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It should have been a breakthrough for families in Ottawa: the $10-a-day child care dream, just within reach, suddenly slipping from their grasp. With the clock ticking down to the 2026 deadline, the city’s stumble isn’t just another missed mark. It’s a promise deferred, landing squarely on the shoulders of parents now left searching for […]
The consequences for families as Ottawa stumbles on $10-a-day care Read More »
Not long ago, an ordinary trip to the grocery store in Barrie was just that: ordinary. Now, with each careful selection of maple-leaf-branded goods and locally roasted coffee beans, residents signal a subtle act of defiance shaped by forces well beyond city limits. The spark? A trade war ignited by U.S. President Donald Trump, whose
Shops see Canadian pride surge as U.S. trade tensions bite Read More »
Chocolate rarely takes centre stage in international trade disputes, but the story unfolding on Canadian grocery shelves suggests even dessert can become a battleground for economic identity. Purdys Chocolatier’s unlikely pivot, driven by a groundswell of buy Canadian sentiment, offers a telling case study—one made possible, paradoxically, by an American president’s penchant for tariffs. For
Purdys’ grocery leap proves buy Canadian is more than a slogan Read More »
Ontario’s forest firefighters are finally seeing their hourly wage move in a direction that matches the risks they face, thanks to a $3 per hour pay increase announced by the province. This policy doesn’t just tweak a paycheque—it signals a shift in how essential public sector work is valued during a time of escalating wildfires.
Pay raise or overdue correction for Ontario’s forest firefighters? Read More »
Thunder rumbles through institutional corridors rarely heard by the public, but the Ombudsman’s latest call for action has made certain the storm within Ontario’s correctional system will not go unnoticed. The Ombudsman, a figure tasked with holding public institutions to account, has delivered an uncompromising message: the volume of complaints pouring in from provincial jails
Why Ontario’s Correctional Complaints Are Sounding the Alarm Read More »
Wealth has begun to shape the boundaries of health in Ontario, as recent union-led rallies in Barrie and neighbouring communities force a pivotal question: does access to care now depend on the size of one’s wallet? The spectre of an American-style health system, long a point of national contrast for Canadians, is now the central
Ontario Faces Unequal Health Access as Unions Sound Alarm Read More »
Diplomacy between Canada and India has thawed, but the spring melt reveals more than just fresh opportunities—it exposes the persistent demand for vigilance against foreign interference lurking beneath the surface. The return of high commissioners marks a tentative new chapter in the Canada-India relationship, one inked not with grand promises but with cautious optimism. Just
Diplomacy on thin ice: what’s at stake as Canada and India renew ties Read More »
Every city must decide who gets to shape its public spaces: the people who use them daily, or the businesses eager to leave their mark. Orillia has chosen to ask its residents directly. The City of Orillia stands at a crossroads, seeking ways to fund community programs while preserving the character of its parks, arenas,
Orillia Invites Residents to Weigh In on Balancing Public Spaces and Private Interests Read More »
Some meetings are polite, even dull. Others crackle with tension before the first handshake. As Canada prepares to host the G7 summit, one question will ripple through every corridor: will Canada, as host, hold the centre stage—or will the returning presence of Trump drown out the country’s careful choreography? The G7, after all, isn’t a
All Eyes on Canada as Leaders Gather for a High-Stakes G7 Read More »
Few images in Canadian political satire resonate more deeply than the ‘king’ perched atop his gilded throne, undisturbed by the noise beyond his palace gates. This metaphor, far from mere jest, exposes a critical rift: the suspicion that those in power retreat into their own little bubble, insulated from the lives and voices of ordinary
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