36 m. ago 'Richer, stronger, safer': Poilievre rallies Tory troops at industrial hub south of Edmonton Monday night

"Ten years ago, inflation was rock bottom. So were interest rates. Taxes were falling faster than any time in our history."

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4 h. ago South Korea Eyes Boosting Energy Imports to Cut Surplus With US

A top South Korean trade official said the government is reviewing multiple packages to present to the Trump administration as it seeks to reduce a trade surplus with the US in a bid to negotiate a lower tariff rate.

Economics

8 h. ago Fired Justice Department pardon attorney accuses agency of ’ongoing corruption’

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department’s recently fired pardon attorney accused the leadership of the law enforcement agency of “ongoing corruption,” testifying Monday at a congressional hearing meant to showcase concerns that the Trump administration is assaulting the rule of law, abusing its power and forcing out career civil servants. “It should alarm all Americans that […]

Events

8 h. ago Budget airline Avelo to fly deportation flights for ICE from Arizona

Budget carrier Avelo Airlines signed an agreement to fly federal deportation flights from Arizona beginning in May, according to the company, whose founder acknowledging the decision may be controversial. Andrew Levy, also the company’s CEO, said Avelo is flying for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration Control and Enforcement agency as part of a […]

Sport

9 h. ago Alberta taking next step to establish independent police agency, municipalities could opt

Alberta has announced new legislation to build on the existing groundwork for the creation of a new police agency announced last year. Bill 49 — the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act 2025, makes amendments to the Police Act which would specify that the new “independent agency police service” would be a Crown corporation and would […]

Politics

11 h. ago Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at U.S. agencies

BALTIMORE — An appeals court on Monday cleared the way for billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to once again access people’s private data at three federal agencies, a win for the Trump administration as the underlying lawsuit plays out. In a split ruling, the three-judge panel blocked a lower court decision that halted […]

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12 h. ago Appeals Court Lifts Some Limits on DOGE Access at US Agencies

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency staff will be able to access personal information of millions of US union members at the Education Department and the government’s human resources arm under a federal appeals court order.

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14 h. ago Oil Boss Says Trump Administration Better Have a Plan Amid Rout

A top executive at Diamondback Energy Inc. called on President Donald Trump’s administration to explain how the global trade war will help shale producers, a rare instance of public pushback from a US oil boss.

Politics

14 h. ago Trump’s trade war darkens outlook as 1 in 3 Canadian firms plan for recession

A Bank of Canada survey said 32 per cent of Canadian businesses were planning ahead with the assumption that a recession will occur in Canada over the next year.

Economics

16 h. ago Bergamini: Paramedics need better mental health supports than they're getting

Rates of PTSD are higher among paramedics than police and firefighters, yet the benefits available to them are fewer, in Ottawa and across the province.

Science

16 h. ago Edmonton's top scoring winger could well take a seat in playoffs. Here's why

Jeff Skinner is smart with the puck, creative on the attack, a tricky shooter and regularly helps put the puck in the net. No surprise then that Skinner has the highest rate of scoring at even strength of any Edmonton Oilers winger. He’s averaged 1.95 points per 60 minutes of even strength play. That’s ahead […]

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19 h. ago Here's how Toronto grocery prices compare with the Philippines

Groceries can be expensive no matter where you are. So we decided to compare prices at Walmart Canada to those of a supermarket in the Philippines.One Manila resident shared photos during a recent shopping trip at Cash & Carry, a supermarket selling local and international products.Filipinos can shop at "wet markets," a popular non-supermarket setting where meat, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and fruit can be purchased for a lower price. However, to make the shopping experience more easily comparable, we looked at a regular supermarket in the Philippines and Walmart Canada in Toronto.We also calculated the product's approximate price per unit and used the C$1 to 40.46 Philippine pesos conversion rate. Here's how shopping in the Philippines compares.Fuji applesPhilippines: Fuji apple, 204 pesos/1 kg ($5.04)Canada: Fuji apple, $5.50/1 kgPotatoesPhilippines: Potatoes, 210 pesos/1 kg ($5.18)Canada: Russet potatoes, $3.20/1 kgOnionsPhilippines: White onions, 192 pesos/1 kg ($4.74)Can...

Economics

19 h. ago Canadians can expect April tax benefit payments earlier than usual

Eligible families can expect to get Canada's child tax benefit a little earlier this month.The monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment usually comes on the 20th of each month unless it lands on a weekend or statutory holiday.April 20 is a Saturday, and April 18 is Good Friday, so parents will get CCB deposits three days early on the 17th.The Canadian government increased the child tax payments by 4.7 per cent in July 2024, which was the beginning of the new benefit year. The maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Families can look forward to another increase in the child tax benefit payment in July 2025, but it will not be as big as last year's raise.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says parents can expect a 2.7 per cent bump, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for child...

Economics

23 h. ago Home insurance bills will be higher in 2025 due to severe weather: experts

In 2025, home insurance rates have risen 5.28 per cent, well above the rate of inflation, according to a report published by My Choice Financial, a Canadian insurance aggregator.

Economics

29 h. ago «Je n’abandonnerai jamais», plaide Singh à «Tout le monde en parle»

Cette première apparition d’un chef à l’émission depuis le début de la campagne clôt une semaine cruciale pour le NPD.

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29 h. ago This Is How Asia Pacific Is Responding to US Reciprocal Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s 10% baseline tariffs on US trading partners around the world came into effect on Saturday. While the baseline charge has kicked in, higher duties on some countries — which replace, rather than add to the 10% rate — are due to start on April 9.

Economics

32 h. ago Poilievre présente un plan pour lutter contre la dépendance aux drogues

Il a affirmé qu’un financement accru serait accordé pour les cas plus complexes, comme les personnes sans abri.

Other

33 h. ago Jagmeet Singh propose un contrôle des loyers à l’échelle nationale

Cette annonce survient le même jour où Ruth Ellen Brosseau a confirmé se présenter à nouveau dans Berthier-Maskinongé.

Society

39 h. ago Houston rallies to beat Duke in the Final Four, will face Florida for the NCAA title

SAN ANTONIO — Sorry guys, “Phi Slama Jama” is already taken. How ’bout something simple, like “Comeback Kids.” “National champs” might be a possibility, too. Houston’s no-room-to-breathe defence wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes, erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes and brought the Cougars within a win of a championship […]

Sport

40 h. ago Singh présente un plan centré autour d’un contrôle national des loyers

Le NPD veut interdire les pratiques de propriétaires « visant à évincer les gens et à faire grimper le prix des loyers ».

Society