Robert K. Irving Dies at 71 After Cancer Battle, J.D. Irving Confirms
Robert K. Irving, the longtime co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd. and one of Atlantic Canada’s most influential business leaders, has died at the age of 71 following a battle with…
Canadian Cruise Passenger Tests Positive for Rare Andes Hantavirus After Antarctic Voyage
A Canadian cruise passenger isolating in British Columbia has tested presumptive positive for the rare Andes strain of hantavirus after returning from the Antarctic expedition ship MV Hondius, prompting heightened…
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New Brunswick Burn Ban Lifted Before Long Weekend as Daily Fire Rules Still Limit Outdoor Burning
New Brunswick’s total burn ban has been lifted just as many residents prepare for the long weekend, but the change does not mean outdoor fires are automatically allowed everywhere or…
Kingston Power Outage Leaves 13,432 Customers Without Electricity as Cause Remains Under Investigation
A widespread power outage in Kingston left more than 13,000 customers without electricity overnight, with Utilities Kingston listing the incident as verified and the cause still under investigation early Saturday…
University of Toronto Revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie Honorary Degree After Identity Controversy
The University of Toronto has withdrawn Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary Doctor of Laws degree, adding a new chapter to the growing fallout over questions about the singer-songwriter’s Indigenous identity. The university…
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Victoria Day 2026 Explained: Why Canada Celebrates Queen Victoria and the May Long Weekend
Victoria Day 2026 will be observed across Canada on Monday, May 18, bringing together two very different meanings in one national holiday: a formal tribute to Queen Victoria’s place in…
What’s Open and Closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day 2026 as New Holiday Shopping Rules Begin
Victoria Day 2026 in Ottawa brings a major change for shoppers, adjusted transit schedules, splash pad openings and holiday closures across city services. The federal holiday falls on Monday, May…
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Honda Suspends $15 Billion Ontario EV Project as Hybrid Demand Surges Across Auto Industry
Honda’s decision to indefinitely suspend its massive $15 billion electric vehicle project in Ontario is rapidly becoming one of the clearest signs yet that the North American EV industry is…