4 h. ago Yukon targets Elon Musk’s companies in response to U.S. tariffs

The Yukon government says it’s ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. A statement from Premier Ranj Pillai says the moves are in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States […]

Economics

4 h. ago Former MLA Karin Kirkpatrick launches new CentreBC party in 'overhaul' for B.C. voters

Kirkpatrick wants to provide voters a centrist alternative to what she says is the left-wing NDP government and the right-wing Conservative opposition

Culture

4 h. ago Admitted Mexican hitman flees U.S. for Canada, makes refugee claim

A Mexican with alleged cartel links is seeking refugee status in Canada — a decade after he told an undercover B.C. cop he was a hitman.

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5 h. ago Opinion: Trump's talk of a Canadian "faucet" has Columbia River Basin residents on edge

Michelle Mungall: Trump is saying the Columbia River Treaty, the long-standing international agreement governing this so-called “faucet,” isn’t fair to Americans. He feels the same way about the treaty’s renegotiated version

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5 h. ago Hochul Says Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Hurting New York Economy

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff push is already hitting New York’s economy, with falling Canadian tourism and cross-border shopping driving down sales tax revenue, Governor Kathy Hochul said.

Economics

6 h. ago Conservatives in the lead for first time in federal campaign, new poll shows

Although the results would likely translate into a Liberal minority government, 'the Conservatives have narrowed the Liberal momentum gap'

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6 h. ago ‘Good for her’: Ford says he allowed cabinet minister to endorse Poilievre

On Wednesday, Mulroney — who is president of the treasury board in Ford's Ontario government — introduced Poilievre at an event in Toronto and endorsed him.

Politics

6 h. ago Braid: Smith's tariff victory cry alarms Conservatives as Ontario car sector gets pounded

Smith’s Alberta-first language alarms many federal Conservatives who are desperately trying to get Leader Pierre Poilievre elected

Economics

7 h. ago Court of Appeal sides with English boards over Quebec government reforms

The Quebec English School Boards Association called today's decision a recognition of the anglophone community’s constitutional right to manage and control its institutions.

Politics

8 h. ago Judge says U.S. government may have ’acted in bad faith’ as he weighs contempt over deportation order

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that the Trump administration may have “acted in bad faith” by trying to rush Venezuelan migrants out of the country before a court could block their deportations to El Salvador. U.S. District Judge Jeb Boasberg in Washington pressed a Justice Department lawyer to explain the government’s actions […]

Politics

8 h. ago Manitoba premier says federal tariff retaliation is supported across the board

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he and other provincial leaders are backing the federal government’s response to tariffs imposed by the United States. Kinew says there was broad consensus in a virtual meeting Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Carney said Canada will hit back with matching tariffs on vehicles imported from […]

Economics

9 h. ago ‘Fighting for my life’: Teddi Mellencamp shares devastating cancer update

'A little PSA: Get life insurance early and do your will. Doing all of those things once you’ve already been diagnosed with cancer isn’t a dream,' Teddi Mellencamp said.

Science

9 h. ago Here's how long people have to wait for Canadian passports and study permits

Applying for a passport or work permit in Canada? Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared its latest processing times.The government department has been working to reduce wait times and recently announced that it's aiming to process passport renewals in Canada within 30 business days or your money back.As for study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, processing times are updated weekly. An IRCC representative told us in an email that processing times can vary due to several factors."Visa offices face different challenges operating in different countries and regions, and even in different offices within the same region," they stated."Actual processing times vary according to a number of factors, such as how well and how quickly clients respond to any communication from IRCC or how easily Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada can verify the information provided."They added that IRCC aims to process at least 80 per cent of complete applic...

Sport

13 h. ago Sheinbaum Dispatches Trade Chief to Washington for Tariff Talks

Mexico plans to continue negotiations with the US on steel and auto tariffs even as President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government celebrates its preferential treatment compared to other nations slammed by US President Donald Trump’s new duties.

Economics

15 h. ago Natural wonders beckon in Belize from ancient caves to the Great Blue Hole

Central American country packs a punch for adventure, culture and history

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16 h. ago Guardant Health and Bayshore HealthCare Partner to Expand Access to Advanced Precision Oncology Testing in Canada

Guardant tests for cancer screening, recurrence monitoring and treatment selection will be available to patients through Bayshore HealthCare providers PALO ALTO, Calif. — Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Bayshore HealthCare, a leading home and community healthcare service provider in Canada, to […]

Culture

16 h. ago Diminué par la maladie, Val Kilmer était alité «depuis des années» avant son décès

En plus d’avoir perdu la voix en raison du cancer qu’il combattait, l’acteur était alité depuis plusieurs années, selon un de ses proches.

Events

16 h. ago Opinion: Alberta government has three billion reasons to reinvest in tobacco reduction

Since its launch in 2002, the Alberta government’s highly successful commercial tobacco reduction strategy has become the province’s most effective public health and addiction program. Smoking rates among adults and youth are now the lowest on record and have exceeded all targets. Tobacco industry advertising, sponsorship and displays are virtually a thing of the past. […]

Politics

20 h. ago Free Global Cities: A New Vision for Turning the Migration Crisis into an Opportunity

A groundbreaking new book published today presents a transformative solution to the global migration crisis: self-governed urban prosperity hubs where migrants and refugees can rebuild their lives and contribute to society ZURICH, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As conventional approaches fail, Free Global Cities: The Future Leaders in Migration and Public Governance proposes a […]

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24 h. ago Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor worked together in 2021 to enact a rare energy law in the South that sought to sharply reduce power plant emissions by 2030 and ultimately reach carbon neutrality. “Today, North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable and affordable clean energy future,” then-Gov. Roy […]

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