24 m. ago Carney needs to ’pick a lane’ on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

OTTAWA — Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country’s oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability. Throughout the election campaign, Carney signalled an openness to building more pipelines in Canada and promised to cut approval times […]

Society

26 m. ago Carney must ‘pick a lane’ on climate, energy policies, advocates say

Throughout the election campaign, Carney signalled an openness to building more pipelines in Canada and promised to cut approval times to get projects built faster.

Society

37 m. ago House Republicans target clean energy tax credits and pollution rules in budget proposal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Budget proposals by House Republicans would cut billions of dollars in funding for Biden-era climate and environmental programs, including clean energy tax credits, as lawmakers seek to reverse what one GOP leader called “the most reckless parts of the engorged climate spending” approved under former President Joe Biden. Environmental groups warned the […]

Economics

63 m. ago AGAR: Did Western Canadians cut off their nose to spite their face

Don’t let Donald Trump get in your head.  There are a lot of reasons to be unhappy – angry – with the American president. Tariffs, 51st State, Governor Trudeau, etc.  But none of that can be solved by you or me. That is what we elected a new prime minister and his government to handle.  […]

Other

3 h. ago Canadian businesses in ‘a bit of a holding pattern’ amid trade war, recession fears: Léger poll

Senior business leaders want the federal government to prioritize trade diversification and reducing interprovincial trade barriers

Economics

4 h. ago Ontario to table bill to speed up home building as 1.5M target not on track

Ontario’s housing minister is introducing legislation today intended to speed up the construction of new homes, as he admits the province isn’t currently on track to meet its goal of getting 1.5 million homes built over 10 years. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack says Ontario needs to make “immediate changes” to home building […]

Other

5 h. ago Builders say Ontario government legislation will spur new home building

Vaughan, Ont., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) commends the Ford government for introducing legislation that will cut red tape, streamline approvals and tackle other issues that add to the cost of a new home, as it will spur more building. “In light of the dire housing supply and […]

Politics

9 h. ago U.K. government vows to ’take back control’ and cut immigration

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Monday to cut immigration numbers and make it harder to settle in the U.K., confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party that could threaten the country’s political establishment. Starmer, whose centre-left Labour Party won a landslide victory […]

Politics

9 h. ago Trump looks to cut drug prices to match other countries with new order

Trump's proposal would likely only impact certain drugs covered by Medicare and given in an office — think infusions that treat cancer, and other injectables.

Economics

10 h. ago BOE’s Lombardelli Voted to Cut Rates as ‘Insurance’ Against Trade Wars

Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said growth in UK wages and services prices is still too high to be consistent with bringing inflation back to the 2% target but she voted to cut interest rates last week to provide “insurance” against the risk of an economic slowdown caused by global trade wars.

Economics

11 h. ago Intrepid Labs Launches to Transform Drug Formulation with AI and Autonomous Labs

Intrepid Labs’ Valiant platform uses AI and robotics to cut drug formulation timelines from months to days Over $11M USD total raised to-date; latest round led by AVANT BIO TORONTO — Intrepid Labs, a biotechnology company transforming drug formulation development through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, emerged from stealth today to accelerate […]

Other

16 h. ago ECB to Cut by More as Inflation Undershoots Target, Poll Shows

The European Central Bank will lower borrowing costs more than expected this year to below 2% as inflation is seen undershooting the institution’s target in early 2026, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg.

Economics

33 h. ago Letters, May 11: Let the separatists pay for their own unnecessary vote

Do you like the proposed election law changes? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! COSTLY REFERENDUM Reports suggest that the referendum on Alberta separating will cost $10 million. Think about it. $10 million could be spent on more necessary issues in Alberta. As a non-separatist, why should my tax dollars go to funding a referendum? […]

Other

45 h. ago Lorenzo Insigne scores goal, sets up another as Toronto FC defeats D.C. United

TORONTO — Lorenzo Insigne scored his first MLS goal in 11 months and set up another as Toronto FC defeated D.C. United 2-0 on Saturday for its first home win this season. It was one-way traffic in the first half with Toronto launching 14 shots (including five on target) to one for D.C., whose off-target […]

Other

56 h. ago More than 80% of Quebecers say they’re part of the Canadian nation: poll

The findings showed that despite the rhetoric by political leaders in the province that push for separatism, the majority of residents may not feel that way

Culture

57 h. ago Letters, May 10: Dangerous intersections need to be addressed

Are you worried about wildfire season? Vote in our daily poll! A very high number of motor vehicle collisions occur when vehicles are turning left in an intersection, more risky are without traffic lights, and they are the second leading cause of injury or even fatality collisions in the city. A recently reported death of […]

Events

62 h. ago Egyptian Inflation Little Changed With More Rate Cuts on Horizon

Egyptian inflation slightly accelerated for a second month, an anticipated quickening driven by a cut in fuel subsidies that’s unlikely to put the brakes on a long-awaited monetary-easing cycle.

Economics

65 h. ago L’incertitude économique, un défi de plus pour la philanthropie

Dans un contexte d’inflation, les OBNL du Québec et du Canada sont confrontés à une pression sans précédent.

Other

65 h. ago ECB Needs Steady Hand and Mustn’t Overdo Rate Cuts, Schnabel Says

The European Central Bank needs a “steady hand” and mustn’t lower borrowing costs too much as inflation could turn out to be higher in the future, Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said.

Other

2 d. ago LTC politicians leery of service cuts to meet mayor's tax hike target

London Transit politicians may shy away from service cuts, amid construction-related delays and further declines in Fanshawe enrolment.

Politics