75 m. ago Thaksin Faces Revived Royal Insult Case and $542 Million Tax Bill

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faces renewed legal troubles after prosecutors moved to appeal his acquittal in a royal defamation case and the country’s top court separately ordered him to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in back taxes.

Economics

1 hour ago Brinks Resources Ltd Appoints Donald Croman as Compliance Director and Announces Strategic Partnership with BuySure Trust & Insurance Services GB Limited

In line with its strengthened governance framework, Brinks continues to support its long-term minority investment in RevoluGroup Canada Inc. (TSXV: REVO). As part of its stewardship approach, Brinks promotes stability, transparency, and internationally aligned compliance standards across all entities in which it participates. Without commenting on any future corporate actions, Brinks remains committed to constructive […]

Economics

4 h. ago Canada Avoids Election as Carney’s Budget Narrowly Passes House

Prime Minister Mark Carney won a key budget vote by the slimmest of margins in Canada’s Parliament, ensuring the survival of his government.

Politics

4 h. ago Canada Avoids Election as Carney Budget Narrowly Passes Vote

Prime Minister Mark Carney won a key budget vote by the slimmest of margins in Canada’s Parliament, ensuring the survival of his government.

Politics

4 h. ago Costco selling exclusive lottery tickets is unfair, say small B.C. retailers

Costco stores in B.C. are getting exclusive rights to sell Scratch and Win tickets called 20 Dollar Hit, along with special Christmas lottery packages.

Economics

5 h. ago Weird Al makes Rogers Place 'Bigger and Weirder' with September concert

The innovator of musical parody, “Weird Al” Yankovic, is bringing his “Bigger and Weirder” tour to Edmonton next September. This will be the second run of the tour, stopping in 90 cities across North America, with a performance on Sept. 1 at Rogers Place. The 2026 tour will be the second run of the “Bigger […]

Other

6 h. ago No early election as MPs pass Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget

The budget vote served as a confidence vote for the minority Liberals.

Politics

6 h. ago UN approves U.S. plan for Gaza’s future, including new stabilization force

The U.S. resolution endorses President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, but added stronger language that envisions a possible future path to a Palestinian state.

Other

6 h. ago Vancouver mulls digital billboards at key locations for new revenue

Finding new ways to raise money are among the steps the city is taking as part of efforts to make cuts to prevent a property tax increase for next year

Other

6 h. ago Premiers hint at ‘significant’ tariff relief to come after Carney meeting

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said premiers had a "productive" meeting with Carney that focused on the federal budget and progress on tariff talks with the United States.

Economics

6 h. ago New Alberta bill seeks to formalize citizenship on licences, integration with health care cards

Bill 10 formalizes the province's push to add citizenship markers to driver's licences and integrate them with health care numbers.

Science

7 h. ago Majority believes only worth hosting World Cup if cities break even, make money

The tournament gets underway next June

Politics

7 h. ago Federal budget lacks ‘direct support’ for auto workers: Unifor local president

Officials and workers in the automotive sector say they're concerned targeted support wasn't made available in the federal budget.

Society

7 h. ago Elizabeth May says she will vote for Mark Carney’s budget as confidence vote looms

May had previously said he would be voting against the budget, but that she was open to negotiating with the Liberal government

Transport

7 h. ago BREAKING: Liberals narrowly avoid snap election on budget vote

The crucial confidence vote on Monday was narrowly adopted 170-168.

Politics

7 h. ago Liberals narrowly avoid snap federal election on budget vote

The crucial confidence vote on Monday was just barely adopted by 170-168

Politics

7 h. ago Montreal's Chinatown laments closing of legendary Wing Noodles

“It’s a part of Chinatown’s history but also Montreal’s history,” said CRARR director Fo Niemi, amid worries about the building's future.

Other

7 h. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

Other

8 h. ago Les travaux commencent dans l’habitat du chevalier cuivré au futur port de Contrecœur

Ottawa a autorisé un projet de « compensation » qui détruira des portions de l’habitat de cette espèce menacée.

Other

10 h. ago Le PSG réclame plus de 390 millions $ à Mbappé... qui demande 427,7 millions $ au club

Plusieurs millions de dollars sont en jeu de part et d'autre.

Economics