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Ontario's bovine wedding a hit
Love was in the air—and hay bales—at Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life in Bright, Ontario, where two mini Highland cows, Muriel and Rhett,...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read
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Fewer fields, higher prices: The challenge facing Canadian agriculture
KCJ Media Group Ltd. Canada’s farmland is under growing pressure from urban expansion and steeply rising rental rates, squeezing farmers...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read
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Another startup lost: Canada’s struggle to grow its own giants
One of Canada’s most promising tech startups is winding down after failing to secure further funding, in a move that underscores the...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read
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Canada’s job market softens as unemployment hits nine-year high
KCJ Media Group Ltd. In May 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 7.0%, the highest since September 2016, with roughly 1.6 million...
C. Bowman
Jun 121 min read
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Canada's Public Finances in Decline: Analyzing Fraser Institute's Findings on G7 Comparisons
May 18, 2025 Recent observations by the Fraser Institute reveal a troubling trend for Canada: over the last ten years, the nation's...
C. Bowman
Jun 83 min read
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Over 817,000 immigrants came to Canada in the first four months of 2025
KCJ Media Group Ltd. Canada welcomed over 817,000 newcomers in the first four months of 2025, according to federal immigration data. This...
C. Bowman
Jun 52 min read
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BoC holds steady as weak spending and inflation shape policy outlook
KCJ Media Group Ltd. The Bank of Canada is anticipated to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.75 per cent during its upcoming...
C. Bowman
Jun 51 min read
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Canadian meat council outlines industry priorities as parliament resumes
KCJ Media Group Ltd. As Parliament reconvened on May 26 under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) outlined its...
C. Bowman
Jun 51 min read
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New U.S. Bill Could Boost Canadian Canola Exports for Biofuel Production
KCJ Media Group Ltd. In May 2025, the U.S. Congress introduced a bill aimed at amending the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit to...
C. Bowman
May 291 min read
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RCMP Reports 488% Spike in Terrorism Charges, Citing Youth Radicalization Online
KCJ Media Group Ltd. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has reported a significant 488% increase in terrorism-related charges over...
C. Bowman
May 291 min read
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Canadian Households Face Mounting Debt and Rising Delinquencies Amid Economic Pressures
As of late 2024, Canadian households are grappling with escalating financial pressures, marked by a surge in consumer debt and rising delinquency rates.Â
C. Bowman
May 291 min read
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Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald: Supply Management Non-Negotiable in Trade Talks
KCJ Media Group Ltd. In May 2025, Canada's newly appointed Agriculture Minister, Heath MacDonald, affirmed the federal government's...
C. Bowman
May 291 min read
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Manitoba And Saskatchewan Declares State of Emergency Amid Widespread Wildfires
KCJ Media Group Ltd. Â The province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread, prompting the...
C. Bowman
May 291 min read
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Navigating the Storm: Commodity Markets Face Unprecedented Volatility in 2025
KCJ Media Group Ltd. The global commodity market in 2025 is characterized by heightened volatility and uncertainty, influenced by a...
C. Bowman
May 291 min read
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