38 h. ago ’I feel young again’: Running back James Butler hitting new highs with B.C. Lions

Lions running back set career high in last game, looks to continue rushing attack in clash against Roughriders

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65 h. ago B.C. Lions hope home advantage gives them a boost against Roughriders

Saskatchewan Roughriders versus B.C. Lions at B.C. Place (Saturday night) The Lions (3-3) come off a 32-14 win over Edmonton as Nathan Rourke  has his best game of the season as he threw for 345 yards and two TDs while James Butler ran for 171 yards and a touchdown. The Lions have won three straight […]

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3 d. ago Statistics Canada says income gap hit record high in first quarter

OTTAWA — The income gap between the country’s highest and lowest income households reached a record high in the first quarter of 2025, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The agency said the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent of the income distribution and the bottom 40 per […]

Economics

4 d. ago Man alleged to have performed Hitler salute, steals Pride flag off residence in High River

Police have described the man as slender in build and wearing a light-coloured hoodie and dark pants. 

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4 d. ago Man gives Nazi salute before stealing Pride flag off porch in High River

Police have described the man as slender in build and wearing a light-coloured hoodie and dark pants. 

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5 d. ago Bitcoin sets new record as crypto markets expect Trump to ease regulations

Some cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin hit record highs on Monday ahead of a debate in Washington over regulatory frameworks for digital assets in the United States.

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6 d. ago Lions 32, Elks 14: Not B.C.’s best, but still easily enough in Edmonton

Nathan Rourke passed for 345 yards and two touchdowns while James Butler rushed for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown

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9 d. ago Ontario's new Hard Rock Hotel just opened and here's what's inside

Ottawa has just hit a high note with the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada.Opening its doors on July 3, 2025, this $350 million venue transformed the historic Rideau Carleton Raceway into a 150,000 sq. ft. entertainment titan that merges gaming, dining, accommodations and live performances under one roof.The mammoth space offers 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites in the hotel, while the gaming portion of the property has more than 1,000 slot machines and 40 live-action table games, plus high-limit areas, electronic table options and a dedicated Baccarat room.Of course, the Hard Rock experience would be incomplete without the food! Food lovers can choose between fine dining at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood restaurant, classic American fare at the Hard Rock Café, or one of the diverse quick-service outlets in the Marketplace, which has Italian and Shaw...

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1 week ago Temasek Divestments Hit Record, Portfolio Grows to $339 Billion

Singapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte reported divestments worth S$42 billion ($33 billion) for its last fiscal year — its largest annual disposal on record — while the firm’s net portfolio value also hit a new high.

Economics

2 w. ago Israeli drone strike kills 1, injures 3 on highway near Beirut

KHALDEH, Lebanon — An Israeli drone strike hit a car on a highway in the town of Khaldeh just south of Beirut, killing one person and injuring three others, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported Thursday. The Israeli army said in a statement that it had targeted “a saboteur who was involved in arms smuggling […]

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2 w. ago Bombardier Shares Hit Highest Since 2018 on $1.7 Billion Airplane Order

Bombardier Inc. shares soared to the highest level in seven years after the Quebec-based private jet-maker announced a $1.7 billion aircraft order with an anonymous client.

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2 w. ago High Turnover in Small Pool of Bond Traders Hits Canadian Banks

Banks are luring former bond traders out of retirement in Canada, as a high level of staff turnover shakes up the government finance sector at a busy time in the market.

Economics

2 w. ago Options Markets Show Traders Reposition as Mideast Tension Fades

Stocks hit record highs last week and energy futures retreated after Middle East tensions eased. But in some parts of the options markets, there are still signs of stress as investors position for potential geopolitical and macroeconomic upsets.

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3 w. ago Calgary talents Ben Kindel, Jackson Smith chosen 11th and 14th in NHL Draft

Penguins surprise Hitmen centre with high pick, while YYC defenceman plucked by Blue Jackets

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3 w. ago New measles cases decline in Ontario as school year comes to a close

As the school year comes to a close, health officials are turning their attention to preventing the highly contagious disease from hitting summer camps. 

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