https://yadudebooks.ca/ Independent Canadian journalism — the stories shaping the country. en Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:28:41 +0000 https://yadudebooks.ca/canada/canadas-last-captive-whales-leave-marineland-in-historic-transfer-to-u/ https://yadudebooks.ca/canada/canadas-last-captive-whales-leave-marineland-in-historic-transfer-to-u/ Claire Beaumont Canada Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:12:30 +0000 Marineland has completed the world's largest marine mammal relocation, ending whale captivity in Canada as 34 animals begin new lives abroad following a 2019 federal ban. https://yadudebooks.ca/canada/ford-government-moves-to-restore-car-lanes-on-key-toronto-routes-after/ https://yadudebooks.ca/canada/ford-government-moves-to-restore-car-lanes-on-key-toronto-routes-after/ Claire Beaumont Canada Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:01:40 +0000 The Ontario government is moving forward with plans to restore vehicle lanes on several major Toronto corridors, including Bloor Street and University Avenue, following a court ruling upholding its authority to redesign roadways. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/federal-minimum-wage-rises-to-1665-as-canada-grapples-with-inflation/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/federal-minimum-wage-rises-to-1665-as-canada-grapples-with-inflation/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:21:27 +0000 The Canadian government raises wages for 26,000 federally regulated workers while university rankings and Zellers' revival dominate Friday's headlines. https://yadudebooks.ca/business/ontario-accelerates-highway-413-construction-with-major-procurement-no/ https://yadudebooks.ca/business/ontario-accelerates-highway-413-construction-with-major-procurement-no/ Owen Fitzgerald Business Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:53:55 +0000 The Ford government has issued one of Ontario's largest infrastructure procurements for the eastern section of Highway 413, advancing the controversial GTA project while promising reduced congestion and economic benefits. https://yadudebooks.ca/health/lionel-richie-hospitalized-for-tests-after-concert-in-st-louis-second/ https://yadudebooks.ca/health/lionel-richie-hospitalized-for-tests-after-concert-in-st-louis-second/ Nadia Rahman Health & Life Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:30:07 +0000 The 77-year-old music legend checked himself into ICU as a precaution after appearing unsteady during his performance, following a similar incident in June that led to postponed shows. https://yadudebooks.ca/health/canada-announces-2-billion-grocery-rebate-amid-rising-costs-quebec-sca/ https://yadudebooks.ca/health/canada-announces-2-billion-grocery-rebate-amid-rising-costs-quebec-sca/ Nadia Rahman Health & Life Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:11:44 +0000 The federal government prepares a one-time affordability measure while Quebec ends universal access to COVID-19 rapid tests as pandemic priorities shift. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/meta-and-google-begin-blocking-canadian-news-content-in-response-to-bi/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/meta-and-google-begin-blocking-canadian-news-content-in-response-to-bi/ Théo Gagné Tech & Science Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:43:36 +0000 Narcity outlines alternative ways to access its content as Meta and Google restrict news availability for Canadians under the new Online News Act, while emphasizing the importance of local journalism. https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/will-ferrells-texas-steak-stunt-and-other-canadian-news-you-need-today/ https://yadudebooks.ca/tech/will-ferrells-texas-steak-stunt-and-other-canadian-news-you-need-today/ Théo Gagné Tech & Science Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:14:41 +0000 From Will Ferrell's bizarre Texas appearance to flight booking tips and Canada's best amusement parks, here's what's making headlines across the country. https://yadudebooks.ca/communities/canadas-fall-weather-forecast-predicts-early-snow-in-multiple-province/ https://yadudebooks.ca/communities/canadas-fall-weather-forecast-predicts-early-snow-in-multiple-province/ Sophie Leblanc Communities Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:24:49 +0000 The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts when and where Canadians can expect the first snowfall this autumn, with some regions seeing snow as early as October. https://yadudebooks.ca/communities/toronto-greets-september-with-heavy-fog-rising-humidity-and-storm-risk/ https://yadudebooks.ca/communities/toronto-greets-september-with-heavy-fog-rising-humidity-and-storm-risk/ Sophie Leblanc Communities Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:14:39 +0000 The city woke up to near-zero visibility conditions Tuesday as Environment Canada issued a fog advisory, with muggy weather and thunderstorm risks expected to persist through the week. The humidity-dominated weather pattern follows weekend rainfall and aligns with seasonal forecasts predicting an unsettled start to fall.