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Harry Miller is a writer and editor based in Toronto with 14 years of experience in the journalism industry. Before joining Canada News Media as a National Online Journalist, Miller worked as a senior writer and a reporter-editor with the Canadian Press and as a breaking news reporter with the Toronto Star. At Canada News Media he covers national news and the trending stories Canadians are searching for. Miller holds two bachelor's degrees, one in journalism from Ryerson University and another in communications and film studies from Carleton University.
The Government of Canada recommends a full sump pump test once a year. Here is how Canadian homeowners check the pit, float, check valve and backup pump.
An analysis of federal proactive publication data finds 37 of 98 nil contract reports fall in quarters when the same organizations disclosed contracts.
Carrots keep 16 to 20 weeks and parsnips up to 26 weeks at just above 0 C. Here is how Canadian gardeners store the fall harvest without a root cellar.
Ottawa extended the fuel excise tax holiday to Jan. 31, 2027 at a cost of $2.9 billion, but diesel users get 4 cents a litre, not 10, and it is not law yet.
Protein Industries Canada put $2.2 million into two farm AI projects on Sept. 2. Statistics Canada says agriculture has Canada’s lowest AI adoption rate.
A woman is dead and three Cape Breton counties are under a state of local emergency after more than 200 millimetres of rain washed out roads and bridges.
Canada’s counter-tariffs on $27.6B in U.S. goods start Sept. 8. Economists say households under $30,000 face double the average hit, and get no rebate.
Ottawa’s AI transparency consultation closes Sept. 23, 2026. Canada has had no AI statute since AIDA died in January 2025, leaving businesses a patchwork.
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 carries 370 binding conditions from its 2023 approval. National interest status targets one remaining permit. Comments close Oct. 1.
Federal departments flagged only two minister’s office contracts in 2026. A review of the full history of that field in Ottawa’s contracts register shows it is barely used and demonstrably miscoded.












