Federal government suspends export ban on single-use plastics
Jordan Ercit / torontosun - Ban on foreign sales of grocery bags, straws, cutlery, ring carriers for cans was to take effect last weekend
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School cellphone ban in Quebec is way more effective than ours
sootoday - Unlike in Ontario, students in Quebec are prohibited from using smartphones on school property for the entire day, including during breaks and in hallways
Back to Top / Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 17277 / 4 stories in 2 months
Lawsuit by Humboldt Broncos’ families dismissed by judge
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - In his decision, Judge Graeme Mitchell of Court of King's Bench in Regina says the families' allegations are not sound in law and lack merit.
Back to Top / Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 17272 / 3 stories in 2 months
Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says
News Staff / citynews - The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in Canadian airspace. Steven MacKinnon released a video in which he authorizes Santa to deliver Christmas presents in Canada. It has become an annual tradition for the federal tra…
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Quebec government to ask Supreme Court to block electoral map changes
theglobeandmail - Province’s highest court earlier ruled a 2024 law to stop the redrawing process is unconstitutional
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About one-third of Canadians say they're optimistic about the new year: survey
Catherine Morrison / nationalobserver - This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a new Leger poll suggests.
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Get ready for some booze prices to climb in the new year
sootoday - Changes flow from Doug Ford's plans to expand and modernize how alcohol is sold in the province, which has seen beer, wine and coolers now available in convenience stores
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Three more Alberta recall petitions issued against politicians, bringing total to 26
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - There are now 26 recall petitions for Alberta MLAs. On Tuesday, Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions - two for UCP backbenchers and one for an NDP member.
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Most Ontarians wait more than three months for specialist or diagnostic test: poll
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - A new poll suggests Ontarians are waiting too long for diagnostic tests and specialist appointments, causing unnecessary stress and putting patients’ health at risk.
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Interim budget officer says he regrets calling feds' fiscal management 'stupefying'
sootoday - OTTAWA — Jason Jacques says he learned a lot about the importance of choosing his words carefully in his first few months as the interim parliamentary budget officer.
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How N.S. premier is arguing against updating privacy legislation
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston previously ran for leadership on updating freedom of information rules, but he appears to have changed his stance.
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Ottawa, First Nations presenting plans to reform child welfare system
News Staff / citynews - OTTAWA — Ottawa and First Nations are presenting the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal with competing plans to reform the First Nations child welfare system today — the latest step in a lengthy fight that has stretched nearly 20 years. The August tribunal or…
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BREAKING: Alberta independence petition application meets requirements
Will Vasseur / westernstandard - Elections Alberta announced on Monday that the Alberta Prosperity Project's citizen initiative proposal application to hold a referendum on Alberta's independence meets the requirements, clearing the way for the final step before issuing a petition.
- Costly rule changes shake petition efforts (1)
- Critics slam controversial referendum maneuvers (2)
- Other: Isolated weather alert emerges (1)
- Rapid referendum approvals drive Alberta’s debate (9)
Costly rule changes shake petition efforts
Critics slam controversial referendum maneuvers
Other: Isolated weather alert emerges
Rapid referendum approvals drive Alberta’s debate
Back to Top / Monday, December 22, 2025, 5:21 pm / permalink 17220 / 13 stories in 2 months
Canada Post, union reach tentative agreements that include higher wage hikes, enhanced benefits
theglobeandmail - Ratification votes to be held in early 2026
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Carney names investment banker Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassador
Denio Lourenco / citynews - Prime Minister Mark Carney is appointing a global investment banker and pension fund manager to be Canada’s next ambassador in Washington. Carney’s office says Mark Wiseman will take the role on Feb. 15, and he will be tasked with leading negotiations wit…
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B.C.'s David Eby 'not seeking' 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
sootoday - VICTORIA — It should have been a very bad day for David Eby's government. But on Dec. 3, the morning after the pending closure of the pulp mill in Crofton, B.C.
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Communication regulator considers changes to the extend reach of national alerting system
Jim Bronskill / nationalobserver - Rural municipalities, Indigenous organizations and civil society groups are calling for changes to ensure people in remote parts of Canada receive emergency alerts during a crisis.
Back to Top / Monday, December 22, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 17201 / 3 stories in 2 months
A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s 'absolutely' threatened in 2026
Craig Lord / nationalobserver - US President Donald Trump's tariff campaign appeared to move at a breakneck pace towards Canada's economy this year.
Back to Top / Monday, December 22, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 17200 / 8 stories in 2 months
Federal public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year
Catherine Morrison / theglobeandmail - Government plans to reduce size of public service by about 40,000 people
Back to Top / Sunday, December 21, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 17186 / 5 stories in 2 months
Australia marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach shooting victims
News Staff / citynews - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australians will light candles at 6:47 p.m. on Sunday (7:47 GMT) to collectively commemorate the moment the first shots rang out a week earlier at Sydney’s Bondi Beach in an attack on a Jewish festival that left 15 dead. The fe…
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