Guaranteed basic income could cut poverty rates up to 40%, PBO report says
OTTAWA — The government’s fiscal watchdog says a guaranteed basic income program at the federal level could cut poverty rates in Canada by up to 40 per cent. In a…
Weight loss expert’s 49p kitchen cupboard staple ‘hugely beneficial’ to shedding fat
A weight loss expert says a 49p cupboard staple can make a big difference to shedding the pounds. Beans such as cannellini, red kidney and chickpeas are low in calories…
EastEnders fans to vote on Denise’s romantic fate in 40th anniversary live show
EastEnders fans are to vote on Denise Fox’s romantic fate in a live show for the soap’s 40th anniversary on Thursday.
Coroner to give conclusion at inquest into death of teenage soldier
A coroner is to give his conclusion on Thursday at the inquest of a teenage soldier who was found dead after being “bombarded” with messages from her “psychotic and possessive”…
Air Canada passenger demands answers after luggage was returned late, damaged
A work trip to Prince Rupert, B.C., took a turn for Gagan Neumann’s husband when missing luggage became the least of their worries. Neumann, speaking on behalf of her husband…
New York governor deploys National Guard amid illegal corrections officer strike at state prisons
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has deployed National Guard troops to secure state-run prisons amid a wildcat strike by corrections workers. Recommended Videos Picketing and striking by…
Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year in order to redirect those savings to…
Canadian Forces says it’s on track to meet 2025 recruitment goal
OTTAWA — More Canadians have expressed an interest in joining the military since U.S. President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20 — but the Canadian Armed Forces isn’t attributing…
Terry Glavin: The U.S. wanted it this way, and now Trump is reneging on the deal
The obvious explanation for the inattentiveness of Canada’s NATO allies to Canada’s troubles with U.S. president Donald Trump at the recent Munich Security Conference appears to have eluded Foreign Minister…
New listings soar in Canada’s housing market as tariff uncertainty weighs on sales
Uncertainty around tariffs and a potential trade war with the United States were the likely culprits behind home sales falling off during the last week of January, according to the…