate stole over $1 million in razors, nicotine gun, makeup and face creams from Shoppers Drug Marts across Ontario and Quebec.
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Toronto gunning to be location of new international military bank | CBC News

Toronto is bidding to host the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank headquarters, which could create over 3,500 jobs and serve about 40 countries.
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Passing through Toronto Pearson this holiday season? Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Regardless of the destination, Davidson recommends travellers give themselves lots of time to navigate the airport: three hours before departure for international flights or two hours for domestic flights. Passengers should check restrictions for carry-on baggage ahead of time, says Matthew Blanche, terminal manager for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority. When in doubt, he says, put it in a checked bag.
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Canada sees large drop in population amid international students crackdown

New estimates released on Wednesday by Statistics Canada showed that Canada's population fell by 0.2% in the third quarter to stand at 41.6 million, down from 41.65 million on 1 July. It was the only other quarterly decline on record came in 2020, and was attributed to Covid-19 border restrictions. The recent decline, however, is driven largely by a drop in the number of international students studying in Canada after Ottawa pledged to tamp down on the number of study permits issued.
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Carney, Ford to sign a deal to reduce regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, speed up Ontario projects | CBC News

Federal and Ontario governments will streamline impact assessments to accelerate major projects, aligning federal and provincial timelines for Ring of Fire access roads.
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Toronto city council approves increase in land transfer tax for luxury homebuyers | CBC News

Toronto council approved raising the municipal land transfer tax on homes selling for over $3 million, effective April 2026, generating about $13.8 million next year.
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Canadians travellers are resisting the U.S. Can ski vacations entice them back? | CBC News

American ski towns face reduced Canadian tourism due to political tensions and a weak loonie, with snowfall likely determining whether Canadians return this holiday season.
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How to slay a Trojan Horse

A source tipped us off to something strange: a campaign called KICLEI was flooding city councillor inboxes across Canada with slick, professional-sounding messages urging municipalities to abandon their climate commitments. It posed as environmental wisdom, but it was a Trojan Horse designed to undermine municipal climate policy. Before, we would have investigated one city and written one story. But we had access to something new: a search engine we'd built in-house covering 617 municipalities and 24,318 council meetings.
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OPP, CBSA to announce results of major auto theft investigation Wednesday | CBC News

OPP and CBSA will detail an investigation into a criminal organization moving stolen Canadian vehicles to overseas destinations.
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Video shows robbery at Mississauga grocery store | CBC News

Four masked men robbed a money-exchange counter inside an Iqbal Foods in Mississauga, assaulting the lone employee before fleeing in a white Honda CRV.
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Ben Danford leaning on Easton Cowan's advice to make Team Canada's WJC team

Ben Danford’s expected World Juniors participation offers a major development and exposure opportunity that could significantly boost his NHL prospect status.
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U.S. fugitive psychic' in Toronto won't fight extradition over deadly 1998 Christmas Day crash | CBC News

Patrick Lutts Jr. appeared in a downtown Toronto court by video link from a local jail on Wednesday. His lawyer Michelle Psutka told the court her client would be waiving his right to a formal extradition hearing previously scheduled for January. A CBC News investigation earlier this year revealed that Lutts, 52, lived openly in the city after skipping a plea hearing in an Orlando court in 2003. With a warrant out for his arrest, Lutts hosted monthly trivia nights at a Toronto bar.
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Should Toronto seize e-bikes and e-scooters from riders on sidewalks? One councillor thinks so | CBC News

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Thousands of new e-bikes, smart docks and digital ads: Bike Share Toronto lays out 5-year plan | CBC News

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Should Toronto seize e-bikes and e-scooters from riders on sidewalks? One councillor thinks so | CBC News

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Thousands of new e-bikes, smart docks and digital ads: Bike Share Toronto lays out 5-year plan | CBC News

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Mark Carney criticised for using British spellings in Canadian documents

Canadian linguists criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for using British spellings in official documents, urging adherence to Canadian English to preserve national linguistic identity.
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'Buy Canadian' policy comes into effect for federal projects worth over $25M | CBC News

