Free Forever · Updated All Morning · Chasing The Sun
Canada needed a great morning briefing. You're welcome.
If you had a Blockbuster card, knew that Zeddy proclaimed that the lowest price is the law, and remember when Tim Hortons actually baked their own donuts 🍩, this stream is for you.
The Morning Brief · Free
Get it in your inbox.
Pick your tones, topics, and timezone on the next step. We'll handle the sunrise.
A new survey reveals that roughly half of Canadian couples with children — about 50.5 per cent — have made significant financial trade-offs to afford raising kids. Cost of living pressures are squeezing family budgets, with retirement savings and general savings taking notable hits. The findings highlight the growing financial strain child-care costs are placing on Canadian households.
Half of Canadian parents are sacrificing their financial futures just to afford having kids.
A new report finds that five years after Quebec's landmark youth protection inquiry, fewer than half of its recommendations have been fully or largely implemented. The findings suggest meaningful progress has been made in reforming the province's youth protection system, but significant work remains. Quebec's minister acknowledged the gaps while pointing to ongoing efforts.
Five years on, Quebec's youth protection overhaul is half-done — children are still waiting.
A study examining breast cancer rates across Canada from 2010 to 2020 found that rural regions in Quebec, Ontario, and the Prairies had the highest incidence rates. In contrast, major urban centres like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver recorded the lowest rates. The findings highlight a notable geographic divide in breast cancer prevalence across the country.
Where you live in Canada may shape your breast cancer risk — and the gap between rural and urban is striking.
Canada's RCMP watchdog has found that police mishandled every aspect of a case involving a Nova Scotia woman who reported being sexually assaulted by a neighbour — the same man who would later kill her. The independent review is a damning indictment of how the RCMP responded to the woman's complaints. The findings raise serious questions about police accountability and the protection of vulnerable women in Canada.
A watchdog's brutal verdict: the RCMP failed a Nova Scotia woman at every turn before her death.
The RCMP has refused to publicly release the details of a policing agreement signed in January with China's public security ministry, despite pressure from Conservative and NDP politicians. The RCMP acknowledged the pact exists and 'outlines specific forms of mutual collaboration,' but offered no further information. The secrecy surrounding the deal has drawn criticism from multiple opposition parties.
A secret RCMP-China policing pact raises hard questions about transparency — and who's watching the watchmen.
Health Canada has issued a recall for children's pyjamas manufactured in China due to a potential burn risk. The pyjamas do not meet Canadian flammability standards, posing a safety hazard for kids. Parents are advised to check whether their children's sleepwear is affected.
A children's sleepwear recall lands just as families are waking up — here's what parents need to check today.
North American stock markets started lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and climbing treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment. The uptick in yields is approaching levels not seen since before the Great Recession. Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to contribute to the uncertain global economic climate.
Bond yields near historic highs and Iran-U.S. tensions rattle markets as Thursday trading begins.
Uber drivers in Canada are pushing for better working conditions ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will bring large crowds of soccer fans to Toronto and Vancouver. Drivers are bracing for increased demand and difficult traffic conditions during the tournament. The piece highlights tensions between ride-hailing workers and platforms as a major international event approaches.
World Cup fever is coming — but for ride-hailing drivers, the surge means more stress before a single goal is scored.
The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether to hear a British Columbia appeal related to a mineral claims case. The case intersects with B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, passed in November 2019, which enshrines the UN declaration on Indigenous rights as the province's framework for reconciliation. The outcome could have significant implications for how Indigenous rights are balanced against resource extraction in B.C. and potentially across Canada.
A mineral rights dispute could reshape how Indigenous consent shapes resource decisions across Canada.
A new study set to be published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry found that chinook salmon in British Columbia's Lower Fraser River are being exposed to a concerning mix of pharmaceuticals, caffeine, and fire retardants. The research is believed to be the largest chemical screening of its kind conducted in the region. Scientists say this cocktail of contaminants poses a significant risk to the already vulnerable chinook salmon population.
B.C.'s chinook salmon are swimming through a chemical soup — and a landmark study says it's putting them at risk.
An internal federal government memo reveals that officials are concerned about Ottawa's transit system and its ability to handle the influx of public servants returning to the office. Federal officials are reportedly working with the City of Ottawa to address potential transit challenges tied to return-to-office mandates. The memo suggests the government is actively trying to ease commuting pressures for federal workers.
Federal return-to-office plans are straining Ottawa's transit system before the morning commute even begins.
