Monthly Archives: December 2025

Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.

We’ve all come to appreciate the beautiful images space telescopes provide us of galaxies, nebulas and more, but they also provide astronomers with important scientific information about our universe. That science may be under threat in the next decade if … Continue reading →

The union that represents Air Transat’s pilots said on Wednesday that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.

As the number of birds culled due to an avian flu outbreak on turkey farms near Strathroy, Ont., approaches 100,000, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says they won’t provide staff for media interviews for fear they will be subject of … Continue reading →

In a new study, scientists discovered that raccoons who live in the city have shorter snouts, suggesting that they’re moving toward domestication.

The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion US ($1.93 billion Cdn) cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic” aesthetic … Continue reading →

While U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been a nightmare for many Canadian businesses, some entrepreneurs see an opportunity. For The National, CBC’s Nick Purdon visits three Canadian companies to learn more about how they’re surviving — even thriving — … Continue reading →

Fairstone Bank of Canada has agreed to acquire Laurentian Bank of Canada for $1.9 billion in cash. As part of the deal, Laurentian Bank will sell its retail and small-and-medium-sized business banking portfolios and syndicated loan portfolio to National Bank … Continue reading →

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is limiting the use of its 973 Chinese-made drones to non-sensitive operations, stating the devices present “high security risks, primarily due to their country of origin.”

Algoma Steel says it has issued 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.