60 m. ago Jagmeet Singh and Elizabeth May at risk of losing their B.C. seats, poll aggregator projects

NDP captain projected to finish third, Green co-leader in a tight race with Conservative contender

Other

71 m. ago Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open but expects to be fit for French Open

Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday because of muscle injuries, saying he didn’t want to risk making things worse ahead of the French Open. The third-ranked Spaniard said he has not fully recovered from the upper leg ailment that bothered him during the Barcelona Open final last Sunday. He also […]

Economics

1 hour ago Pakistan Closing Airspace Means India’s Airlines Will Fly Longer

Flights from India to Europe, Canada and the US will take about two hours longer and airlines will be forced to cut payloads after Pakistan closed its airspace to carriers from its neighboring nation.

Transport

4 h. ago Farmers Edge Laboratories and Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. Partner to Expand Soil Testing Solutions Across Canada

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Farmers Edge™, a premier agricultural technology provider, has partnered with Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc. to bring high-quality soil testing solutions to more growers, agronomists and ag businesses across Canada. As the exclusive sales representatives for Farmers Edge Laboratories in Canada, Taurus Agricultural Marketing will expand access to high-quality lab services with industry-leading […]

Society

5 h. ago Le ton monte entre l’Inde et le Pakistan après l’attentat au Cachemire

Les autorités des deux pays ont annoncé que les ressortissants de leur voisin et rival devaient quitter leur territoire.

Other

5 h. ago Canadians’ health data at risk of Trump’s AI ambitions, experts warn

Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information.

Science

6 h. ago India and Pakistan cancel visas of each others’ nationals as tensions rise

SRINAGAR, India — India and Pakistan cancelled visas for their nationals to each other’s countries Thursday amid rising tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbors after India blamed Pakistan for a deadly attack by gunmen that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in disputed Kashmir. Indian authorities said all visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be […]

Society

8 h. ago India’s Water Treaty Suspension Spells Risk for Pakistan’s Farms

India’s unprecedented move to suspend a water-sharing pact in response to a gun attack in Kashmir earlier this week threatens to hurt crops and power generation in Pakistan, just as temperatures begin to rise sharply in the pre-monsoon summer.

Events

10 h. ago World’s first Low Carbon Ratings system for Cement and Concrete launches

Global system aims to incentivise procurement of more sustainable building materials System will provide transparency and trust, and help governments and businesses identify and buy more sustainable cement and concrete, the world’s most used substance after water LONDON — The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) […]

Transport

18 h. ago China’s Farmers Battle Early Weather Threats as Trade Curbs Bite

Dry spells and heavy rains in key Chinese farming regions are raising early concerns over crops, at a time when trade conflicts are hampering the country’s imports.

Economics

21 h. ago Dementia rates rising fast in Alberta, expert says. Here's how to lower your risk

Social isolation and loneliness are the equivalent to smoking 15 cigarattes a day say experts in terms of the affect on your lifespan

Other

23 h. ago India Says Tariffs Could Shave Half Percentage Point Off Growth

US tariffs on India could shave up to half a percentage point off the country’s economic growth, a top Indian government official said, adding that a more significant problem would be the global economy slumping.

Economics

24 h. ago Vancouver Island teacher suspended after confronting student at her job

Edward John Thomas Mulrooney has been handed a five-day suspension and ordered to undergo professional boundaries training.

Other

24 h. ago Police recover vehicles linked to Hamilton, Ont. shooting that left college student dead

Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Mohawk College student from India, was shot by a stray bullet while she waited near a bus stop

Events

26 h. ago Disputed Kashmir witnesses deadliest attack on civilians in years

At least 26 were killed and 17 wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in the Indian-controlled region

Events

28 h. ago WaterHub® at Reynolds, a Significant Water Recycling Milestone

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — H2O Innovation Inc. (“H2O Innovation” or the “Corporation”) is proud to announce the official opening, on April 22nd, of the WaterHub® facility at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, a groundbreaking advancement in industrial water recycling and sustainability. This milestone reflects our shared commitment with Reynolds to revolutionize water stewardship by enabling […]

Sport

28 h. ago Investigators probe deadly attack in Kashmir as India vows to punish perpetrators

SRINAGAR, India — Security has been beefed up across Indian-controlled Kashmir a day after an attack killed at least 26 people, most of them tourists, as Indian forces launched a manhunt for the perpetrators of one of the deadliest attacks in the restive Himalayan region and leaders vowed to punish the perpetrators. Tens of thousands […]

Events

29 h. ago Firefighting drones could change the way B.C. fights wildfires, especially during the night

The ultra-heavy lifting, long-endurance drones are capable of carrying up to 400 kg of water with 2-4 hours of endurance powered by a jet engine, but can fit on the back of a flat-bed truck

Events

29 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: The U.S. is ditching some food dyes. Will Canada follow?

Science is no longer the final word in the public arena. In today’s risk-averse climate, perception often outweighs data

Other

43 h. ago Accused says she was asked to lure drug dealer to her apartment

Ashley Bourget said she’s putting her safety and reputation at risk by taking the stand at her first-degree murder trial. “I’m afraid of retaliation from the mob,” she testified Tuesday as the defence began its case in the Superior Court jury trial now in its fifth week. “I’m also afraid of what people on the […]

Society