5 h. ago Man faces charges after trying to drive Tesla off moving Gulf Islands ferry

A man who tried to drive his Tesla off a moving ferry and allegedly struck at least one B.C. Ferries employee on Canada Day faces five charges, including assault with a weapon.

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7 h. ago Automakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ after meeting Carney over EV mandates

Automakers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and discussed challenges with current electric vehicle mandates given the added challenges of the trade war and tariffs.

Transport

12 h. ago ‘Great energy’: Calgary Stampede kicks off with oilpatch optimism, patriotic pride

CALGARY — The party tents are up, straw bales are scattered around sidewalks and the most crucial 10 days of the year are in full swing for one Calgary bar and restaurant operator. The Calgary Stampede is a yearly celebration of western culture that kicks off Friday with a parade and includes rodeo events, concerts, […]

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19 h. ago ‘Cautious optimism’ on cleanup for wrecked former B.C. ferry

The Queen of Sidney, a former BC Ferries vessel, was consumed by flames in early May along the Fraser River, where it's been moored since 2002. 

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20 h. ago Why July 3 was a "good date" for Ottawa Redblacks coach Bob Dyce and his No. 1 quarterback

Bob Dyce has enough life experience to know that what he has one day may be gone the next. And so it was with cautious optimism that the Ottawa Redblacks head coach enjoyed what he saw Thursday — No. 1 quarterback Dru Brown smoothly taking all first-team reps at practice for the second day in […]

Culture

21 h. ago Alberta cell tower vandalism leaves people without phone service for weeks

Some people living in a rural area north of Edmonton have been unable to use their cell phones at home for weeks, after the nearby cell tower was wrecked by vandals.

Technology

23 h. ago ‘We’re optimistic’: Repealing federal electric vehicle mandate top ask for Carney, industry association says

'Why, at a time when the industry is under pressure, would we keep in place a domestic policy that is hugely damaging to this industry?'

Transport

23 h. ago Le secteur automobile «prudemment optimiste» après avoir rencontré Carney

Elle l’invite à abroger les exigences de vente de véhicules électriques, arguant l’effondrement des ventes.

Transport

26 h. ago Premier Ford Engages with OCEU President as Strike Disruption Deepens: Union Expresses Optimism Following Direct Conversation

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters a critical phase, Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) President Harry Goslin received a personal call from Premier Doug Ford this week. The conversation marked a notable development in the ongoing labour dispute that has left more than 3,600 frontline WSIB workers off the job for over two […]

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28 h. ago Automakers ’cautiously optimistic’ on EV mandate changes after meeting with PM

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association says he’s “cautiously optimistic” the federal government will repeal its electric vehicle sales mandate. Brian Kingston was among several auto industry executives who met with Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday in Ottawa. Along with discussing the impact of U.S. tariffs, the automakers urged Carney to […]

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37 h. ago Indonésie: 4 morts, 30 disparus dans le naufrage d'un ferry au large de Bali

Au moins quatre personnes sont mortes et 30 autres sont portées disparues après le naufrage d'un ferry transportant 65 personnes vers l'île de Bali.

Events

42 h. ago Naufrage d’un ferry au large de Bali, 4 morts et 23 personnes secourues

Selon la liste des personnes embarquées par le ferry, 65 personnes se trouvaient à bord.

Events

43 h. ago Naufrage d’un ferry au large de Bali, 61 personnes disparues

Quatre personnes ont été secourues dans les premières heures de jeudi.

Events

47 h. ago S&P 500 Hits New Record on Trade Optimism After Vietnam Deal

US stocks advanced to a new high, with technology companies leading the charge, as President Donald Trump said he reached a trade deal with Vietnam, a move that fueled optimism more agreements are on the way.

Economics

50 h. ago Marché immobilier: voici pourquoi les prix ne sont pas prêts de baisser

Les optimistes qui attendent une baisse des prix du marché immobilier avant d’accéder à la propriété seront déçus, estime un courtier immobilier.

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3 d. ago Japanese manufacturers are slightly more optimistic despite Trump tariff worries

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has improved slightly, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank released Tuesday, although worries persist over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Bank of Japan’s quarterly tankan survey said an index for large manufacturers rose to plus 13 from plus 12 in March, when it marked […]

Economics

4 d. ago Red tape, rising costs delay Ol' Beautiful taproom rebuild after devastating fire

Brewery's owners remain "cautiously optimistic" about reopening beloved Ramsay location

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4 d. ago Crew member attacked, another bitten on board BC Ferry, union says

The union says that on the 7 a.m. sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, a deckhand was punched and kicked by a shirtless man on the vehicle deck.

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4 d. ago US Stocks Extend Gains as Traders Chase Rally on Tariff Optimism

US stocks rose as investors cheered progress in trade negotiations between the Trump administration and key partners as a tariff deadline nears.

Economics

4 d. ago The world's longest waiting list? It'll take you 100 years to obtain this Canada flag

Applying to the federal government for a Canadian flag that once graced Parliament Hill is now an act of extraordinary optimism.

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