News — Fine Times Canada
- PoliticsOttawa Approves Rogers-Shaw Merger with Western Canada Competition Conditions
The federal government has given conditional approval to the $26-billion telecommunications deal, imposing new wireless competition protections for Alberta and British Columbia consumers.
- LifestyleWildfire smoke blankets Ontario and Quebec as health warnings issued across Canada
Environment Canada issued air quality alerts from Toronto to Winnipeg as smoke from western fires pushed fine particulate matter to dangerous levels.
- CanadaNeebing man wins $2.49 million in Thunder Bay 50/50 draw
The Northwestern Ontario resident claimed the massive prize in what marks one of the region's largest community lottery payouts.
- SportsCanadian women's 4x100m relay stuns Jamaica and U.S. for Oslo Diamond League gold
The quartet clocked a season-best time in the 42-second range to edge Jamaica by less than a tenth of a second at the prestigious meet.
- NewsEnvironment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warnings for Ontario and Quebec
Strong winds, hail and heavy rain threaten travel and outdoor events as weather system moves east across central Canada.
- BusinessBank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.50%, first reduction since 2020
The central bank lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, citing cooling inflation and softening economic conditions. Major lenders are reviewing their prime rates in response.
- EntertainmentCanadian songwriters launch class-action lawsuit against AI music companies over copyright infringement
The Federal Court case seeks damages and injunctions against AI firms that allegedly trained models on millions of Canadian-owned tracks without permission.