13 h. ago B.C. Supreme Court strains under increase in complex cases and jury trials, plus judge shortage

Chronic shortage of judges adds to delays and bumping of trials, according to 2024 annual reports for B.C. Supreme Court and Appeal Court

Transport

26 h. ago B.C. government takes heat as credit ratings downgraded again over deficit and debt

In downgrading the province, two credit rating agencies pointed to B.C.'s ballooning debt and multi-billion dollar deficits forecast annually into the near future. 

Economics

28 h. ago Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

The Rev. Al Sharpton is giving PepsiCo three weeks to meet with him — or suffer a boycott — to discuss reversing the company’s recent move to do away with its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to a letter shared with The Associated Press. On Friday, Sharpton wrote to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta expressing […]

Other

30 h. ago A woman killed after reporting stalking by an ex thought her husband might be behind messages

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — In the final weeks of her life, a man Kristil Krug believed to be her ex-boyfriend sent her threatening and lewd texts and emails that made her think she was being watched. He knew the registration stickers on her license plates were expired and that she had been to the dentist […]

Events

31 h. ago Calgary short of pickleball courts as young players flock to sport

Playing spaces scarce across Calgary for fast-growing sport

Sport

32 h. ago Charter captain jumps onto fisherman’s boat, threatens to beat him

A charter boat captain in Florida was caught on video losing it and threatening a young fisherman, despite being told he had the “wrong guy.” Gage Towles, a 22-year-old fishing content creator, was out on the water in Punta Gorda on Tuesday when a camera on his boat captured Brock Horner unleash an expletive-filled tirade […]

Culture

35 h. ago La guerre commerciale complique les affaires pour l’entreprise Party Expert

L’entreprise Party Expert doit réorienter ses affaires vers la Chine et l’Europe en raison des tarifs douaniers et du dollar américain.

Culture

40 h. ago Just how bad will U.S. tariffs hit London region manufacturers?

Tariffs landed with a thud in Ontario’s industrial heartland Thursday, shuttering one major automaker and spreading uncertainty among smaller automotive parts suppliers across the London. The U.S. held to its pledge to punish manufacturers shipping goods south of the border, charging a 25 per cent tariff on automobiles, tariffs on some automotive parts in addition […]

Economics

40 h. ago Rogers Communications Inc. Announces Consent Solicitations for Senior Notes to Facilitate Subsidiary Equity Investment

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RCI) (“Rogers”) today announced that it has commenced consent solicitations to amend the indentures governing certain of its outstanding US dollar-denominated and Canadian dollar-denominated notes, including notes originally issued by Shaw Communications Inc. (collectively the “Consent Solicitations”), as listed in […]

Other

41 h. ago US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump’s escalating trade war

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz has sent shock waves throughout every aspect of the global economy, including the auto sector, where multi-billion-dollar plans to electrify in the United States are especially at risk. Here’s what consumers should know about the impact of tariffs on electric vehicles. Where does EV adoption stand in […]

Economics

43 h. ago Kenya Extends Oil Import Deal With Gulf Oil Giants Through 2027

Kenya has renewed a contract to purchase fuel on credit from three state-owned Gulf firms by 24 months and renegotiated lower margins.

Economics

45 h. ago Brookfield to Buy Colonial Pipeline Owner in $9 Billion Deal

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP and its institutional associates agreed to acquire Colonial Enterprises Inc., the operator of the biggest US fuel pipeline, in a deal that values the pipeline operator at $9 billion.

Economics

46 h. ago Sri Lanka’s target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aid

MANKULAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decadeslong separatist war and later took to clearing the land mines on the same battle lines. But the Trump administration’s suspension of aid threatens Sri Lanka’s demining operations, pushing the […]

Other

55 h. ago U.S. egg imports meant to drive down prices could now face Trump tariffs

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said tariffs on egg imports meant to ease a supply shortage were possible and negotiations with affected countries were ongoing.

Economics

55 h. ago Upset customers assaulting, threatening NB Power workers because of rate increases

NB Power says employees have reported an increase in physical threats and "verbal assaults." The utility says no one should feel unsafe while doing their job.

Society

56 h. ago What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets

WASHINGTON (AP) — The trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun, threatening the world economy and straining the United States’ longstanding alliances in Europe and Asia. Goods imported from dozens of countries and territories are now going to be taxed at sharply higher rates, and that is expected to drive up the costs of […]

Economics

57 h. ago Randall Denley: Other provinces are demanding election goodies. Ontario should, too

Ford should be pressing all party leaders for commitments in areas where Ontario will need federal help. There is no shortage of issues

Politics

59 h. ago Le dollar canadien grimpe à son sommet depuis le début de l’année

Le dollar canadien a rebondi de façon importante à la suite de l’annonce des tarifs «réciproques» de Donald Trump.

Events

62 h. ago Les Bourses mondiales chutent lourdement, le dollar américain plonge, l’or à un niveau record

Les investisseurs jaugent l’impact des droits de douane américains sur l’inflation et la croissance.

Sport

65 h. ago Les Bourses mondiales dévissent, le dollar américain plonge, l’or à un niveau record

Les investisseurs jaugent l’impact des droits de douane américains sur l’inflation et la croissance.

Sport