6 h. ago Oil Edges Higher as Trump Signals Announcement on Trade Deal

Oil rose after Donald Trump flagged a Thursday announcement on a trade deal, which is expected to be with the UK, as the US president faces political pressure following tariffs that rattled global markets.

Economics

7 h. ago NTT Eyes $20 Billion Tender Offer for NTT Data in Big AI Pivot

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. plans to make its AI powerhouse NTT Data Group Corp. a wholly-owned subsidiary in a deal worth around $20 billion, part of a rising trend among Japanese parent companies absorbing their listed units.

Economics

7 h. ago B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures after Lapu Lapu attack

Premier Eby said Wednesday that former chief justice Christopher Hinkson has agreed to serve as commissioner to conduct a festival safety review “in a very short period of time.”

Events

7 h. ago B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures after attack

Premier Eby said Wednesday that former chief justice Christopher Hinkson has agreed to serve as commissioner to conduct a festival safety review “in a very short period of time.”

Events

9 h. ago Les 10% les plus riches responsables de deux tiers du réchauffement climatique, selon une étude

Les chercheurs ont aussi montré le rôle important des investissements financiers dans les émissions de GES.

Society

10 h. ago TransAlta CEO says power producer expects to reach Alberta data centre deal this year

On Wednesday, TransAlta reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago.

Other

11 h. ago Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara calls for kindness and civility to end political division

Sara Quin says she used to think it was better to "silence, shun or push out" people who didn't agree with her views, but she found it only left her feeling isolated.

Politics

11 h. ago 'Disheartening': Evergreen theatre to close after 34 years in business

The news comes after the company was unable to get their loan contract renewed with the Social Enterprise Fund

Culture

11 h. ago Why did Trump take another shot at Chrystia Freeland during meeting with Carney?

Despite Trump saying the 2020 Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement is still a good deal, he called her a 'terrible person'

Transport

11 h. ago Why did Trump take another shot at Chrystia Freeland during the Oval Office meeting with Carney?

Despite Trump saying the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement is still a good deal, he called her a 'terrible person'

Transport

11 h. ago Doug Ford says Carney should extend an olive branch to the West. Liberal strategists agree

Fifty-five per cent of Albertans feel that their province is being treated unfairly by the federal government

Transport

13 h. ago Power utility TransAlta expects Alberta data centre deal this year

CALGARY — Power producer TransAlta Corp. is hoping to sign agreements this year with prospective Alberta data centre partners that would draw on natural gas-fired electricity it generates in the province. “We continue to focus on securing exclusivity with key partners by mid-year with detailed design and definitive agreements expected by year-end,” CEO John Kousinioris […]

Other

15 h. ago The more Trump talks about making trade deals, the more confusing the tariff picture gets

WASHINGTON (AP) — The more President Donald Trump talks about his efforts to reach deals with America’s trading partners, the more confusing the tariff picture gets. His team seems good with that, saying Trump is using “strategic uncertainty” to his advantage. Trump says the United States does not have to sign any agreements, and that […]

Economics

15 h. ago Apple working to move to AI search in browser amid Google fallout

Apple Inc. is “actively looking at” reshaping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines in light of the potential collapse of its Google deal and broader industry shifts. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, made the disclosure Wednesday during his testimony in the US Justice Department’s lawsuit […]

Technology

16 h. ago U.S. as the 11th province could be ‘the best thing’: Shatner jokingly makes a counter

'I’ve dealt a little in real estate and I’m going to say to Carney, 'Do a real estate deal. Make a counter offer,'' says Shatner

Other

16 h. ago Canadian airline named one of the most reliable in North America

Canadians who are tired of stressful flight delays and cancellations may want to consider flying with Flair Airlines for future trips.The Alberta-based low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday that it was one of the top airlines in North America for reliability in April, boasting a 99.8 per cent completion factor and just four cancellations.Flair took the first spot for flight completion across North America, WestJet followed closely behind at 98.6 per cent, and Air Canada and Porter tied for the third spot at 97.8 per cent."Completion rate is the most honest stat in aviation — either the plane flew, or it didn't," said Maciej Wilk, CEO of Flair, in a statement. "Why would you book with someone else if you're 11 times more likely to get cancelled?"Citing data from Cirium, Flair Airlines says its on-time performance record in Canada in April was 80.8 per cent, tying with Air Canada and landing just below Porter. WestJet topped the list wi...

Other

17 h. ago Buffett Successor Is a Billionaire Without Many Berkshire Shares

Warren Buffett’s appointed successor has built a billion-dollar fortune in his time at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. But unlike the legendary investor — or even his friends and early backers who became spectacularly wealthy over his six-decade run — relatively little of that is tied up in company shares.

Other

17 h. ago WARMINGTON: When it comes to Alberta’s wants, Coach Don Cherry says Canada should listen

Grapes feels Alberta has a 'pretty good' case they deserve a better deal from Canada

Other

18 h. ago Pittsburgh Steelers trading star WR George Pickens to Dallas Cowboys

The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have run out of patience with wide receiver George Pickens. The team worked out a trade that will send the talented but mercurial 24-year-old to Dallas. The deal sends Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. ⚠️ TRADE […]

Other

19 h. ago Free sakura festival inspired by Japan arrives in Ontario this weekend

The annual Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival in Burlington returns this May with traditional drumming, dance, martial arts demonstrations and of course, stunning blooms. The event coincides with the 36th anniversary of the city's twinning agreement with Itabashi, Japan.Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee, the free event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Festivities will be held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Family Lobby and Spencer Smith Park.What to expect:This year's celebration features a full lineup of cultural performances and activities. The day will start with greetings from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Consul General of Japan MATSUNAGA Takeshi.Burlington's own Do Kon Daiko drumming group will kick off the festivities with an energetic taiko performance.Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy karate, aikido, and iaido demonstrations, a performance by internationally acclaimed taiko ensemble Nagata Shachu, and trad...

Culture