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Canada not worried U.S.-Mexico trade talks will upend trilateral deal, LeBlanc says
March 30, 2026 - 6:59 PM

OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Monday he isn't worried Mexico will sign a trade agreement with the Americans that excludes Canada.
Canada launches inquiry on frozen and canned vegetable imports
March 27, 2026 - 2:58 PM

OTTAWA — The federal government has launched a trade inquiry on global imports of frozen and canned vegetables.
Yukon non-profit sues feds after defunding of meal program for First Nations kids
March 24, 2026 - 4:16 PM

A Yukon non-profit says the federal government is wrongfully dragging its feet on reconsidering a decision to cut funding for a program that delivered nutritious meals to hundreds of First Nations children in rural areas of the territory.
'People are tired:' Canadians on humanitarian mission describe life in Cuba
March 22, 2026 - 3:00 AM

Two Canadians on a humanitarian mission in Cuba say it's easier for locals to count the number of hours the lights are on than off.
Iran war adds new uncertainty to the Bank of Canada's already clouded lens
March 14, 2026 - 3:00 AM

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will be balancing a last-minute flood of economic data with uncertainty around trade and war in the Middle East as it prepares to make its second interest rate decision of 2026 this week.
Dairy group to seek designated status for 'Quebec poutine cheese'
March 05, 2026 - 6:16 AM

MONTREAL — A group representing Quebec's dairy industry says it's eyeing a special designation — similar to the one applied to Bordeaux wine or champagne — for the squeaky cheese curds best known as a key ingredient in poutine.
3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests
March 03, 2026 - 5:03 AM

TORONTO — A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier.
Group calls on Health Canada to make labels mandatory for gene-edited pork
March 01, 2026 - 8:38 AM

HALIFAX — An advocacy group of farmers and environmental organizations wants Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling on pork from gene-edited pigs.
NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches
February 17, 2026 - 7:00 PM

OTTAWA — The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the NDP leadership candidates are preparing for their second and final party-organized debate in B.C. on Feb. 19.
Food inflation spiked 7.3% in January. Here's what's driving the increase
February 17, 2026 - 5:43 AM

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported an easing in the headline inflation rate Tuesday but a jump in the pace of food inflation amid tax changes and lingering pressures at the grocery store continue to putthe squeeze on consumers.
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
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Canada not worried U.S.-Mexico trade talks will upend trilateral deal, LeBlanc says

Canada launches inquiry on frozen and canned vegetable imports

Yukon non-profit sues feds after defunding of meal program for First Nations kids

'People are tired:' Canadians on humanitarian mission describe life in Cuba

Iran war adds new uncertainty to the Bank of Canada's already clouded lens

Dairy group to seek designated status for 'Quebec poutine cheese'

3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests

Group calls on Health Canada to make labels mandatory for gene-edited pork

NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches

Food inflation spiked 7.3% in January. Here's what's driving the increase

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