A new analysis warns that Canada’s major cities are struggling to keep their transit systems running, and says public transit is heading for a “downward spiral” unless major new streams of operating revenue open up. In a report published in late May, Leading Mobility Canada said the $120-billion in expansions planned for those transit systems…
Despite recent interest rate cuts, the Canadian real estate market remained slow this summer. This has prompted some in the industry to call for an end to the stress test – a tool that determines whether a person can qualify for a mortgage. But would it be a good idea? Christopher Alexander, president of Re/Max…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Four models of the DeWalt brand of lawn movers are being recalled in Canada over concerns the product could cause laceration injuries if water gets into the handles. Canada issued the recall on Friday, with Canadians being asked to return their DeWalt battery electric walk-behind mowers. Two…
Several Silk plant-based milks affected by a nationwide recall are gradually coming back to shelves amid a listeria outbreak that has killed three people in Canada, though the number of those sickened and killed has continued to grow as officials track the matter. A specific production line at a factory in Pickering, Ont., that the…
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris is set to make her first major economic policy speech as the Democratic nominee for president Friday, with an expected focus on lowering prices for consumers. The expected plan for the speech in North Carolina reflects a recognition that the economy remains top of mind for voters heading into November’s election…
The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn’t appeared before, Canadian experts say. The detection of clade I mpox in Sweden in someone who had travelled to an affected African country is a “harbinger” of broader spread, said Dr. Fahad Razak, an internal medicine specialist…
Jasper, Alta., residents are expected to return to their community on Friday to see what remains following a devastating wildfire. And while some will be able to enter their homes again, they’ll likely find more than smoke or water damage – many will need to get rid of spoiled food. When the town was evacuated some…
Hurricane Ernesto barreled toward Bermuda on Thursday after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat enveloped the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people’s health. A hurricane warning was in effect for Bermuda, with Ernesto expected to pass near or over the island on Saturday. The Category…
A 15-year-old girl on a field trip to a Detroit courtroom ended up in handcuffs and jail clothes after falling asleep in court and angering the judge with her “attitude.” Judge Kenneth King even threatened to send the teenager to juvenile detention. King has since defended his actions despite pushback from the charity that organized…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2024 3:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors open their 2024-25 campaign at home against Cleveland as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season. The NBA released its regular-season schedule Thursday, with Toronto getting…
