20 h. ago HUNTER: Man, 92, slain by thugs, cops allegedly set ablaze. Welcome to Canada.

The horrors were met with little more than a shrug. Certainly, there was no condemnation or outrage. And there was absolutely zero virtue signalling. Instead, the latest violent mayhem on the streets of Canada has been met with indifference. But let’s look at root causes, right? None of the party leaders has mentioned these crimes. […]

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45 h. ago Centrica Refrains From Refilling UK Gas Storage for Next Winter

Centrica Plc hasn’t started refilling the UK’s biggest gas storage facility in the North Sea, potentially leaving the nation without reserves for next winter.

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54 h. ago Japan In No Rush to Compromise Days Ahead of US Tariff Talks

Japan’s prime minister said he won’t rush to compromise in high-stakes trade negotiations with the US this week, which may set the tone for nations around the world that are seeking a reprieve from President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

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5 d. ago EU Nations Set to Back More Flexibility for Filling Gas Storage

European Union member states are set to back more flexible rules for filling gas storage before winter, amid criticism that current targets artificially raise prices.

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7 d. ago Two federal party leaders in Saskatchewan today as campaign nears halfway point

OTTAWA — The Liberal and NDP leaders will take their campaigns to Saskatchewan today as the federal election race nears the halfway mark. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is set to make an announcement and speak at the First Nations Summit in Vancouver, before making his way to Saskatoon for a campaign event. There are 14 […]

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8 d. ago Shawn Desman, July Talk, Dean Brody early names added to CNE concert lineup

Canadian pop singer Shawn Desman, and homegrown bands July Talk and Loverboy are set to make waves as part of the Canadian National Exhibition concert series.

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1 week ago Campaigning across the country, federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in B.C., where he is set to make an announcement on cutting bureaucratic red tape, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in Atlantic Canada, where he promised to […]

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1 week ago London Nationals, St. Marys Lincolns set to tangle in playoffs, again

The London Nationals lost a heart-breaking seven-game playoff conference final to the St. Marys Lincolns last year. But through it, the Junior B club gained one of their biggest-name bench bosses in franchise history. “It was that series that really made me want to coach,” said ex-NHLer and London Knights grad Brandon Prust, who was […]

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2 w. ago Rogers Centre beer is now more expensive than actual Blue Jays tickets

The Toronto Blue Jays returned to the Rogers Centre last week for their 2025 season, embracing a sold-out crowd of fans for the first time since last fall.But while Toronto was able to pack the stadium for the first game of the year, it might be a while before they're able to do it again.With a 3:07 p.m. first pitch set for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals, the matchup is Toronto's first of six as part of the "Work From Dome" promotions, encouraging locals to pop out a few hours early from work and get down to the ballpark.At the time of writing, a pair of tickets for Wednesday afternoon's game against the Washington Nationals is going for as little as $10 each on StubHub, with fees included.And if you're looking to head to the ballpark and grab a drink along the way, you might even spend more on the beverage than getting in the ballpark.As part of the Dugout Deals sections 240 and 537, you can get a 12 oz/355 mL Budweiser/Bud Light for $6.49 during all games this s...

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2 w. ago Rogers Falls to Lowest Since 2012 on Downgrade, Rich NHL TV Deal

Rogers Communications Inc., Canada’s top wireless firm, is set to renew its 12-year broadcast deal with the National Hockey League for C$11 billion ($7.7 billion), according to a report in Sportico. The shares dropped.

Culture

2 w. ago EU Nations Weigh New Tools to Make Gas Storage More Flexible

European Union nations are considering empowering the bloc’s regulatory arm to allow more flexible gas storage goals if prices of the fuel surge due to speculation or market manipulation.

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2 w. ago Some European Nations Push for More Flexible 2025 Gas Storage Targets

Some European Union nations are still pushing for more flexible gas storage targets to start this year, as the bloc negotiates a new framework for refilling its depleted reserves.

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3 w. ago European Gas Slips as Ample LNG Flows Help Ease Storage Worries

European natural gas continued its slide as ample supply of LNG and warmer weather ease pressure on the region’s fuel inventories after a rocky start to the year.

Economics

3 w. ago EU Nations Push to Factor Market Conditions in Gas Storage Goals

European Union member states are pushing for a possibility of deviating from gas storage targets over the next two years if market prices excessively boost the cost of replenishing reserves.

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3 w. ago As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

Canadian baby eels — also known as elvers — are fished in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Maine and shipped live to Asia, where they are grown to maturity.  

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3 w. ago Carney set to call Canada snap election for April 28, Globe says

(Bloomberg) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to call a snap federal election on Sunday for an expected vote on April 28, the Globe and Mail reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. A final call on the April 28 vote will be made by Carney, the Globe and Mail says. Canada’s […]

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3 w. ago Germany, France Push to Lower EU Gas Storage Goal From Next Year

Germany and France are among a group of countries pushing to lower the European Union’s headline target for filling gas storages over the next two years.

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3 w. ago German Industry Lobby Joins Calls for More Flexible Gas Storage

Germany’s industry lobby pushed for more leeway in refilling gas storage facilities, arguing it would help ease the sector’s struggle with high energy bills.

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3 w. ago Leafs’ Mitch Marner made a fine impression on Avs’ Devon Toews with Team Canada

Devon Toews became a big fan of Mitch Marner at the 4 Nations Face-Off. And it wasn’t just because Marner set up Connor McDavid for the winning goal in overtime in the final against the United States. All that Toews — in Toronto with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday for the team’s lone visit of […]

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4 w. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney set to host meeting with Canada’s premiers Friday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a meeting with Canada’s premiers on Friday. The prime minister’s office and the office of Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed details of the meeting. It comes as Carney is widely expected to call an election within just days or weeks. He was in Iqaluit Tuesday in a […]

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