https://novellodesserts.ca/ Independent Canadian journalism — the stories shaping the country. en Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:06:22 +0000 https://novellodesserts.ca/canada/canadas-last-captive-whales-leave-marineland-in-historic-relocation-to/ https://novellodesserts.ca/canada/canadas-last-captive-whales-leave-marineland-in-historic-relocation-to/ Isabelle Moreau Canada Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:12:30 +0000 Marineland has completed the largest transfer of captive whales in history, marking the end of cetacean captivity in Canada under 2019 federal legislation. https://novellodesserts.ca/canada/liberal-mp-steven-guilbeault-resigns-citing-policy-differences-with-ca/ https://novellodesserts.ca/canada/liberal-mp-steven-guilbeault-resigns-citing-policy-differences-with-ca/ Isabelle Moreau Canada Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:44:37 +0000 Montreal MP Steven Guilbeault has officially resigned his seat, becoming the latest in a string of parliamentary departures as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to call multiple by-elections, with significant implications for Canada's environmental policy direction. https://novellodesserts.ca/business/liberals-sweep-all-three-federal-byelections-with-strong-majority-supp/ https://novellodesserts.ca/business/liberals-sweep-all-three-federal-byelections-with-strong-majority-supp/ Grant Whitfield Business Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:17:59 +0000 The governing Liberals secured decisive victories in Monday's three federal byelections, winning over 50% of the vote in each riding while gaining a Quebec seat from the Conservatives. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the results as public endorsement of his government's economic policies amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. https://novellodesserts.ca/business/from-no-name-price-hikes-to-netflix-cancellations-what-canadians-are-t/ https://novellodesserts.ca/business/from-no-name-price-hikes-to-netflix-cancellations-what-canadians-are-t/ Grant Whitfield Business Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:26:08 +0000 A comprehensive look at the consumer trends, travel mishaps and corporate shifts capturing Canadian attention this week, from grocery inflation to streaming service frustrations and accidental European adventures. https://novellodesserts.ca/health/canadas-fall-weather-forecast-predicts-early-snow-for-multiple-provinc/ https://novellodesserts.ca/health/canadas-fall-weather-forecast-predicts-early-snow-for-multiple-provinc/ Amara Okafor Health & Life Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:24:49 +0000 The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts unseasonably early snowfalls across southern Canada this autumn, with some regions seeing flurries as soon as October. https://novellodesserts.ca/health/driver-hospitalized-after-single-vehicle-rollover-near-humber-bay-park/ https://novellodesserts.ca/health/driver-hospitalized-after-single-vehicle-rollover-near-humber-bay-park/ Amara Okafor Health & Life Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:38:42 +0000 A driver suffered minor injuries when their vehicle flipped in Toronto's Humber Bay Park area early Tuesday morning, with police investigating the cause amid broader road safety discussions in the city. https://novellodesserts.ca/tech/will-ferrells-texas-steak-stunt-and-other-canadian-news-you-need-to-kn/ https://novellodesserts.ca/tech/will-ferrells-texas-steak-stunt-and-other-canadian-news-you-need-to-kn/ Liam Doucette Tech & Science Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:14:41 +0000 From Will Ferrell's bizarre Texas appearance to flight booking tips and Canada's best amusement parks, here's what's making headlines today. https://novellodesserts.ca/tech/canadian-outlet-narcity-appeals-to-readers-as-meta-google-block-news-c/ https://novellodesserts.ca/tech/canadian-outlet-narcity-appeals-to-readers-as-meta-google-block-news-c/ Liam Doucette Tech & Science Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:43:36 +0000 Publisher Narcity Media details how Meta and Google's response to Bill C-18 is impacting access to its content and calls for reader support. https://novellodesserts.ca/communities/ontario-moves-to-restore-vehicle-lanes-on-toronto-streets-as-legal-bat/ https://novellodesserts.ca/communities/ontario-moves-to-restore-vehicle-lanes-on-toronto-streets-as-legal-bat/ Renée Bouchard Communities Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:01:40 +0000 The Ford government begins implementing its plan to remove bike lanes on major Toronto corridors after a court ruling affirmed provincial authority over road redesigns, sparking debate over urban mobility and municipal rights. https://novellodesserts.ca/communities/ontario-man-charged-with-criminal-negligence-in-fatal-st-lawrence-rive/ https://novellodesserts.ca/communities/ontario-man-charged-with-criminal-negligence-in-fatal-st-lawrence-rive/ Renée Bouchard Communities Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:17:58 +0000 A 46-year-old man faces criminal negligence charges after a capsized boat on the St. Lawrence River claimed the life of a 41-year-old Ottawa resident in April.