94 m. ago Federal Court of Appeal dismisses challenge of federal firearms ban

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge of a Liberal government ban on firearms the government considers fit only for the battlefield, not for hunting or sport shooting. The Liberals outlawed some 1,500 firearm models and variants in May 2020, meaning they could no longer be legally used, sold or imported. […]

Events

1 hour ago Smith denies Guthrie gag order but won't commit to public inquiry into AHS allegations

"That's a caucus decision," she told reporters of MLA Peter Guthrie's future with the UCP. "We don't talk about internal caucus matters here."

Other

3 h. ago ‘So very, very sorry’: Public ads in Vancouver offer apology to Canada from American friends

Individual behind the ads said he was distressed by the economic damage and disrespectful treatment of Canada by the U.S. government

Other

3 h. ago Woke Ford exec posts bizarre rant after catching fellow flyer watching Fox News

A Ford executive went on an online tangent detailing a confrontation he had with an elderly passenger and his wife — about Fox News. Barrett Evans — who works as the company’s chief learning officer, according to his LinkedIn profile — shared a lengthy story on Threads that resulted in his “filter malfunctioning.” “Elderly passenger […]

Transport

3 h. ago Alberta health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Calgary, Banff, Canmore

Alberta Health Services has issued a public alert about possible exposure to a confirmed case of measels in the communities of Calgary, Banff and Canmore.

Science

4 h. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

Economics

7 h. ago Journalists held out of White House events despite judge’s ruling

A judge argued in a scathing ruling that blocking the news organization's journalists over a stylebook decision violated their constitutional rights

Other

8 h. ago Easter in Calgary: Events, activities and what's open and closed

Easter long weekend, April 18 to April 21, is coming up, with sun expected for the first half, and rain and snow in the forecast for Sunday and Monday. Good Friday is a nationally recognized stat holiday, so Calgarians can expect some adjusted schedules in the city that day. Easter Monday is an optional stat […]

Other

8 h. ago Le père Noël s’appelle Mark Carney (mais il ne passe pas au Québec)

À quelques jours du scrutin, surprise!

Transport

8 h. ago KINSELLA: Elections Canada picks Holy Week to hold advance polls

There can’t be many days less 'suitable' for advance polls than Passover, the Sabbath, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, can there?

Politics

8 h. 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.

Other

8 h. ago Carbon taxes on businesses still make life more expensive, Canadians say

44% of Canadians believe businesses pass on all of the carbon tax costs to the consumer

Economics

9 h. ago Venture Global Commences Commercial Operations at Calcasieu Pass

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, Venture Global announced the commercial operation date for its inaugural LNG export project – Calcasieu Pass – and the commencement of the sale of low-cost, U.S. LNG to the project’s long-term customers. Calcasieu Pass has reached this milestone in just 68 months from the final investment decision on the project, making […]

Other

9 h. ago Pierre Poilievre veut des peines de prison et des amendes plus sévères pour contrer les «fraudes grands

Le chef conservateur veut aussi plus de protections de la part des banques et des compagnies de télécommunication

Events

9 h. ago Le Parti conservateur veut imposer des sanctions plus sévères aux fraudeurs

Pierre Poilievre s’engage à leur imposer des peines de prison et des amendes salées.

Events

10 h. ago Avoid U.S. or take burner phones, Canadian executives tell staff

Major public institutions in Canada, including a pension management firm and a leading hospital, are advising staff against traveling to the U.S., marking a greater erosion in the country’s longstanding trust with its neighbour. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, one of Canada’s top pediatric research hospitals, is recommending its staff avoid U.S. trips. “Due […]

Events

10 h. ago Ontario police remind public what 911 is for after call about missing soap

Peel Region Police are reminding people to only call 911 when there's an emergency and not for roommate squabble.In a recent post on X, the Peel Region Police said not to call them about your "roommate not putting the dish soap back in the right spot." Evidently, people are misusing 911.Roommate not putting the dish-soap back in the right spot, is not a sufficient reason to dial 9-1-1.If you require police for a non-urgent matter, please use the Non-Emergency line. 905-453-3311.Make the right choice!— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) April 13, 2025Last year, Peel Regional Police confirmed that of the approximately 1,800 calls it receives daily, more than 40 percent (720) are "deemed non-legitimate, inappropriate or misuse" (like for a botched Tim Hortons order).At the time, it also noted that half of the more than 100,000 911 calls it received in a two-month period were hang-ups or non-emergent.In Ontario, calling 911 without reason is a criminal offence. Howe...

Events

11 h. ago Hamas terrorist involved in October 7, hostage ceremonies killed: IDF

Hamza Asafah, who took part in the massacre and staged release events, was eliminated in a precision airstrike in central Gaza two weeks ago

Events

13 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Elderly couple’s only child begins a life without them

DEAR ABBY: I am a single man with no siblings. My elderly father passed away eight months ago. My mother is now in hospice with a life expectancy of weeks to months. My parents have lived long and productive lives, and I’m proud of both of them. We have always been very close. Since their […]

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13 h. ago Kelly McParland: Carney thinks Canada is too weak to survive without the CBC

The Liberal leader says Canada can be strong, but only by bolstering the public broadcaster's bloated budget

Transport