29 m. ago California lawmakers reject bills aimed to ban trans athletes’ participation in girls sports

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers won’t change state policies allowing transgender kids and teens to play on sports teams consistent with their gender identities amid heated nationwide debates over the participation of trans youth in athletics.  Democratic lawmakers on the state Assembly’s Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism rejected two proposals by Republican lawmakers […]

Sport

46 m. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Pricing of Underwritten Public Offering

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company”), an internally-managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today the pricing of its public offering of 27,000,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public […]

Culture

48 m. ago WARMINGTON: Tragically Hip song pulled from Carney ad, not clear why

But it sure was nice to hear that guitar magic and Gord Downie's voice again, even if it was just for a split second

Events

77 m. ago WARMINGTON: 22 Minutes goes elbows up on decency with ‘disgusting’ Poilievre skit

For a state broadcaster facing the threat of budget cuts, is pointing knives at the potential PM going too far?

Other

91 m. ago Conservatives ditch second candidate in less than 24 hours, social media may be to blame

Stefan Marquis wrote on X that he was informed he would no longer represent the party in the Montreal riding held by Steven Guilbeault

Other

1 hour ago Canada’s federal carbon tax experiment has ended. Here’s what it accomplished (not much)

According to government figures, the carbon footprint of a dollar earned in the Canadian economy has been in steep decline ever since peaking in 1996

Economics

2 h. ago Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for April 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for April 2025. These rates will apply to customers who do not currently have a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The method DERS uses to calculate the rates has been verified […]

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2 h. ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

2 h. ago Maple Leafs’ Matthews gladly ‘witnessing history’ in Ovechkin chase

The long list of National Hockey League types blown away by Alex Ovechkin’s goal-record chase includes the guy who might catch him one day. Ovechkin went into the Washington Capitals’ game in Boston against the Bruins on Tuesday night five goals short of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 for most in NHL history. Maple […]

Other

2 h. ago Carney and Poilievre pour pint on campaign trail in time honoured tradition

Alcohol has sometimes played a role in Canadian political contests

Transport

2 h. ago John Ivison: Carney’s trick is not talking about his climate policies. So far, it’s working

It takes some gall for an assailant to want gratitude after he stops punching you in the face but anything goes in a general election

Society

2 h. ago Manitoba RCMP search turns up guns, other contraband at Pinaymootang First Nation

Five people were arrested Monday after a home in Pinaymootang First Nation was searched as part of an ongoing investigation, Manitoba RCMP say.

Events

2 h. ago Customers relieved, for now, as gas prices fall at B.C. pumps after death of the carbon tax

Several drivers at one Vancouver gas station commented on the run-up in price prior to the elimination of the carbon tax

Economics

3 h. ago Carney responds to plagiarism allegations: ‘I’m pleased that there’s such interest in my doctoral thesis’

Liberal leader said there's been a 'very clear refutation' of the allegations by his doctoral supervisor

Science

3 h. ago More than a third of Canadian cities have magic mushroom dispensaries, study finds

The study also found that Canada's psilocybin sellers are making unsubstantiated health claims

Other

3 h. ago Chris Selley: Poilievre’s campaign message is still strong. He’s right to stick with it

You don't throw away a strategy that has you at 38 per cent in the polls

Economics

3 h. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expects some industries to escape new U.S. tariffs

Danielle Smith says that since Canada doesn't tariff imports of U.S. oil or most food products, she expects those industries to remain unscathed.

Economics

4 h. ago Smith hopeful, but unsure, that Alberta oil and food production will escape Wednesday's U.S. tariffs

"We don't have any tariffs on their oil and gas. So, I'm assuming that means that they're not going to have tariffs on our oil and gas," Smith said.

Economics

4 h. ago MPs get annual April Fool’s Day pay raise but poll says Canadians aren’t laughing

Almost 80 per cent of Canadians oppose the increase according to Leger poll results

Other

4 h. ago Rogers playing long game with NHL rights deal, professor says

Company may be positioning itself as a 'gatekeeper,' monitoring trends before deciding whether to sublease rights to streaming companies

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