6 d. ago How can we improve the ByWard Market building? Electrical outlets would be a good start

Gone are many of the fresh produce stalls, the daily grocery shoppers, and the farmers. The building is a vestige of the city’s earliest years.

Culture

7 d. ago BREAKING: B.C. gives Airbnb, VRBO an extension on registry monitoring illegal short

The NDP have given companies another month to comply as Premier David Eby reacts to concerns from tourism sector about lack of hotel space.

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2 w. ago Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in class action damages

Air Canada showed 'serious lack of concern and care for consumers,' says the ruling, which calls out the airline for 'ignorance and laxity'

Economics

2 w. ago Dollar, Stock Futures Decline as Trump Berates Fed: Markets Wrap

A gauge of the dollar fell to the lowest since January 2024 and US stock-index futures retreated after President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Federal Reserve raised concerns over its independence.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump’s tariff pause on electronics boosts Canada, U.S. market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics like smartphones and computers from some tariffs, which could lead to higher prices on Chinese imports.

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta government launches campaign to get consumers to buy local during 'critical time'

Alberta is encouraging consumers to shop in the province by kicking off its “Buy Local” campaign. U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing threat of tariffs has put Canada on high alert and ready to make key changes to defend its economy. In March, Alberta announced a four-pronged approach to defend against tariffs, including launching a “Buy […]

Politics

3 w. ago South Africa Moves Closer to Traded Power Market, Top Bank Says

South Africa is on the cusp of starting a traded electricity market that will give consumers a choice of power products along with a range of pricing options, according to a top investment bank.

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta is making key changes to electricity market, but critics raise concerns over lack of details

Alberta has set the stage for key electricity market reforms, and while critics have said the changes are welcome, they say the lack of details provides uncertainty for the market. Affordabilities and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf tabled legislation on Thursday that would allow hydrogen to be used for home and commercial heating, move to a […]

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3 w. ago EU Nations Set to Back More Flexibility for Filling Gas Storage

European Union member states are set to back more flexible rules for filling gas storage before winter, amid criticism that current targets artificially raise prices.

Other

3 w. ago Alberta bill enables hydrogen home heating, electricity market remodelling

The government of Alberta has tabled legislation to allow hydrogen to be used as a home and commercial heating fuel in a move it says could also reduce emissions.

Other

4 w. ago Alberta looks to stop school boards from removing or disqualifying trustees

Alberta plans to make key changes that would remove the ability for school boards to disqualify or remove a trustee. Under Bill 51 — the Education Amendment Act 2025 — the proposed changes would make it so a school board trustee who is found in breach of a school board code of conduct can only […]

Society