An official holds the 2025 Canada Budget document, highlighting British spelling concerns. Ottawa Linguists Urge Government to Adopt Canadian Spelling in Documents Canadian linguists urge Ottawa to maintain Canadian spelling in federal documents, highlighting its role in preserving national identity. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 15, 2025 — 2 min read
Illustration of a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft flying over mountainous terrain, marked with "Canada. Mississauga Secures $400M Deal for Six Bombardier Global 6500 Aircraft Bombardier secures $753M contract for six Global 6500 aircraft, boosting Canada's air mobility and aerospace industry. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 14, 2025 — 3 min read
The Manitoba Hydro building entrance, showcasing the company's logo prominently on the facade. Manitoba Hydro Expands Capacity by 1,760 Megawatts to Prevent Energy Shortage Manitoba Hydro boosts capacity by 1,760 MW to prevent 2029 energy shortfall. New infrastructure and savings measures in place. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 13, 2025 — 3 min read
Interior of a WestJet Boeing 737 showing economy seats with fixed recline design. WestJet Halts Non-Reclining Seats Plan on 21 Boeing 737 Jets WestJet halts non-reclining seats on 21 jets after backlash from passengers and employees. Internal review and feedback underway. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 13, 2025 — 3 min read
Portrait of Jolan Kun, the 79-year-old woman found deceased in her Toronto apartment. Toronto Police Investigate 79-Year-Old Woman's Death as City's 38th Homicide Toronto police investigate 79-year-old woman's death as city's 38th homicide of 2025, leaving the Wychwood community in shock. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 13, 2025 — 3 min read
Featured image for: Owen Sound Restaurant Owner's Death: Three Scots Extradited to Face Charges Owen Sound Restaurant Owner's Death: Three Scots Extradited to Face Charges Owen Sound restaurant owner's death leads to extradition of three Scots facing charges in fatal unpaid bill altercation. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 12, 2025 — 3 min read
Conceptual sketch of a high-speed train, similar to the proposed Montreal-Ottawa rail project. Montreal-Ottawa High-Speed Rail Announced, Construction Begins 2029 Montreal-Ottawa high-speed rail begins construction in 2029, creating 50,000 jobs and boosting Canada's GDP by $35 billion. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 12, 2025 — 3 min read
Aerial view of farmland in British Columbia, potentially affected by Trans Mountain pipeline issues. Trans Mountain Fined $196,000 for BC Pipeline Environmental Lapses Trans Mountain fined $196,000 for BC pipeline lapses after January storm exposes oversight gaps. Largest penalty of its kind. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 12, 2025 — 3 min read
Portrait of Marie Chapman, CEO of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax. Halifax Museum CEO Violates Conduct Code, Causes Decade-Long Employee Harm Halifax Museum CEO faces misconduct probe; 19 witnesses report decade-long bullying, causing employee distress and fear. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 11, 2025 — 3 min read
Floodwaters surround homes in Sumas Prairie West, Fraser Valley, after heavy rain. Fraser Valley Declares Emergency as Flood Risk Looms After Heavy Rain Fraser Valley flood emergency declared; 371 properties affected. Highways closed, travel disrupted as heavy rain continues. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 11, 2025 — 3 min read
Justice Minister Sean Fraser speaks at a press conference about the Protecting Victims Act in Ottawa. Ottawa Introduces Protecting Victims Act to Address Femicide and Exploitation Ottawa's Protecting Victims Act targets gender-based violence and deepfakes, aiming to redefine femicide and enhance legal protections. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 10, 2025 — 3 min read
A walker and bag lie outside Villagia de l'Île Paton in Laval, marked by police tape and a police car. Laval Senior Dies Outside Residence Amid -18C Cold Snap Laval senior found dead amid -18°C cold snap; family questions security at luxury residence. Investigation by coroner underway. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 10, 2025 — 2 min read
