4 h. ago Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to U.S. as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as Britain’s struggling auto industry begins to respond to the 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by President Donald Trump. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

Sport

6 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post

LONDON (AP) — The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump Administration. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this […]

Sport

7 h. ago Takeaways from the Senate budget vote: Tariff pressure, debt worries and signs of GOP unease

WASHINGTON (AP) — The political battle lines are drawn for a debate in Washington and beyond over a Republican budget plan that’s a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. With the plan’s approval by the GOP-controlled Senate in a vote that ended early Saturday, Republicans hope to leverage their position of power in Washington […]

Economics

9 h. ago Varcoe: 'Market is fearful' — Global trade war, increased OPEC production shock oil prices, stocks

“There's a lot of uncertainty around how this is going to impact the global economy”

Economics

10 h. ago Indian Prime Minister Modi expands ties on a visit to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighbouring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

Politics

10 h. ago India and Sri Lanka sign defense and energy deals as Modi’s visit strengthens ties

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighboring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

Events

16 h. ago Planter des fleurs de tailles variées rend service aux abeilles sauvages

Une étude montre que les pollinisateurs vivent mieux en ville lorsque l’on y cultive des fleurs de toutes les tailles.

Other

16 h. ago Southeast Asia Rushes to Avert Tariff Pain by Enticing Trump

Countries in Southeast Asia, major sources of exports to the US, are angling to accommodate President Donald Trump rather than retaliate against his punishing tariffs, seeking to keep exports flowing to one of their biggest markets.

Economics

21 h. ago B.C.'s lack of a plan to trim deficit spooks ratings agencies

S&P and Moody’s faulted the NDP for piling up deficits and debt with no end in sight

Other

21 h. ago Construction disruption: Major intersection closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT starts this month

Time spent travelling between Downtown and the west end will soon be longer for many Edmontonians, with some major intersection closures and reduced lanes on busy routes starting this month. More intensive road construction is planned along the west leg of the Valley Line LRT from mid-April to November in three phases. Jonathan Cox, construction […]

Politics

21 h. ago Construction disruption: Major roadwork, closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT start this month

Time spent travelling between Downtown and the west end will soon be longer for many Edmontonians, with some major intersection closures and reduced lanes on busy routes starting this month. More intensive road construction is planned along the west leg of the Valley Line LRT from mid-April to November in three phases. Jonathan Cox, construction […]

Politics

21 h. ago Nuclear safety commission OKs construction of Ontario small modular reactor

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to build a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

Society

21 h. ago Valley Line LRT west intersection closures to begin with 124 Street this month

After Edmonton council elected to speed up construction on the west leg of the Valley Line LRT, the first of several planned intersection closures will begin the week of April 21.

Other

21 h. ago Oil in Freefall Reorders Energy Landscape From US to Middle East

The plunge in oil prices over the past two days following the twin shocks of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the surprise boost in production from OPEC+ has altered the global energy landscape with stunning speed.

Other

22 h. ago Trump tariff impacts ‘significantly larger than expected’: U.S. Fed chair

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Donald Trump's tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

Economics

22 h. ago Tariff Concerns Draw Horticulture Professionals to Town Hall

Industry leaders address supply chain risks, pricing pressures, and advocacy efforts as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate. Milton, ON, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 4, 2025—On April 2, More than 160 small business owners, staff, and partners in the ornamental horticulture industry attended a Town Hall meeting on U.S.-Canada tariffs.  This timely session, hosted […]

Economics

22 h. ago Explaining how the Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

Other

22 h. ago How will Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

Other

22 h. ago How will Saddledome staff pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

Other

22 h. ago Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow U.S. economic growth

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth for the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday. Powell said that the tariffs, and their likely impacts on the economy and inflation, are “significantly larger than expected.” He also said that the import taxes […]

Economics