1 hour ago Call of the Wilde: Canadiens earn point in playoff push, fall to Islanders in OT

The Montreal Canadiens had their winning streak snapped on Thursday night in Long Island, falling to the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime.

Events

2 h. ago Germany’s Landmark Spending Bill Wins Final Lawmaker Backing

Germany’s move to unlock hundreds of billions of euros in debt-financed defense and infrastructure spending passed its final legislative hurdle on Friday when lawmakers in the upper house of parliament in Berlin approved the measures.

Sport

2 h. ago BP to Sell Gas Pipeline Stake to Apollo Funds for $1 Billion

BP Plc said Apollo-managed funds will purchase a 25% non-controlling stake in BP Pipelines — known as BP TANAP — for about $1 billion, marking the British energy giant’s first divestment under its turnaround plan.

Economics

2 h. ago Franco Terrazzano: Canadians needs tax cuts, not retaliatory tariffs

Knee-jerk retaliatory tariffs will likely have little effect other than causing Canadians more pain

Economics

3 h. ago European Gas Jumps After Attack on Key Russian Transit Point

European natural gas prices jumped after an attack on a pumping station in Russia’s Kursk region, which formed part of a link that until recently sent fuel to Europe.

Economics

8 h. ago Connor’s OT winner lifts Winnipeg Jets past shorthanded Oilers 4

Kyle Connor's goal 73 seconds into overtime lifted Winnipeg past Edmonton to get the Jets to 100 points on the season.

Transport

10 h. ago Europe makes plan for peacekeeping force in Ukraine if U.S. ceasefire efforts work out

The peacekeeping force would be lead by Britain and France — a 'coalition of the willing,' U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it

Events

10 h. ago Ovechkin scores 888th career goal, now 7 back of breaking Gretzky’s record

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin has scored his 888th career goal to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record. Ovechkin scored in the Washington Capitals’ home game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, beating Samuel Ersson with 5:35 left in the first period. The goal counter in the corner of the arena […]

Sport

11 h. ago BC Greens push back on ‘vague wording’ in NDP emergency powers bill

British Columbia's Green Party says the NDP government needs to "explain why" its proposal for broad-reaching emergency cabinet powers is needed before its two members support the legislation.

Other

13 h. ago Braid: Carney promises Liberal friendship to oil and gas. Are we dreaming?

Carney said he wants to make the industry 'as competitive as possible . . . as opposed to having pre-set caps or pre-set restrictions on pre-set timelines'

Transport

14 h. ago Canacol Energy Ltd. Announces 2P Reserves and Deemed Volumes of 599 Bcfe Worth US$2.6B BTAX and 10 Year Reserve Life Index

CALGARY, Alberta, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) is pleased to report its conventional natural gas, light, medium, and heavy crude oil reserves, and deemed volumes for the fiscal year end December 31, 2024. The Corporation’s conventional natural gas reserves are located in the Lower […]

Economics

14 h. ago Allies Say US Retreating From Push to Enforce Russia Sanctions

European officials say the Trump administration has pared back its engagement with efforts to enforce sanctions on Russia as the US pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Events

15 h. ago Francis enjoys solid start, Santander drives in 3 as Blue Jays beat Rays

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Bowden Francis earned a win with by far his best outing this spring, Anthony Santander drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Thursday. Francis, who entered the game with a 9.00 ERA, pitched 4 1/3 innings of no-hit ball until giving up a […]

Culture

15 h. ago Alberta Premier Rejects Oil Export Tax in Meeting With Carney

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected any constraints on oil and gas exports to the US in her first meeting with new Prime Minister Mark Carney, renewing her criticism of Canada’s Liberal government as the country prepares for an election.

Economics

16 h. ago France preps ‘survival’ guide to help citizens in case of invasion, nuclear war

The manual will also list ways to participate in defending the community, such a volunteering for reserve units and joining firefighting groups.

Events

16 h. ago Prime Minister Carney joins Edmonton Oilers on ice in morning skate

The PM no replacement for league-leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl, who is out with a lower-body injury

Politics

16 h. ago Georgia’s legal system is poised for an overhaul after a multiyear push

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s measure to limit lawsuits in Georgia received House approval Thursday, poising the state’s litigation landscape for a controversial overhaul after a lengthy lobbying campaign. Supporters of the bill say it will stop “frivolous” suits that have damaged business owners, and limit large financial awards from juries. Opponents say […]

Other

17 h. ago Violences sexuelles sur 299 victimes en France: un chirurgien pédocriminel reconnaît sa culpabilité

L'ex-chirurgien Joël Le Scouarnec, jugé pour viols et agressions sexuelles sur 299 victimes, a reconnu pour la première fois jeudi sa culpabilité.

Events

18 h. ago Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says

The Liberals introduced draft regulations back in November that require producers to cut emissions by about one-third over the next eight years.

Politics

18 h. ago U.K., Germany update travel advice for U.S. after recent detentions

Updated travel advice follows reports of British and German nationals being detained at the border amid an immigration crackdown by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

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