Monthly Archives: December 2025

The tentative agreement comes after the two parties first agreed to a deal in principle last month. Today’s agreement finalizes “contractual language” and will prevent either side from locking workers out or striking, ahead of the busy holiday season.

More new apprentices are signing up than in the past 15 years, yet getting to certification remains a struggle. Financial concerns, difficulty finding employers and spotty guidance and mentorship for apprentices and journeypersons alike are among the barriers tripping up … Continue reading →

The wise hardworking beaver is considered a keystone species. Found in every province and territory, beavers balance ecosystems with their industrious dams. They also have a special place in many Indigenous cultures.

Now, environmental groups and others are concerned that the apparent pivot from the Carney government will reverse years of progress made on nature conservation. Among the initiatives now facing uncertainty: new national parks and protected areas, as well as federal … Continue reading →

Two young moose have been removed from the northwest Calgary community of Arbour Lake after a run-in with a dog that resulted in minor injuries for the pet.

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.

Nearly two months after Ottawa denied Marineland’s request to export its whales, residents in Niagara Falls, Ont., continue to wait for news on the future of the shuttered theme park’s property and dozens of animals, including up to 30 belugas … Continue reading →

TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the country.

Some London-area butchers say the availability of holiday turkeys is unchanged, despite an ongoing avian influenza outbreak in Ontario that’s seen tens of thousands of birds culled.

Canadian air travellers hoping for a new year without labour disputes keeping them on the ground may be out of luck, as 2026 will see most major airlines from this country continuing to face off with unions across the bargaining … Continue reading →