2 h. ago 2016 Nissan Leaf EV owner says cost of battery replacement may not be worth investment

Neil Turner says his EV was driving well until this past winter during a cold snap. He says the battery range began to drop a kilometre a second.

Economics

4 h. ago Edmonton seeing drop in aggressive coyote complaints since new hazing technique adopted: official

City officials said that public safety is the priority when it comes to Edmonton's coyote management approach.

Technology

4 h. ago Climate top priority for many Quebec municipalities’ federal election wish list

Mayors and elected officials across the country are expressing worry that talk of the economy is overshadowing concerns over climate change.

Politics

5 h. ago Scotia Place construction hits new milestone, remains on track despite tariff concerns

Officials say they are making 'great progress' on Calgary's new arena

Economics

5 h. ago What does Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s mega deal mean for the Blue Jays moving forward?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley and Toronto Sun sports columnist Steve Simmons from Rogers Centre following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract extension press conference. They discuss what this historic contract means for the Blue Jays franchise, the impact of owner […]

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6 h. ago With Blue Jays’ Vlad Guerrero Jr. locked up for life, owner Edward Rogers vows World Series will follow

He strode to the podium clad in his stylish pink suit, that finery later covered by the Blue Jays jersey he intends to wear for the rest of his playing days. And then Vlad Guerrero Jr. signed his baseball life away, putting pen to paper on the historic 14-year, $500-million US extension he agreed to […]

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7 h. ago SIMMONS: Edward Rogers doesn’t know Vladimir Guerrero Jr. very well, but is happy to give him $500 million

In the midst of all the smiles, the gratitude, the ceremony and the signatures, Edward Rogers, who rarely speaks in public,, admitted he doesn’t know Vladimir Guerrero Jr. very well. It was a rather astounding admission for the most powerful man in Canadian sport to make on the day the unofficial became official. That Guerrero […]

Economics

7 h. ago Aurora Spine Announces the Resignation of Board Director James Snow

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced that James Snow, a board member for Aurora Spine since its inception in 2012, has resigned from the Aurora Spine […]

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7 h. ago In Calgary courts: Rapist with tragic upbringing in African homeland handed five

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 14-17, 2025

Events

8 h. ago Trump’s Tariff Rationale Challenged in Suit by Small Companies

Several small US businesses sued President Donald Trump over his “Liberation Day” tariffs in the latest legal challenge to his use of sweeping executive powers to extract concessions from foreign trade partners.

Economics

9 h. ago Manitoba premier says Winnipeg property to be expropriated, turned into park

The Manitoba government is planning to expropriate a private property in south Winnipeg that has seen clashes between its owner and area residents.

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11 h. ago City of Champions: Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier wants slogan returned

Ten years ago, Edmonton city council voted 7-5 to officially divest us of the City of Champions slogan from the wooden welcome signs to our fair city because, in the words of Coun. Michael Oshry, “We don’t need a big splash entering the city, but we just need something that’s not 30 years old.” Mark […]

Sport

11 h. ago El Salvador President Bukele says he won’t be releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the U.S.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ‘s top advisers and Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, said Monday that they had no basis for the small Central American nation to return a Maryland man who was wrongly deported there last month. Trump administration officials emphasized that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was sent to a notorious […]

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11 h. ago New Jersey Warehouse Filled With Copper Shows Trump Tariff Risk

Jay Richman, the owner of E.W. Berger & Bro, has been loading up on copper plumbing parts to get ahead of possible US import tariffs — filling his warehouse with extra fasteners, fittings and tubing made from the red metal.

Economics

12 h. ago Hungary passes a constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities. Legal scholars and critics call Monday’s decision another step toward authoritarianism as the populist government continues to restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ communities. The amendment passed along party lines, with 140 votes […]

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15 h. ago Another Bank of Canada interest rate cut is on the way and here's what could happen

Amid times of economic uncertainty — an upcoming federal election and tense relations with the U.S. — Canadians are waiting for the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement.The central bank has made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate so far this year, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.That announcement came a week after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, and Canada retaliated with counter-tariffs. The BoC claimed the Canadian economy entered the year in a "solid position," saying GDP showed robust growth, and inflation was finally close to the two per cent target.However, with economic aggression from the U.S., BoC officials predicted a slower pace of economic activity and increased inflationary pressures in Canada. The latter concern contributed to the decision to lower the policy rate by a quarter point.The last BoC update did not come with an extensive m...

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15 h. ago Toronto's iconic Flatiron Building is completely hidden right now

Tourists, be warned: photos of Toronto's iconic Gooderham Building (better known as the Flatiron Building) are not possible right now due to renovations.A trip to Toronto isn't complete without photos of all the familiar landmarks like the CN Tower and the Gooderham Building, but that travel album might be lacking for anyone currently touring around town.The 133-year-old edifice at 49 Wellington Street East is currently ensconced in a scaffold and green netting as of April 2025, as many disappointed tourists are learning upon arriving at the oft-photographed heritage building.While it's a bit of a bummer for visitors trying to get a glimpse of all the city's best-known landmarks, the temporary inconvenience will help keep the structure looking beautiful for years to come.Last month, the official account of the Old Town Toronto and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA took to Instagram to share that "the iconic Gooderham Building (aka #flatirontoronto) is all wrapped up while u...

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16 h. ago Russia claims its deadly attack on Ukraine’s Sumy targeted military forces as condemnation grows

BRUSSELS — Russia on Monday claimed its deadly missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scores including children had targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops, while European leaders condemned the attack as a war crime. Ukrainian officials have said two ballistic missiles on Palm Sunday morning hit the heart of Sumy, a city […]

Events

16 h. ago Swarm Joins Hivello–Marking the 10th DePIN Network Aggregated

LONDON and AMSTERDAM, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hivello, a DePIN aggregator that enables users to earn by monetizing idle computer resources across multiple DePINs (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), has officially integrated Swarm as the 10th DePIN network on its platform. Hivello is redefining how users engage with decentralized infrastructure. With the integration of […]

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23 h. ago Thailand Finalizes US Trade Strategy Ahead of Talks Next Week

Thailand aims to hold talks with Trump administration officials next week to secure relief from a planned 36% reciprocal tariff on its goods, with officials finalizing a set of proposals including to cut its $46 billion trade surplus with the US.

Economics