Rama News Digest
No local Rama stories available today. Nationally, Canada faces housing affordability challenges as Build Canada Homes scales up, while military readiness concerns emerge as troops train in Arctic conditions.
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PM's 'Buy Canadian' pledge undercut by $7.8B in U.S. contracts
Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to prioritize Canadian corporations in government contracts, but $7.8 billion in contracts have gone to American corporations since the commitment was made.
Build Canada Homes races to scale housing production
The Build Canada Homes initiative, launched a year ago, is working to expand capacity to meet growing housing demand across the country.
Canadian troops struggle with Arctic warfare readiness in Alaska
Canadian military personnel are facing cold-weather challenges during training exercises in Alaska as the armed forces relearn Arctic combat tactics.
Search suspended for Ontario air ambulance with six aboard
Rescue operations have been suspended after debris was discovered from a missing Ontario air ambulance carrying six people.
Missing person found after 22 years in Kootenay River
Frank Davis, missing for 22 years, has been found in the Kootenay River in British Columbia.
Ontario teens' Trump-inspired board game reaches 20,000 sales
A board game created by Ontario teenagers inspired by political themes has achieved 20,000 sales.
Barrie dance instructor represents Canada on world stage
A dance instructor from Barrie has been selected to represent Canada in an international competition.
Team Canada celebrates success at WorldSkills Shanghai
Skills Ontario is highlighting Team Canada's performance at the WorldSkills competition held in Shanghai.
Study reveals health-care gaps for urban Indigenous populations
Research has identified significant health-care challenges facing Indigenous people living in Canadian urban centres.
Parti Québécois could win majority with less than one-third of vote
Electoral analysis shows the Parti Québécois could achieve a majority government in Quebec despite winning fewer than 33 percent of votes due to vote distribution.
New moderate Muslim group launches broader dialogue initiative
A newly formed Muslim organization is working to expand community dialogue beyond politically charged topics.
National Newspaper Week examines media ownership and influence
Canadians are being asked to consider who controls news sources as part of National Newspaper Week.