How improving health literacy in Canada could save billions

In turn, people will often end up delaying much-needed treatment through no fault of their own, or using emergency services and going for hospital admissions at a much higher rate than those who fall into a higher health literacy category. There are …

King's Ottawa visit 'will send powerful message to Donald Trump that Canada not for sale'

The map featured key locations, including the Torngat Mountains and Wood Buffalo National Park, where Charles learned about the reintroduction of wood bison. The Queen, meanwhile, recalled a family holiday near Montreal and reflected on Canada’s rich …

A Canada Post strike is 'the last thing that we want,' says union representative

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador will be the first to strike if workers hit the picket line at midnight Friday. CUPW Local 126 president Mike McDonald says the 72-hour strike notice was given to Canada Post because the …

One of Canada's 'best small towns' is this dreamy little BC spot with idyllic lake views

Just in time for summer vacations this small town in B.C. with lakeside views, sandy beach and clear was has been put under the spotlight. It's a little community known for its sunny weather and stunning landscape — ideal for getaways in the warmer …

Rapid growth of private credit in Canada has come with losses for some

This is the fourth in a series of articles in our special report on alternative investments in Canada. To see all the articles, click here. Despite its dull title, a Bank of International Settlements report called The Global Drivers of Private Credit …

Top finance leaders from G7 economies are set to discuss global economic conditions this week in Canada, while concerns ...

Kelowna, B.C., hosts the largest RCMP detachment in Canada — but it's pondering a future without the force

Kelowna, B.C., which hosts the largest RCMP detachment in Canada, is exploring the possibility of ditching the national police force. The city has issued a request for bids, seeking a company to conduct a review of its current policing model and compare it …

‘A critical time’: Why Canada Post workers are set to strike again and what it means for businesses

Rather, workers were ordered back on the job by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, an independent government tribunal, which had been asked by the federal minister of labour to review the dispute. When the CIRB determined that the sides were unlikely …

New immigration minister must address low Atlantic Canada retention rates, expert says

An economist in New Brunswick says Canada's new immigration minister needs to consider how to keep immigrants in Atlantic Canada, a region that has historically struggled to convince newcomers they should stay for more than a year or two. Lena Metlege …

Alberta’s annual inflation rate tumbles in April, lowest west of Atlantic Canada

The annual rate of inflation in Alberta took a big dip in April. The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show the cost of living increased by 1.5 per cent in April, compared to the same month a year earlier — and that’s down from the 2.8 per cent …