13 m. ago Jericho Lands megaproject plan heads to Vancouver city council

Council is set to debate the official development plan for the Jericho Lands proposal, an ambitious plan to redevelop the 90-acre site across 4th Avenue from Jericho Beach Park.

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42 m. ago Vancouver council approves policy to boost new hotel development

The move comes amid growing concern about the city's hotel capacity as the clock ticks down on Vancouver's turn as host city for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Sport

2 h. ago 2 people injured following pipeline rupture near Fort St. John

RCMP said they were called just before 7 p.m. on Monday of a possible explosion northwest of the city, on Highway 97 North and Upper Halfway Road near Wonowon.

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3 h. ago Canada Rearranges Election Debate So People Can Watch Hockey

The first of two official leaders’ debates before Canada’s April 28 federal election has been rescheduled so voters don’t skip it in favor of a hockey game.

Politics

3 h. ago Commercial salmon fishing in California will be closed for a third year in a row

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The 2025 commercial salmon fishing season in California will be closed for an unprecedented third year running, and sportfishing will be restricted to only a few days due to dwindling numbers of fish, fishing regulators voted Tuesday. The Pacific Fishery Management Council, which manages West Coast fisheries, warned earlier this […]

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3 h. ago Maxime Bernier takes aim at Carney and Poilievre, calls federal Tories 'fake conservatives' during Calgary campaign stop

The PPC made notable gains in Alberta in the last federal election, more than doubling its vote share in all of its Calgary ridings; despite these gains, the party failed to win a single seat nationally

Events

3 h. ago ‘Fake conservatives’: Bernier slams Poilievre, leading federal parties during Calgary stop

The PPC made notable gains in Alberta in the last federal election, more than doubling its vote share in all of its Calgary ridings; despite these gains, the party failed to win a single seat nationally

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4 h. ago No more free parking at these eight Vancouver community centres and facilities

The park board voted on a plan to implement paid parking to some of the city's busiest community centres

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5 h. ago Reefer rift? Calgary councillors split on pot sales proposal

Currently, the city allows for cannabis products to be delivered to adult-only festivals

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5 h. ago Toronto’s Lights Out campaign begins to protect migratory birds from building collisions

The City of Toronto is moving to save some of the estimated 25 million birds that are killed in Canada each year when they fly into lit building windows at night. The city on Tuesday kicked off its Lights Out Toronto spring campaign, from April 1-May 31, to protect migratory birds. The arrival of warmer […]

Events

5 h. ago Toronto businesses anticipate having to cut staff and freeze hiring due to tariffs

As much as we may want to avoid the subject, tariff talk continues to dominate the news cycle, with residents understandably confused about what's being taxed, from where, when, and how much — details that have changed multiple times at the whim of U.S. President Trump.As the levies persist, some cities will see greater impacts than others, as will some industries, though hardly any corner of the economy is immune. At a local level, the City of Toronto has launched an action plan that includes deferring industrial property taxes and a campaign urging residents to shop within their community rather than supporting American brands.Still, independent businesses are staring down the barrel of higher operating costs, logistical tribulations and more that, many say, will lead to even fewer jobs being available in the city when unemployment has risen to a brutal 8.7 per cent.Out of more than 500 small businesses that expressed their fears on th...

Economics

6 h. ago Élections fédérales: il y a un effet Trump sur le choix du vote au Québec, selon un sondage Léger

Les Québécois préfèreraient prendre un repas avec le chef du Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet, mais Carney pour gérer l'économie

Politics

6 h. ago With Honda scare, Carney and Poilievre ramp up election pitches to voters

Canadian officials came out on Tuesday to say the report from Japan was not accurate

Politics

7 h. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

Economics

7 h. ago Simpson Oil Releases Presentation Addressing Years of Value Destruction Under Parkland’s CEO and Board

Highlights Plan to Restore Accountability and Deliver Results to Reverse the Current Board’s Failures Presents Shareholders With a Clear Choice: A New Team With a Focus on Execution—or More of the Same Urges Shareholders to visit www.RefuelParkland.com to View the Full Presentation and for Details on How to Vote for All Nine of Simpson Oil’s […]

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8 h. ago California governor urges Canadians to visit state despite U.S. tensions

Amid U.S.-Canada tensions, California's governor is inviting Canadians and assuring a warm, touristy welcome thousands of miles away from U.S. President Donald Trump.On April 14, Governor Gavin Newsom shared a video on social media in which he said that the Golden State and Canada "have always shared so much in common," and that California is launching a new tourism campaign to urge Canadians to visit."Sure, you-know-who's trying to stir things up in D.C.," he says in the 33-second video. "But don't let that ruin your beach plans. California, it's the ultimate playground — 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset."Newsom then highlights the state's beaches, national parks, world-class wine, and outdoor adventures, adding that there's something in California for everyone."Last year, nearly two million Canadians visited California because here in California, we've got plenty of sunshine and a whole lot of love for our neighbours up north," he said.The Go...

Politics

8 h. ago Via Rail is hiring in Ontario and the jobs come with awesome perks

If the conventional desk job isn't for you, then maybe something a little more travel-centric is up your alley. Via Rail is hiring for a variety of roles right now, whether you'd like to work onboard or behind the scenes. The best part? The perks and benefits are pretty great.Via Rail has a handful of job pillars, which include customer service, mechanical maintenance, transport, and professional/management positions.Some of the most recent postings for jobs at Via Rail you can apply to now are:General workersSpecialist, Quality System & Maintenance programElectrician- HVACDiesel engine mechanicSpecialist director of Initiatives, Safety and Railway OperationsOn-train service attendantStudent locomotive engineer – conductorApplying is easy peasy. All you need to do is select the position you're interested in, create a profile, and fill out the application.Each job posting includes all the requirements and responsibilities, aka everything you need to know before you take the...

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8 h. ago Celebrating the Story of Canada Through Immigrant Success Stories

Share your opinion and vote now for the 17th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, presented by Western Union TORONTO — As Canadian pride surges to new heights, it’s important to remember that the story of Canada is also the story of immigrants coming to this land. Immigrants come for freedom, opportunity and success — […]

Culture

8 h. ago ‘Extremely vulnerable’: Toronto businesses brace for high costs amid tariffs

Toronto braces for U.S. tariffs as 75 per cent of local businesses expect rising costs. The city is pushing out an economic action plan to protect jobs and boost resilience.

Economics

9 h. ago NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during visit to Odesa

ODESA, Ukraine — NATO’s support for Ukraine remains “unwavering,” the alliance’s secretary-general said Tuesday, emphasizing that more than 20 billion euros in security assistance have already been pledged by NATO allies in the first three months of 2025. Mark Rutte visited Ukraine on Tuesday and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the port city of […]

Economics