Police deaths in Canada
Recent police deaths raise alarm, but data shows no clear surge
Five officers have died on duty in Canada so far in 2026, three in attacks, but researchers say the total remains within the historical range
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- Ticket resale complaints World Cup and concert fans hit resale sites over cancelled tickets Fans who bought high-demand event tickets through resale platforms say seats vanished hours before showtime, leaving them seeking refunds and answers
- Books Chrystia Freeland to publish book on Canada-U.S. relations Unreliable Boyfriend, due Oct. 13 from Simon & Schuster Canada, draws on Freeland’s years in journalism and federal politics
- Monetary policy Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% The fifth straight pause leaves the central bank balancing inflation pressure from higher energy prices against signs of economic weakness
Prescription drug costs
Generic Ozempic cuts monthly cost to about $100 in Canada
Generic semaglutide reached some Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart locations last week, drawing quick interest and some early supply strain as providers urge proper screening
Canadian Football League
CFL expands broadcast reach in six-year deal with Bell, DAZN and YouTube
Bell Media remains the league’s majority broadcaster, while DAZN adds Canadian and global rights and YouTube takes on preseason and digital programming
Restaurant hiring
Tim Hortons pledges 10,000 local hires as it adds 80 Canadian stores
The chain says it is reducing reliance on temporary foreign workers as youth unemployment rises and Dunkin prepares to re-enter Canada
World Cup rentals
World Cup rental income can look tempting. Planners say count the costs first
Airbnb says Toronto hosts could make more than $4,000 a month during the tournament, but financial planners warn taxes, local rules, insurance and time can change the math
Inflation
Canada’s inflation rate rises to 2.8% as gas prices surge
Statistics Canada said energy costs drove the April increase, while rent, food and core inflation measures showed slower price growth
Coffee chains
Dunkin’ plans Canadian comeback, but Tim Hortons remains a tall order
Foodtastic says the U.S. chain will return with locations in Toronto and Montreal, while industry observers say habit, nostalgia and convenience favor Tim Hortons
Consumer debt
Canadian insolvency filings hit highest first-quarter total since 2009
New federal bankruptcy data shows 37,121 Canadians filed for insolvency in early 2026, as higher living costs and debt pressures continue to squeeze households
Public health
Why officials say hantavirus is not another COVID-19
The MV Hondius outbreak has revived pandemic-era fears, but health officials say hantavirus is not highly transmissible and does not spread like COVID, flu or measles
Labour market
Canada loses 18,000 jobs as unemployment hits six-month high
April’s decline erased March’s modest gain and brought job losses since January to 112,000, with full-time positions accounting for most of the weakness
Public sector integrity
Federal whistleblower watchdog seeks $14M as complaints surge
Commissioner Harriet Solloway says her office has hundreds of unreviewed submissions and needs new funding to keep Canada’s public-sector integrity system functioning
Digital detox
Why old-school landlines are ringing again
A Wi-Fi home phone for kids has sold out multiple batches, while parents and adults look for simpler ways to stay connected without another screen
Telecommunications
Rogers offers buyouts to about 10,000 employees in cost-cutting push
The company says some teams are being offered voluntary departure and retirement programs as it moves to reduce spending amid competitive and regulatory pressure
Space Exploration
Artemis II Crew Back on Earth, Ready to Share Story of Historic Moon Mission
Astronauts return from record-setting lunar flyby and prepare to discuss mission highlights and challenges
Public Health Alert
Respiratory Illness Hospitalizations Surge in Canada as Vaccination Rates Decline
New data shows COVID-19, flu, and RSV driving a sharp rise in preventable hospital admissions
10 Must-See Films at Hot Docs 2026
From zombie origins to Myspace nostalgia, this year’s festival lineup offers bold stories from around the world