2 d. ago GOLDBERG: Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation raising authority concerns

Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia a good person? I don’t know. In 2021, his wife petitioned for, and received, an order of protection against him after she alleged domestic violence. She said last week that their marriage grew stronger after they worked through that low point and that Abrego Garcia “has always been a loving partner and […]

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5 d. ago China’s Farmers Battle Early Weather Threats as Trade Curbs Bite

Dry spells and heavy rains in key Chinese farming regions are raising early concerns over crops, at a time when trade conflicts are hampering the country’s imports.

Economics

8 d. ago US Stocks Slump as Trump’s Threat to Fire Powell Adds Pressure

US stocks tumbled as President Donald Trump continued to verbally attack Jerome Powell over monetary policy, raising concern about the central bank’s independence. The dollar fell with long-dated Treasuries.

Events

8 d. ago Dollar, Stock Futures Decline as Trump Berates Fed: Markets Wrap

A gauge of the dollar fell to the lowest since January 2024 and US stock-index futures retreated after President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Federal Reserve raised concerns over its independence.

Economics

1 week ago B.C. NDP introduces legislation to eliminate sick notes for short

Doctors have long been raising concerns that time spent signing sick notes and handling other administrative tasks limits time with patients

Other

2 w. ago How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.

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2 w. ago Aissatou Diallo's bus driving skills raised early concerns, inquest hears

The inquest heard Aissatou Diallo, in her training session, scored ones and twos on all of the relevant skills being assessed. A one meant the skill was performed improperly or unsafely.

Events

2 w. ago Mark Carney’s brittle image is cracking: Full Comment podcast

Questions about his support from China and his corporate tax dodging have had Liberal Leader Mark Carney stumbling and snapping at reporters, even suspending his campaign to seek refuge in the image-friendly prime minister’s office. But the bigger question is whether he can avoid fumbling his front-runner status in the last two weeks of the […]

Transport

2 w. ago Alberta is making key changes to electricity market, but critics raise concerns over lack of details

Alberta has set the stage for key electricity market reforms, and while critics have said the changes are welcome, they say the lack of details provides uncertainty for the market. Affordabilities and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf tabled legislation on Thursday that would allow hydrogen to be used for home and commercial heating, move to a […]

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2 w. ago Election interference: China switches tactics to promote Mark Carney, says B.C. target

Douglas Todd: Sometimes China interferes by launching attacks on politicians. Other times it is complimentary, say former MP Kenny Chiu and others

Politics

2 w. ago Terry Glavin: Carney may not know why China likes him, but it’s plain for all to see

Liberal party intimacies with the Chinese Communist Party go back decades

Transport

2 w. ago Vancouver mayor, Jewish leaders to speak about antisemitism concerns in politics

This availability comes after some comments by one of ABC Vancouver’s unsuccessful byelection candidates, which have once again raised concerns about antisemitism in B.C. politics.

Politics

3 w. ago China actively promoting Carney Liberal campaign: Election watchdog

The Chinese operation meant to "influence Canadian Chinese communities" and "mold perceptions" about Carney, a SITE task force member said

Politics

3 w. ago Carney targeted by Chinese WeChat ‘operation’ in Canada election: officials

The 'information operation' was launched by Youli-Youmian, WeChat's most popular news account, which has been linked to the Chinese Communist Party, Canadian officials said.

Politics

3 w. ago Vancouver cuts school meal program funding, raising concerns about student hunger

The federal government recently pledged $39.4 million over three years to expand school food programs across more than 1,000 B.C. schools.

Society

3 w. ago 'So many concerns': RMA says new report on abandoned wells does not address concerns raised

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta says the new government-commissioned report on what to do about the long-standing issue of inactive oil and gas wells does nothing to address concerns it has brought to the table. RMA president Kara Westerlund said none of the 21 recommendations put forward in the report released on Thursday addressed the […]

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3 w. ago Alberta oil well report updated after concerns raised over taxpayer backstop recommendation

The Alberta Energy Regulator says there are nearly 500,000 licensed oil and gas wells across the province, although only about 50,000 are active.

Economics

3 w. ago Terry Glavin: Beware, Mark Carney’s affection for authoritarian China

Former diplomat worried Carney 'will make us more and more beholden to the demands' of Beijing

Transport

3 w. ago Oil Drops as Trump’s Trade War Stokes Concern About Crude Demand

Oil retreated after US President Donald Trump ratcheted up his trade war with sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, raising concerns that economic turmoil will hurt crude demand.

Economics

3 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: Chiang case raises concerns about Carney and China

Liberal MP Paul Chiang’s decision to withdraw from his candidacy in a Toronto-area riding after saying a Conservative opponent could be delivered to the Chinese consulate in Toronto to claim a bounty of one million Hong Kong dollars, has reignited the issue of China’s foreign interference in our democracy.  Particularly so given Liberal leader Mark […]

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