3 h. ago Tariffs Risk Higher Costs at New US Nuclear Plant, Says Builder

US tariffs could drive up the costs for a planned nuclear power project in Michigan and result in higher electricity prices for consumers, says the South Korean firm building the plant.

Economics

4 h. ago Mansour: Better infrastructure, more affordability for Orléans

The dream of raising a family in comfort and security — something my parents were able to do — is slipping further out of reach for many.

Economics

8 h. ago La sécurité, la santé et maintenant la justice font les frais de la gestion de la CAQ de François Legault

Simon Jolin-Barrette a réussi à s'imposer dans la campagne électorale fédérale en s’attaquant aux peines à domicile.

Events

11 h. ago Fraudsters bilked B.C. victims of $4M in crypto, probe finds

British Columbia's securities regulator says a recent two-day operation to identify victims of a specific type of cryptocurrency fraud has found 89 people who were drained of more than $4 million in assets.

Economics

11 h. ago Trump envisage de réduire de 40 milliards le budget du département de la Santé

Cette proposition intervient dans le cadre des coupes massives engagées dans l’administration fédérale.

Politics

11 h. ago B.C. urged to cut ties with U.S. LifeLabs owner amid Trump tariffs

A public health advocacy group is urging the B.C. government to end a contract with a U.S. company that owns LifeLabs, the province's main provider of outpatient lab services. 

Economics

12 h. ago New Zealand Inflation Accelerates More Than Expected to 2.5%

New Zealand’s annual inflation accelerated for the first time in almost three years, while still remaining within the Reserve Bank’s target band, suggesting policymakers can press ahead with further easing to support the economy.

Economics

13 h. ago Grant Fuhr shows support for Edmonton Oilers with a special playoff Pepsi

It’s back to the future but off the ice as former Edmonton Oilers dynasty years goaltender Grant Fuhr backs the team’s playoff run with a new drink promotion. “Getting there is a hard step, but getting back there is a harder step,” said Fuhr. “You realize the grind that goes into it, you realize the […]

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14 h. ago Changes to B.C.’s Graduated Licensing Program would remove 2nd road test

In an announcement on Wednesday, the B.C. government says it has introduced legislation to create a simpler and more accessible process for new drivers.

Transport

14 h. ago Simpson Oil Responds to CEO “Departure” Amid Staggering Losses and Growing Evidence of Board Failure at Parkland

Calls Out Another Alarming Example of the Breakdown in Oversight, Transparency, and Risk Management Under the Incumbent Board Urges Shareholders to Recognize This Latest Development as Another Last-Ditch Attempt to Preserve the Status Quo Notes That Parkland’s Largest Shareholder Has Still Received No Outreach from the Board Despite Company’s Claim of Being Collaborative Reminds Shareholders […]

Culture

14 h. ago Calgary Dinos tap accomplished coach Sarah Besselink to lead women's basketball program

Sarah Besselink has been appointed head coach of the University of Calgary Dinos women’s basketball program. Besselink becomes the ninth head coach in program history. She joins the Dinos from the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, where she spent five seasons on the coaching staff, including four as lead assistant coach. She has also worked in […]

Sport

15 h. ago Firefighters responded to 58 per cent fewer overdoses in 2024, says fire Chief

CFD's overall call trend has gone up nearly 50 per cent since 2020

Events

15 h. ago Bird Secures Over $650 Million in New Awards; Reinforces Defence, Clean Energy and Healthcare Portfolios

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded five projects with a combined value of over $650 million across its infrastructure, industrial and buildings businesses. Defence Construction Canada has awarded Bird a modified design-build contract to design and construct 200 new […]

Economics

16 h. ago Omers Loaded Up on Stocks After Trump’s Tariffs Pummeled Markets

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System bought up stocks last week after Donald Trump’s tariff program pummeled global markets.

Economics

16 h. ago HAUBRICH: Carney needs to leave Ottawa’s expensive and failed gun policy behind

Liberal Leader Mark Carney rebuilt his party by scrapping failed policies like the carbon tax, but there’s one apparent failure he’s doubling down on.  Carney announced that, if elected, he will “reinvigorate the implementation” of Ottawa’s gun ban and buyback program.  Carney should be listening to law enforcement experts and scrapping the expensive and ineffective gun buyback, […]

Events

17 h. ago C’est la fin pour des peupliers centenaires du parc La Fontaine

Six peupliers de Caroline seront coupés cette année par mesure de sécurité.

Other

17 h. ago Peter Guthrie booted from UCP after calling out government’s health probe process

After calling out his own party for how it was handing the investigation into multimillion-dollar health contracts, Peter Guthrie has been kicked out of the UCP caucus.

Politics

18 h. ago Vancouver student meal program to receive large donation after city cuts budget

Earlier this month, the school board learned of the city's plans to cut the program's funding from $320,000 last year to $162,500 this year, citing "significant budget pressures" and "substantive funding" that was expected from the province.

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19 h. ago US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department imposed sanctions Wednesday on a Chinese refinery accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil, saying the proceeds help finance both Tehran’s government and Iran’s support for militant groups. The sanctioned refinery in China’s Shandong province received dozens of shipments of crude oil from Iran worth […]

Events

19 h. ago ‘THEY ARE DISTANT’: Fallout between Prince Harry and King Charles deepens

Prince Harry’s relationship with King Charles continues to be strained. The Duke of Sussex has been trying to mend fences with his father since he and wife Meghan stepped down from their royal duties five years ago while also trying to fully regain his family’s U.K. security through legal means after settling down in California. […]

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