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28 Jan

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25%, Sees Slow Recovery After U.S. Tariff Shock

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBank Of Canada, Canadian economy, inflation outlook, Interest rates, policy rate, Tiff Macklem

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, maintaining the policy rate at 2.25 per cent, while forecasting a gradual recovery the Canadian economy following the impact of U.S. tariffs The decision marks the central bank’s first rate announcement of the year and was widely anticipated by economists. The bank paused its rate-cutting cycle in December, and Governor Tiff Macklem said recent economic developments have largely unfolded in line with expectations. However, Macklem cautioned that uncertainty remains “unusually high,” citing ongoing geopolitical risks and the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. He said…

28 Jan

Mikaël Kingsbury and Marielle Thompson Named Canada’s Flag-Bearers for Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaMarielle Thompson, Mikaël Kingsbury, Milano-Cortina Olympics, Olympic flag-bearers, Team Canada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Olympic champions Mikaël Kingsbury and Marielle Thompson will carry the Canadian flag at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Winter Games on Feb. 6, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced Wednesday. The duo, both competing in their fourth Olympic Games, will lead Canada’s freestyle skiing and snowboard athletes during the ceremony in Livigno. The parade of nations will take place simultaneously across multiple venues, including Milan’s San Siro Stadium and mountain clusters in Cortina and Predazzo, making these the most geographically spread Olympic Games in history. More than 200 Canadian athletes, alongside competitors from 92 other countries,…

28 Jan

Toronto cyclists defend court win as Ontario appeals bike lane ruling

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBloor Street bike lanes, Charter rights, cycling safety, Doug Ford government, Ontario Court of Appeal, Toronto bike lanes

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): A group of Toronto cyclists appeared before Ontario’s highest court on Wednesday to defend a lower-court ruling that blocked the provincial government’s plan to remove protected bike lanes from major city streets. The Court of Appeal for Ontario is hearing the province’s appeal against a July 2025 Superior Court decision that found the proposed removal of bike lanes posed an unconstitutional risk to cyclists’ safety. The case centres on a 2024 law passed by Premier Doug Ford’s government to eliminate 19 kilometres of protected bike lanes along Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue. The cyclists, including…

28 Jan

B.C. paramedics’ union to hold strike vote after contract talks stall

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaAmbulance Paramedics of B.C., B.C. paramedics, contract talks, staffing shortages, strike vote

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): The union representing British Columbia’s ambulance paramedics and emergency dispatchers has announced it will hold a strike vote early next month after negotiations with the provincial government over a new collective agreement reached an impasse. Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. (APBC) said in a news release on Tuesday evening that the electronic strike vote will be conducted over a two-week period beginning February 2. The announcement follows contract talks last week that the union described as yielding “no positive progress.” APBC president Jason Jackson said the government’s current offer fails to address the ongoing challenges faced by paramedics…

28 Jan

Toronto drivers lost about four days to traffic in 2025: study

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadacongestion study, rush hour delays, TomTom Traffic Index, Toronto traffic, urban transport

Toronto, January 28, 2026: Drivers in Canada’s largest city spent the equivalent of nearly four full days stuck in traffic last year, according to a new study by navigation company TomTom. Releasing its annual Traffic Index on Monday, TomTom ranked Toronto as the second most congested city in Canada, behind only Vancouver. The study found that Toronto motorists lost a total of 100 hours during rush hour in 2025, amounting to four days and four hours. This marked an increase of three hours and 50 minutes compared to 2024. Despite the rise, experts noted a marginal improvement in Toronto’s standing…

28 Jan

Under U.S. Tariff Pressure, Carney Looks to India for Economic Reset

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India

Ottawa/New Delhi( Rajeev / Gurpreet) : Faing growing economic strain from U.S. trade tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing a major diplomatic and trade outreach to India, signaling a strategic shift in Ottawa’s foreign economic policy. After years of frozen relations, Canada and India are now moving to reopen talks on a long-stalled free trade agreement, driven by shared concern over Washington’s protectionist measures. With Canadian exporters increasingly vulnerable to U.S. market decisions, India has emerged as a key alternative partner in Ottawa’s plan to diversify trade routes. Senior government sources say the proposed visit aims to repair…

27 Jan

Up to 50 Vehicles Involved in Highway 401 Crashes as Snow Squall Hits Eastern Ontario

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada, Ontarioeastern Ontario, Highway 401, Ontario Provincial Police, snow squall warning, winter storm

Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say as many as 50 vehicles were involved in multiple collisions on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario on Tuesday amid dangerous winter weather conditions. A snow squall warning remains in effect for the region, with blowing snow and near-zero visibility expected at times. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) reported snow-covered lanes and significantly reduced visibility along Highway 401 between Quinte West and Napanee. As a result of the collisions, the MTO said eastbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed at County Road 30 in Brighton, west of Trenton, while westbound lanes were shut…

27 Jan

Former Liberal Cabinet Minister Kirsty Duncan Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadacabinet minister, Canadian politics, Kirsty Duncan, Liberal Party of Canada, minister of science

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Former Liberal cabinet minister and longtime Member of Parliament Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Born on Oct. 31, 1966, Duncan was elected five times as the Liberal MP for the Toronto riding of Etobicoke North, serving in Parliament from 2008 until 2025. She stepped away from electoral politics last year and did not seek re-election. Duncan served in cabinet during former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s first term, holding the portfolios of minister of science and minister of sport. She also briefly served as minister for persons with…

27 Jan

Alberta Separation Petition Reaches Calgary as Referendum Push Gains Visibility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta separation, Calgary signing event, referendum petition, Stay Free Alberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Campaigners seeking a referendum on Alberta’s separation from Canada have expanded their petition drive to Calgary for the first time, marking a new phase in a movement that has already seen signings across rural communities and smaller towns in recent weeks. Outside the Big Four Roadhouse on Monday, residents formed a lineup to sign the petition, which calls for a province-wide vote on whether Alberta should become an independent country. Some participants cited economic frustration as their primary motivation. Scott Negraiff, one of the signatories, said he believes Alberta would be more prosperous on its own, pointing…

27 Jan

Carney Defends Davos Speech, Rejects U.S. Claim of Walking Back Remarks After Trump Call

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-U.S. relations, Davos speech, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, World Economic Forum

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly defended his recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, dismissing claims from the U.S. administration that he retreated from his remarks during a phone conversation with President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, Carney said his position remains unchanged. “To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I meant what I said in Davos,” he stated. “My remarks were clear and reflected a broader discussion. Canada was among the first countries to recognise the shift in U.S. trade policy that had begun,…