CanChat: Inside Ottawa's Secure AI Chatbot for Federal Workers ATI records reveal Ottawa is developing CanChat, a secure AI chatbot for federal workers, while establishing new procurement frameworks for generative AI tools across government. Government Files The Canada Report Staff Mar 17, 2026 — 5 min read
Portable air conditioner with hose vented through a window in a cozy living room. Best Portable Air Conditioners in Canada: Sizing & Installation Guide Best portable air conditioner Canada guide: compare sizing, efficiency, noise, and hose types for apartments and homes. Read revie Canadian Guides The Canada Report Staff Mar 16, 2026 — 12 min read
RCMP vehicle parked at Jaylee Mobile Park, site of the Vancouver Island shooting incident. Port Alberni Man, 81, Charged with Murder in Vancouver Island Shooting Port Alberni man, 81, charged with murder after Vancouver Island shooting. Incident isolated, no public threat, say RCMP. Daily News British Columbia The Canada Report Staff Mar 16, 2026 — 2 min read
Empty courtroom in Edmonton where Justice Douglas Mah ruled on the teachers' strike legislation. Alberta Court to Rule on Teachers' Strike Legislation Affecting 51,000 Educators Alberta court denies teachers' injunction, affecting 51,000 educators. Strike law remains, avoiding school disruption. Daily News Alberta The Canada Report Staff Mar 16, 2026 — 4 min read
Toronto Police badge displayed on an officer's uniform, related to a hate-motivated harassment case. Toronto Man Charged in Hate-Motivated Harassment Case Involving Racist Remarks Toronto hate-motivated harassment case leads to charges against 27-year-old man, sparking wider GTA antisemitism concerns. Daily News Ontario The Canada Report Staff Mar 14, 2026 — 3 min read
Raised garden beds can take your home garden to the next level Best Raised Garden Beds Canada: Top Picks for Short Summers Discover the best raised garden beds Canada gardeners love. Beat short summers with durable elevated garden beds, tips, and easy DIY guides Canadian Guides Julia Higgs Mar 14, 2026 — 21 min read
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem at a press conference in Ottawa, discussing interest rates. Bank of Canada Maintains Key Rate Amid Middle East Inflation Risks Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25% amid rising inflation risks from Middle East conflict. Canadian economy shows strain. Daily News The Canada Report Staff Mar 14, 2026 — 4 min read
A worker in a Canadian auto factory handles a car wheel, highlighting job losses in the goods industry. Canada Economy Loses 83,900 Jobs in February, Unemployment Rises to 6.7% Canada's job market loses 83,900 jobs in February, raising unemployment to 6.7%. Both services and goods sectors hit hard. Daily News The Canada Report Staff Mar 13, 2026 — 4 min read