66 m. ago Police say they are investigating an arson attack at U.S. governor’s residence

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated overnight from the official governor’s residence after someone set fire to the building, police said Sunday.

Events

92 m. ago Canucks: What’s next for Tom Willander after his Boston University season ends?

Speculation has been that he'll leave school to sign join Vancouver organization but will it be with the big club or AHL farm team in Abbotsford?

Society

1 hour ago Police investigating arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s residence

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police said Sunday that officers evacuated Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family from the official governor’s residence after someone set fire to the building. No one was injured and the fire was extinguished, according to authorities. The fire broke out overnight on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover, which […]

Events

1 hour ago Arson attack on Pennsylvania governor’s home under investigation: police

Josh Shapiro and his family escaped without injury

Events

2 h. ago AI’s use of news content needs to be factored into future legislation, researchers suggest

Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy suggest news outlets are better off pursuing collective, rather than individual, deals with AI companies

Other

3 h. ago Future legislation compensating news outlets for content must account for AI: report

TORONTO — Canadian researchers say any future legislation meant to level the playing field between Big Tech and journalism organizations must account for generative artificial intelligence. The experts behind a new report analyzing Canada’s Online News Act say it’s important for the popular technology to figure into future policies because the news industry’s battleground for […]

Economics

3 h. ago U.S. tariffs, federal election spark calls for better roads, rail, ports to diversify B.C. trade

With U.S. tariffs putting a spotlight on the need for Canada to diversify its markets, the importance of Canada’s Asia Pacific gateway is at the forefront.

Economics

3 h. ago Man suffers serious injuries in weekend shooting: London police

London police were investigating a shooting that left a man with serious injuries. Officers were notified a man had arrived at a local hospital with a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The investigation is in its early stages, police say, and investigators are asking anyone who may have information […]

Events

4 h. ago UK will set ‘high trust bar’ for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister says

LONDON (AP) — Chinese companies will have to clear a “high trust bar” when investing in key sectors in the U.K., the country’s business secretary said Sunday, a day after he took effective control of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners. Jonathan Reynolds said Jingye Group, which has […]

Politics

13 h. ago CGTN: China’s silver screen pivot: Why U.S. tariff policy is to blame

CGTN published an article on how China’s new film partnership with Spain contrasts with its cuts to U.S. film imports, exposing the self-defeating impact of America’s tariff war – jeopardizing Hollywood’s most lucrative foreign market and undermining the country’s broader services trade dominance. BEIJING, April 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During Spanish Prime Minister Pedro […]

Economics

19 h. ago Vancouver's annual Vaisakhi parade draws thousands to Punjabi Market

The Sikh spring festival in Vancouver typically includes a parade with floats and traditional food.

Other

20 h. ago Smith defends directing auditor general's procurement investigation to lawyers

Having questions on contentious medical procurement from Alberta’s auditor general screened by government-contracted lawyers isn’t stonewalling but an effort to enhance efficiency, Premier Danielle Smith said Saturday. In a memo leaked to Postmedia, a senior deputy minister instructs officials to redirect interview requests from the office of the auditor general to the government’s legal counsel. […]

Economics

20 h. ago Calgary Stampede posts record revenues, unexpected black ink in 2024

The Calgary Stampede lassoed record revenues last year, flipping expectations of a $5-million loss into a nearly identical amount of black ink. An all-time best attendance figure of 1.47-million people during the 10-day July hoedown and a better-than-expected performance of the new BMO Centre in the last half of the year garnered $206.4 million for […]

Sport

20 h. ago Business titans take out ad backing Poilievre and Conservatives

'Our country stands at a crossroads – and the decisions we make now will shape the future of Canada for generations to come'

Economics

21 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney Liberals capitalize on older voters' fear of change, disruption

With just two weeks to go before federal election day, this appears to have become a campaign between the past and the future. The Liberals represent the past. They appear likely to win because voters 55 and older will vote disproportionately for Mark Carney and his party. This week’s debates may be a turning point […]

Economics

26 h. ago Landeskog ’excited about what the future looks like’ after playing in a game for 1st time in 3 years

LOVELAND, Colo. — For the first time in 1,020 or so days, Gabriel Landeskog has some fresh game tape to examine. Game tape of him hitting players, taking hits, being called for a penalty and even putting someone in a headlock. “A headlock,” he said with a grin Friday night, “wasn’t necessarily planned when I […]

Other

29 h. ago Bar owner speaks out on death of patron who allegedly had 17 beers

WOODSTOCK – A Woodstock bar owner says she won’t fight a proposal by Ontario’s alcohol regulator to ban the sale of booze at the bar for two months after the agency investigated the death of a patron who allegedly was served 17 beers. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario said Thursday it had issued […]

Events

29 h. ago Soleus Capital Issues Letter to The Board of Theratechnologies

GREENWICH, Conn. — Soleus Capital Management, L.P. (“Soleus Capital”), a healthcare investment firm which owns in excess of 10% of the stock of Theratechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: THTX) (the “Company”), today sent a letter to the Board of Directors of the Company. In its letter, Soleus Capital described its belief that an acquisition of the Company […]

Economics

32 h. ago Making the most of market volatility: FP Video on the latest tariff tangents

Watch: Protecting your investments from trade war turmoil, auto industry concerns and cashing in on the Canadian Arctic

Economics

32 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Turbulence Accompanies Tariff Pause

In the days following President Donald Trump’s mid-week decision to pause the stiffest of US tariffs — save for super-high duties on China — global financial markets remained turbulent, with investors seeking safe harbor and some central banks lowering interest rates.

Economics