Canada has passed a new law that brings major changes to its immigration system. Bill C-12 received royal assent on March 26, 2026, giving the […]
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Canada’s New Minimum Wage Increase Set to Take Effect April 1
Canada has confirmed that the federal minimum wage will increase to $18.15 per hour on April 1, 2026, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. […]
Former royal Prince Andrew, Duke of York released pending investigation 11 hours after arrest
Former royal Prince Andrew, Duke of York was released from police custody after being questioned for about 11 hours following his arrest on suspicion of […]
Four astronauts reach orbiting outpost to relieve evacuated U.S. space crew
The International Space Station is back to a full crew after four new astronauts arrived Saturday to replace teammates who returned home early because of […]
Thunder Bay Transit proposes temporary service changes amid driver shortage.
Some changes may be coming to Thunder Bay Transit bus schedules this spring because of a driver shortage. A report going to the city’s Quality […]
Thunder Bay woman recognized for efforts to protect local wetlands
THUNDER BAY — Susan Bryan of the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists Club has been named a community champion by Ontario Nature for her work protecting […]
Unemployment climbs to 6.8% in December even as jobs are added
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Canada’s unemployment rate rose in December as more people started looking for work, even though the economy added jobs. The […]
Ontario Unveils Actions Aimed at Improving Student Success
The Ontario government says it is creating a new advisory group to review how students are tested and supported in school. The decision comes after […]
Mortgage costs set to climb for Canadians
About one-third of Canadians with mortgages will face higher payments by the end of 2026, but a new report from the Bank of Canada says […]
Canada Post Union Presses Employer to Resume Contract Talks
Dozens of Canada Post workers with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) held a rally outside Halifax West MP Lena Diab’s office to send […]