79 m. ago Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they’re open to fossil

LAVAL — Several candidates for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party say they’re open to fossil-fuel projects in the province as a means to boost Canada’s energy independence. In Laval, Que. on Saturday, energy development played a central role in a leadership debate focused on the province’s economy. Karl Blackburn, former president of a […]

Politics

2 h. ago Smith says 'common ground' found during positive first meeting with Carney

Smith had previously issued a list of nine economic-focused demands for the next prime minister and pledged to strike a panel to ask Albertans what they would want if the Liberals won a fourth consecutive term.

Transport

4 h. ago John Hogan named Newfoundland premier after winning Liberal leadership

Hogan inherits considerable challenges, including a projected provincial net debt of $19.4 billion for a province of about 540,000 people.

Politics

4 h. ago B.C. climate news: Climate change is making coffee more expensive | B.C. government proposes new legislation to speed up renewable energy projects

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 28 to May 4, 2025.

Politics

5 h. ago United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

NEW YORK (AP) — Passengers with flights to or from Newark Liberty International Airport encountered long delays and cancellations Saturday due to an air traffic controller shortage, a nationwide problem the Trump administration has pledged to fix. The busy airport outside New York City experienced disruptions all week. Faulting the Federal Aviation Administration’s alleged failure […]

Other

6 h. ago Newfoundland and Labrador Liberals to choose new leader and premier on Saturday

Two former members of Andrew Furey’s cabinet are vying for the role

Politics

6 h. ago John Hogan named N.L.’s next premier after winning leadership race

Two former members of Andrew Furey’s cabinet vied for the role

Politics

7 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Liberals and Conservatives must accept new reality of minority governments

Election results show Canadians want them working together for the common good rather than constantly warring with each other

Politics

10 h. ago Revitalize your palate with these fresh wines for spring — and Mother's Day

The world comes to life in May, at least in our chilly northern climate. As the trees bud out, the grass turns green and the songbirds sing, the energetic approach of summer makes me crave lighter and brighter wines. They pair well with spring dishes or make great aperitifs for informal backyard gatherings. Here is […]

Other

12 h. ago Saturday's letters: Alberta should have backed winning party

Re. “Albertans seek ‘a fair deal’: expert,” May 1 Maybe Albertans should have taken Danielle Smith’s advice to Edmonton after the last provincial election: Edmonton should have voted for the party that would win. If we had followed that advice, we would have a Liberal majority in Alberta and would get a “fair deal.” The difference […]

Culture

18 h. ago See how Toronto demolished and rebuilt a huge stretch of the Gardiner Expressway

The long-term rebuild of Toronto's Gardiner Expressway has faced its fair share of criticism for contributing to the city's traffic woes, but it's actually a heck of an impressive undertaking if you're able to look past the frustrating lane closures and incessant gridlock.A new time-lapse video has condensed the frenzied construction for the first two sections of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan's latest phase, covering a stretch extending from Dufferin Street — a project the City recently announced would be completed far ahead of schedule.The video from local photographer Kotsy covers construction on the stretch of highway just north of Exhibition Place from 2024 to 2025, shortened into a digestible 3.5-minute watch time.Kotsy tells blogTO that the drone-captured views of the project were aligned using a couple of different methods. "The first captures (in the second half of the video) were done using save points, but I reali...

Other

22 h. ago Les libéraux arrachent une circonscription de l’Ontario aux conservateurs

Les libéraux de Mark Carney remportent la circonscription de Milton-Est–Halton Hills-Sud.

Other

22 h. ago Hawaii lawmakers raise state’s hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change

HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change-fueled natural disasters. Gov. Josh Green supports the bill, indicating he will sign it. The bill adds a 0.75% levy to the state’s existing tax on hotel rooms, […]

Society

26 h. ago White House signals sharp spending cuts in Trump’s 2026 budget plan

Administration officials said a fuller budget will come soon with plans to address the drivers of the annual deficit

Other

27 h. ago Edmonton to host 80th anniversary of Netherlands liberation Sunday

A celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Canadian Army’s liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War will be held on Sunday at Light Horse Park in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. The event is organized by the Dutch-Canadian Club Edmonton, the Netherlands Consulate Edmonton, and the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment. The latter […]

Other

28 h. ago Energy Chief Says US Won’t Move Forward With With Billions in Biden

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said his agency doesn’t plan to move forward with billions of dollars worth of Biden-era loans as the Trump administration reviews the department’s $400 billion-strong green bank.

Politics

29 h. ago Aritzia says no plan to raise prices as it adjusts to Trump tariffs

Aritzia evaluates pricing on a seasonal basis, but the company doesn’t see the need to increase prices because of tariffs

Economics

29 h. ago Smith rekindles fight against Liberal ‘clean electricity’ regs

Smith said the decarbonization regulations would wreak havoc on Alberta's fossil fuel-heavy electricity grid

Other

29 h. ago Prince Harry loses appeal to restore U.K. funded security detail

Ruling upholds High Court decision that found that a 'bespoke' plan for the Duke of Sussex's security wasn't unlawful, irrational or unjustified

Events

29 h. ago Trump’s Auto Tariff Relief Shields USMCA Auto Parts From 25% Tax

President Donald Trump’s revised auto tariff plan continues — at least for now — an exemption for parts that comply with the free trade agreement spanning North America, a concession desperately sought by industry.

Economics