1 hour ago UK Tories Weigh Badenoch’s Fate as She Fails to Hold Back Farage

Six months after Kemi Badenoch was elected leader of the UK Conservatives, the conversation in the party is already turning toward removing her.

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8 h. ago Canada election race enters final days with leaders sticking to strengths

Mark Carney of the Liberals focused on U.S. tariff threats in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigned on his anti-crime platform in Saskatoon.

Politics

9 h. ago Conservative leader Poilievre makes only Calgary election appearance as campaign enters final lap

Around 3,000 federal Conservative supporters came to hear Poilievre speak at a hangar near the Calgary airport on Friday.

Politics

9 h. ago How will a surge in Liberal support nationally affect the federal election in Calgary?

While the federal election is expected to be a close race between the Conservatives and Liberals, in Calgary the Liberals are expected to have a tough time in a sea of Tory blue.

Politics

9 h. ago LILLEY: The Conservatives can still win this election, here’s how

Victory goes to those who show up, that's why it's important to get out and vote, and take a friend.

Politics

9 h. ago Conversations That Matter: Conserve 30 per cent of B.C. by 2030

On April 22, 1970, Earth Day kicked off what would become an international movement to protect the environment.

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10 h. ago Battleground ridings: What election races are expected to be close in Edmonton?

While Conservatives historically have enjoyed widespread support across Alberta, there are some ridings during this federal election where the race is not a foregone conclusion.

Politics

10 h. ago Pace of rent increases slows, but housing costs still rising in Metro Vancouver

Nearly 40 per cent of Metro Vancouver households are renters, and the report said the 'trend toward renting continues'

Economics

11 h. ago Poilievre schedules rally in Carleton amid reports he could lose his seat

The Conservative leader has represented the rural Ottawa riding since 2004, but faces a determined push by Liberals to unseat him amid slumping polls.

Transport

11 h. ago Vancouver reminds residents lawn watering restrictions begin May 1

Lawn watering is limited to one day per week for Vancouver homes and businesses. The restrictions help conserve drinking water during the hot and dry months

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11 h. ago Après avoir envisagé la disparition des témoins tiers, Google va plutôt les conserver

Autrefois saluée, la décision de Google d’abandonner son projet de suppression progressive des témoins tiers déçoit.

Events

12 h. ago Swarms of aggravating midges are taking over Toronto once again

They're back, and as always, they're as annoying as ever. Toronto's infamous midges have officially returned in swarms for 2025, and if you've been near the lake or tried to enjoy a peaceful park stroll lately, you've likely met dark clouds of them up close, or even accidentally swallowed a few.The tiny, cloud-forming bugs belong to the family known as Chironomidae, and although they don't bite, it doesn't make their presence any less irritating.The flies typically emerge in thick swarms starting in mid-April, and are known for flying into people's faces, getting tangled in your hair, and even becoming unintentional snacks mid-conversation or bike ride.The midge invasion hits like clockwork every spring, especially along Toronto's waterfront. With temperatures on the rise, it looks like the first wave has already landed, and so too have complaints on social media.While they are definitely a huge nuisance, midges actually play a vital role in Lake ...

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14 h. ago Pas de vacances pour les députés cet été, promet Pierre Poilievre

Le chef conservateur Pierre Poilievre promet un long été de dur labeur à ses collègues de la Chambre des communes s’il prend le pouvoir lundi.

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14 h. ago Poilievre annonce son plan pour les 100 premiers jours d’un gouvernement conservateur

Des projets de lois sur l’abordabilité financière et la criminalité seraient au rendez-vous.

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14 h. ago US Tax Rule Offers Template for Canadian Conservatives’ Investment Pitch

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising a tax deferral for investors who put money into Canadian assets — a policy similar to a popular US rule that helped grease its housing market.

Economics

15 h. ago ‘Grim’ retail sales underbelly points to Bank of Canada restarting rate cuts, economists say

First-quarter retail sales 'flatlined,' a big drop from the 5.6 per cent annualized gain during the previous fourth quarter

Culture

15 h. ago Hudson’s Bay liquidation begins at final stores with markdowns of up to 70 per cent

Liquidation sales at Hudson's Bay's remaining stores got underway this morning with a hearty showing from customers who revelled in discounts of up to 70 per cent.

Sport

17 h. ago Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

OTTAWA — Retail sales dropped 0.4 per cent to $69.3 billion in February as sales fell at new car dealers, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for March suggested an increase of 0.7 per cent for that month, though it cautioned the figure would be revised. TD Bank economist Maria […]

Economics

17 h. ago HBC, North America’s oldest firm, meets its end. Some argue its fate was avoidable

The retailer erred by waiting too long to restructure, according to some people with knowledge of the matter

Economics

18 h. ago Why experts say federal election housing platforms are varying degrees of unrealistic

From the Liberal plan to double the pace of homebuilding to the Conservative plan to build 2.3 million homes over next five years, policies fall short

Politics