6 h. ago Russia Drills Oil Wells at Fastest Pace in 5 Years as Curbs Ease

Russia’s oil producers have been drilling wells at a pace not seen in at least five years as the nation readies for both a loosening of OPEC+ output limits and the possibility of relief from some international sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

Other

6 h. ago Rent prices in and around Toronto plummet for yet another month

Tenants in and around Toronto have been benefiting from lower housing costs so far this year as the city's real estate market endures the impacts of tough and uncertain economic times.Average rents across the GTA have plummeted to prices not seen in years, and the most recent figures from April show a continuation of the recent trend, with the price of a typical apartment in downtown Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, North York and other areas falling further still.According to liv.rent, one of the platforms that collects such data nationwide each month, one-bedroom renters in the 6ix are now paying about $130 less for a home than they were this time last year, and $7 less than they were even last month, based on present rates.While Toronto remains generally known as one of the priciest places to live in Canada, it is not even listed in liv.rent's top five places in the country to rent right now, all of which are in ...

Economics

6 h. ago Les intentions de Poilievre concernant la recherche «woke» effraient les universitaires

Sa promesse d’éliminer toute «idéologie» du financement de la recherche fait écho aux propos de Donald Trump.

Society

8 h. ago St. Peter’s Basilica stays open overnight as thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis

The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had paid their respects by Thursday evening, a day and a half after opening

Sport

11 h. ago WARMINGTON: Mark Carney caught in whopper of fib over Trump talk

PM admits Trump did bring up Canada as a 51st state in March 28 call but said he is "under no illusions" that he would agree to it.

Transport

11 h. ago ‘Machinery of evil’: Amsterdam mayor apologizes for city’s role in the Holocaust

'The Amsterdam government, when it came down to it, was not heroic, not determined and not merciful. And it let its Jewish residents down terribly'

Other

11 h. ago As Liberals lead in polls, Western discontent lingers — but voters in Calgary say unity matters

'The idea of separation is good in theory until . . . the rubber hits the road,' said Trevor Harrison, a retired political sociologist at the U of L. 'There's a lot of practicalities'

Other

12 h. ago Ontario must pay for surgery to give trans resident both penis and vagina: appeal court

The Court of Appeal says OHIP must cover surgery for a resident seeking to have a vagina constructed while leaving penis intact

Science

12 h. ago Manitoba regulator approves natural gas rate hike, cites market conditions

Manitoba's energy regulator has approved higher natural gas prices.

Other

12 h. ago Precision Drilling trims 2025 capital budget amid market uncertainty

CALGARY — Precision Drilling is trimming its planned 2025 capital spending due to market uncertainty and a possible dip in demand from the oil and gas producers that contract its rigs. Chief executive Kevin Neveu says Precision expects to spend $200 million this year, a reduction of $25 million from its earlier forecast. That includes […]

Economics

13 h. ago John Ivison: Carney’s luck is so good, even his scandals work in his favour

Whether the Liberal leader misled people about his conversation with Trump speaks to his character. But more pertinent to the election he quickly turned it to his advantage

Transport

14 h. ago Man given five months in U.S. jail for smuggling people across border from B.C.

SEATTLE — The U.S. District Attorney’s office in Seattle says a 27-year-old man has been sentenced to five months in jail for helping smuggle eight Indian nationals across the border between British Columbia and Washington state. It says Rajat Rajat, an Indian citizen who lives in California, was indicted alongside three other people. The office […]

Other

14 h. ago CHEO considers new ways to free beds, reduce hospital wait times

Dr. Vera Etches is considering hybrid work and clearing out hospital storage to open space for patient care.

Science

14 h. ago National Bank’s CEO Rails Against Red Tape for Energy Projects

National Bank of Canada’s chief executive officer called for a “complete overhaul” of the country’s economic and industrial policies just days before Canadians are set to vote in the federal election.

Society

14 h. ago Complacency is the biggest risk that Canada faces, not tariffs, says National Bank CEO

The CEOs of Canada’s biggest banks have emphasized the need to stick to the path of self-reliance in recent weeks

Society

15 h. ago Amid trade war with China, Canada back in Trump’s sights over alleged flow of fentanyl

An annual U.S. threat assessment released last month doesn't mention Canada once in its analysis of fentanyl trafficking.

Economics

15 h. ago CARNEY WILL INCREASE TRUDEAU’S DEBT: Liberal leader trying to pull the wool over Canadians’ eyes

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s political columnist Jay Goldberg says Canadian voters need to remember the liberal’s record and not vote for Mark Carney. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

Politics

15 h. ago «L’Action nationale» dénonce un «saccage» et un «gâchis» en cours à la Grande Bibliothèque

Le directeur de la doyenne des revues d’idées au Québec prend position contre le projet d’Hydro-Québec.

Society

15 h. ago Guilty pleas to bylaw charges in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

CALGARY — A commercial kitchen company in Calgary pleaded guilty Thursday to four bylaw offences after a massive E. coli outbreak at daycares led to hundreds of children falling ill. Fueling Minds Inc. was charged in relation to the eight-week outbreak that was declared in September 2023. There were at least 448 infections, and 39 […]

Transport

16 h. ago Carney admits Trump talked about Canada becoming 51st state during call last month

During the media availability, Carney seemed irritated by the reporters’ repeated questions

Transport