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3 Top Canadian Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Forever
The Motley Fool Canada
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July 10, 2025
If you’re looking to build a strong, long-term investment portfolio, stocks are a great place to start. Historically, they’ve delivered better average returns than most other asset classes, making them a compelling option to create wealth over...
How Canada Wins: Marc Boychuk’s mental health advocacy in Peace River
Vermilion Standard
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The first segment of this summer’s “How Canada Wins: Love where we live” series features a Peace River local and his constant efforts to make the community better and better. Photo Randy Vanderveen Peace...
First Nations call for Ontario environment minister’s resignation
Global News
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July 9, 2025
Several dozen First Nations in Ontario called for the resignation of the province’s environment minister Wednesday after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law. Last month,...
Canada’s Flair Airlines permanently installs Maciej Wilk as CEO
FlightGlobal
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A year into leading Canadian low-cost carrier Flair Airlines on an interim basis, Maciej Wilk has been confirmed as the airline’s permanent chief executive. Wilk previously worked as Flair’s chief operating officer. He took the company’s top...
Vancouver rents drop as market softens in Canada's major metro areas
Rossland News
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July 9, 2025
Latest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation report shows declining rents in many areas. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its mid-year rental report on Tuesday (July 8), showing advertised rents are going down in...
Canada’s wildfire smoke ‘suffocating,’ needs ‘better’ management: U.S. reps
Global News
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July 9, 2025
Some U.S. members of Congress are demanding “better forest management” in Canada, saying “suffocating” wildfire smoke is dangerous and makes it difficult to “get outside.” “As we are entering the height of the fire season, we would like to know...
Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts
Lethbridge Herald
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July 9, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 9, 2025. OTTAWA — Canada continues to fall behind on efforts to build up a network of electric vehicle charging stations, even as the rising number of chargers along key corridors makes it easier for Canadians to take...
Victoria named one of ‘Canada’s top 5 cities to visit’ in prestigious travel magazine
Victoria Buzz
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July 9, 2025
Visitors and residents in Victoria alike, this is great news! Our city has once again claimed a spot among the best cities in Canada, coming in at fifth place on Travel + Leisure’s annual list of top Canadian destinations. The placements are...
U.S. Congress members press Canada to deal with wildfire smoke ruining their summer
The Globe and Mail
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July 9, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Smoke billows from a small wildfire burning in a neighbourhood near the Kelowna International Airport in B.C.Aaron Hemens/The Globe and Mail The United States is complaining about another Canadian export: wildfire smoke...
Canada raises express entry proof of funds to ₦17 million
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
Canada has updated its Express Entry immigration requirements, raising the minimum financial threshold for applicants seeking to migrate under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs. As of 7 July 2025, single applicants...
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ‘delayed’ ahead of August by-election
Edmonton City News
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July 9, 2025
Pierre Poilievre’s defeat in his long-held riding of Carleton after more than two decades is a delay, not a defeat, the Conservative party leader told OMNI News on Tuesday, ahead of his by-election in August. “I was saddened because I believe I...
Canadian Labour Congress warns against austerity
Canadian Manufacturing
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July 9, 2025
The Canadian Labour Congress President released a statement warning against more austerity amid a trade war. OTTAWA — The Canadian Labour Congress released a statement, stating that “Prime Minister Carney’s instruction to cabinet to identify deep...
Minister warns wildfires may burn 30 per cent of region in 2025
Energeticcity.ca
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July 9, 2025
The minister of forests, during a tour of the northeast, spoke about the significance of this year’s wildfire season and its dangers. Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, is touring the northeast during what could be the region’s worst...
As Canada eyes direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, most support easier trade
Global News
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July 9, 2025
Most Canadians will soon be able to order alcohol products directly from producers in other provinces by next spring or earlier, a move aimed at breaking down internal trade barriers as U.S. tariffs weigh on business growth and the job market....
Explosive at BC minister's office was 'homemade,' not intended to hurt anyone: RCMP
Canada's National Observer
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July 9, 2025
An "unsophisticated, homemade" bomb blew open the door at a British Columbia cabinet minister's constituency office in North Vancouver last month, RCMP said Tuesday. Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said the Mounties' explosive disposal unit determined the bomb...
Canada trumps the US by making some of its most popular national parks free to visit, after controversial move the other side of the border hikes fees for foreign visitors to American natural landmarks
Advnture
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July 9, 2025
In stark contrast to the "Putting Americans First" approach announced by the Trump administration last week, the Canadian federal government has opened its premier nationals parks to all – including visitors from abroad. And now Alberta's four...
Fewer Canadians are searching for homes in Florida, data shows
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 9, 2025
Living in Florida has long been enticing for Canadians, but a new analysis shows fewer of them are considering it as a destination. The number of Canadians seeking a home in Miami and Orlando dropped by about 30% in each region year over year in...
Halifax has some of the highest child care costs in Canada, study finds
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 9, 2025
A new report says Halifax has some of the highest child care costs among major Canadian cities, a finding that advocates say risks forcing Nova Scotians — particularly women — out of the workforce. Released Wednesday by the Canadian Centre for...
Canada looks weak to U.S. by backpedaling on digital services tax
Brooks Bulletin
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July 9, 2025
LORNE GUNTER EDMONTON JOURNAL There are so many things wrong about the Liberals’ climbdown from the digital services tax (DST) announced late last Sunday evening. For one, they look like they played chicken with U.S. President Donald Trump and...
First Nations call for Ontario environment minister's resignation
Timmins Today
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July 9, 2025
TORONTO — Several dozen First Nations in Ontario are calling for the resignation of the province's environment minister after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law. Last...