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Published: March 21, 2025 at 9:00AM EDT

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PM Carney spending billions to train more workers, deficit decline short-lived

PM Carney spending billions to train more workers, deficit decline short-lived

Ontario may ban cellphones outright in schools

Ontario may ban cellphones outright in schools

Feds will spend $146 million for Vancouver, Toronto World Cup security

Feds will spend $146 million for Vancouver, Toronto World Cup security

Former Canucks broadcaster John Garrett passes away suddenly at age 74

Former Canucks broadcaster John Garrett passes away suddenly at age 74

Alberta leaders hoped to see more from spring economic update

Alberta leaders hoped to see more from spring economic update

Calgary petting farm hit with outbreak of ‘diarrhea-causing parasite’

Calgary petting farm hit with outbreak of ‘diarrhea-causing parasite’

Federal government aims to cut external consultant spending by 20%

Federal government aims to cut external consultant spending by 20%

Young boy dies after fall from Sandy Hill apartment building, Ottawa police say

Young boy dies after fall from Sandy Hill apartment building, Ottawa police say

Montreal-area buyers sue for $425,000 after alleging intruder’s violent death was not declared

Montreal-area buyers sue for $425,000 after alleging intruder’s violent death was not declared

Montreal naturopath fined for illegally practicing medicine following patient’s suicide

Montreal naturopath fined for illegally practicing medicine following patient’s suicide

NHL Commissioner Bettman backs ruling that allowed Ducks' OT goal to stand in Game 4 win vs. Oilers

NHL Commissioner Bettman backs ruling that allowed Ducks' OT goal to stand in Game 4 win vs. Oilers

McDavid game-time decision for Oilers, who face playoff elimination vs. Ducks

McDavid game-time decision for Oilers, who face playoff elimination vs. Ducks

N.S. RCMP seizes 1.6 million unstamped cigarettes from U-Haul truck

N.S. RCMP seizes 1.6 million unstamped cigarettes from U-Haul truck

3 staff members hospitalized after inmate assault at Springhill Institution: N.S. RCMP

3 staff members hospitalized after inmate assault at Springhill Institution: N.S. RCMP

Pain at the pump leading to higher food prices in Manitoba

Pain at the pump leading to higher food prices in Manitoba

Why allergy season could be particularly bad in Winnipeg this year

Why allergy season could be particularly bad in Winnipeg this year

IN PICTURES: Here are the REAL District upgrades proposed by Brandt

IN PICTURES: Here are the REAL District upgrades proposed by Brandt

Sask. man looking for improved safety at Churchbridge rail crossing after fatal crash

Sask. man looking for improved safety at Churchbridge rail crossing after fatal crash

Waterloo MPP calls for KidsAbility audit

Waterloo MPP calls for KidsAbility audit

Electrical fire in Cambridge causes at least $1.5 million in damage

Electrical fire in Cambridge causes at least $1.5 million in damage

Flags lowered in Saskatoon for National Day of Mourning for workers killed on job

Flags lowered in Saskatoon for National Day of Mourning for workers killed on job

Downtown Saskatoon businesses anticipate spring surge in customers

Downtown Saskatoon businesses anticipate spring surge in customers

PM Carney spending billions to train more workers, deficit decline short-lived

PM Carney spending billions to train more workers, deficit decline short-lived

Sudbury MP calls for provincial action on completing Highway 69

Sudbury MP calls for provincial action on completing Highway 69

‘The residence was contained with Doe ultimately surrendering’: Sarnia police share details of arrest of accused Lambton College shooter

‘The residence was contained with Doe ultimately surrendering’: Sarnia police share details of arrest of accused Lambton College shooter

Downtown London stabbing sends man to hospital, suspect remains at large

Downtown London stabbing sends man to hospital, suspect remains at large

Defence witness testifies about ‘friends’ and man with ‘two black eyes’ in kidnapping trial

Defence witness testifies about ‘friends’ and man with ‘two black eyes’ in kidnapping trial

‘Recovery Mode’: Muskoka begins next steps in flood recovery as water levels lower

‘Recovery Mode’: Muskoka begins next steps in flood recovery as water levels lower

One person sent to hospital after Riverside Drive crash

One person sent to hospital after Riverside Drive crash

Chatham-Kent council approves waste-to-energy project despite concerns over public consultation

Chatham-Kent council approves waste-to-energy project despite concerns over public consultation

Crowding grey whale off Vancouver coast could cause ‘live stranding,’ officials warn

Crowding grey whale off Vancouver coast could cause ‘live stranding,’ officials warn

Atira shuttering 3 B.C. daycares amid wage dispute, blaming provincial funding model

Atira shuttering 3 B.C. daycares amid wage dispute, blaming provincial funding model

SkyTrain service restored after ‘track intrusion’ in downtown Vancouver

SkyTrain service restored after ‘track intrusion’ in downtown Vancouver

Manitoba premier addresses province’s plan to ban youth from social media, AI chatbots

Manitoba premier addresses province’s plan to ban youth from social media, AI chatbots

France probes return of adult website linked to mass rape

France probes return of adult website linked to mass rape

Parents shocked by arrest of tutor after shooting outside Correspondents’ Dinner

Parents shocked by arrest of tutor after shooting outside Correspondents’ Dinner

PM Carney spending billions to train more workers, deficit decline short-lived

7 takeaways for Canadians from PM Carney’s spring economic update

PM Mark Carney invited to join European leaders summit in Armenia

Canada, U.S. stock markets slide as oil prices rise and tech stocks fall

Singapore-based company chosen as potential buyer for Yukon mine after collapse

Here’s what an expert thinks about the UAE’s OPEC exit

Health Canada approves first generic version of Ozempic

Father who lost son to overdose says compassion is what’s missing in saving lives of addicts

Canadian smoking ban ‘being looked into’: health minister

Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy

‘The White Lotus’ drafts Laura Dern after Bonham Carter split

Out of the danger zone, Kenny Loggins wrestles with retirement as he premieres doc in Toronto

CFL to change when it begins its season and adopt new playoff format in 2027

Phillies fire Canadian manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of 12 games, name Don Mattingly interim skipper

Caitlin Clark releasing children’s book based on life story

German bid to rescue ‘Timmy’ the whale passes key hurdle

Rare two-coloured lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium

U.S. college students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors

Climate & Environment

France unveils plan to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050

After another spring flood, these cottage country residents are demanding answers

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage

Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future

Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum

Here Are The 60 Best Advent Calendars For 2025 You Can Get In Canada (So Far)

I’ve been Using This Canadian Shampoo And Conditioner For Over A Month, And It’s Totally Changed My Scalp And Hair Health

20 Foolproof Gifts To Order If You Want To Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early

I Tried It: A Laundry Basket So Smart It Solved Our Biggest Household Argument

20 Things From Amazon Canada That CTV Shopping Trends Readers Loved Ordering In October

How To Choose The Best Vacuum Sealer For You (And A Few Of Our Favourite Models For 2025)

13 Budget-Friendly Beauty Products That Are Dupes Of More Expensive Items

12 Products For Damaged Hair That’ll Help Bring Your Fried Tresses Back To Life

15 Of The Best Korean Beauty Skincare Finds For Fall 2025

27 Of The Absolute Best Last-Minute Beauty Discounts To Take Advantage Of Before The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale Ends

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