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Ontario Mining Bill Threatens Endangered Species

Ontario's Bill 5, aimed at boosting the economy, risks causing the extinction of endangered species by weakening environmental protections, prompting the Toronto Zoo to request funding for a biobank to safeguard at-risk species.

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King Charles to Affirm Canadian Sovereignty in Historic Parliament Opening

King Charles will become the first monarch to open Canada's Parliament in nearly 70 years on Tuesday, delivering a speech affirming Canadian sovereignty amidst heightened tensions with the US following President Trump's past statements suggesting Canada should become the "51st state.

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Canada Post Overtime Ban to Cause Mail Delays

Following failed contract negotiations, 55,000 Canada Post employees initiated an overtime ban on Thursday, resulting in potential mail, package, and cheque delivery delays across Canada, impacting businesses and consumers.

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Alberta Invests $7 Million in Six New Urban Wildfire Crews

Alberta is investing nearly $7 million in provincial and federal funding to create six new urban wildfire crews across the province, enhancing wildfire response and community protection. The crews will be based in Hinton, Slave Lake, Strathmore, Kananaskis Village, Lac La Biche County, and under the...

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Risley's AECD to Spur Arctic Economic Growth

Nova Scotia billionaire John Risley launched Arctic Economic Development Corp. (AECD) to spur economic growth in Canada's Arctic, addressing underinvestment and geopolitical concerns by attracting private capital and partnering with Indigenous communities and governments.

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Wealth Transfer Challenges: Advisors Struggle to Bridge Generational Gaps

A Toronto-based consulting firm's surveys reveal that many baby boomers are expected to spend most of their wealth, creating misaligned expectations with their children and highlighting the need for improved financial advice during the wealth transfer.

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Toronto Seeks Funding for Enhanced Festival Security Following Vancouver Attack

On April 26th, a vehicle attack in Vancouver killed 11 and injured dozens, prompting Toronto to plan a security summit for its OssFest street festival on May 26th to address funding concerns for enhanced security measures, such as barriers and increased police presence, following a similar 2018 atta...

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B.C. Police Officer Found Guilty of Misconduct in 2019 Fatal Shooting

A British Columbia police watchdog adjudicator found Sgt. Ron Kirkwood committed misconduct, using an anti-riot weapon that killed Lisa Rauch in 2019 by striking her head; the ruling deemed his actions reckless and unnecessary, while noting that no date has been set for a decision on possible discip...

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Kananaskis G7 Summit Employs Proactive Bear Safety Measures

Over 200 students removed thousands of buffaloberry bushes near Kananaskis, Alberta, to deter bears before the G7 summit; officials will also erect fencing and provide wildlife awareness training to delegates to prevent incidents like a fatal 2002 bear incident during the G8 summit.

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Hollywood Film Production Plummets 22% in Los Angeles

On-location filming in Los Angeles has declined by over 22% between January and March 2025 compared to the previous year, impacting actors, vendors, and the overall industry due to the combined effects of the pandemic, strikes, wildfires, and competitive tax incentives from other states and countrie...

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Canadian ETF Market Dominated by U.S. Equities and Index Funds

A May 2025 TD Securities census reveals that Canadian investors hold \$560.8 billion in 1,647 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with equity funds (\$341 billion) and U.S. equity funds (\$148 billion) leading the market, alongside significant holdings in aggregate bond funds and index funds.

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CPPIB's 9.3% Return Driven by Dividend-Paying Stocks

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) reported a 9.3% return for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, reaching $714.4 billion in assets, thanks to strategic investments in dividend-paying stocks such as Quebecor Inc., Teck Resources Ltd., Sabesp, WSP Global Inc., and Asahi Group Holdings...

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