The Competition Bureau is urging Canadians to be cautious when purchasing tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will host 13 games in Canada. The warning comes as demand for tickets is expected to be high, raising the risk of scams and fraudulent sales. Fans are advised to stay vigilant to avoid being deceived by bad actors.
With World Cup fever rising, Canada's competition watchdog flags the ticket-scam threat before you open your wallet.
An Air France flight was diverted to Montreal after a passenger who should not have boarded was found to be subject to U.S. entry restrictions related to Ebola risk. American authorities have put travel restrictions in place to reduce the potential spread of Ebola, and this passenger was not permitted to enter the United States. The individual was removed from the flight before it continued to its destination of Detroit.
A Montreal diversion puts Ebola travel restrictions on Canadian soil — and in the morning headlines.
Ontario colleges are facing a significant financial crisis after a roughly 50 per cent cut in the number of international students permitted to study in the province. The visa policy changes have led to sharp drops in enrollment, disproportionately affecting colleges compared to universities. The situation is raising concerns about the long-term viability of many institutions that had come to rely heavily on international tuition revenue.
Half the international students, twice the financial pain — Ontario's colleges are reeling at sunrise.
A Canadian lawful access bill would require companies to retain user metadata for up to one year, giving police the ability to request it with a warrant. Officials say the legislation does not allow authorities to read the content of communications like emails. However, privacy experts are raising concerns that mandatory metadata retention is itself a significant privacy issue, even without direct access to message content.
Your digital footprints could be stored for a year — here's what that means for your privacy.
A man named Tejinder Singh, visiting family in Canada from India, was stabbed while taking a morning walk along Highway 97 near Highway 33 in Kelowna last week. The violent incident has left his family shaken. Details surrounding the attack remain limited.
A morning walk turns violent in Kelowna, leaving a visiting family's sense of safety shattered.
Newfoundland bars have been transformed into lively watch parties as fans rally behind Alex Newhook and the Montreal Canadiens during their playoff run. The hometown pride for the N.L.-born Habs forward has drawn crowds so enthusiastic that bar owners are comparing the atmosphere to Montreal's Bell Centre. Even some Toronto Maple Leafs fans have quietly shown up to cheer for Newhook.
Newfoundland is bleeding bleu-blanc-rouge for one of their own — and even Leafs fans won't stay away.
Montreal merchants are preparing for a major economic boost as the Canadiens' playoff run overlaps with the Formula One Grand Prix, creating an unusually busy period for the city. The rare collision of two major events is expected to drive significant foot traffic and spending across local businesses. Retailers, restaurants, and hospitality venues are positioning themselves to make the most of the surge.
Two of Montreal's biggest draws land at once — and local businesses are racing to cash in.
☀️Positive
From our readers
Read these — we paid people off with good money to get these.
“It's like a bowl of Capt'n Crunch in word form. Slightly addictive, occasionally painful, and I feel oddly accomplished after.”
Dave K.
Cottage Country, ON
“I read this while the kids are swimming in the lake. Keeps me awake. Mostly.”
Sandra M.
Muskoka, ON
“My husband thinks I'm texting. I'm reading 7AM. This is fine. We're fine.”
Claire B.
Winnipeg, MB
“I forward it to my dad every morning. He calls to discuss it. We've never talked this much. Please advise.”
Tyler R.
Halifax, NS
“Read it on the GO train. Missed my stop. Ended up in Oshawa. Still worth it.”
Aisha T.
Mississauga, ON
“Cheaper than therapy and I'm somehow more informed about housing prices. Which has become its own kind of therapy.”
Mike D.
Vancouver, BC
The Morning Brief · Free
Get it in your inbox.
Pick your tones, topics, and timezone on the next step. We'll handle the sunrise.
✓ Free forever·✓ No spam·✓ Unsubscribe anytime
One stream. Six time zones. Various levels of consciousness.
2:30PM
Toronto, ON
The benchmark. The standard. The city everyone else has opinions about.
4:00PM
St. John's, NL
Because of course you need your own time. Respect, honestly.
1:30PM
Winnipeg, MB
Same time the pigeons get up. You're in good company.
12:30PM
Edmonton, AB
So you can read it at Denny's. You barstar, you.
11:30AM
Creston, BC
No one ever knows what time it is there. Not even Creston.
11:30AM
Vancouver, BC
Don't worry. Your inbox will keep it till your hot yoga is done.
