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By Isaac Teo The paper cheque is gaining back its popularity among small businesses as they look to offer more payment options to avoid the high transaction fees that come with…

By Noé Chartier The ability to speak freely in Canada is what distinguishes the country from dictatorships, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said in a video released on Jan. 6 which addresses the levying of…

Report says the higher dosage used in poultry increases risk of developing antimicrobial resistance in humans By Isaac Teo Canadian farms are using three times the amount of antibiotics in poultry, cattle, and pigs than…

By Peter Wilson NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will push for government regulation of social media platforms to quell “hate and misinformation,” adding that private companies should not hold sole responsibility for…

By Marnie Cathcart Toronto’s Mayor John Tory announced Tuesday the Toronto Police Service’s budget request of an additional $48.3 million, which will add 200 police officers to Canada’s biggest city. If the budget is approved,…

By Tara MacIsaac Three Ontario nurses are suing the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and a news organisation for libel. The nurses organised protests outside hospitals across the country on Sept. 1,…

By Noé Chartier Twitter accounts used by the Canadian government have been caught in the U.S. government dragnet attempting to counter online disinformation, a recent iteration of the so-called Twitter Files…

By Marnie Cathcart Taxpayer-funded Crown corporation VIA Rail will run at an estimated operating deficit of $411 billion this year, according to the company’s newest corporate plan. Despite layoffs and service…

By Marnie Cathcart Canada reached 431,645 new immigrants last year, setting a new record. The country is on track to have immigrants make up 30 percent of the population by 2036. In…

By Marnie Cathcart An average family of four can expect to spend more than $300 per week on food this year, according to Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab…