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Top Canada News Today
Current headline snapshot from major news sources. Links open at the original publisher.
1Nate Erskine-Smith loses bid for Ontario Liberal nomination; considers challengeNate Erskine-Smith narrowly lost his provincial Liberal nomination bid and says he wants to review the result with scrutineers.
Global NewsPoliticsMay 10, 2026, 3:19 PM UTC
2Smith hopes pipeline will lead to more Ottawa accommodations for AlbertaAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes a West Coast pipeline agreement is reached soon and that the province will not own it.
Global NewsPoliticsMay 10, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
3Collision leaves motorcycle hanging from traffic light in Delta, B.C.A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in Delta, British Columbia.
Global NewsLocal NewsMay 10, 2026, 2:29 PM UTC
4Canadians from hantavirus cruise ship on plane heading for CanadaCanadian passengers from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus are being flown back toward Quebec.
Global NewsHealthMay 10, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC
5Famous Montreal barber sees new level of Habs feverA longtime Montreal barber says the city's Canadiens playoff excitement feels different this spring.
Global NewsSportsMay 10, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
6Quebec rolling out digital health dashboard pilot project to reduce paperworkQuebec launched a digital health dashboard pilot despite criticism over security and technical issues.
Global NewsHealthMay 10, 2026, 5:13 AM UTC
7Spring sunshine marks the return of patio seasonRestaurants in Regina are opening patios as warmer weather, playoff hockey, and new menus draw customers.
Global NewsLocal NewsMay 10, 2026, 3:29 AM UTC
8Canadian hockey community mourns death of legendary coach Ernie 'Punch' McLeanHockey organizations and fans across Canada are mourning the death of longtime coach Ernie McLean.
Global NewsSportsMay 9, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
9Final debate for B.C. Conservative leadership hopefulsFive candidates running to lead the B.C. Conservative Party are meeting for their final leadership debate.
Global NewsPoliticsMay 9, 2026, 8:12 PM UTC
102-year-old drowns in Ottawa River: policeOttawa police say a two-year-old child died after a search and rescue operation near the Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway.
Global NewsLocal NewsMay 9, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC
Country facts
Canada at a glance
Capital
Ottawa
Population
Approximately 41.7 million
Official languages
English, French
Currency
Canadian dollar
Region
North America
Time zone
UTC-08:00 to UTC-03:30
Internet domain
.ca
Calling code
+1
Why this country matters
Why Canada matters in the news
Canada, with Ottawa as a key national reference point, is part of the North America news region, where coverage often connects to trade, migration, tourism, public safety, local government, regional diplomacy, climate events, and economic ties across the Americas. Its population is listed as approximately 41.7 million, and news in Canada is commonly read through English, French sources. Because local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities, this page helps readers compare public-interest coverage, specialist reporting, and direct publisher links. The current directory includes 64 listed sources across TV News, Local News, Business, Newspaper. When reading fast-moving stories, compare several outlets and check publisher corrections, ownership disclosures, and primary documents where available.
North AmericaEnglish, FrenchCurrency: Canadian dollar
Country overview
Canada news and media context
Canada is covered here as part of the North America directory, with source discovery organized around language, outlet type, coverage level, and country context. The current directory includes 64 listed outlets across TV News, Local News, Business, Newspaper.
Economic context
Business and economy coverage is best read beside general news because markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs often shape the daily news agenda in Canadian dollar.
Geographic context
Canada sits within the North America news region. Regional comparisons with Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbadoshelp readers separate local developments from broader cross-border trends.
News consumption trends
Readers commonly move between public broadcasters, commercial TV or radio, newspapers, online-only outlets, and social video clips. The directory favors direct links to publishers so readers can verify stories at the source.
Languages used in news
News discovery for Canada is organized around English, French. Multilingual pages are especially useful for diaspora readers, researchers, travelers, and people comparing domestic and international framing.
Search and discovery
Search by outlet name, city, region, language, category, or coverage type. The listed cards also expose tags such as national, local, business, public broadcaster, digital media, and news agency where available.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 27Local News: 13Digital Media: 9TV News: 6Business: 2
Canada Source Guide
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Best for breaking news
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National / TV news
Best public broadcaster
APTN News
National / Indigenous news
Best business source
BNN Bloomberg
National / business TV and markets
Best local source
Vancouver Is Awesome
Municipal / Vancouver local news
Local: 39Business: 22National: 21Independent: 6Investigative: 3Public Broadcaster: 2
Media landscape
How news is organized in Canada
Canada has a mixed public, private, national, provincial, and local media ecosystem. Public broadcasting, national newspapers, regional newspaper chains, television networks, Indigenous media, and independent digital publications all play important roles.
