19 h. ago China halts nearly completed U.S. TikTok deal after steep Trump tariffs announced

'We do not want TikTok to "go dark",’ Trump wrote on Truth Social, suggested that the U.S. could provide tariff relief in exchange for Beijing’s approval

Economics

19 h. ago Canada Minister Wants LNG Canada Doubled, Eyes Western Pipeline Upgrade

Canada’s government supports doubling the scale of an already-huge natural gas project on the west coast and now sees it as “likely,” according to its resources minister, as the country pushes to diversify exports away from a hostile US.

Politics

23 h. ago Updating your will? Don't forget to include plans for your pets, B.C. SPCA says

The B.C. SPCA recently took in seven cats after their owner died without leaving instructions for their care.

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24 h. ago Trump says TikTok deal needs another 75 days to avoid U.S. ban

Trump has heard an array of offers from U.S. businesses seeking to buy a share of the popular social media site, but China’s ByteDance has insisted the platform is not for sale.

Technology

24 h. 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

24 h. ago Trump says he’s giving TikTok another 75 days to find a U.S. buyer

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. Congress had mandated that the platform be divested […]

Technology

24 h. ago Trump extends TikTok deadline another 75 days as US continues to look for a deal

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. Congress had mandated that the platform be […]

Events

25 h. ago Longtime Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson is leaving. He cited Bezos’ new editorial policy

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson is leaving the newspaper, the second such veteran to exit in the wake of owner Jeff Bezos’ directive that the Post narrow the topics covered by its opinion section to personal liberties and the free market. Robinson, 71, has worked at the Post since 1980 and been a columnist since […]

Events

27 h. ago The Terror of Trump's Tariffs: What does it all mean for Ottawa?

"We're going to have to make an adjustment," says Kichesippi Beer Co. owner Paul Meek in response to tariffs U.S. president Donald Trump imposed on "Liberation Day."

Economics

28 h. ago Rogers reveals buyer, structure of $7B deal for stake in its network infrastructure

Rogers Communications Inc. has revealed that a group led by U.S. investment management company Blackstone Inc. is the buyer in its proposed $7 billion sale of a minority stake in a portion of its wireless network infrastructure. The transaction, which Rogers originally announced in October, also includes investors such as the Canada Pension Plan Investment […]

Economics

28 h. ago New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto imports will drive prices higher for both new and used cars. Sean Mactavish, CEO of used-car marketplace Autozen, says prices are already rising on some used cars as sellers anticipate buyers looking for a better deal compared to a new vehicle. “New car prices go up. People (look) […]

Economics

29 h. ago Middle Eastern grocer/bakery adds cafe: '50% Arab, 50% Canadian'

A Middle Eastern grocery store and bakery has added a café – filling a gap in the London food scene for the Muslim community while introducing its cuisine to others, its owner says. Walking into Viola Gourmet is like diving into a Middle Eastern folktale, with the business resembling a chapter from the book 1001 […]

Other

32 h. ago Faced with Trump’s new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead

CHABLIS, France (AP) — France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top market. French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned of “massive” impact as he met with representatives of the most affected […]

Economics

32 h. ago Most Canadians Support Building an Oil Pipeline That Would Sidestep US Market

More than three in four Canadians would support publicly funding an oil pipeline to carry crude from Alberta to eastern Canada, according to a poll commissioned by Bloomberg.

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33 h. ago Kenya Extends Oil Import Deal With Gulf Oil Giants Through 2027

Kenya has renewed a contract to purchase fuel on credit from three state-owned Gulf firms by 24 months and renegotiated lower margins.

Economics

35 h. ago Brookfield to Buy Colonial Pipeline Owner in $9 Billion Deal

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP and its institutional associates agreed to acquire Colonial Enterprises Inc., the operator of the biggest US fuel pipeline, in a deal that values the pipeline operator at $9 billion.

Economics

40 h. ago Brookfield Infrastructure Announces the Acquisition of Colonial Enterprises

BROOKFIELD, News, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (“BIP”) (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) and its institutional partners (collectively, “Brookfield Infrastructure”) reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the world-class midstream asset portfolio Colonial Enterprises (“Colonial”), which includes the Colonial Pipeline, for an enterprise value of approximately $9 billion or 9x […]

Economics

40 h. ago Ford owner wants buyback after recall on hybrid over battery fire risk

“I want Ford to buyback my vehicle so I can take the money I put down on it and go buy a reliable vehicle from somewhere else,” said Jason Turner.

Events

44 h. ago Break and enter charges withdrawn against owner of Edmonton apartment building where security guard was killed

Prosecutors have dropped charges against the owner of a problem-plagued apartment building where a security guard was killed last year.

Events

46 h. ago Aydar Suniev's size stands out just as much as his shot for Calgary Flames

The 20-year-old Russian is one of the most intriguing prospects in the Flames’ pipeline

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