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Canadian insolvency filings hit highest first-quarter total since 2009
New federal bankruptcy data shows 37,121 Canadians filed for insolvency in early 2026, as higher living costs and debt pressures continue to squeeze households
Why officials say hantavirus is not another COVID-19
The MV Hondius outbreak has revived pandemic-era fears, but health officials say hantavirus is not highly transmissible and does not spread like COVID, flu or measles
Canada loses 18,000 jobs as unemployment hits six-month high
April’s decline erased March’s modest gain and brought job losses since January to 112,000, with full-time positions accounting for most of the weakness
Federal whistleblower watchdog seeks $14M as complaints surge
Commissioner Harriet Solloway says her office has hundreds of unreviewed submissions and needs new funding to keep Canada’s public-sector integrity system functioning
Why old-school landlines are ringing again
A Wi-Fi home phone for kids has sold out multiple batches, while parents and adults look for simpler ways to stay connected without another screen
Rogers offers buyouts to about 10,000 employees in cost-cutting push
The company says some teams are being offered voluntary departure and retirement programs as it moves to reduce spending amid competitive and regulatory pressure
Artemis II Crew Back on Earth, Ready to Share Story of Historic Moon Mission
Astronauts return from record-setting lunar flyby and prepare to discuss mission highlights and challenges
Respiratory Illness Hospitalizations Surge in Canada as Vaccination Rates Decline
New data shows COVID-19, flu, and RSV driving a sharp rise in preventable hospital admissions
10 Must-See Films at Hot Docs 2026
From zombie origins to Myspace nostalgia, this year’s festival lineup offers bold stories from around the world