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An Ontario man who’d recently travelled to Ethiopia has tested negative for Ebola while no further cases of hantavirus linked to a virus-hit cruise ship have been found in Canada, the country’s chief doctor announced Friday The Ontario traveller was tested for Ebola “out of an abundance of caution” after developing symptoms “consistent with a…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canadian and American high school and college graduates are entering a labour market shaped by artificial intelligence, economic uncertainty, and shifting hiring patterns. This is making entry-level work harder to find. ​​Canadian youth optimism has eroded in recent years due to the state of the economy and fewer job opportunities. In the…

The fight between separatists and federalists in Alberta appears to be coming to a head with an anticipated vote this October on whether the province remains in Canada. The movement has seen its popularity grow among some Albertans. But how did we get to this point? Journalist Tyler Dawson, author of a new book called…

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has said on multiple occasions a referendum on separation in any province has to be consistent with the principles of the Clarity Act. While the mere mention of the act makes separatists in Quebec roll their eyes, many Canadians have never heard of the federal legislation which could be…

An investigation by CTV News has found that at least 17 passengers on flights out of Canada were detained on drug smuggling allegations in the past year after their luggage tags were switched with suitcases full of drugs. Here’s what to know and how to protect yourself. What is tag switching? When you check your…

OTTAWA — If Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ultimately finds himself in the job of prime minister he will have completed an extraordinary journey since winning his party’s leadership in 2022: from scrappy upstart, to massive frontrunner, to election loser, to finally, comeback kid. It’s not a unique journey, but it’s fraught with difficulty and has…

There are 3,428 billionaires in the world, according to the wealth trackers at Forbes: 400 more than last year, so basically the world gained a billionaire a day. At that pace can a trillionaire be far off? Owen A. Lamont, senior vice president of Acadian Asset Management, figures the world’s first U.S. dollar trillionaire will…

The Mark Carney government recently unveiled the Canada Strong Fund, seeded with $25 billion in initial capital, but the lack of details about it has also led to confusion and to many questions. How will it be funded? Who will manage it? What do the retail investor participation and capital guarantees mean in practice? These…

Canadian retail sales rose by 0.9 per cent in March even though higher inflation , United States tariffs and geopolitical tensions are affecting the economy. Retail sales were also up 2.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, the seventh consecutive quarterly increase, Statistics Canada said on Friday. Advanced estimates suggest retail sales increased…

A historic boat has been restored by members of the community and is back on display in Gibsons for everyone to enjoy.