5 h. ago Singapore Voters Embrace Stability as Trump Roils Global Trade

Any doubts about the People’s Action Party’s ability to continue dominating Singapore’s politics after six decades of rule were put to rest with Saturday’s election result.

Economics

6 h. ago Forgotten and abandoned Ontario ghost town was once a bustling port

Ontario is a province rife with ghost towns — once-thriving communities that met untimely ends.One such town is Depot Harbour near Parry Sound, which was once a thriving trade port in Georgian Bay that was left abandoned after a devastating fire. Despite its location near a still-thriving community, the ghost town remains one of the most inaccessible in the province.There are many mysteries to this now desolate town, its history deeply rooted in and ultimately scarred by colonialism.Here's a closer look inside this forgotten trade port town and what's going on with it today.The town's foundationIn the late 1890s, one of the largest lumber exporters in North America, John Rudolphus Booth, acquired railways in the area to eventually form the Canadian Atlantic Railway (CAR).At first, the people of Parry Sound were thrilled to finally be getting a railway that connected them with Ottawa. But the price tag on the dock fees was too high, so Booth...

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6 h. ago Toronto is getting a waterfront park with breathtaking views this summer

The epic undertaking to renaturalize Toronto's Port Lands has already created a new serpentine mouth for the Don River, soon to be joined by stunning public spaces — including one standout park scheduled to welcome the public this summer.Waterfront Toronto has released new aerial footage of the renaturalized Don River captured in March, showing off the new human-made waterway that officially started flowing last year.The latest video update on construction in the Port Lands offers a hint at what is in store for the coming months, most notably the gradual opening of new parks and public spaces in the formerly industrial district.One standout of the reimagined Port Lands will be a large public space hugging the Keating Channel and Toronto Harbour on the north side of the river.The space known as Biidaasige Park, (pronounced Bee-daw-sih-geh) is comprised of a future northern section and an upcoming southern section, the latter of which is scheduled to partially open this summ...

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13 h. ago Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they’re open to fossil

LAVAL — Several candidates for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party say they’re open to fossil-fuel projects in the province as a means to boost Canada’s energy independence. In Laval, Que. on Saturday, energy development played a central role in a leadership debate focused on the province’s economy. Karl Blackburn, former president of a […]

Politics

14 h. ago Les chefs autochtones placent des espoirs envers le gouvernement de Carney

Ils souhaitent que le premier ministre soutienne la réconciliation et le rôle économique des peuples autochtones.

Transport

15 h. ago Buffett’s Exit to Lift Energy Executive Abel to Berkshire CEO

Greg Abel built one of the largest energy businesses in the US under mentor Warren Buffett. Now, he’ll try to fill the shoes of the world’s most famous investor.

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16 h. ago B.C. climate news: Climate change is making coffee more expensive | B.C. government proposes new legislation to speed up renewable energy projects

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 28 to May 4, 2025.

Politics

17 h. ago Young Americans sour on Trump’s China tariffs despite election

President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff feud with China is threatening to upend the lives of young Americans who have grown accustomed to fast fashion, TikTok videos and playing XBox. Those perks were the result of close trade relations between the world’s two largest economies and now threaten a perfect storm for young consumers already under […]

Politics

18 h. ago U.S. shouldn’t use “trade as a weapon” as Trump has done with tariffs: Warren Buffett

Donald Trump has angered the rest of the world with his tariffs that have roiled global markets, Buffett says

Economics

20 h. ago Berkshire’s Warren Buffett Says Trade Can Be an ‘Act of War’

Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett addressed US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies at the company’s annual meeting in Omaha, saying trade “should not be a weapon.”

Economics

20 h. ago NDP has lost touch with its core supporters, says a former MP

OTTAWA — The New Democratic Party ran a leader-focused election campaign and lost touch with core supporters who ended up backing the Conservatives, says a former member of Parliament. Charlie Angus, who did not run in the last election after representing the northern Ontario riding of Timmins — James Bay for more than two decades, […]

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21 h. ago Buffett says US shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ as Trump has done with tariffs

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett told thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that the United States shouldn’t use “trade as a weapon” and anger the rest of the world like President Donald Trump has done with his tariffs that roiled global markets.. “It’s a big mistake in my view when you have 7.5 […]

Economics

22 h. ago Warren Buffett’s profits fall on wildfire losses as thousands line up to listen to him Saturday

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company reported just over one-third of last year’s profit Saturday morning just as thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders streamed into an Omaha arena to listen to the revered investor answer questions. The profit numbers were weighed down by a major drop in the value of its investments and $860 […]

Events

22 h. ago Revitalize your palate with these fresh wines for spring — and Mother's Day

The world comes to life in May, at least in our chilly northern climate. As the trees bud out, the grass turns green and the songbirds sing, the energetic approach of summer makes me crave lighter and brighter wines. They pair well with spring dishes or make great aperitifs for informal backyard gatherings. Here is […]

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22 h. ago Answer to a fractured economy: A northern corridor for trade, energy, and reconciliation

The ground is shifting beneath Canada. The emerging trade war with the United States — marked by tariffs, economic coercion and political brinkmanship — is forcing a long-overdue reckoning. Canada’s dependence on a single export corridor to the U.S. has made our economy vulnerable, leaving our industries exposed. A response is required, not through defensive […]

Economics

24 h. ago Spain’s Power Grid Spending Fell Behind as Solar Energy Boomed

Spain’s nationwide blackout this week has put a spotlight on potential vulnerabilities in its system that may offer warnings to others, as rising electrification and clean energy place new demands on power grids around the world.

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25 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Hiring Firm Even After GDP Falls

US job growth remained solid in April, illustrating healthy labor demand entering a period when tariffs have a greater risk of tempering hiring decisions.

Economics

27 h. ago Gulf States See $6 Billion of Africa Energy Deals Within Weeks

Middle East countries have shown interest in or completed deals for at least $6 billion of African energy assets in recent weeks, demonstrating a larger investment appetite on the continent by the region.

Economics

28 h. ago Why Spain’s Rooftop Solar Owners Weren’t Spared From the Blackout

The power outage across the nation this week shows that installing rooftop solar doesn't automatically guarantee owners energy independence.

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33 h. ago ’A positive first step,’ Danielle Smith says of meeting with Mark Carney on Friday

Smith said Friday that she and Carney had a lengthy conversation about policies and legislation that are holding back Alberta's energy economy

Transport