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LETTER: Canada Post boss outlines plan to modernize, cut costs
'Our goal is to provide an affordable, reliable and sustainable service to every Canadian,' says Doug Ettinger BarrieToday welcomes letters to the editor at [email protected] or via the website. Please include your full name, daytime phone number...

How Canada can support rural regions in its net-zero transition
As Canada advances toward its 2050 net-zero emissions target, it’s facing a fundamental challenge: ensuring all parts of the country can participate in and benefit from the transition to a clean economy. Canada’s regional economies are diverse,...

Whitmer criticizes U.S. tariff policy during major speech in Canada
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered a keynote address at the Empire Club of Canada, focusing on the impact of current U.S. tariffs on Michigan's manufacturing sector and its auto industry. The event, held in partnership with AmCham...

Can Canada become the next Silicon Valley amid U.S. trade tensions and immigration crackdowns?
Business and political leaders around the world typically abhor the kind of instability caused by President Trump’s rapidly enacted new H-1B visa rules and trade tariffs, but one country sees plenty of opportunity in the chaos: Canada. Canada’s...
1 In 8 Canadians Are Hybrid Investors – And Most Plan To Stay That Way
To mark Investor Education Month, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is publishing Hybrid DIY Investing: A Research Summary Report. The Report offers a comprehensive examination of hybrid investors in Canada, revealing behaviours,...

Petronas deal in Canada is prudent rebalancing, not retreat, says analyst
Petronas entered Canada in 2012 with its US$5.3 billion takeover of Progress Energy, securing 53 trillion cubic feet of reserves. PETALING JAYA: Petronas’s move to sell a 20% stake in its Canadian assets for just over US$3 billion (RM12.6 billion)...

Gold, oil, and the loonie: FX strategist on the shifting drivers of Canada's currency
For Canadian businesses, Baig believes the outlook is relatively stable. “A range-bound loonie, expected to stay between $1.35 and $1.40 CAD per USD, suggests relative currency stability,” he says. “For exporters, a weaker Canadian dollar (closer...

Trump isn't helping Delaware's energy costs. How we can lower them
President Donald Trump promised he’d bring down energy costs and secure our “energy dominance” — but if you’re a Delawarean who’s looked at their bills recently, you know costs are climbing. Unfortunately, now our president is throttling American...

How I’d Invest $50,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks
If I had $50,000 to invest today, I’d be laser-focused on building a resilient, dividend-paying portfolio with quality Canadian companies. Dividend investing isn’t just about income — it’s about identifying companies with durable earnings, strong...

GECF Secretary General participates in 4th Annual Africa Energy Leadership Dialogue
Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), participated in the Fourth Annual Africa Energy Leadership Dialogue, convened by S&P Global Commodity Insights at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The...

The Yukon Agricultural Association urges for 5% local food goal
Photography by the Yukon Agricultural Association The Yukon Agricultural Association (YAA) is calling on government, grocery, and foodservice buyers to source 5% of all government food purchases from Yukon-grown products by the end of 2025. The...

China is purchasing canola from Australia rather than Canada
China is expected to import one million tonnes less of canola in 2025/26 than in the previous marketing year. That's according to the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Beijing. China was projected to acquire 3. China is expected...
Build Canada Homes: Will Canadian graduates ever become homeowners?
The federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes (BCH) in September placed housing policy at the centre of national debate. For students and young workers facing rising rent, stagnant wages and burdensome debt, the program has been described...

Another round of auroras may light up the sky across Canada Thursday night
Check your sky forecast and turn your eyes to the north, as the Aurora Borealis may be back for yet another night. A fast, energetic stream of the solar wind is currently flowing past Earth, originating from a large coronal hole stretched across...

Region records decline in tourist arrivals from Canada, Europe, but an increase from South America
The number of Canadian visitors to the Caribbean fell by nine per cent to 1.67 million, while arrivals from Europe dropped by an estimated five per cent to 2.53 million during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period...

Eby blasts latest “absurd” U.S. tariff on Canadian wood products
British Columbia’s lumber industry is bracing for another hit after the latest U.S. tariff announcement on foreign wood products. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday an additional 10 per cent duty on Canadian softwood lumber will take...

Enbridge CEO Says Canada Is Losing Investments to US Projects
Enbridge Inc. is channeling most of its investment into the US as Canadian regulations and lengthy approvals make the country less competitive, Chief Executive Officer Greg Ebel said. About two-thirds of the C$30 billion investment program at...
Frontier Lithium Announces Participation in the Schachter Catch the Energy Conference
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Sudbury, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – October 2, 2025) – Frontier Lithium (TSXV: FL) (OTCQX: LITOF) will be a Presenter at the Schachter Catch the Energy Conference, which will take place on Saturday,...

How Luke Hughes’ new contract affects Lane Hutson's negotiations with the Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson’s name was trending on social media Wednesday for two reasons: One, he played the previous night and scored a goal and an assist in a 5-0 preseason win against the Ottawa Senators. But perhaps more...

Dollar Tree Enters Metro Phoenix Industrial Market with 1.3 MSF Acquisition from Lincoln
36GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Lincoln Property Co. has completed the sale of a 1.25 million-square-foot industrial building in Glendale, Ariz., to Dollar Tree for $147.1 million. Park303 totals 210 acres and 3.75 million square feet of industrial space....