Canada’s Biggest Headlines: From Farm Loss to Bridge Opening

Top Canadian stories on cities, transit, courts, health and major infrastructure.

Carney closes Canadian corporate watchdog amid criticism over timing Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise ends as complaints shift to mediation Critics say cases were left in limbo—see why the watchdog's closure matters Canada loses millions of hectares of farmland as cities expand Canada farmland loss threatens food security as urban growth squeezes farms See how growers are protecting acres, easing access, and securing local food Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 Gordie Howe International Bridge opens July 27, easing DetroitWindsor traffic See toll terms, funding details and what the new crossing means for drivers Avi Lewis will not run in upcoming federal byelections Avi Lewis skips federal byelection bid as NDP focuses on rebuilding after defeat Party eyes future openings while Liberals stay favored in upcoming vacancy races Hamilton bus theft case leads to longer jail sentence for treatment access Hamilton bus theft sentence: 9 months in jail after a bus joyride with passengers Treatment and probation aim to reduce reoffending, with a twoyear driving ban Nova Scotia woman develops rare tickbite allergy after suspected bite Alphagal syndrome from tick bites can trigger meat and dairy allergies See the Nova Scotia case, symptoms, and what doctors warn about now Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China after affecting Taiwan and Japan Typhoon Bavi slams eastern China, triggering mass evacuations and flood risk See how the storm impacts Taiwan, Japan, and China as it moves inland