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Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

New poll shows broad support for a national service program, but enthusiasm varies based on region
Nearly half of students can't cover basics such as food and housing: TD poll

Nearly half of students can't cover basics such as food and housing: TD poll

In a new survey from TD Bank, nearly half of Canadian students say they are unable to adequately cover basic needs such as food and housing. The online poll found 45 per cent of those surveyed say the cannot cover their basic needs.
Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

An Equifax Canada report says missed credit payments were higher among younger Canadians in the second quarter due to living costs and unemployment.
Victoria remains in the lead for commuter cyclists in a Canadian city

Victoria remains in the lead for commuter cyclists in a Canadian city

Commuters are more likely to walk or bike in Greater Victoria than in any other metropolitan centre in Canada, with 18.7 per cent choosing some form of active transportation to get to work.
Opinion: Canada's treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis

Opinion: Canada's treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis

Mobility restrictions imposed on internationally trained physicians in Canada could be aggravating the health-care crisis intensifying an ongoing doctor shortage.
Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

HALIFAX — Canada is moving to match the United States with new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China in a bid to keep the cars from getting a significant foothold in the North American market.
Opinion: British Columbians can't afford NDP's mismanaged SkyTrain extension

Opinion: British Columbians can't afford NDP's mismanaged SkyTrain extension

Province blames inflation, labour issues for the $6B SkyTrain cost — but taxpayers know better
Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

HALIFAX — Liberals are having some "robust" conversations about the state of their party and its slump in popularity with voters but those talks cannot happen in public, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Monday.
B.C. civic politicians want temporary shelters for asylum seekers

B.C. civic politicians want temporary shelters for asylum seekers

Local governments consider more than 200 resolutions at UBCM conference in Vancouver.
Court orders sale of Okanagan's BC Tree Fruits Cooperative property

Court orders sale of Okanagan's BC Tree Fruits Cooperative property

Court documents say BC Tree Fruits Cooperative owes $53,236,756.41 to secured creditors, including $50,825,051.81 to the Canadian Imperial Banking Corporation.