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UNESCO Confirms Diwali as Global Cultural Treasure, India Welcomes Historic Recognition

Diwali, one of the world’s most widely celebrated festivals, has officially been inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking a milestone moment for India and for millions who observe the festival each year. The designation was announced during...

Exit Polls Signal Clear Win For NDA In Bihar, Prashant Kishor Faces Major Setback

Exit poll projections for the 2025 Bihar Assembly election suggest a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party–Janata Dal (United) alliance, with most surveys indicating the ruling coalition could comfortably cross the majority mark of 122 seats. Multiple polling...

New Poll Finds Most Non-Homeowners in Toronto Believe Buying a Home Is No Longer Realistic

A new survey conducted for CityNews suggests that a majority of non-homeowners in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area have given up hope of ever entering the housing market. The poll, carried out by Canada Pulse Insights, found that...

Ontario and Ottawa Extend Child-Care Deal for One Year, Keeping Fees at $19 a Day

Toronto, long considered the economic engine of Canada, is facing a sharp downturn in its labour market, raising concerns about broader national impacts. The city, which accounts for about 20 per cent of Canada’s GDP and a significant share...

Ontario and Ottawa Extend Child-Care Deal for One Year, Keeping Fees at $19 a Day

Ontario and the federal government have finalized a one-year extension to the national child-care program, ensuring that average daily fees for parents will remain at $19 throughout 2026. The program, originally set to end on March 31, subsidizes child-care...

The History and Significance of Remembrance Day in Canada

Canadians observe Remembrance Day each year on November 11 at 11 a.m., a tradition that reflects on the moment hostilities ended during the First World War in 1918. Originally known as Armistice Day, the date serves as a national...

Health Experts Warn Ontario Could Face a Severe Flu Season as Cases Begin to Rise

Ontario may be heading into a challenging flu season, with early surveillance data and global trends signaling a potential surge in infections. Public Health Ontario recently reported a noticeable increase in influenza activity during the final week of October,...

New Reports Suggest Trudeau and Perry’s Connection Is Growing, But Messaging Draws Attention

A recent PEOPLE report has added new detail to the ongoing public interest in the relationship between Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. The pair first drew widespread attention earlier this year after being photographed together, prompting speculation about a...

Ottawa Pledges $617 Million to Strengthen Border Operations Amid System Outages

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree confirmed he has directed O’Gorman to deliver a report within 90 days on the agency’s technology issues. Speaking from the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, Anandasangaree said the government remains confident in...

India’s Exports to U.S. Collapse 40% as Trump’s 50% Tariffs Hit Trade Hard

India’s exports to the United States, its largest overseas market, have fallen sharply following the introduction of steep U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump. Official data shows Indian goods exports dropped 20% in September alone and nearly 40% over...

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Ontario Stands Firm on LCBO U.S. Alcohol Ban as Trade Tensions With Washington Persist

Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government says it will not lift its ban on U.S. alcohol sales at the LCBO until...