Ottawa Budget Ignores OC Transpo's Crippling Deficits
Ottawa's 2026 budget offers no solution for OC Transpo's unsustainable deficits, relying on uncertain provincial bailouts while transit faces $140M annual shortfalls.
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Carney's Budget Shows Same Fiscal Traps as Trudeau
New research reveals Mark Carney's government may be repeating Justin Trudeau's fiscal forecasting errors. Learn how optimistic budgeting affects Canada's economy.
Verizon cutting 13,000 jobs in company reorientation
Verizon is eliminating more than 13,000 positions as the telecommunications giant works to reorient its entire business strategy. Get the latest details on this significant workforce reduction.
PBO: Low Chance Carney Govt Hits Fiscal Targets
Canada's budget watchdog reports a mere 7.5% probability the Carney government will achieve its key fiscal anchors, including reducing the deficit-to-GDP ratio. Read the analysis.
Windsor Good Greens Program Hits Food Recovery Milestones
Windsor's Good Greens Food Reclamation Program celebrates multiple achievements in reducing food waste and feeding communities. Learn how this initiative is making a difference.
Expert's holiday decluttering guide prevents stress
Organizational expert Jane Stoller reveals how pre-holiday decluttering reduces stress and improves relationships. Learn her simple strategies for a calm, organized season.
U.S. Peace Proposal: Ukraine Cede Land, Cut Army
Exclusive: U.S. peace proposal requires Ukraine to cede territory and reduce military size, according to sources. Details emerge as conflict continues.
U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 24% as Tariffs Cut Imports
The U.S. trade deficit saw a dramatic 24% decline in August 2025 as Trump's tariffs reduced imports. Get the full analysis of economic impacts and market reactions.
Companies Attribute Thousands of Job Cuts to AI Adoption
Major corporations like Lufthansa and ING are openly citing artificial intelligence as a reason for workforce reductions, signaling a shift in corporate transparency about AI's impact on employment.
Calgary study explores how policies help Canadians in poverty
A new Calgary study investigates how government policies and benefit programs are impacting Canadians living in poverty. Discover the findings and what they mean for future support.
Windsor-Essex school board re-elects chair
Gale Simko Hatfield re-elected as chair of Greater Essex County District School Board while addressing challenges including trustee resignations and financial deficits.
Pay Off Debt Faster Without Feeling Deprived
Financial expert Christopher Liew shares actionable strategies for Canadians to eliminate debt quickly while maintaining their lifestyle and social happiness.
Conservatives Weigh Election Over Carney's $78B Deficit
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre faces critical decision on triggering election to block Mark Carney's budget with $78 billion deficit. Analysis of political risks and policy opportunities.
PBO reveals Liberal budget accounting tricks
Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms $94B in Liberal 'capital investments' don't meet standard definitions, exposing fiscal manipulation in Carney's first budget.
Windsor's Good Greens wins global sustainability award
Downtown Windsor BIA's innovative food reclamation initiative receives international recognition for reducing waste and fighting hunger. Learn how this Canadian program is making a difference.
Carney's accounting tricks fail to impress
Parliamentary Budget Officer finds Carney government's capital spending definition 'overly expansive' in new report. Read the full analysis of Canada's fiscal framework.
CBC criticized for biased safer supply documentary
Adam Zivo analyzes CBC's Fifth Estate documentary on safer supply programs, highlighting concerns about diverted opioids and one-sided reporting. Read the full investigation.
Federal public service cuts exceed attrition capacity
Analysis reveals Canadian government's plan to cut 40,000 public service jobs by 2028-29 cannot rely solely on attrition. Departments like CRA face significant challenges despite early retirement incentives.
Northern Ontario app helps food banks reduce waste nationwide
A Sault Ste. Marie-developed food hub app is transforming how Canadian food banks operate, tracking nearly 500,000 pounds of rescued food while slashing administrative work for organizations like Harvest Algoma.
U.S. to slash food tariffs, lower Swiss import fees
The Trump administration announces major tariff cuts on food items like coffee and bananas to address inflation, alongside new trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, and El Salvador.
N.B. projects highest deficit in two decades at $834.7M
New Brunswick faces its largest budget deficit in two decades at $834.7 million. Learn how this impacts provincial finances and what it means for taxpayers.
Operating spending driving deeper deficits: PBO
Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals Ottawa's operational expenses, not capital investments, are primarily responsible for growing budget deficits. Learn the fiscal implications.
Government spends $19B on external services despite cuts vow
Canadian federal government expenditure on external contractors reaches $19 billion despite previous commitment to reduce spending. Analysis reveals ongoing reliance on private services.
Fitch Warns of 'Slippery Slope' for Canada's Finances
Fitch Ratings maintains Canada's AA+ credit rating but warns of fiscal risks from rising deficits and debt. Learn about the agency's concerns and what it means for the economy.
Federal Budget 2025 Cuts 40,000 Public Service Jobs
Mark Carney's first budget cuts 40,000 federal jobs, drawing union criticism. Analysis of workforce reductions and AI implementation in public service.
Quebec Faces Calls for Stronger Climate Action
Environmental advocates push Quebec to implement stricter climate targets and carbon budgets as province faces pressure to accelerate emissions reduction efforts.
North Bay Hospital Cuts 40 Jobs, Union Plans Protest
Unionized workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre will protest Wednesday after hospital announces 40 position cuts to address $5.6 million deficit. Rally planned.
Calgary police downtown blitz cuts problem behaviours by 40%
Calgary police report significant success with targeted downtown enforcement strategy, showing 40% reduction in problematic behaviours and improved outcomes for vulnerable populations through collaborative approach.
Freeland: Economic Overhaul Just Beginning Despite Deficit
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland defends Canada's massive deficit spending, promising more ambitious economic reforms focused on boosting competition and supporting middle-class Canadians.
London Eateries Combat Food Prices & Waste
Discover how London, Ontario restaurants and food producers are collaborating to create affordable meal kits while fighting food waste in a groundbreaking local initiative.
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