Trump took 51 per cent of the vote on Monday in Iowa caucuses, with an unprecedented 30-point gap over Ron DeSantis
Category: Politics & Policy
Posted inConsumer
Why alcohol is so expensive — and about to get pricier
With taxes already accounting for half of alcohol’s cost in Canada, industry representatives say a planned excise tax increase in April is unacceptable
Posted inCommentary
Having relaxed its drug laws, BC may be unable to tighten them
A court injunction that blocks BC from prohibiting hard drug use in most public spaces could have vast and counterproductive implications for drug policy
Posted inWorld
EU examines Microsoft investment in OpenAI
The move is part of efforts by Brussels to make sure its oversight can catch up with the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence and stop major players shutting out competitors
Posted inConsumer
Collapse of intercity bus routes leaves Canadians stranded
Before the pandemic, Canada had more than one thousand bus companies. But hundreds have shuttered, leaving many communities without intercity service
Posted inWorld
Economic strife challenges Bhutan’s prioritization of ‘national happiness’
Economic challenges call into question Bhutan’s longstanding policy of prioritizing “Gross National Happiness” over growth
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Honda weighs plan for major EV plant in Canada
Japanese automaker Honda is considering building its next electric-vehicle factory in Canada in a multi-billion dollar project
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Biden compares ‘sick’ Trump to Nazis in 2024 campaign launch
The president branded Trump a ‘loser’ and ‘sick’ in a speech on the eve of the third anniversary of the Capitol attack
Posted inCommunity
The TTC’s got a problem — and experts disagree on the right approach
The TTC lacks the capacity to deal with mental health and homelessness issues. But it is increasingly forced to play that role
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Energy in 2024: four big issues to watch
2024 will be a critical year for shaping Canada’s energy future, with action on clean electricity, LNG projects, adaptation and alternative energy