Canada

From gym memberships to competition fees: Cost remains the biggest barrier to fitness in Canada

While fitness is often framed as a matter of motivation or time, experts say affordability is the real obstacle keeping many Canadians from staying active. “The number one reason people are not physically...

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Group of U.S. distillers complains about Canadian provinces favouring local alcohol

HALIFAX — A group of U.S. alcohol producers claims Canadian retailers are giving unfair advantage to local spirits, including what it calls "discriminatory" markups in Nova Scotia and other provinces. The...

19h ago

Christmas cold for the West, freezing rain in Ontario and winter storms in the East

Relentless cold and snow are in the forecast for many areas of Western Canada for Christmas, while northern Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador will see blizzard conditions until Boxing Day. Environment...

December 25, 2025 3:00 am CST CST

5 people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops

The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops.

December 24, 2025 1:58 pm CST CST

Prime Minister Mark Carney's holiday message to Canadians

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the holiday season is a time to slow down and reflect and to reconnect with loved ones. In a recorded message to Canadians, he says the holidays remind people...

December 24, 2025 11:01 am CST CST

Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says

The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in Canadian airspace. Steven MacKinnon released a video in which he authorizes Santa to deliver Christmas presents in Canada. It...

December 24, 2025 12:16 pm CST CST

Government suspending ban on single-use plastic exports

OTTAWA — The federal government is suspending the planned export ban on single-use plastics due to tariffs and supply chain issues "creating significant pressure on the domestic economy." The government...

December 24, 2025 1:56 pm CST CST

Cold warning in effect for northern Manitoba, with wind chill of minus-45 Celsius

Frigid temperatures across Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare for a snowy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

December 24, 2025 10:20 am CST CST

About one-third of Canadians optimistic about the new year: survey

OTTAWA — This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a new...

December 24, 2025 3:01 am CST CST

Convicted terrorist Said Namouh still poses risk of violent extremism: parole board

MONTREAL — A Quebec man convicted in 2009 of plotting international terrorist attacks with a group tied to al-Qaida has been denied parole. The Parole Board of Canada concluded Dec. 9 that Said Namouh...

December 23, 2025 12:23 pm CST CST