Public broadcaster
CBC/Radio-Canada
Main national newspapers
- The Globe and Mail
- Toronto Star
- National Post
- La Presse
- Le Devoir
TV and radio role
- CBC News
- Radio-Canada Info
- CTV News
- Global News
- CityNews
Digital media role
- The Narwhal
- Canada's National Observer
- The Tyee
- Daily Hive
- Narcity
News languages
- English
- French
- Indigenous-language and community coverage varies by outlet
Regional and local notes
Provincial and city media are especially important in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Atlantic Canada, the Prairies, and the North.
Notes
Ownership and editorial orientation should be verified through each outlet's own disclosures.
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APTN News
www.aptnnews.ca
Indigenous-focused television and digital news service covering First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities.
CanadaTV NewsEnglish, Indigenous coverageNational / Indigenous newsVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
BarrieToday
www.barrietoday.com
Barrie local news site covering city affairs, community, business, sport, events, and regional stories.
CanadaLocal NewsEnglishOntario / Barrie local newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
blogTO
www.blogto.com
Toronto local news and culture site covering city issues, restaurants, events, real estate, and lifestyle.
CanadaLocal NewsEnglishMunicipal / Toronto local newsVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
BNN Bloomberg
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
Canadian business television and digital outlet covering markets, investing, companies, economy, and personal finance.
CanadaBusinessEnglishNational / business TV and marketsVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Brandon Sun
www.brandonsun.com
Brandon newspaper covering southwestern Manitoba, local news, agriculture, sport, and community affairs.
CanadaNewspaperEnglishManitoba / Brandon newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Cabin Radio
cabinradio.ca
Northern Canada local news outlet focused on the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, and northern communities.
CanadaLocal NewsEnglishNorthern Canada / local newsVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Calgary Herald
calgaryherald.com
Calgary newspaper covering local news, Alberta politics, business, sport, entertainment, and opinion.
CanadaNewspaperEnglishAlberta / Calgary newspaperVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Calgary Sun
calgarysun.com
Calgary newspaper covering local news, crime, politics, sport, entertainment, and opinion.
CanadaNewspaperEnglishAlberta / Calgary newspaperVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Canada's National Observer
www.nationalobserver.com
Digital outlet focused on climate, politics, energy, investigations, and public-interest reporting.
CanadaDigital MediaEnglishNational / climate and politicsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Castanet
www.castanet.net
British Columbia local news site covering Kelowna, Okanagan, Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton, and regional communities.
CanadaLocal NewsEnglishBritish Columbia / local newsVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news
English-language public broadcaster covering Canadian and international news.
CanadaGeneral NewsEnglishNational / public broadcasterVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
CityNews
toronto.citynews.ca
City-focused Canadian news network with local reporting and national stories.
CanadaLocal NewsEnglishLocal / national news networkVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
CP24
www.cp24.com
Toronto-focused breaking news, traffic, weather, and live television news service.
CanadaTV NewsEnglishMunicipal / Toronto breaking newsVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
CTV News
www.ctvnews.ca
National television and digital news service covering Canada, world news, politics, business, health, and entertainment.
CanadaTV NewsEnglishNational / TV newsVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Daily Hive
dailyhive.com
City-focused digital media network covering local news, food, real estate, culture, events, and lifestyle.
CanadaLocal NewsEnglishLocal / digital mediaVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Edmonton Journal
edmontonjournal.com
Edmonton newspaper covering local news, Alberta politics, business, sport, culture, and opinion.
CanadaNewspaperEnglishAlberta / Edmonton newspaperVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Edmonton Sun
edmontonsun.com
Edmonton newspaper covering local news, crime, politics, sport, entertainment, and opinion.
CanadaNewspaperEnglishAlberta / Edmonton newspaperVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Financial Post
financialpost.com
Canadian business news outlet covering markets, economy, companies, personal finance, and policy.
CanadaBusinessEnglishNational / business newsVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Global News
globalnews.ca
National and local television news network with city and regional coverage across Canada.
CanadaTV NewsEnglishNational / local TV news networkVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28
Hamilton Spectator
www.thespec.com
Hamilton newspaper covering local news, Ontario affairs, business, sport, culture, and community issues.
CanadaNewspaperEnglishOntario / Hamilton newspaperVerified URLYouTube availableChecked 2026-05-28