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We are in the middle of a trade war with our closest North American neighbour. The economy has exited the COVID era, yet some businesses are surviving on pins and needles. Others have already gone under. And for some employment positions, Artificial Intelligence is lurking in the distance, waiting to take our jobs and hard-earned cash. Do you classify yourself among that crowd? Travis O’Rourke, the President of Calgary-based recruitment firm Hays Canada, says the growing role of A.I. is adding a new layer of complexity to a younger labour market, one that is being shaped by steep...
August 7, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Buying a house is the largest purchase most Canadians will ever make and finally paying off the mortgage is likely to be a game changer. But before the temptation to splurge on a pricey new car or a luxury vacation takes hold, experts say it’s important to review your financial plan for this next chapter to ensure you’re on track for wherever you want to go.
August 7, 2025 - 17:49 | Craig Wong | The Globe and Mail
A large-scale audit of Ottawa Police Service staffing found that front-line deployment is based on "outdated targets" and does not reflect the city’s "changing landscape," including population growth and mental-health and substance-use crises. Read More
August 7, 2025 - 17:29 | Aedan Helmer | Ottawa Citizen
Over the course of his decades-long acting career, Michael Blake built a reputation within the Canadian theatre industry for being quiet. Backstage, he was known to be thoughtful, perhaps even overly so – he took his time to flesh out the tiniest details of a given character’s psyche. At the Stratford Festival and beyond, he was slow, methodical. Every line had to be perfect.But fellow actor Jordin Hall, a younger Stratford Festival mainstay who regarded Mr. Blake as a mentor, saw a different side of the artist. On days off from acting, they bonded watching televised Ultimate Fighting...
August 7, 2025 - 17:00 | Aisling Murphy | The Globe and Mail
The U.S. State Department has announced that a new visa bond program will take effect starting Aug. 20. Certain visitors, including some Canadian permanent residents, may have to post a bond of up to US$15,000 in order to visit the U.S. The new policy is part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigrants in the country, and it comes after the government introduced a US$250 visa integrity fee in June. Here’s what to know about the visa bond policy and who will be impacted by it.
What is a visa bond?
A visa bond means visitors are required to pay a certain...
August 7, 2025 - 16:36 | Marina Santos Meireles | National Post
Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling on Métis leaders to help transform the economy in response to an increasingly unsteady trade relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump. During a meeting scheduled to discuss his government's major projects legislation, Carney said building up the Canadian economy will rely on partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, and that the partnership has the potential to benefit all.
August 7, 2025 - 16:27 | | The Globe and Mail
