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Some MEC snowsuits recalled due to mould

Some MEC snowsuits recalled due to mould

Mountain Equipment Company is recalling two types of children's snowsuits due to concern about mould contamination. The MEC Toaster and Toaster Bunting Suits are one-piece waterproof suits with dual front zippers.
Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details to slogans as election nears

Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details to slogans as election nears

OTTAWA — The Conservatives' favourite slogan — "axe the tax" — has been a rallying cry for the better part of three years as frustrated Canadians looked for relief from the rising cost of living.
Like Poilievre, Freeland is pitching a housing plan that would limit immigration

Like Poilievre, Freeland is pitching a housing plan that would limit immigration

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland's plan to fix the housing shortage would tie the number of newcomers Canada admits to housing availability.
Competition Bureau says it's probing whether landlords are using AI to set rents

Competition Bureau says it's probing whether landlords are using AI to set rents

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau has confirmed it's investigating the possible use of AI-driven algorithmic pricing in Canadian real estate rental markets.
Yukon premier says trip to Washington, D.C., highlighted North amid tariff dispute

Yukon premier says trip to Washington, D.C., highlighted North amid tariff dispute

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he met with elected representatives from Alaska to discuss the importance of working together and the impact of possible tariffs on both counties.
Alberta's special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction

Alberta's special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction

Seven unique hunting licences issued by the Alberta government have sold for the equivalent of C$356,000 at an auction in Utah. The Alberta Minister's Special Licences are issued annually and exempt hunters with the highest bid from certain rules.
Cargojet tops $1 billion in full-year revenue for first time ever

Cargojet tops $1 billion in full-year revenue for first time ever

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Cargojet Inc. says full-year sales topped $1 billion in a record for the air freight company, while fourth-quarter revenues jumped by a third.
Seven male suspects sought in B.C. theft of more than $2,400 in fragrances

Seven male suspects sought in B.C. theft of more than $2,400 in fragrances

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police in Richmond, B.C., are searching for seven suspects in an alleged retail theft of fragrances worth more than $2,400. RCMP say the theft took place on Nov.
AFC Toronto signs Canadian forward Mya Jones on loan from NWSL's San Diego Wave

AFC Toronto signs Canadian forward Mya Jones on loan from NWSL's San Diego Wave

TORONTO — The chance to help build the new Northern Super League as well as play more minutes drew former Canadian youth international forward Mya Jones back to Canada.
U.S. tariffs sour outlook for Canadian sugar and candy companies

U.S. tariffs sour outlook for Canadian sugar and candy companies

Canadian sugar and confectionary companies would be hit particularly hard if U.S. tariffs come into play because most of the industry's sales go south of the border, experts say.