61 m. ago UK Companies Could Gain Competitive Advantage From Trump Tariffs

Donald Trump’s preferential treatment of British exports gives the country’s firms a competitive advantage that could protect the economy from the worst of Washington’s trade war, according to economists.

Economics

3 h. ago Neurotoxic worms growing up to 3ft long are in Ontario and you should kill them on sight

Spring has sprung in Ontario, and with temperatures soaring into the high teens this week, there are some warm-weather creepy-crawlies now emerging that people may want to familiarize themselves with.The wandering broadhead planarian (Bipalium adventitium), or hammerhead worm, was first sighted in Ontario in 2017, and the potentially dangerous invasive species of large carnivorous landworm has been regularly spotted in the years since.And pet owners with gardens should take special note of this threat that could be lurking closer than expected.What is a hammerhead worm?Native to Asia and deemed invasive in North America, hammerhead worms get their nickname from their distinctive T-shaped heads and dark red stripe running down the length of their squirming, slimy bodies. And, like the similarly named hammerhead shark, these worms are efficient predators with voracious appetites.Oh, and they can grow to be three feet long.Hammerhead worms are capable of ecological destruction by ...

Economics

4 h. ago Fighting Maple Leafs providing ‘grit that’s needed in the playoffs’

The Maple Leafs get 12 for fighting this season. That’s the number of Leafs who have dropped the gloves to scrap in 2024-25, with forward Steven Lorentz adding his name to the list on Saturday night when he fought Sean Kuraly of the Columbus Blue Jackets. “We have some great grit on our team and […]

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6 h. ago Blanchet appelle ses militants à «rayonner» en vue d’un référendum sur l’indépendance

Cette affirmation survient alors que des partis adverses doivent retirer des candidats dans la controverse.

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7 h. ago Americans' Peace Arch border rally protests U.S. actions: 'We never want to see these gates close'

'We want Canadians to know that not all of America is going down the wrong path,' said Jo Anne Edwardson, from Birch Bay

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8 h. ago Edmonton may add LRT station attendants, hire more transit peace officers

Edmonton could soon swap security guards at LRT stations for new attendants and more transit peace officers. City council is set to continue a debate this week on whether to keep spending $5 million for Commissionaires security guards at 19 transit stations or direct the funding somewhere else. Transit and security managers first gave council […]

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10 h. ago Safety forum on Calgary Transit aims to address community 'uproar'

The event comes days after a woman was shoved into a transit shelter downtown by an unknown man

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11 h. ago Des centaines de manifestants s’unissent à Blainville contre la loi 93

Legault a fait adopter ce projet de loi autorisant l’expropriation d’un terrain de la Ville au profit de Stablex.

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11 h. ago Hundreds march around U.S. Embassy in Ottawa to protest tariffs, Trump

The "Hands Off!" rally was part of the Global Day of Action against the Trump administration. 

Economics

11 h. ago Canada Warns Residents Their Phones May Be Searched at US Border

The Canadian government issued a new warning for travelers entering the US, saying they should “expect scrutiny” at the border and that their phones and other electronic devices may be searched.

Technology

11 h. ago Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada has updated its advice to those travelling to the United States, warning they may face “scrutiny” from border guards and the possibility of detention if denied entry. An updated advisory issued Friday by Global Affairs Canada urges Canadians crossing the U.S. border to be forthcoming with officials in that country and to expect scrutiny […]

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12 h. ago Croatia’s Korcula island offers medieval history, outdoor adventure, wine and more

“Marco.” “Polo.” These are two words that travellers might expect to hear when lounging at hotel pools as children play the popular water tag game. Hearing “Marco Polo” while walking the cobblestone lanes of the beautiful and historic Korcula Old Town on the Croatian island of Korcula, however, was a surprise to me. As the […]

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12 h. ago Canada updates U.S. travel advice, reminding Canadians that electronic devices can be searched

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

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12 h. ago Canadians warned their electronic devices can be searched as new travel advisory issued

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

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13 h. ago Les mesures prévues par le PCC contre les crimes pourraient être inconstitutionnelles

«La plupart de ces promesses sont fondamentalement irréalisables», souligne un expert.

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14 h. ago B.C. climate news: Post carbon tax, advocates take aim at another B.C. electrification policy | DFO monitors for toxic algae as hundreds of sea lions and dolphins die in California

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of March 31 to April 6, 2025.

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16 h. ago Canadians could face detention if denied U.S. entry, Ottawa warns

The federal government is urging Canadians travelling to the U.S. to be "forthcoming" with border agents, and warns if denied entry some people could be detained.

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16 h. ago Trump administration argues judge can’t order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge didn’t have the authority to order the Trump administration to broker the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. to a notorious El Salvador prison, government attorneys argued Saturday as they urged an appeals court to suspend the ruling. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis […]

Politics

16 h. ago B.C. Supreme Court strains under increase in complex cases and jury trials, plus judge shortage

Chronic shortage of judges adds to delays and bumping of trials, according to 2024 annual reports for B.C. Supreme Court and Appeal Court

Transport

16 h. ago «C’est une révolution économique»: Donald Trump admet que «ça ne sera pas facile», mais promet des résultats «historiques»

L'offensive commerciale américaine contre ses partenaires commerciaux portera ses fruits, mais «cela ne sera pas facile» a lancé samedi Donald Trump.

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