93 m. ago J.D. Tuccille: Canada’s provinces taxes too high to compete with U.S.

Even once low-tax Alberta takes a bigger bite than many peers south of the border

Economics

7 h. ago Forgotten and abandoned Ontario ghost town was once a bustling port

Ontario is a province rife with ghost towns — once-thriving communities that met untimely ends.One such town is Depot Harbour near Parry Sound, which was once a thriving trade port in Georgian Bay that was left abandoned after a devastating fire. Despite its location near a still-thriving community, the ghost town remains one of the most inaccessible in the province.There are many mysteries to this now desolate town, its history deeply rooted in and ultimately scarred by colonialism.Here's a closer look inside this forgotten trade port town and what's going on with it today.The town's foundationIn the late 1890s, one of the largest lumber exporters in North America, John Rudolphus Booth, acquired railways in the area to eventually form the Canadian Atlantic Railway (CAR).At first, the people of Parry Sound were thrilled to finally be getting a railway that connected them with Ottawa. But the price tag on the dock fees was too high, so Booth...

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11 h. ago Albertans rally for separation, saying things won’t change under Confederation

EDMONTON — Katheryn Speck said she used to be a Canadian nationalist, travelled the world with a maple leaf on her backpack and once lived in Quebec so she could become fluently bilingual. But on Saturday she was among hundreds of people who rallied at the Alberta legislature to support separation from Canada, with many […]

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17 h. ago B.C. climate news: Climate change is making coffee more expensive | B.C. government proposes new legislation to speed up renewable energy projects

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 28 to May 4, 2025.

Politics

18 h. ago Olympian Fred Kerley charged in Florida with battery on female fellow athlete

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An Olympic track medalist is charged in Florida with punching a woman, a hurdler who also competed in the Olympics. A Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says that Fred Kerley, 29, allegedly hit Alaysha Johnson with a closed fist at a hotel near Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. Kerley is charged […]

Culture

23 h. ago Revitalize your palate with these fresh wines for spring — and Mother's Day

The world comes to life in May, at least in our chilly northern climate. As the trees bud out, the grass turns green and the songbirds sing, the energetic approach of summer makes me crave lighter and brighter wines. They pair well with spring dishes or make great aperitifs for informal backyard gatherings. Here is […]

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23 h. ago Opinion: City engagement with citizens needs complete overhaul

This time last year, the city was gripped by the longest-ever public hearing in city council’s history. More than 700 Calgarians spoke on the blanket rezoning policy proposal. Following its approval by council, city administration is implementing it by preparing amendments to the existing land-use bylaw. Proposed changes include consolidating dwelling type categories and enabling more […]

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31 h. ago Les bulletins de la semaine à l’Assemblée nationale: Ruba Ghazal refuse de condamner une manifestation devant la résidence d’un ministre

Voici les élus ou les personnalités politiques qui se sont démarqués pour les bonnes ou les mauvaises raisons au cours de la dernière semaine.

Politics

31 h. ago Bananes équitables : un coût minime à payer pour changer la vie des travailleurs qui les récoltent

Choisir une banane certifiée équitable coûte quelques sous de plus par fruit, mais peut changer les conditions de travail de ceux qui les récoltent.

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34 h. ago Campaign to raise awareness for first responder mental health across Canada

For Canada’s first responders, witnessing the unthinkable is part of the job. But what’s often unseen is what they carry with them long after the sirens fade.

Science

35 h. ago Hawaii lawmakers raise state’s hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change

HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change-fueled natural disasters. Gov. Josh Green supports the bill, indicating he will sign it. The bill adds a 0.75% levy to the state’s existing tax on hotel rooms, […]

Society

36 h. ago Structure dangereuse: plusieurs personnes évacuées dans Saint

Plusieurs personnes ont dû être évacuées vendredi, en raison de la découverte d’un mur mitoyen en piteux état dans un immeuble de Québec.

Events

36 h. ago Legault aurait voulu mettre le fleurdelisé en berne pour rendre hommage au pape

La présidence de l’Assemblée nationale a refusé sa demande en raison de la Loi sur la laïcité de l’État.

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38 h. ago Vital Battery Metals Announces Name Change to Aventis Energy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vital Battery Metals Inc. (“Vital” or the “Company”) (CSE: VBAM | OTC: VBAMF | FRA: C0O), is pleased to announce that the Company’s Board of Directors have approved a name change to “Aventis Energy Inc.” The Company’s trading symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) shall concurrently change to “AVE”. No […]

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38 h. ago Xenon Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BOSTON, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced equity inducement grants to four new non-officer employees consisting of an aggregate of 78,600 share options and 1,800 performance share units […]

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39 h. ago McCAUGHEY: New York State’s secretive budget is highway robbery

New Yorkers are getting robbed blind. Governor Kathy Hochul and the state’s two legislative leaders announced a budget deal Monday night on how much to tax New Yorkers and how much the state government will spend in the coming fiscal year, which starts June 1. From the smattering of information available, this deal will likely […]

Events

39 h. ago U.S. designates Haitian gangs as foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. on Friday officially designated a powerful gang coalition in Haiti as a foreign terrorist organization, raising concerns the move could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis at a critical time. The Viv Ansanm coalition, which means “Living Together,” joins a list of eight Latin American criminal organizations under that […]

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40 h. ago Calgary's Ujamaa Grandma yarn sale begins today, continues through weekend

Annual sale raises $140,000 for families in Africa that are struggling

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40 h. ago Calgary's Ujamaa Grandmas yarn sale begins today, continues through weekend

Annual sale raises $140,000 for families in Africa that are struggling

Other

40 h. ago Despite voters' rebuke of Vancouver's ABC party, new towers will still be higher, increase density

Douglas Todd: Even though voters elected two progressive candidates last month, council's direction is not about to change in regard to the pace and scale of mega-highrise projects.

Culture