6 h. ago GOLDBERG: Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation raising authority concerns

Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia a good person? I don’t know. In 2021, his wife petitioned for, and received, an order of protection against him after she alleged domestic violence. She said last week that their marriage grew stronger after they worked through that low point and that Abrego Garcia “has always been a loving partner and […]

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3 d. ago China’s Farmers Battle Early Weather Threats as Trade Curbs Bite

Dry spells and heavy rains in key Chinese farming regions are raising early concerns over crops, at a time when trade conflicts are hampering the country’s imports.

Economics

5 d. ago US Stocks Slump as Trump’s Threat to Fire Powell Adds Pressure

US stocks tumbled as President Donald Trump continued to verbally attack Jerome Powell over monetary policy, raising concern about the central bank’s independence. The dollar fell with long-dated Treasuries.

Events

6 d. 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

9 d. ago Westhaven Files Technical Report in Support of Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Shovelnose Gold Project, British Columbia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) (“Westhaven”) announces that it has filed an independent technical report pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) supporting the Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (the “Updated PEA”) for its 100% owned Shovelnose Gold Project, under the […]

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1 week 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

1 week 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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1 week ago B.C. NDP introduces legislation to eliminate sick notes for short

Doctors have long been raising concerns that time spent signing sick notes and handling other administrative tasks limits time with patients

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1 week ago How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.

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1 week ago Aissatou Diallo's bus driving skills raised early concerns, inquest hears

The inquest heard Aissatou Diallo, in her training session, scored ones and twos on all of the relevant skills being assessed. A one meant the skill was performed improperly or unsafely.

Events

2 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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2 w. ago Vancouver mayor, Jewish leaders to speak about antisemitism concerns in politics

This availability comes after some comments by one of ABC Vancouver’s unsuccessful byelection candidates, which have once again raised concerns about antisemitism in B.C. politics.

Politics

2 w. ago Varcoe: No need for Alberta to panic, Smith says, as oil prices tumble amid economic havoc in U.S.

For Albertans, the volatility could have major financial implications

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s Poilievre Says He Would Approve Suncor Oil Project, Mines

The leader of Canada’s Conservative Party said he would accelerate approval on 10 resource projects if elected, including the extension of a major Suncor Energy Inc. oil sands mine in Alberta.

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3 w. ago Vancouver cuts school meal program funding, raising concerns about student hunger

The federal government recently pledged $39.4 million over three years to expand school food programs across more than 1,000 B.C. schools.

Society

3 w. ago 'So many concerns': RMA says new report on abandoned wells does not address concerns raised

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta says the new government-commissioned report on what to do about the long-standing issue of inactive oil and gas wells does nothing to address concerns it has brought to the table. RMA president Kara Westerlund said none of the 21 recommendations put forward in the report released on Thursday addressed the […]

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3 w. ago Alberta oil well report updated after concerns raised over taxpayer backstop recommendation

The Alberta Energy Regulator says there are nearly 500,000 licensed oil and gas wells across the province, although only about 50,000 are active.

Economics

3 w. ago Most Canadians Support Building an Oil Pipeline That Would Sidestep US Market

More than three in four Canadians would support publicly funding an oil pipeline to carry crude from Alberta to eastern Canada, according to a poll commissioned by Bloomberg.

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3 w. ago Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Energy Minister Brian Jean's office didn't directly answer questions about why the wording was changed

Economics

3 w. ago Theratechnologies to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provide Business Update

MONTREAL, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the Company will report financial results and provide a business update for its first quarter 2025 ended February 28 on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be […]

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