Federal 'Buy Canadian' policy requires contracts $25 million+ to prioritize Canadian businesses, materials, and domestically manufactured steel, aluminum, and wood.
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'I really do believe I could help,' says Conservative MP Jivani on restarting U.S. trade talks | CBC News

Jamil Jivani is willing to assist in restarting Canada–U.S. trade negotiations if Prime Minister Mark Carney requests his help, leveraging his friendship with JD Vance.
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Canada announces new methane emission standards for oil and gas sector

Canada will cut oil and gas methane emissions 75% by 2035 under rules taking effect in 2028, with inspections and venting restrictions.
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Ontario wants to bring in more attractions to Niagara with 'multibillion-dollar' plan | CBC News

This is more than just tourism it's economic growth, job creation, investment and prosperity, Ford said. According to Ford, the strategy will unlock the region's full potential, focusing on five pillars: attractions, transportation, gaming, wine and restaurants, and arts and culture. Potential projects include a theme park and others redevelopments and revitalizations, said a news release from the province.
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Inside the Detroit warehouse where America's 'fast and furious' tariffs are enforced | CBC News

Tariff classification disputes over steel versus Canadian-made auto parts are increasing penalties, paperwork, and costs, forcing layoffs and new compliance roles.
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Toronto councillors consider maximum ban for contractor that overbilled city $1.1M | CBC News

Toronto city councillors are set to decide the fate of a contractor that intentionally overbilled the city more than $1 million, a breach of the supplier code of conduct uncovered by a forensic audit conducted for the city. Staff are recommending Capital Sewer Services Inc. face the maximum suspension Toronto can issue against suppliers that break the city's rules: a five-year contracting ban on it and all its affiliated companies.
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Ottawa approves merger of natural resources companies Teck and Anglo American | CBC News

The Teck-Anglo American merger was approved in Canada, creating Anglo Teck headquartered in Vancouver with commitments to secure jobs and invest $4.5 billion locally.
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Israel denies entry to Canadian MPs trying to reach occupied West Bank

Israeli authorities labeled a Canadian parliamentary delegation as public safety threats and denied them entry to the occupied West Bank, returning them to Jordan.
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City council approves plan meant to speed up Toronto LRT lines | CBC News

The motion which was brought forward by Mayor Olivia Chow and passed almost unanimously directs the city manager to implement more aggressive active transit signal priority at surface portions of both the Line 6 Finch West LRT and the perpetually under-construction Line 5 Eglinton LRT. The move, which would give LRT vehicles priority in intersections over left-turning cars, is needed to get the line moving at a faster pace, Chow said.
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Canadian MP blocked from West Bank rejects Israel's safety concern' claims

Canadian MPs and civil society delegates were denied entry to the West Bank and labeled a public safety threat, a claim they strongly reject.
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Thorncliffe Park condo fire extinguished, residents to return in stages, officials say | CBC News

A two-week fire in two connected Thorncliffe Park condo buildings has been extinguished; residents will return in staged phases after engineering assessments.
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Still no timeline for residents to return after long-burning Thorncliffe Park fire extinguished | CBC News

Two connected Thorncliffe Park apartment buildings remain uninhabitable pending safety, structural and air-quality assessments after Toronto's most complex fire was extinguished.
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The Numbers Behind Poilievre's Leadership Dilemma | The Walrus

Prime Minister Mark Carney retains fragile but stable national support with a 13-point net approval, while Conservative leadership and polling require cautious reassessment.
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Canada's Liberals edge closer to majority after Conservative lawmaker crosses floor

A Conservative MP defected to the Liberals, giving the Liberals 171 seats—one short of a parliamentary majority.
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Should vacant multi-million dollar North York homes be used as low-income housing? | CBC News

Ten vacant luxury homes in north Toronto could be converted into temporary housing for low-income and refugee families pending owner and city approval.
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National home sales fell 10.7 per cent in November, says CREA | CBC News

Canadian home sales declined and average prices eased as market activity entered a holding pattern heading into 2026.
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Ontario has no plans to sell off stored U.S. alcohol for charity, Ford says | CBC News

Ontario will not sell stockpiled American alcohol for charity over the holidays to avoid harming local producers.
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Canada's inflation rate stayed flat in November | CBC News

