2 h. ago Costa Rica authorities make new discovery in shocking death of ex

Costa Rican authorities announced that they believe that Miller Gardner may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation.

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Fairly big’: Ontario gas prices drop as Ottawa ends consumer carbon price

Tuesday marked the end of Ottawa’s consumer fuel charge after Mark Carney signed an order-in-council to remove it when he was sworn in as prime minister last month.

Economics

3 h. ago Investigation of ranch in Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel’s operations

MEXICO CITY — The renewed investigation of a ranch in western Mexico, where authorities say the Jalisco New Generation Cartel trained recruits, has revealed some details about how one of the country’s most powerful drug cartels operates. The cartel, which the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says has some 19,000 in its ranks, developed rapidly into […]

Economics

3 h. ago Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

The Canadian Urban Libraries Council also called on the government to exempt books

Politics

4 h. ago Vancouver byelection: Seven candidates from five parties make their pitch

Dan Fumano: This weekend's byelection in Vancouver sees seven candidates endorsed by five civic parties, as well as six Independents, facing off for two council seats.

Politics

4 h. ago Aptose Common Shares to Delist from Nasdaq as of April 2, 2025

SAN DIEGO and TORONTO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aptose Biosciences Inc. (“Aptose” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: APTO, TSX:APS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company developing a tuspetinib (TUS) based triple drug frontline therapy to treat patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), today announced that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) has determined […]

Other

5 h. ago Volcano begins erupting in Iceland after nearby town and spa are evacuated

LONDON — A volcano began erupting in southwestern Iceland on Tuesday, just hours after authorities evacuated a nearby community and the Blue Lagoon spa. Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik, where some 40 homes have been evacuated, national broadcaster RUV reported. The community, located […]

Events

6 h. ago GCCA Concrete in Life 2024/25 Reveals Breathtaking Pictures From Around the World – Winners Announced in Global Photography Competition

Concrete in Life Photo of the Year from Venice Beach wins $10,000 top prize 20,000+ entries from all around the world from professionals and smartphone amateurs Concrete is the world’s most used substance after water LONDON — A stunning image of a skateboarder at Venice Beach, California, USA has been named Concrete in Life Photo […]

Other

13 h. ago B.C. launches efficiency review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

The move comes amid a series of emergency room closures that have spread from rural communities to parts of the Lower Mainland

Culture

13 h. ago B.C. dismisses entire PHSA board as efficiency review of health authorities begins

B.C. Ministry of Health replaces PHSA board and appoints an interim CEO in a string of executive moves

Science

15 h. ago Brookfield Business Corporation Completes 2024 Annual Filings

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Business Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BBUC) today announced that it has filed its 2024 annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, with the SEC on EDGAR as well as with the Canadian securities authorities on SEDAR+. These […]

Economics

18 h. ago Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation’s largest public utility, appoints a new CEO

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility on Monday promoted one of its top executives to CEO, putting Don Moul in charge of the Tennessee Valley Authority as President Donald Trump has cast renewed attention on the federal entity. The utility announced that its board picked Moul as president and chief executive to […]

Other

19 h. ago Dundee Corporation Announces Acquisition of Shares of SPC Nickel Corp.

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In accordance with regulatory requirements, Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (“Dundee”) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dundee Resources Limited, has acquired an aggregate of 4,568,000 common shares of SPC Nickel Corp. (the “Issuer”) by way of open market purchases. Immediately prior to the acquisition of securities described in […]

Other

20 h. ago Bounty on CPC candidate is on election threat monitor radar, say watchdogs

While the bounty placed on CPC Candidate Joe Tay is on the radar of Canada's election security watchdog, comments by Liberal MP Paul Chiang urging he be turned over to Chinese authorities isn't

Politics

20 h. ago New Trump tariffs are coming. Where will Canadians feel the pinch first?

From groceries to cars and medication, here's what will get expensive first as a new round of tariffs is set to hit Canadians this week.

Economics

21 h. ago Condo Smarts: Are canvassers allowed access to building during an election?

Bylaws and rules must comply with all enactments of law and the B.C. Human Rights Code

Politics

21 h. ago U.S. arrests B.C. man, says he smuggled goods to Pakistan’s atomic bomb program

SURREY, B.C. — U.S. authorities have arrested a 67-year-old man from Surrey, B.C., accusing him of smuggling banned goods to Pakistan’s military and its nuclear weapons program over more than 15 years. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a Friday news release that Mohammad Jawaid Aziz was arrested trying to cross into the United […]

Events

22 h. ago Edmonton Oilers go shopping in the "smart, competitive D" aisle, sign college free agent

Edmonton Oilers have made their first signing of 2025 from an important market, namely college free agents. As the NCAA season draws to a close — just four teams left now — a window opens for its players ready to step into professional hockey. Some sign with the NHL team that drafted them, while others […]

Culture

23 h. ago B.C. launches health authority efficiency review to minimize waste

Health Minister Josie Osborne says the government wants to ensure that all authorities are best positioned to tackle the "complex challenges" facing the health care system.

Science

25 h. ago International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid and Updated Share Capital

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 199,956 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the period of March 24 to 31, 2025 under IPC’s normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB). IPC’s […]

Society