Skip to content

The Mix

Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world.
Read more >
North Atlantic right whales should live past 100 years old. They're dying around 22

North Atlantic right whales should live past 100 years old. They're dying around 22

FREDERICTON — North Atlantic right whales should live well past 100 years, but threats to the endangered species, including from commercial crab and lobster fishing, have cut their lifespan to a fraction of that, a recent study suggests.
Read more >
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says

Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says

OTTAWA — A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market.
Read more >
From industrial highway to developer's paradise, Montreal's Lachine Canal turns 200

From industrial highway to developer's paradise, Montreal's Lachine Canal turns 200

MONTREAL — It used to be that on New Year’s Eve, people living along Montreal’s Lachine Canal would throw open their doors to hear the nearby factories blow their horns when the clocks struck midnight.
Read more >
Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023: report

Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023: report

Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023 from salaries, bonuses and other compensation, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Read more >
With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco's new cop role in CBC's 'Saint-Pierre'

With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco's new cop role in CBC's 'Saint-Pierre'

TORONTO — After CBC’s “Republic of Doyle” wrapped in 2014, Allan Hawco spent years searching for the next show to create. The star and co-creator of the St. John's, N.L.
Read more >
Japanese emperor and his family greet flag-waving crowd at the palace for New Year's

Japanese emperor and his family greet flag-waving crowd at the palace for New Year's

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — while others waved small paper Japanese flags.
Read more >
Japanese emperor and his family greet flag-waving crowd at the palace for New Year's

Japanese emperor and his family greet flag-waving crowd at the palace for New Year's

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — while others waved small paper Japanese flags.
Read more >
Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition

Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter hundreds of brave souls from jumping into Lake Ontario in a New Year's Day tradition. Some 750 people took part in the Courage Polar Bear Dip in Oakville., Ont.
Read more >
Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down more than 3% from 2023, according to estimates from Comscore.
Read more >