Electric bus delivery delays create problems for OC Transpo’s diesel fleet
The transition to electric transport has stalled, and diesel buses are aging and there is no one to replace them.
13 Attempts to Protect Gatineau Park: New Bill Could Make a Difference
A new bill aimed at protecting Gatineau Park was introduced in the Senate last Thursday.
Ottawa elementary school enrollment declines, prompts teacher shakeup
Ottawa’s largest school district is finalizing a shakeup of staff and students at 40 schools as enrollment declines this school year.
Control over the creation of new bicycle paths will be tightened
The Ontario government is planning to introduce legislation that would require provincial approval to reduce traffic lanes to make way for bike pat
Russian airline files $100 million lawsuit against Canada: conflict over plane
Russian airline VolgaDnepr has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Canada over the seizure of its Antonov An-124 cargo plane, which was grounded i
BANK OF CANADA CUT RATE: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AND IMPACT ON HOUSING MARKET
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% for the third time in a row on Sept. 4.
MUSKOKA LAKES: AUTUMN REST
In Japan, the most beautiful time is considered to be the cherry blossom season.
Construction of 'net-zero' (or 'zero emissions')* home begins near Athens, Ontario
* Net-zero (or "zero emissions") refers to buildings or homes that generate as much energy as they consume over a given period, usually a year. Such homes strive to be net-zero, often using a combination of energy-efficient designs and renewable energy sources.
After a long period of artificially slow economic growth, the Bank of Canada is trying to revive it
But the bank is concerned that the weak labor market could prevent that from happening.
StatsCan: Unemployment in the country reached 6.6% - the highest since 2017
Unemployment in Canada reached 6.6% in August, the highest level since mid-2017 excluding the COVID-19 pandemic.