Opioid deaths in Canada fell 17% but 20 people still died per day in 2024

An average of 20 Canadians died from an opioid overdose every day last year, federal health officials say, despite opioid-related drug toxicity deaths falling 17 per cent from the year before. The data for 2024 released Wednesday by the Public Health …

Nassau Is Getting New Nonstop Flights From Three Cities in Canada

There will soon be more ways for Canadian travelers to escape to The Bahamas. Porter Airlines is adding new nonstop service to Nassau from three key Canadian cities, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new routes from Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton are set to …

5 Places In Canada To Visit This July

Planning a summer retreat in Canada but not sure where to go? Whether you are seeking extraordinary natural beauty, heart-pounding adventures, vibrant festivals, delicious food, or cultural experiences, Canada is packed with numerous fun-filled places to …

Canada Day weekend brings changeable summer weather across the country

Friday As we kick off the weekend on Friday afternoon, most of Canada will be near seasonal or on the cool side of seasonal. The coolest weather will be found across B.C., southern Alberta, and from northeastern Ontario to Atlantic Canada. These regions …

Canada and EU sign defence pact in step towards jointly procuring arms 

BYU’s Gibb prepares to play for Canada in FIBA Americup

1 / 2 BYU freshman Delaney Gibb (left) drives to the basket against Arizona in a Big 12 women's basketball game at the Marriott Center on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Courtesy BYU Photo 2 / 2 BYU's Delaney Gibb (11) takes a shot against Arizona …

Canada isn't looking to join EU, Carney says, but still wants closer ties

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is "looking for a closer partnership" with the European Union — but not to become a member. While speaking from the NATO summit in the Netherlands — where he announced Canada's promise to spend five per …

The Competition Bureau wants more airline competition, but it won’t solve Canada’s aviation challenges

A recent market study by the Competition Bureau is calling for more airline competition in Canada’s airline industry to reduce fares, increase service quality and provide better services to remote communities. The study reiterates that Canada’s domestic …

How Much Will the Bank of Canada Cut Interest Rates in 2025?

While an end to tariff uncertainty is good news for both the economy and investors, economists say it could also result in less aggressive interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada. A growing number of economists have already recalibrated their …

Canada records large drop in study permits for Q1

Canada’s population saw almost no increase in the first quarter of this year, with declining international students driving the largest reduction in temporary residents since the pandemic, according to the latest data from the government’s statistics …