12 h. ago B.C.'s 911 system needs major changes, emergency care expert says

B.C.'s ambulance service ‘far below’ international standards for auditing its performance, an inquest heard

Politics

13 h. ago 'I guess it was inevitable': Visual storytellers bemoan loss of SAIT's photojournalism major

A SAIT spokesperson said the decision aligns with current industry trends and student demand

Politics

17 h. ago Canadian researchers reach ’major milestone’ in search for ALS treatment

Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne Zinman excitedly points to the brain scan on his phone. There’s a white spot on the image, right where Bill Traynor’s motor cortex is. The 70-year-old patient is lying on the MRI bed with his head inside a dome that sends focused […]

Politics

17 h. ago Minnesota Frost lose key player due to suspension for Game 2 against Toronto Sceptres

The Minnesota Frost are going to be down a key piece of its roster later on Friday when its best-of-five semifinal with the Toronto Sceptres continues. Britta Curl-Salemme, a rookie forward with Minnesota and one of its two goal scorers in a Game 1 loss, has been suspended by the league for one game for […]

Other

21 h. ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

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23 h. ago Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war. Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations […]

Economics

27 h. ago Germany’s DAX Index Hits Record High After Tariffs Round Trip

Germany’s DAX Index became the first major European gauge to surpass its March record high, recouping all declines sparked by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

36 h. ago 'Things are perilous right now': Measles cases in Alberta rise to 313; experts endorse vaccine

Experts and doctors have pointed to the fall in immunization rates over the past two decades as a major reason for the measles outbreak

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36 h. ago OHL final: London Knights shake off referees' calls in Game 1 upset loss

The Ontario Hockey League final is already more competitive than it was a year ago. All it took was a 9-3 edge in power plays for Oshawa in the series opener. The Generals cashed in three times on their plentiful chances, added an empty netter and stunned the previously playoff-perfect London Knights in a 4-2 […]

Sport

39 h. ago Sister creates AI video of slain brother to address his killer in court

Stacey Wales had a daunting task ahead of her: preparing a victim impact statement for the sentencing of the man who had fatally shot her brother in a road-rage incident in 2021. She wondered how to convey the weight of her loss. “The victims attorney said to us, ‘Try to bring him to life,'” Wales […]

Events

40 h. ago ‘No meaningful impact’: Shopify downplays effects of tariffs as first

E-commerce company's loss deepens to US$682 million

Economics

41 h. ago Emelx Expands Luxury Airport Transportation Services for U.S. and Canadian Travelers Across Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Emelx, a premium provider of black car and shuttle transportation, proudly announces the official launch of its luxury airport transfer services across Southern California. Now serving travelers from across the United States and Canada, Emelx offers a seamless, upscale experience to and from major airports including LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), SNA […]

Sport

41 h. ago CPABC: Housing starts in the Cariboo rebound, while major project inventory slows following the completion of TMX

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Invest, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on investment trends across the province, there were 696 housing starts in the Cariboo’s largest municipalities during 2024, more than double the number recorded in 2023. “Last year […]

Politics

42 h. ago Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris’ loss on sexism and racism, rejects age concerns

NEW YORK — Former president Joe Biden says he’s responsible for Donald Trump’s victory last fall, but he attributed Kamala Harris ‘ loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism. Biden, who left office in January, addressed the Democrats’ disastrous 2024 election, concerns about his age and Trump’s divisive leadership during a Thursday interview […]

Politics

43 h. ago How hard will tariffs hit the economy? Investors will be watching bank credit loss provisions for clues

Banks will need to find the right balance when adding to their PCLs to and ensure they don’t 'spook' investors

Economics

43 h. ago Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon back together for Canada at world championship

Be aware: Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon join forces to play for Canada at the ice hockey world championship after 10 years. As all eyes are on the NHL playoffs, the two major stars are in Europe for the worlds opening on Friday across the Swedish capital of Stockholm and Denmark’s city of Herning. It […]

Sport

46 h. ago Major battery brands ordered to pay Ontario millions in new ruling

Energizer, Duracell and Panasonic have been ordered to pay a total of nearly $3 million for missing recycling targets in Ontario.As reported by The Toronto Star, the province's Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) has slapped fines on the leading battery manufacturers. Energizer and Duracell will each have to pay $1 million, while Panasonic must fork over $781,725.Speaking to The Star, the RPRA explained that the three companies recycled only 19 per cent of the single-use batteries they sold in Ontario in 2023 — well below the 40 per cent target. The authority added that the companies were "insufficiently responsive to our previous efforts to encourage their compliance with Ontario's recycling laws."However, the non-profit organization Call2Recycle Canada called the ruling "punitive and unwarranted" and noted that the companies are planning an appeal. They'll have two weeks to do so.Speaking to the outlet&...

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46 h. ago ‘This is the playoffs’: Winnipeg Jets disappointed after Game 1 loss to Dallas Stars

Dallas outshot Winnipeg 9-0 in the opening seven minutes of the game, and took a 3-1 lead midway through the second period. 

Transport

47 h. ago Cybin Announces Additional U.S. Patent Supporting its CYB003 Breakthrough Therapy Program in Phase 3 Development for Major Depressive Disorder

– Newly issued patent includes pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage forms within the CYB003 program with expected exclusivity until 2041 – – Cybin’s growing intellectual property portfolio comprises more than 80 granted patents and over 230 pending applications – – Patient dosing continues in APPROACH, Cybin’s first pivotal Phase 3 study of CYB003 for the […]

Politics

47 h. ago Winnipeg Jets disappointed after Game 1 loss to Dallas Stars: ‘We didn’t play great’

Winnipeg will host the Stars in Game 2 on Friday

Transport