4 h. ago B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts ’wherever viable’

U.S. President Donald Trump has served up “special, derogatory” treatment for Canada in the latest salvo in his global trade war, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. Eby said Thursday that B.C.’s Crown corporations, ministries and health authorities have been told to cancel American contracts “wherever viable,” in the province’s latest move to cut reliance […]

Politics

7 h. ago Another official resigns from legal group that disinvited ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner

Another top official has resigned from a national legal group over its cancellation of a speech by a Syrian refugee who became a celebrated Nova Scotia entrepreneur.

Other

7 h. ago Eby directs B.C. government to scrap U.S. contracts ‘where viable’ amid Trump trade war

Crown corporations and government departments have been directed to, where viable, cancel American contracts, subscriptions, travel plans and membership in trade organizations.

Politics

12 h. ago Surrey schools cancel trips to U.S. over safety concerns for students

District Superintendent Mark Pearmain has directed Surrey schools "to pause booking future travel to the United States, certainly for the remainder of this year and looking into next year.”

Society

15 h. ago Fate of accused black widow Monica Sementilli in jury’s hands

The long, agonizing ordeal for the family of famed hairstylist Fabio Sementilli is grinding to its bitter conclusion. The jury in the first-degree murder and conspiracy trial for the accused black widow Monica Sementilli has been handed the case and began deliberations late Wednesday. They are expected to resume on Thursday morning. Toronto stylist Fabio […]

Other

15 h. ago Some Canadian schools suspend or cancel U.S. field trips amid trade war

At least two Canadian school districts have suspended or cancelled field trips down south over political uncertainty in the United States. 

Society

19 h. ago Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United States. British Columbia’s largest school district in Surrey has put all its field trips down south on hold to prevent any “negative experiences at the border,” […]

Society

21 h. ago Zimbabwe Debt Woes Grow as State Mining Firm Faces Asset Seizure

A state-owned Zimbabwean mining firm is trying to protect assets that risk being seized because the country failed to honor a debt incurred when it lost an international arbitration case over canceled nickel and platinum ventures.

Economics

35 h. ago 'I'm very uncritical on this team': NHL insider's wise words on Edmonton Oilers

This in from NHL insider Brian Lawton, former player agent and GM, his wise words on the Edmonton Oilers, that it’s still too early to judge this team one way or another, especially with all the injures, and that the story will be told in the playoffs. Said Lawton to Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now: […]

Events

36 h. ago Amazon cancels some inventory orders from China after tariffs

(Bloomberg) —  Amazon.com Inc. has canceled orders for multiple products made in China and other Asian countries, according to a document reviewed by Bloomberg and people familiar with the matter, suggesting the company is reducing its exposure to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The orders for beach chairs, scooters, air conditioners and other merchandise […]

Economics

38 h. ago Kidnapping and conspiracy charges are dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ fad

A judge has dismissed conspiracy and kidnapping charges against five Massachusetts college students who were accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through a dating app and then seizing him as part of a “Catch a Predator” trend on social media. The Assumption University students, all teenagers, were arraigned in January and […]

Society

55 h. ago Opinion: Cutting Child and Youth Support program harms vulnerable young Albertans

At a time when some of Alberta’s most vulnerable are already facing significant challenges, the Government of Alberta’s recent decision to cancel the Child and Youth Support Program (CYSP) will inflict harm on children and their families.  The CYSP is a financial-assistance program for families who are caring for a child whose parents are unable […]

Other

60 h. ago Legal group apologizes after disinviting ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner over Gaza comment

A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism for cancelling a keynote speech by a prominent Syrian refugee.

Other

3 d. ago There's a new 'tin foil hat' conspiracy theory about the Toronto Maple Leafs

If you've spent any time in your life debating the Toronto Maple Leafs, you've probably heard a conspiracy theory or two.Some people think that the NHL's higher powers — who infamously have their video replay centre in Toronto — do everything possible to help the Maple Leafs succeed on any given night, including getting favourable referee calls in comparison to other teams.As a counterpoint to that narrative, others point out that Toronto hasn't won a Stanley Cup since 1967 and has won just one playoff round since 2004.But in recent times, a new conspiracy theory surrounding the team is being parroted by a pair of media members: TNT's Paul Bissonnette and Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.Matthew Tkachuk, Alexander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, and Sam Bennett have all been out for the Florida Panthers in recent games, all suffering various injuries.The Panthers have since been on a five-game losing streak, one that Bissonnette posits is so they can match up against the Leafs in the...

Other

3 d. ago Lumissil’s Green PHY Solution Selected to Support Arrow Electronics in the new EVSE Reference Design Project

MILPITAS, Calif., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumissil Microsystems, an analog/mixed-signal solution provider, has been selected by Arrow Electronics to support their new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) reference design, aimed at simplifying development and accelerating time to market for ISO 15118-compliant charging solutions. The reference design integrates the CG5317 Green PHY modem from […]

Events

4 d. ago Amy Hamm: I’ve been fired for my gender critical views. But I’m far from cancelled

My public shaming has been ineffective because I value the truth more than my reputation

Events

4 d. ago Bob Plamondon: There was no conspiracy behind the cancellation of the Avro Arrow

Contrary to the myths, Diefenbaker's decision ultimately came down to dollars and cents

Other

6 d. ago Insiders spell out tentative timeline for return of star Edmonton Oilers

Game Day 76: Oilers vs Kings This in from host Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now and his guest Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, their tentative timeline for the return to play of injured Oilers such as Trent Frederic, Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm, Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane. The Oilers have seven games left, with […]

Other

6 d. ago Rod Loyola seeking to run as independent in new riding after being removed by Liberals in Edmonton Gateway

"I did not think that an intro at a hip-hop segment 16 years later would get me 'cancelled' after close to a decade of serving as an elected representative at the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, but here we are," a statement from Loyola reads

Other

6 d. ago Owner of Edmonton lab equipment company pleads guilty in fentanyl 'super lab' case

Another conspirator in a sprawling Alberta fentanyl production scheme has pleaded guilty, admitting he imported chemicals and lab equipment from China. Christopher Loyie was in Edmonton Court of King’s Bench Friday to plead guilty to counts of conspiracy to manufacture fentanyl, money laundering and possession for the purpose of trafficking. His pleas — two months […]

Economics