Ottawa shelters and drop-in centres report a sharp rise in demand as temperatures plummet. The Ottawa Mission's nightly waitlist has doubled, while centres scramble to provide meals, warmth, and winter gear.
A European-backed data centre project in Alberta could be worth $12.8 billion, leveraging the province's natural gas for AI computing power. Discover the details of this major investment.
A federal appeal court has mandated Shopify Inc. to preserve specific data related to a Canada Revenue Agency investigation. This ruling impacts the Ottawa-based e-commerce giant's data retention policies.
Edmonton launches its extreme weather response starting January 1, 2026, to protect vulnerable residents from harsh winter conditions. Get the latest details on warming centres and safety measures.
Japanese giant SoftBank agrees to a $3 billion cash deal for DigitalBridge, aiming to capitalize on soaring AI-driven demand for data centres and digital infrastructure. Get the full details.
The Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign featuring Jasmine Brown to support at-risk young people in Quebec. Learn how you can help.
Major tech companies have used complex SPV financing to shield $120 billion in AI data centre spending from their balance sheets, raising concerns about hidden financial risks for Wall Street investors. Read the full analysis.
A Texas power developer has filed a plan to use decommissioned US Navy nuclear reactors to power data centres, aiming to meet surging AI energy demands. The project could be online by 2029.
Discover the 30 bestselling books in Canada for the week of December 20, compiled from sales data at over 250 independent bookstores. See which fiction and non-fiction titles topped the charts.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Australia's Goodman Group are investing US$2.6 billion to build AI data centres in Europe. Construction starts mid-2026.
The explosive growth of AI data centres is straining Canada's power grid, forcing utilities to reactivate polluting 'peaker' plants to meet surging electricity demand. Discover the environmental impact.
Statistics Canada reports a significant rise in U.S. trips to Canada as holiday travel begins, marking the first increase in months while Canadians continue to avoid travel south.
Alphabet Inc. makes a massive $4.75 billion deal to buy clean energy developer Intersect Power, securing power for its AI data centres amid soaring energy demands. Read the full story.
New Statistics Canada data reveals a sharp 26.3% drop in Canadian trips to the U.S. in October. Discover the trends in cross-border travel and what's driving the change.
Statistics Canada reports a 3% rise in U.S.-resident trips to Canada in October, marking the first increase after eight months of decline. Overseas arrivals also surged.
Frank Campanile transforms into 'Santa Frank' each year, leading a massive gift-giving operation for thousands of children connected to Batshaw Youth and Family Centres. Discover the heartwarming story.
Canadian retail sales declined to $69.4 billion in October, led by drops in food, beverage, and clothing. Economists see a flat trend signaling consumer caution.
A problematic November 2025 U.S. inflation report, marred by a federal shutdown, casts doubt on cooling price data and President Trump's affordability victory claims. Wall Street labels it 'a mess'.
Edmonton city council is exploring options to introduce paid parking at popular municipal attractions, including the zoo and recreation centres. Learn about the potential changes and their implications.
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta's $100 billion data centre goal is now attainable after federal Clean Electricity Regulations were suspended, paving the way for natural gas power. Read more.
British Columbia's population has declined annually for the first time in recorded history, according to new data. Explore the details and implications of this historic demographic shift.
A cyber attack on Ontario's Rainbow District School Board may have breached sensitive employee and student data, including SINs and bank details. The board has worked for nine months to assess the damage.
Two European companies will build four data centres in Alberta, starting in Olds and Bonnyville, attracted by the province's energy and business climate. A major boost for local tech.
The hacking collective ShinyHunters claims to have stolen data from users of the adult site Pornhub. Learn about the breach details and potential risks for Canadians.
The City of Barrie has released its holiday operating schedule for parking, transit, and recreation centres. Plan your festive season with these key dates and closures.
NP Digital Canada reveals its 2026 digital marketing predictions, highlighting AI-driven discovery and the critical shift to first-party data for Canadian brands. Learn how to stay visible.
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
A cyber breach at a Northern Ontario school board has compromised highly sensitive information, including Social Insurance Numbers and passport data. Learn the details and implications.
A Winnipeg-based tech company is scouting for the perfect 'Goldilocks' plot in Manitoba to build a large-scale data centre, aiming to capitalize on the province's resources and strategic location. Learn more about this potential economic driver.
Canadian home sales barely moved in November, with prices slipping further. The national average price fell to $682,219, down 2% from 2024. Read the latest CREA data and analysis.