Behind the budget shoes: What it takes to keep making things in Canada
The Budget Day photograph will help communicate that ambition, but the budget itself will have to show how the government intends to deliver on it.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Politics & Government
U.S. limited strike on Strait of Hormuz raises questions what’s next
The Middle East and beyond have been on edge about the prospects of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months.
Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala recognized with heroism award
The 13-year-old girl, who was badly injured during the mass shooting, is the first recipient of the award outside of the United States
Toys ‘R’ Us Canada to open in 300 Staples stores
By the end of 2027, the companies hope they will have opened Toys "R" Us and Parties "R" Us locations at roughly 300 Staples stores.
1 dead, 1 missing in suspected grizzly bear attack on B.C.’s central coast
The Ministry of Environment said that one person was found dead in the Snooka West Trail area on Monday afternoon after RCMP and Search and Rescue crews were called out.
Business & Economy
Toronto AI chatbot firm Ada to merge with U.S. company Dialpad in $600-million deal
Valuation is down significantly from unicorn-level peak in 2021
Shopify stock falls as its quarterly revenue misses analysts’ estimates
Canadian tech firm posted $3.74-billion in sales in the third quarter after routinely exceeding past revenue projections
300 locations for Toys ‘R’ Us in Canada to open by the end 2027
The new owner of Toys “R” Us Canada will revive the brand by opening dedicated shopping areas within Staples Canada stores.
RioCan's retail occupancy hits record amid low supply, high demand
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported its retail committed occupancy rate hit a record high of 98.9 per cent in its third quarter.
America Votes: Live updates on the results that matter to Canadians
After widespread Canadian job losses, a churning trade dispute and repeated insults against Canada’s leaders, the Trump administration will face a major test today as Americans vote to maintain a...
Technology & Innovation
Privacy commissioner says Bill C-22 must change to protect Canadians
Philippe Dufresne’s recommendations aim to bring principles of “proportionality and necessity” to Bill C-22. The post Privacy commissioner says Bill C-22 must change to protect Canadians first...
New job board aims to help immigrants find the role that will keep them in Canada
PRJOBS helps prospective permanent residents under Canada’s new Express Entry rules. The post New job board aims to help immigrants find the role that will keep them in Canada first appeared on...
Finance Minister calls Cohere the “poster child” for government investment
François-Philippe Champagne says he foresees the state playing a larger role in creating domestic “champions.” The post Finance Minister calls Cohere the “poster child” for government...