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Strong mayor powers used to block majority on fractious eastern Ontario council
The mayor of a small eastern Ontario township has exercised strong mayor powers, just a month after the controversial measures were extended to new municipalities.
School boards question 'wasteful spending' rationale behind new education bill
Education Minister Paul Calandra cited “wasteful spending” as a reason for a new bill to strengthen accountability and transparency across Ontario’s education system, but several school board chairs and an opposition MP say this is not the root of funding shortfalls.
Council votes to draft 'bubble bylaw' to curtail protests near 'vulnerable' sites
Councillors voted on Friday in favour of drafting a 'bubble bylaw' to limit demonstrations near certain sites after a councillor proposed modifications limiting its scope.
Upstate N.Y. tourism operators offering discounts to win back Canadians
More than retaliatory counter tariffs, an informal Canadian visitor boycott is hurting American border communities whose economies rely in part on Canadian visitors and cross-border supply chains. Tourism operators in Upstate New York are hoping special discounts can win them back.
Trump turmoil forcing Ottawa retiree back to work
Canadians approaching retirement age are among those most vulnerable to market volatility caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, with one Ottawa grandmother contemplating a return to work to compensate for her recent losses.
Black psychologists fear EDI rollback within Canadian Psychological Association
A group of Black psychologists are fearful of rollback to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Canadian Psychological Association following proposed changes to the strategic plan, while the CPA’s leadership insists those goals remain foundational.
Trump threats open 'floodgate' of inquiries from U.S. physicians about moving north
Canada's health-care system could stand to benefit from the political upheaval unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump as American physicians look to move north and Canadians forgo opportunities south of the border.
U.S. Embassy spray-painted pink by Ottawa climate activist
The U.S. embassy in Ottawa was sprayed with pink paint on Thursday morning by a supporter of a climate action group that also targeted a Tesla dealership in Montreal the day before.
MAGA migrants? Moving to Canada no easy road, Americans find
Interest in moving to Canada has surged following Donald Trump’s re-election, immigration lawyers have told CBC News. But as many Americans are discovering, leaving Trump country is harder than talking about it.
Over eggs, Sutcliffe presses Ottawa's case with PM-designate
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has pushed his case for more federal funding for Ottawa during a meeting with Mark Carney on his first day as prime minister designate.