Economy
Alberta Investigation Exposes Quebec-Based Lenders for Illegal Interest Rates and Borrower Harassment
Predatory Lending Targeted Alberta Borrowers
A provincial investigation in Alberta has uncovered a pattern of illegal lending practices by several Quebec-based companies that marketed themselves...
Economy
OC Transpo Faces a Crucial Fall Test — Riders Are Watching, but Trust Is Thin
What is actually changing this fall?
Ottawa's public transit system is about to face one of its most significant stress tests in years. Starting August...
Economy
Detroit Automakers Warn CUSMA Revamp Could Cost Billions as Trade Pressure Mounts
The trouble began accumulating long before any renegotiation talks were formally scheduled. Over the past year, the Trump administration rolled out a sweeping series...
Economy
Stollery Children’s Hospital Receives $100,000 Boost for Pediatric Cancer Research
A ceremony held Tuesday morning in Edmonton marked a meaningful moment for one of western Canada's most vital medical institutions. The Stollery Children's Hospital...
Economy
Jalapeño-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Spreads Across 27 U.S. States — What Canadians Need to Know
The Outbreak at a Glance
A salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers has sickened at least 345 people across 27 U.S. states, prompting a product...
Economy
Canadian Asking Rents Drop 4% in July, but Stabilization Signs Emerge
The average national asking rent fell four per cent in July compared with the same month last year, landing at $2,037 — marking the...
Economy
Vancouver’s Housing Market Stumbles Again in July, Falling Well Below Seasonal Norms
The Greater Vancouver housing market delivered a familiar disappointment in July 2026, with sales declining nearly 10 per cent compared to the same month...
Economy
WestJet Strike Ends After One Day as CUPE Reaches Tentative Agreement with Airline
It lasted less than a day. Early Monday morning, at 4:15 a.m. Mountain time, WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees reached a...