Cities
Edmonton's High Level Bridge to close for repairs in 2027 after storm damage
The city will combine urgent slope repairs with planned rehabilitation, closing the bridge for the entire construction season.
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Housing
Toronto condo buyers choose to merge units for more space
The developer says the trend is a response to a market where end users, not investors, are now the main source of demand.
Housing
Young couples fall short of qualifying for homes in most major cities
The median-income couple under 35 cannot qualify for a mortgage on a benchmark-priced home in almost every major Canadian city.
Environment
Parks Canada removes trees, burns debris to slow wildfires near Banff
The work includes expanding fuel breaks and thinning forests around Banff, Harvie Heights and Canmore through 2027.
Housing
Bank of Canada rate hike deepens uncertainty for Toronto housing market
Real estate experts warn higher borrowing costs are keeping buyers on the sidelines as sales and prices decline.
Housing
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate to 2.5 percent
The central bank increased its policy rate for the first time in over three years to combat inflation.
Cities
New Winnipeg councillors set priorities on transit, housing and communication
Nine new councillors elected in Winnipeg outline their immediate goals, with many focusing on transit funding and housing.
iGaming
Pragmatic Play launches pirate candy slot Sweet Loot with multiplier reel
The new 6x6 grid game features a top row with multipliers up to 500x and a dual bonus game system.
Environment
Auditor general to release reports on emissions, dental care and military ammunition
The reports will also examine pesticide risks, the national emergency stockpile and anti-money laundering efforts.
Science
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk to make first spacewalk at space station
Kutryk will join a NASA astronaut to install new solar arrays, marking the first Canadian spacewalk in seven years.
Weather
Manitoba farmers grapple with extreme weather, seek resilience
A record wet season and flash floods have left farmers dealing with crop losses, livestock illness and mounting insurance claims.
Science
Five Canadian-Israeli research teams win grants for brain science projects
The grants support collaborative neuroscience projects on topics ranging from chronic pain to Huntington disease.
Environment
Wildfire smoke deaths in Canada surge 275 percent since early 2000s, report finds
A major report says an average of 4,000 deaths were linked to wildfire smoke annually from 2021 to 2025.