Top UK oil and gas producers complained that there’s still little clarity on the government’s plans for taxes and permits for North Sea drilling, making investment decisions difficult.

Economics

The London Nationals will find out in these final five important regular-season games if all that off-ice training made a difference.

Society

I made a phone call last week to a neighbour, someone reluctantly thrust into the “coal mines or water” debate. Last year, the MD of Ranchland took the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Government of Alberta to court, fighting Energy Minister Brian Jean’s “interpretation,” which stated that the Grassy Mountain Coal Project be considered an […]

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Premier Danielle Smith has so far faced up to the first gargantuan scandal of her time in office with her usual blend of assertiveness and openness, admirable traits that have served her well during lesser controversies. But they won’t be enough this time around. She can’t clear herself with fine speeches. If she and her […]

Politics

A Thunder Bay drag performer who successfully sued a Facebook blogger for defamation over baseless accusations of pedophilia says she hopes the case serves as a cautionary tale.

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Ever since Donald Trump overturned the tables of the regulators in America’s administrative state, many Canadians have finally recognized Canada also has a major excessive regulatory problem of its own. Indeed, Canada’s economy is festooned with red tape. Businesses are forced to comply with seemingly endless paperwork and reporting requirements pertaining to every dimension of […]

Economics

There may be little doubt who will form Ontario's next government, but there could be plenty of tension in London's three urban ridings.

Politics

The Alberta government has committed to establishing involuntary treatment centres for the most serious of addicts. Good for them. Sadly, along the way, they will have to endure attacks from those who say that the rights of the addicts are being abused and that alternative approaches (i.e. supervised consumption and safe supply) are more “humane.” […]

Economics

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will cut thousands of civil service jobs and boost spending in artificial intelligence as it seeks to tackle an increasing deficit, authorities said Wednesday. Finance Secretary Paul Chan said during a budget speech that there would be a “cumulative reduction” of government recurrent expenditure by 7% from now until […]

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OTTAWA — As the Canadian broadcast system is upended by streaming, old-school media and telecom companies say they’re struggling to compete and they want the country’s broadcast regulator to take a lighter touch. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is holding consultations on how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from […]

Economics

Fresenius SE expects profit growth to slow in 2025 as cost pressures in its hospital business rise, partly due to the expiration of government funding.

Economics

Le dossier fait régulièrement les manchettes. On dit Amos, mais c’est toute la population de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue qui fréquente l’endroit.

Politics

On a night in which they lost their best defenceman, the Maple Leafs rallied for one of their gutsiest victories of the regular season. Capped by Mitch Marner’s second goal of the night in overtime against the Boston Bruins, the Leafs won 5-4, taking three of four from their Atlantic Division rivals in 2024-25. The […]

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However, provisions in the bill would only be extended to provinces or territories that adopt similar legislation

Economics

A B.C. emergency room doctor is suing one of her colleagues, alleging she was sexually assaulted after a work event.

Sport

Vancouver's governing party made the comment after the city integrity officer found such meetings breach policy

Events

The UK’s climate watchdog has released new recommendations for the government’s decarbonization strategy that include higher projections for airline passenger numbers, helping smooth the way for plans to expand London’s Heathrow Airport.

Society

After the collapse of Britishvolt Ltd., another startup is having a go at making batteries in the UK. This one, though, doesn’t plan on building its own in-house technology or racing to build a giant battery factory.

Other

"So we're not very impressed with the tactics of CUPE. We'd ask them to get back to the table,” Smith said at a news conference Monday

Society

The Lucas Vikings and Mother Teresa Spartans squared off in the second game of a best-of-three boys TVRA Central AAA bronze final at Stronach Arena in London on Tuesday. The Spartans won 3-2 to sweep the series. Photos by Derek Ruttan

Society