Annual inflation held at 2.2% in November while grocery inflation hit a near two‑year high, with food prices rising 4.7% driven by fruit, coffee and beef.
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Carney's Major Projects Bill Could Be a Fast Track to Catastrophe | The Walrus

I am someone with decades of experience working on large mining, oil and gas, and environmental projects in many capacities-from Peru to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from Patagonia to Northern Canada. I have been at the tip of the spear for construction but also on teams managing ecological impacts. I have seen first-hand how well a project can go but also the disaster that can befall it if it is rushed.
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Ontario has 'zero tolerance' for hate, premier says at menorah lighting ceremony | CBC News

Ontario declares zero tolerance for antisemitism and vows to protect and financially support the Jewish community after a deadly Hanukkah-targeted shooting in Australia.
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Buy now, pay later plans are everywhere. Here's how they're affecting debt-stressed Canadians | CBC News

Young adults under 35 face rising debt—student loans, first-time credit cards and buy-now-pay-later plans—creating financial strain and stalled progress in life.
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Medical labs in Ontario are understaffed, more in-lab educators needed, organization says | CBC News

Ontario medical labs face widespread MLT shortages causing test delays; provincial funding for educator positions could expand student placements and grow the workforce.
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Toronto opens 2 additional warming centres ahead of cold temperatures Sunday | CBC News

Toronto will open two additional warming centres Sunday to provide warm spaces, basic services, and outreach for vulnerable and homeless people during expected cold overnight.
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Health minister says she worries about U.S. public health decisions harming Canadians | CBC News

U.S. removal of a universal infant hepatitis B vaccine recommendation and rising vaccine skepticism risk undermining vaccination trust and harming Canadian public health.
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Striking workers at GTA care home want residents back home for the holidays | CBC News

Frontline CWSDS staff on strike demand residents be returned to their original group homes for holiday stability amid stalled wage and working-conditions negotiations.
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Mayor Olivia Chow says softer tax increase coming in final year of her term | CBC News

Olivia Chow plans a smaller 2026 property-tax increase and seeks higher contributions from the wealthiest through increased luxury home tax amid a $1 billion shortfall.
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Club Med Expands its Canadian Presence With a New Ski Resort

Like its predecessor, Club Med Tremblant will be an all-inclusive resort geared towards skiers, with a location in the Laurentian Mountains. The overall vibe, according to Club Med's announcement, will include an evocation of "a contemporary Alpine Chalet," complete with a "[s]ki-in and ski-out experience." While the resort is slated to open in December of 2028, it isn't a seasonal operation: visitors booking stays in the summer will have a range of options on hand, including hiking and various aquatic activities.
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Man behind Toronto tiny homes sets up new models in private backyard | CBC News

Micro-shelters provide secure, warm, transitional housing that helps unhoused people stabilize, seek work, and move toward permanent housing.
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Quebec's Iconic Old Montreal Just Got a Brand-new Hotel-and It's Like Staying in an Immersive Art Museum

Touting itself as a "contemporary art hotel," Sonolux has turned its eight floors into video art galleries, with handpicked works projected across hallway walls. Repurposed red movie theater seats allow you to sit down and contemplate the art. If you're not necessarily used to seeing immersive multimedia art in hotels, it can be a little jarring to step off an elevator into a dim space popping with raucous animation and sound effects, but one of Sonolux's goals is to provoke,
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1 person dead after two-vehicle collision in Kawartha Lakes, Ont. | CBC Accessibility

Ontario Provincial Police say one person is dead after a two-vehicle collision in Kawartha Lakes Saturday. In a post to social media, police said a cargo van and a car crashed on Highway 35. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the cargo van was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Can Carney Build a New Majority Around the Promise of Getting Things Done? | The Walrus

Canada is shifting from decades of neoliberal policies to a nation-building agenda mobilizing roughly $1 trillion for housing, infrastructure, clean energy, defence, and innovation.
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It won't be up to Durham residents to decide whether to have an auditor general, council votes | CBC News

Durham Region councillors tied 13-13 on a motion to put a referendum on creating an independent auditor general on the municipal ballot, so no public vote will occur next election.
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