14 h. ago Skinner stakes claim to Edmonton Oilers Game 1 net; get ready for Kane

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, so Stuart Skinner going from opening-night shelling to closing-night shutout is a major boost for the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending concerns. If you remember, Skinner was under water from the first puck drop of the season, getting the hook against Winnipeg after five goals on 13 shots. […]

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14 h. ago Skinner stakes claim to Edmonton Oilers net in Game 1; get ready for Kane's return

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, so Stuart Skinner going from opening-night shelling to closing-night shutout is a major boost for the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending concerns. If you remember, Skinner was under water from the first puck drop of the season, getting the hook against Winnipeg after five goals on 13 shots. […]

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19 h. ago More Bank of Canada rate cuts won’t boost ‘muted’ housing market in 2025: Ron Butler

Watch: Mortgage broker talks about what is happening in Canada's housing market

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20 h. ago Critical Mineral Stocks Rally on Signs Trump Supports Sector

US critical minerals stocks have soared this week, getting a boost from signs that the Trump administration will favor a sector that’s become a flashpoint in the trade standoff between the US and China.

Economics

21 h. ago Have a side hustle? Here’s what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school. No matter the side hustle, financial experts say it’s important to be aware of the rules surrounding your income declaration, […]

Economics

31 h. ago Is This Poland’s Elon Musk? Billionaire Declares War on Red Tape

Just as Elon Musk launched his push to boost US government efficiency, Poland’s prime minister turned to a local billionaire who revolutionized European logistics to lead his country’s deregulation drive.

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41 h. ago Let’s boost Canada’s economic prosperity by putting nature on the balance sheet

Recognizing and leveraging natural resources can contribute to maintaining Canada's economic independence

Economics

42 h. ago The Home Front: Vancouver’s maker movement gets a retail boost

Retailers rent out shelf space to local artisans

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48 h. ago Posthaste: Bank of Canada must cut rates deeper to salvage rocky housing market, say economists

Interest rates remain too high to turbocharge the sector, which is a major contributor to Canada's economy

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59 h. ago Vancouver council approves policy to boost new hotel development

The move comes amid growing concern about the city's hotel capacity as the clock ticks down on Vancouver's turn as host city for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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59 h. ago VPD boost security amid reports of plot to kill officer in Downtown Eastside

In an internal email obtained by Global News, officers are advised of the possible threat, which indicates there's a group of young men aiming to kill an officer.

Events

61 h. ago Trump Seeks to Boost Use of Technology to Speed Up Permitting

President Donald Trump signed a directive Tuesday aimed at bolstering the use of technology in the permitting process for infrastructure developments, part of a broader administration effort to cut red tape and speed the approval of new projects.

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67 h. ago ‘Extremely vulnerable’: Toronto businesses brace for high costs amid tariffs

Toronto braces for U.S. tariffs as 75 per cent of local businesses expect rising costs. The city is pushing out an economic action plan to protect jobs and boost resilience.

Economics

68 h. ago The Energy Drink That Hooked Young Women — and Industry Giant Celsius

During the LA wildfires in January, influencer Sydney Sims posted a video on TikTok of shopping for what she needed to evacuate from her home in Hollywood. Into her Target cart went a box of protein bars, pet food and a few toys for her cats. “Now we’re trying to find the essentials — AKA, Alani,” she said before grabbing a case of the energy drink Alani Nu, plus two cans from a store fridge for the road.

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2 d. ago Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give Kenzy and others the incentive they need to expand their herds for the first time […]

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3 d. ago Vandenbeld: 'Now, more than ever, we need experience and compassion'

The Liberal candidate in Ottawa West-Nepean is focused on housing, jobs and ways to boost those who need it most.

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3 d. ago UK Consumer Spending Remains Strong in Boost for Growth Hopes

UK households increased their spending in March as consumer demand defied an imminent rise in household bills, according to reports from the British Retail Consortium and Barclays.

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3 d. ago Investors have Canadian defence tech in their sites amid pressure to boost military spending 

Canadian startups are seeing rising interest from investors in Canada and worldwide

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3 d. ago Leaders pitch financial incentives to boost the skilled trades

As Canada faces a labour shortage in the trades, how will so many promised projects get off the ground?

Politics

3 d. ago Man given months to live decides to volunteer in every state: ‘Balance the scales’

Studies have shown that people who volunteer get a boost of self-esteem, feel more connected to other people and experience less depression.

Economics