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Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government said young children will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a rights advocacy group on Wednesday challenging the world-first legislation in court. The Sydney-based Digital Freedom Project said it had filed a constitutional challenge in the High Court on Wednesday to a law due […]
Is Canada in a recession? Some answers are coming this Friday
Canadians will gain a better understanding of the country’s financial health later this week with the scheduled release of economic data from Statistics Canada. Several key gross domestic product (GDP) reports are expected to be released on Friday, Nov. 28, including figures for September and the third quarter of 2025. The Bank of Canada and […]
Concerns raised about AI-powered toys and creativity, development as holiday shopping peaks
TORONTO — As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms, ranging from privacy and security violations to interference with children’s creativity and development. “Early childhood is a time where the developing brain […]
Concerns raised about AI-powered toys and creativity, development as holiday shopping peaks
TORONTO — As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms, ranging from privacy and security violations to interference with children’s creativity and development. “Early childhood is a time where the developing brain […]
Energy minister to brief B.C. Liberal MPs on expected Alberta pipeline deal
OTTAWA — Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is set to brief B.C. Liberal MPs today on the government’s expected energy deal with the province of Alberta. The move comes after B.C. Liberal MPs last week said any deal involving a pipeline to the West Coast would need consent from First Nations and the […]
Carney to announce new supports today for steel industry hammered by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce new measures today to help Canada’s steel sector, a government official told The Canadian Press. Ottawa plans to limit foreign steel imports and cut interprovincial rail freight rates in a bid to support Canada’s steel industry threatened by damaging U.S. tariffs. Steel imports from countries […]
Carney to announce new supports today for steel industry hammered by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce new measures today to help Canada’s steel sector, a government official told The Canadian Press. Ottawa plans to limit foreign steel imports and cut interprovincial rail freight rates in a bid to support Canada’s steel industry threatened by damaging U.S. tariffs. Steel imports from countries […]
Regulator uses interrupter clause to drop diesel price
The price of diesel has gone down overnight. The Nova Scotia Energy Board invoked the interrupter clause last night, saying the change was necessary due to significant shifts in the market price for oil. Diesel has dropped 7.1 cents to 172.6. There’s been no change in the price of gasoline. The board will make its […]