Monthly Archives: September 2025

As combine manufacturer shifts production to Europe from U.S., experts say tariffs mean more may follow

Two experts say more companies will move production to other countries in order to have a stable business relationship rather than dealing with tariff uncertainty.

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Health Canada recalls over 104,000 Oster toaster ovens due to burn risk

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for 104,195 toaster ovens in Canada due to a burn hazard.

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Alberta has flirted with nuclear power before. Is it now ready to make a move?

In an Edmonton hotel ballroom, representatives from the nuclear industry are buzzing about the potential to power Alberta by splitting atoms. The province has been excited about nuclear before, and while the demand for it is growing globally, there are … Continue reading →

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Canada Post is on strike. Here’s what you need to know

Canadians got a big surprise this week, when the union representing Canada’s postal workers suddenly called for a nationwide strike after the federal government announced major reforms to Canada Post, instructing the Crown corporation to end home delivery and close some rural mail outlets. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Canada’s GDP rebounds in July after contracting for 3 months

Canada’s monthly gross domestic product rebounded from three months of contraction to grow by 0.2 per cent in July, as mining, manufacturing and wholesale trade boosted growth.

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Trump to put tariffs on cabinets, furniture, pharmaceuticals and heavy trucks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and heavy trucks, starting next Wednesday.

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Starbucks shuttering stores, laying off 900 workers in Canada and U.S.

Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.

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Hudson’s Bay gets court permission to auction off ‘retail era’ artifacts

Canadians hoping to get their hands on treasures from Hudson’s Bay won’t have to wait much longer for the chance. An Ontario court has approved a November sale of 1,700 pieces of art and about 2,700 artifacts belonging to the … Continue reading →

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Rare bird normally found in South and Central America spotted in northern Ontario

Birdwatchers from across northern Ontario and as far south as Toronto have flocked to the rural community of Foleyet to catch a glimpse of a rare bird usually found much farther south.

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How Ragasa became Earth’s strongest storm in hours

Typhoon Ragasa slammed Taiwan, the Philippines and southern China, leaving flooding and destruction. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down why the strongest storm of the year bears the fingerprint of climate change.

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