2 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

2 h. ago 9 places to visit in Canada that rival popular U.S. destinations

Looking to stay north of the border this summer?

Other

2 h. ago Legault veut voir le plan des chefs fédéraux sur les demandeurs d’asile

Plus de 2000 demandeurs d’asile se sont présentés au poste frontalier de Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle en avril.

Politics

2 h. ago Jury begins deliberations in trial of pair accused of killing OPP officer

Jurors in the trial of two people accused of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a provincial police officer have begun their deliberations after hearing closing arguments in the case this week. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022, while responding to a vehicle in a ditch west of […]

Events

3 h. ago Supreme Court orders former Alberta teacher who molested student back to prison; two justices suggest Paul Sheppard lied about past conviction

Canada's top court has ordered a former Alberta teacher who molested a student 30 years ago back to prison.

Events

3 h. ago ‘I HOPE HE ROTS’: Toronto woman reveals horrific details of alleged random attack in Vancouver

A Toronto woman has gone into detail about the horrific beating she says she took from a random stranger while on vacation in Vancouver this month. The young woman named Stephanie said she was attacked along the Coal Harbour seawall. According to Vancouver Police, the assault occurred in the early morning hours of April 15. […]

Events

3 h. ago Canada’s cybersecurity crisis isn’t a lack of talent — it’s a lack of experience

Why the future of our digital safety hinges on building real-world, hands-on cyber skills

Events

4 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

4 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 250 points, U.S. stocks rise for third day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 250 points in a broad-based rally led by base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed to close out a third straight day of gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 254.85 points, or just over one per cent, at 24,727.53. In New York, the Dow […]

Economics

4 h. ago USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry

The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat. The department on Thursday said it was withdrawing a rule proposed in August after three years of development. Officials with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service cited […]

Economics

4 h. ago Des adversaires, des couteaux, du sang dans la circonscription du Nunavut

Les candidats débattent sur les façons d’y apaiser l’insécurité alimentaire.

Events

5 h. ago 'Emotional experience': Former Calgary fire truck arrives in Guatemala

Several groups on either side of the Canada-U.S. border came together over five years to get the engine delivered

Events

5 h. ago Legal arguments dominate Day 2 of world junior sex assault trial

An Ontario court heard legal arguments Thursday in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team.

Events

5 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

5 h. ago Singh cherche à garder ses sièges dans les Prairies à l’approche du jour du scrutin

Le chef du NPD faisait campagne à Winnipeg, où son parti détient deux sièges.

Other

5 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

5 h. ago Here's when Canadians can cash in on the next government payouts in May

Eligible Canadians can expect money from the government this month through various Government of Canada benefits and credits.According to Statistics Canada, the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, slightly lower than the 2.6 per cent increase seen in February.Despite a slightly lower inflation rate, life in Canada remains expensive, and unemployment is rising.In March, the cost of housing increased by 3.9 per cent, while transportation costs rose by 1.2 per cent. Food purchased from stores continues to become more expensive, with prices increasing by 3.2 per cent.As the cost of living remains high, it's worth checking to see which government benefits you may qualify for. Ensure that your direct deposit is enabled, as you look forward to the following benefits, if you meet the criteria:Canada Child Benefit (CCB) — May 20Eligible families in Canada can expect their monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment on May 20. In July 2024, with the ...

Politics

5 h. ago Former Alberta cabinet minister calls government health contract probe ’whitewashing’

Peter Guthrie, a former UCP MLA wrote a public letter criticizing the investigation into health care contracts as too narrow

Politics

5 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

5 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