New Ontario Laws Take Effect in 2026, Bringing Changes to Jobs, Safety, Health Care and Roads
Editor TORONTO — As Ontarians usher in 2026, a wide range of new provincial laws and regulations are coming…
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Will Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct Lower Prices? Expert Says Results Won’t Be Immediate
TORONTO — Canada’s new grocery code of conduct officially begins rolling out Jan. 1, but consumers should not…
Toronto-Area Hospitals Welcome First Babies of 2026
TORONTO — Hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area rang in 2026 by welcoming some of the region’s first…
Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City’s Mayor in Midnight Ceremony at Historic Subway Station
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City just after midnight…
Dozens Feared Dead, Around 100 Injured in New Year’s Eve Fire at Swiss Alps Resort Bar
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 others were injured after a…
Poll Suggests Alberta, Quebec Separation Votes Unlikely Amid Widespread Economic Anxiety
OTTAWA — Referendums on separation in Alberta or Quebec would likely fail under current conditions, as many Canadians…
Canada’s Spy Watchdog Launches Review of AI Use Across National Security Agencies
OTTAWA — Canada’s national security watchdog has launched a broad review of how artificial intelligence is being defined,…
Brampton Expands Landlord Licensing Citywide, Approves Sharp Fine Increases Starting Jan. 1
Brampton city council has approved a citywide expansion of its Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) pilot program, along with…
‘Supercharged’ AI Scams and Shadow AI Emerge as Top Digital Threats for 2026, Experts Warn
Canadians should brace for a more dangerous digital landscape in 2026, as artificial intelligence increasingly empowers cybercriminals and…
Zelenskyy Criticizes India for ‘Double Standards’ After Delhi Expresses Concern Over Alleged Attack on Putin’s Residence
New Delhi — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused India of applying double standards after New Delhi expressed…