48 m. ago 4 key dates to watch closely as Carney’s Liberal minority begins

From swearing-in members of Parliament and cabinet ministers to the Throne Speech and first confidence votes, here's what to expect in the weeks ahead.

Transport

3 h. ago Player grades: Oilers amazing win to win amazing series over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers won a barn burner of a game 6-4 to take the series against the Los Angeles Kings for the fourth year in a row. Edmonton is now moving on to play Vegas, a revenge series for the Oilers. It was a track meet of a game with Edmonton getting 17 Grade A […]

Other

4 h. ago Accusé d’une fusillade: un criminel camerounais était en voie d’être renvoyé du Canada

L’un des accusés de la fusillade sur les bureaux de Benamor est un criminel camerounais encore au pays parce qu’Ottawa a tardé à l’expulser.

Events

4 h. ago The world's largest tulip festival is coming to Ontario this month

Did you know the world's largest tulip festival happens right here in Ontario?Yep, the Canadian Tulip Festival is back for another year, a.k.a. 11 days of the season's most gorgeous blooms in celebration of their historic tie to Canada’' capital.This year, the festivities will run from May 9 to 19, 2025, just over a week away.According to the Canadian Tulip Festival, the event was established to "celebrate the historic Royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately following the Second World War as a symbol of international friendship.""The festival preserves the memorable role of the Canadian troops in the liberation of the Netherlands and Europe, as well as commemorates the birth of Dutch Princess Margriet in Ottawa during World War II — the only royal personage ever born in Canada."The fest is held at Ottawa’s Commissioners Park and features over 300,000 tulips along the Rideau Canal’s ...

Culture

4 h. ago The prices of some video game consoles and games are increasing in Canada

Microsoft is raising the prices of a variety of Xbox consoles, games and controllers around the world, including in Canada.In an update posted to its website, Microsoft says it's now charging more for these products in response to "market conditions and the rising cost of development." Microsoft says the cost of "some" new first-party games will go up to $79.99 USD (about $110 CAD) by the holidays. The price of Xbox Game Pass ($22.99/month for the highest Ultimate tier) will remain the same.Here is all the new Canadian pricing of Xbox consoles and accessories:ConsolesXbox Series S (512GB) — $449.99 (previously $379.99)Xbox Series S (1TB) — $529.99 (previously $449.99)Xbox Series X (1TB) — $729.99 (previously $649.99)Xbox Series X Digital (1TB) — $679.99 (previously $599.99)Xbox Series X (2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition) — $879.99 (previously $799.99)AccessoriesXbox Wireless Controller — $84.99 (previous...

Economics

7 h. ago B.C. man completes dream adventure on Canada’s most northern island

“We’re talking frostbite not in minutes, we’re talking frostbite in seconds. You put your hand out and I could see it going white.”

Other

8 h. ago No ’appetite’ for provincial pension plan in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith says

Smith said it could be due, in part, to the lack of detail available on how much money the province would get if it left the Canada Pension Plan

Other

8 h. ago Hockey Canada names first 15 players to roster for world championship

CALGARY — Philadelphia Flyers leading scorer Travis Konecny, Calgary Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar and rising stars Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets were among the 15 players named on Thursday to Canada’s roster for the upcoming world hockey championship. Veteran forwards Bo Horvat of the New […]

Sport

9 h. ago SmartStop Celebrates Winning Designs in North American Door Wrap Design Contest

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, is thrilled to announce the winners of its North American Door Wrap Design Contest. Eleven artists have each earned a $1,000 cash […]

Culture

9 h. ago Mississippi sets execution date for man on death row since 1976

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s longest-serving death row inmate is set to be executed on June 25, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Richard Gerald Jordan, 78, who was sentenced to death in 1976 for kidnapping and killing a woman, has filed multiple death sentence appeals, the most recent of which was denied in October. The […]

Events

9 h. ago Canadian automobile parts exempted from Trump tariffs: U.S. Customs

The exemption applies to CUSMA-compliant parts, but not automobile knock-down kits or parts compilations

Economics

10 h. ago Xcel CEO Says AI Power Needs Raise Prospect of New Large Nuclear

It’s been more than a decade since the US last broke ground on a large-scale nuclear power plant that came online. Xcel Chief Executive Officer Bob Frenzel is raising the idea that it’s time to start again.

Science

10 h. ago Les pièces automobiles du Canada exemptées des tarifs de Trump

La Maison-Blanche va respecter l'ACEUM sur ces produits

Economics

11 h. ago Canada auto parts get Trump tariff exemption under CUSMA, U.S. says

The bulletin from U.S. Customs and Border Protection says eligible auto parts under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement will be subject to a zero per cent tariff.

Economics

12 h. ago Licensed gun owners ‘worried’ about what Carney Liberal victory means for them

Five years after the Liberals' sweeping May 2020 order-in-council, Canada has spent over $67 million without confiscating a single gun

Events

12 h. ago CFL reaches Grey Cup sponsorship agreement with Bud Light Canada

The Grey Cup is still over seven months away but the CFL has lined up its title sponsor for the championship game’s halftime show. The CFL announced Thursday a partnership with Bud Light Canada. Not only is Bud Light now the league’s official beer, but the brand will also present the halftime show at the […]

Other

12 h. ago 15 joueurs nommés : quels membres du CH peuvent joindre Équipe Canada?

Pour l’instant, le directeur général Kyle Dubas et son équipe n’ont sélectionné que des hockeyeurs n’ayant pas participé aux séries éliminatoires.

Other

12 h. ago Teen accused of threats against Halifax school facing added weapons, hate charges

Court documents say the teen allegedly created "online hate groups" targeting African Nova Scotian and Jewish people over the past 12 months.

Society

12 h. ago Saskatchewan premier says he wouldn’t stop vote on separating from Canada

Scott Moe says he supports a united Canada but says he does not judge people for having different opinions

Other

13 h. ago Winnipeg launches online tool in advance of summer transit overhaul

To help prepare riders for the June 29 launch of the new system, the city announced a new online tool Thursday that will show people how their trips will change this summer.

Technology