52 m. ago Visa cancellations sow panic for international students in U.S., with hundreds fearing deportation

WASHINGTON — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S., and they’d discovered in early April their legal status had been terminated with little notice. To their knowledge, none of the students had committed a deportable offence. In recent […]

Society

1 hour ago To keep Canadians coming, Palm Springs hangs love letters in its streets

The 40 red banners, attached to light posts on the city’s main road, are hard to miss. Each one – hanging outside hotels, restaurants, bars, art galleries and other attractions – features an image of the Canadian flag shaped as a heart. Officials in Palm Springs, California, hope the signage makes the desert resort city’s […]

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2 h. ago Flood Risk America Protects FedEx Station in Lismore NSW From Flooding

LISMORE, Australia — FedEx Station in Lismore put its custom flood barriers to the test during Cyclone Alfred. While Alfred was a lower-tier storm, its slow movement caused significant damage with heavy rain, storm surges, and strong winds to coastal areas for days before landfall. Cyclone Alfred’s impact continues to be felt in the community, […]

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4 h. ago HILL: CPP another example of Albertans’ outsized contribution to Canada

Put simply, Albertan workers have been helping fund the retirement of Canadians from coast to coast for decades, and without Alberta, the CPP would look much different.

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5 h. ago Revolutionizing Health Tech: ITEN and Baracoda Join Forces to Power Next

PARIS — In a world where health and sustainability increasingly intersect, ITEN and Baracoda are forging a path toward innovation. ITEN, a leading innovator and manufacturer in micro solid state battery technology, and Baracoda, a daily healthtech pioneer, are proud to announce their collaboration, bringing unparalleled energy efficiency to the next generation of health tracking […]

Science

6 h. ago Luxury Flat, $30,000 Golf Set Sink India Stock After 3,600% Jump

Gensol Engineering Ltd.’s shares fell to their lowest in nearly three years Wednesday after India’s market regulator barred the firm’s founders from the securities market over alleged funds diversion.

Economics

8 h. ago E3 Lithium Provides Demonstration Plant Progress Update, Reminder of Webinar Today at 9am MT

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to provide a progress update on its Demonstration Facility (“Demo Facility”) which is planned to be commissioned in 2025. As previously announced on Feb 25, 2025, the Demo Facility will […]

Technology

11 h. ago Toronto's favourite slider joint is branching out with a new location

Mustard yellow, with a smiley-faced logo, menu of sliders, tots and budget drinks, Little Italy's most anticipated arrival is poised to delight both ardent fans and waves of Toronto newcomers.Set to breathe life into the sizeable location recently vacated by All Star Wings & Ribs, Pennies Bar is bringing its cheap-and-cheerful brand of hospitality to a new area of town."It's always been the plan to open up a second location," says owner James Bateman. "We survived Covid, which really feels like a proof of concept for us."We've been looking for a great next spot with a corner patio, and we've always loved the energy and culture of the College Street West strip," he adds. "We see it as a classic Toronto location for our classic slider joint."Known for its menu of sliders—from cheeseburger to veggie El Paso melt—Pennies is also adored for its crispy loaded tater tots, happy-hour deals and laidback energy. At its new location, enthusiasts will find th...

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14 h. ago WARMINGTON: No reason to be complacent just because Honda didn’t flee to U.S.

Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall and local MPs critical of Liberal who said "we should just partner with China" and "give up on manufacturing."

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15 h. ago Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John

Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil says the site was "immediately shut down" after the fire on Monday night.

Events

15 h. ago Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John, B.C.

FORT ST. JOHN — A contractor has been killed and another person hurt in a fire in a gas plant north of Fort St. John, B.C. Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil, which runs the Gundy oil and gas extraction facility in Wonowon, B.C., says the site was “immediately shut down” after the fire on Monday night. The […]

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15 h. ago LILLEY: Alberta drug treatment legislation based on culture of ‘life

Alberta is taking another bold step in the fight against opioids and addictions, one that could save lives, but also one that will see court challenges. On Tuesday afternoon, the Danielle Smith government introduced legislation, the Compassionate Intervention Act, to allow for mandatory drug treatment for people who “are likely to cause harm to themselves […]

Economics

16 h. ago B.C. teen who died of drug overdose remembered with moment of silence at his school

Karen and Greg Dunlap said they hope that by sharing their son's story, it will spark more discussion about addiction and mental health.

Society

16 h. ago Bell: Carney stiffs Alberta, Danielle Smith holds her fire — for now

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith are all set up for their showdown — after the April 28 election if the Liberals win

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16 h. ago Gaming consoles donated to 2 children’s hospitals thanks to St. Albert boy

Four gaming consoles are now bound for the Stollery Children's Hospital and the Alberta Children's Hospital — thanks to Lincoln Chessie, 12, and charity Alberta Dreams.

Science

17 h. ago Alberta seeks to implement involuntary treatment, patients will be unable to refuse certain treatments

Alberta tabled legislation that would allow the province to place individuals into involuntary addiction treatment.

Economics

17 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

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17 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

Events

17 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Alberta taking bold steps on addiction recovery

WATCH: Alberta is taking decisive action on addiction, including the potential for involuntary treatment to avoid harm. Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for […]

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17 h. ago Alberta government introduces promised mandatory addiction treatment legislation

Critics have said they fear involuntary treatment could cause harm and violate human rights.

Politics