Minister says more than 7,000 Canadians have fled Middle East
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says more than 7,000 Canadians have left the Middle East since the latest conflict began. Anand told reporters Tuesday that includes more than 4,300 Canadians, permanent residents and their relatives who have returned to Canada between March 4 and March 8, using both direct and indirect routes. “We […]
This couple had a $600,000 budget for a townhouse in the Ottawa suburbs. What did they find?
Emma Campbell and Tyrone Ajani with their cat Tequila. The couple were searching for a starter home with three bedrooms.Keito Newman/The Globe and Mail Listen to this article [Learn more](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/audio/) about audio [Log in](https://sec.theglobeandmail.com/user/login?intcmp=article-audio-player) or [create a free account](https://sec.theglobeandmail.com/user/register?intcmp=article-audio-player) to listen to this article. Tyrone Ajani, a 25-year-old return-to-work specialist for Ontario’s Workplace Safety and […]
Taxpayers Federation says BC government must explain $35,000 open-bar bureaucrat party
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is demanding answers from the B.C. government after documents revealed the province budgeted $35,000 for a reception in Victoria that included an open bar for bureaucrats and government officials. According to records obtained through freedom of information requests, the BC Public Service Agency hosted a reception on March 11, 2025 to […]
BC budget backlash sends Eby government tumbling in new poll – Business in Vancouver
You don’t need a poll to tell you that the BC NDP government’s latest budget went over like a lead balloon. But a poll came out anyway, and it’s about as ugly as you’d expect. Innovative Research Group released the first major poll since the Feb. 17 budget, and it reads like a political horror […]
Canada says it will let TikTok continue operations in the country
Oops, something went wrong Tip: Try a valid symbol or a specific company name for relevant results Oops, something went wrong U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Trump’s authority to impose his most sweeping tariffs. Follow the Yahoo Finance live blog for updates. By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – The Canadian government said on […]
Canada commits nearly $1B to drone and airborne defence research
Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) is pouring over $900 million into a long-term plan to establish a drone research facility and purchase a Canadian-built Bombardier Global 6500 to support defence research. The funding is coming from the [recently established Defence Industrial Strategy](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/defence-industry-canada-military-buildup-9.7091567). “Canada’s security depends on our ability to innovate at home,” said Industry Minister […]
Ottawa announces new $900B defence innovation for Canada
ADVERTISEMENT The nearly billion-dollar pledge by the federal government aims to grow Canada’s domestic drone and aerospace tech sectors. Mike Le Couteur has the details. ©2026 BellMedia All Rights Reserved This page has been blocked by an extension a17586580222.cdn.optimizely.com is blocked CTV National News: Ottawa announces new $900B defence innovation for Canada Top Videos Accessibility […]
Peter Mansbridge didn’t tell Pierre Poilievre, podcast audience about work for South Korean firm
Peter Mansbridge says he didn’t tell his podcast audience or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about work he had done for a South Korean firm vying for Ottawa’s defence business during a recent podcast he published, in which he asked the Opposition leader about the issue of Canada’s submarine procurement. A [new ad from Hanwha Ocean](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuUXbOIzkWA) […]
Moe touts India trade mission wins, but some goals remain unmet
ADVERTISEMENT Premier Scott Moe says his India trade mission resulted in wins for key sectors, but some priorities are still pending. Donovan Maess reports. ©2026 BellMedia All Rights Reserved This page has been blocked by an extension a17586580222.cdn.optimizely.com is blocked Moe touts India trade mission wins, but some goals remain unmet Top Videos Accessibility & […]
Skepticism meets Ottawa’s inclusionary zoning proposals
The city’s planning and housing committee is to discuss a proposed inclusionary zoning policy on April 1. You can save this article by registering for free [here](https://ottawacitizen.com/register/). Or [sign-in](https://ottawacitizen.com/sign-in/) if you have an account. The City of Ottawa is [once again considering](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/contentious-inclusionary-zoning-proposal-too-timid-for-some-to-be-considered-at-city-committee-this-week) a contentious housing framework that would require private-sector developers to set aside a […]