3 m. ago Explosion des coûts de construction: les contribuables abusés

J’entends le même message de partout: l’augmentation du coût des travaux au Québec va nous faire couler.

Events

4 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta suffers collateral damage from tariff 'blast radius,' with delay of Dow's megaproject

During a call with analysts on Thursday, Dow CEO Jim Fitterling pointed to 'volatile macroeconomic conditions' affecting global demand for petrochemical products

Economics

4 h. ago Lions Bay landslide sparks lawsuit from deceased couple’s children, neighbours

Their children and two neighbours allege that illegal construction of roads and a reservoir on provincial land above the Enns' home caused or contributed to the slide.

Other

5 h. ago Saskatchewan changes trespassing laws to allow quicker police response

Under the new rules, activities such as public intoxication and drug use will now automatically be considered trespassing in public spaces or businesses.

Events

5 h. ago Ontario must pay for surgery to give trans resident both penis and vagina: appeal court

The Court of Appeal says OHIP must cover surgery for a resident seeking to have a vagina constructed while leaving penis intact

Science

5 h. ago Dow delays construction of Path2Zero project in Fort Saskatchewan

Amid global economic uncertainty and an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, Dow's Q1 earnings report signals a slowdown in spending.

Other

7 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 250 points, U.S. stocks rise for third day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 250 points in a broad-based rally led by base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed to close out a third straight day of gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 254.85 points, or just over one per cent, at 24,727.53. In New York, the Dow […]

Economics

8 h. ago B.C. crime news: Missing woman found dead in Dawson Creek | Victim of pedestrian crash on Haida Gwaii was 'targeted' | Cars torched, shots fired in Fort Nelson

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, April 24, 2025

Events

12 h. ago Lindt stockpiling chocolate in Canada amid tariff uncertainty

Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli says it’s increasing its stockpiles of product in Canada amid uncertainty over the unfolding tariff situation with the U.S. President Donald Trump enacted tariffs on Canada and Mexico earlier this year, only to delay some of them shortly after, and more recently imposed sweeping tariffs on many countries before delaying […]

Economics

12 h. ago Spanish Mountain Gold Reports Near Surface High Grade Gold Intercepts in the K – Zone

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (the “Company” or “Spanish Mountain Gold“) (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) (OTCQB: SPAUF) is pleased to report high grade gold intercepts and the highest grade encountered to date in exploration history at the Spanish Mountain Gold project, which is located in the Cariboo Gold Corridor, British Columbia, Canada. […]

Other

13 h. ago Dow delays construction at major Canadian project amid volatility

The chemical company said Thursday it’s still committed to the Path2Zero project in Fort Saskatchewan

Politics

14 h. ago Dow Delays Construction at Major Canada Project Amid Volatility

(Bloomberg) — Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said […]

Politics

14 h. ago Dow delays construction at major Alberta project amid volatility

Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said Thursday it’s […]

Politics

14 h. ago Poilievre veut abolir les quotas de véhicules électriques pour les constructeurs

Le chef conservateur plaide qu’il est temps de mettre fin à la «guerre contre l’auto».

Society

15 h. ago Squamish nation developer buying large Central 1 site next to Senakw project

The site is 51,400 square feet, takes up over an acre of land and is currently assessed as having a value of $54.2 million

Sport

15 h. ago Toronto Pearson: Police investigating after officer involved in shooting at airport, highway to Terminal 1 closed

'This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety. Expect delays at the Terminal,' police said in a post on X

Events

15 h. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Unanimous Vote of Approval to Establish the Phase I Brine Production Unit from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is pleased to announce that the brine production unit, now formally named the Reynolds Unit, for Phase I of its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been unanimously […]

Society

16 h. ago Parker: Bird Construction transforming SAIT with construction of Taylor Family Campus Centre

SAIT and the Taylor family have a shared vision for a future where students have access to all support needed to realize their full potential

Other

16 h. ago Kobo Resources Commences 2025 Diamond Drill Program to Advance Priority Gold Targets at Kossou

QUEBEC CITY — Kobo Resources Inc. (“Kobo” or the “Company“) (TSX.V: KRI) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Company’s 2025 diamond drilling program at its 100%-owned Kossou Gold Project (“Kossou“) in Côte d’Ivoire. This marks the beginning of what could become Kobo’s most extensive exploration program to date. Kobo Resources Commences 2025 Diamond […]

Other

28 h. ago BOJ Watchers Expect Delay in Rate Hikes With Lower Terminal Rate

Bank of Japan watchers forecast a delay in interest-rate hikes and a lower level at the end of the cycle after US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures darkened the economic outlook, according to a Bloomberg survey.

Other