98 m. ago Man convicted in Metrotown sex assaults released to live in Vancouver

In the spring of 2022, Hayden McCorriston committed more than a dozen crimes during a four-day spree in Burnaby and Vancouver. He slapped several women on the buttocks and fled, and also robbed an elderly couple.

Events

2 h. ago BC Ferries warning passengers of a busy Easter long weekend ahead

BC Ferries is encouraging customers to plan ahead, particularly those travelling on the busy Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay-Langdale routes.

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3 h. ago The trade war is rocking economies. Get your ‘houses in order,’ IMF urges

The International Monetary Fund is forecasting slower global growth and urges countries to get their 'houses in order,' though it notes a global recession is unlikely.

Economics

5 h. ago Critical Mineral Stocks Rally on Signs Trump Supports Sector

US critical minerals stocks have soared this week, getting a boost from signs that the Trump administration will favor a sector that’s become a flashpoint in the trade standoff between the US and China.

Economics

5 h. ago Top California Lender Welcomes New Leadership with Jerry Dean Taking Over

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Top California Lender, a prominent player in the national lending sector, is thrilled to announce that Jerry Dean has taken over as the new leader of the organization. With a robust background in the lending industry, Dean brings extensive experience and a visionary approach to propel […]

Politics

6 h. ago IMF Says Global Economy Slowing on Trade ‘Reboot’ But Avoiding Recession

The head of the International Monetary Fund warned that the global economy will slow due to the US-led world trade “reboot,” but a recession isn’t in the forecast.

Economics

7 h. ago A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba’s tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

HAVANA (AP) — For Sonia Perez, stepping into Havana’s Dona Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie. Even as Cuba struggles with power outages and technological scarcity, this eatery has leaped into the 21st century with digital menus, Alexa-enabled assistance, touchless bathrooms and even a food-delivering robot. “I thought I was in a cartoon movie!” […]

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8 h. ago Aid groups: Thousands of children in Gaza are malnourished amid Israel’s blockade

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Aid groups are raising new alarm over Israel’s blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where no food or other supplies have been allowed in for more than six weeks. Thousands of children are malnourished, and most people are only eating one meal every other day, the United Nations says. Israel […]

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9 h. ago AGF Investments Announces Final Distributions for AGF Systematic Global Multi

TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced final distributions for AGF Systematic Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF (ticker: QGB), AGF Systematic International Equity ETF (ticker: QIE) and AGF Systematic US Equity ETF (ticker: QUS) (each an “AGF Investments ETF” and collectively, the “AGF Investments ETFs”). These final distributions are the result of previously announced […]

Sport

11 h. ago Euna Solutions Opens “Call for Speakers” for its Eunaverse 2025 Conference in September

Euna is looking for dynamic speakers—customers, partners, and public sector leaders—to lead engaging sessions, spark meaningful dialogue, and highlight how technology and innovation are powering progress in communities ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the public sector, today announced the opening of its Call for Speakers […]

Culture

20 h. ago Arkansas bans pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in state

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation Wednesday prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies, becoming the first state to enact such a restriction. The measure comes as other states are considering restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, which run prescription drug coverage for big clients that include health […]

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23 h. ago Trump Halts NY Offshore Wind Project Work Amid Sector Review

The Trump administration halted work on an offshore wind farm being built off New York amid a broader review of the sector’s projects.

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23 h. ago Air traffic controller shortage leads to delays at Vancouver airport

The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada's airports is warning travellers at Vancouver's airport of flight delays over what it says are "resource constraints."

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27 h. ago This is what travelling to the U.S. is like as a Canadian right now

When I booked my flight from Canada to the United States last year, I didn't anticipate U.S. border rules to tighten so drastically.My friends had set an April 2025 date for their wedding in Orlando, Florida, well before Donald Trump became America's 47th president.Little did we know that his second term would usher in a trade war and heightened tensions for anyone travelling from Canada to the U.S.I started getting nervous about my travel plans after the terrifying story of a B.C. entrepreneur who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) went viral.Then, the federal government updated its U.S. travel advisory with a serious warning, saying it couldn't intervene if travellers don't meet entry and exit requirements.My anxiety went through the roof after interviewing an immigration lawyer about what Canadians should know before travelling down south.From authorized checks on electronic devices to the possibility of being denied and, worst case, detained, I worried tha...

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28 h. ago Manufacturers call for bold policy changes as sector faces threats from U.S. tariffs

A business group representing manufacturers is calling for less regulation and lower taxes as part of its policy recommendations to support a sector under threat from U.S. tariffs. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters says whoever wins the federal election has to act decisively to reposition Canada’s economy for growth. Chief executive Dennis Darby says the economic […]

Economics

28 h. ago Poll finds 92% of adults agree nobody in Canada should go hungry

Food Banks Canada’s just-released Election Report says 92% of adults agree that no one in Canada should ever have to go hungry. The new survey also says 84% agree that reducing hunger is a top non-partisan priority for Canada. And 88% believe Canada should set clear targets to reduce hunger and food insecurity. “This is […]

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28 h. ago If we need to retrain autoworkers, the growing nuclear sector is a perfect fit

Opinion: Nobody wants to see protracted damage from the trade war, but if it happens, strategic retraining of workers should be a priority

Society

29 h. ago Don’t have an ID or address? Here’s how you can vote in the election

An Elections Canada spokesperson says a wide range of information is accepted to confirm someone's identity, from hospital bracelets to labels on prescription containers.

Politics

32 h. ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

Society

32 h. ago Buy Canadian: 5 exceptional cheesemakers that give a sense of place

These Canadian cheesemakers include a Quebec cheese that placed second among all cheeses in North, Central and South America

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