East Coast windstorm knocks out power across Maritimes
Tens of thousands lose power in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as winds exceed 100 km/h in spots. NB Power and EMO warn restoration could take days amid widespread damage to transmission, impassable roads, and hospital outages. Green Party leader cites underinvestment and political interference as factors.
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Canada moves to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced final regulations for the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. Automakers have 12 years to shift sales toward battery electric and plug-in hybrids, with 2026 targets rising to 60 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2035. Provinces show uneven EV adoption.
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Canada records fastest population growth in decades
Canada adds over 430000 people in Q3 raising the population above 40.5 million according to Statistics Canada. Non permanent residents, mainly work and study permit holders, propelled nine month growth past any full year. Housing affordability and policy impacts draw attention to supply constraints and rising rents.
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Poilievre Named CP Newsmaker of the Year 2023
The Canadian Press selects Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the 2023 Newsmaker of the Year with 97 votes from national media. Walt NDP Premier of Manitoba and Justin Trudeau tie for second at 14 percent. Poilievre’s rise highlights rising poll numbers and the axe the tax campaign on carbon pricing and affordability.
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Inflation holds steady in November in Canada
Canada’s inflation rate held at 3.1 percent in November as higher recreation and clothing costs offset easing grocery price momentum. Core measures show some downward trend while groceries rose 4.7 percent year over year. City figures, including Thunder Bay at 2.1 percent, may vary due to small samples.
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