Canada

That’s an increase from the 5.8 million Canadians who voted early in 2021 An estimated 7.3 million Canadians — a record — took advantage of advance polls and cast their ballots over the long weekend, according to Elections Canada. The non-partisan agency said based on its preliminary figures, that marks a 25 per cent increase from the 5.8 million electors who …

Record 7.3 million Canadians voted during advance polls: Elections Canada Read More »

Actors Torri Higginson, Rick Roberts, Lauren Lee Smith, and Kristopher Turner may come from familiar artistic backgrounds but together, along with many, many more talented actors, they are about to become Canada’s new favourite family, the Lawsons, in CBC Television’s drama series, THIS LIFE. Torri Higginson, formerly Dr. Elizabeth Weir in the celebrated Canadian-American science …

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‘Even if you’re voting the same thing as your parents, you’re still getting the habit of voting into you’ Juliette Belisle-Greetham has waited a long time for this — the first federal election in which she’ll cast a ballot. Belisle-Greetham, 20, lives in Whitehorse and she credits her family for sparking her interest in politics at a young …

Should the voting age in Canada be lowered? These young Yukoners think so Read More »

The Liberals have held the riding since 2015 The Liberals have held the riding of St. Catharines since 2015. Chris Bittle won that election, defeating the Conservative incumbent. Bittle will run again this federal election against Conservative candidate Bas Sluijmers and NDP candidate Karen Orlandi. The riding runs from Lake Ontario in the north to St. …

Know your riding — Canada Votes 2025: St. Catharines Read More »

Canadian universities are seeing a surge in US student interest, driven by Trump-era visa cuts and funding slashes. Institutions like UBC and Toronto report rising applications and campus visits, as students seek stability north of the border. In Short Canadian universities see a rise in US student interest. Trump’s policies prompt US students to consider …

Trump-era policies drive American students to Canadian universities: Report Read More »

Rate was down from 2.6% in February Motorists fuel up at an ONroute gas station near Maple, Ont., on April 1. Statistics Canada said gas prices fell 1.6 per cent year-over-year in March, contributing to a slightly cooled inflation rate. (Evan Mitsui/CBC) Canadians got a break on inflation in March as gas prices fell and …

Inflation in Canada cooled slightly to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell Read More »

‘I’m ready to give everything to Canada,’ Liberal leader says Liberal Leader Mark Carney shakes the hand of a young Edmonton Oilers fan as he makes a campaign stop in Hamilton on Thursday. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) Liberal Leader Mark Carney has renounced his British and Irish citizenships, a spokesperson for the campaign told CBC News …

Carney has renounced his British and Irish citizenships, pays his taxes in Canada: campaign Read More »

U.S. supplies 67 per cent of Canada’s vegetable imports and 36 per cent of its fruit imports The suddenly rocky relationship between the U.S. and Canada has some Canadians rethinking the dependence on American goods. (Ben Nelms/CBC) While Canadians are taking time at the grocery store looking for Canadian-made products and labels like the maple …

Can Canada grow more of its own food? Greenhouses, vertical farming make it possible, experts say Read More »

U.S. judge sets aside legal challenge that could have delayed rule for Canadians All foreign nationals, including Canadians, who plan to stay in the U.S. for 30 days or longer must now register online with the Department of Homeland Security. The new rules have snowbirds reconsidering their plans for next winter. Many Canadians travelling to …

Canadians required to register with U.S. government if in country at least 30 days Read More »