9 h. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Japan and South Korea on trade mission

Purpose of the trip is to "grow Alberta's energy, agriculture and other markets in Asia"

Society

15 h. ago Man presumed drowned off Wreck Beach after rescue attempt by bystander

Divers on a hovercraft and two rigid-hull inflatable boats from the Kitsilano Coast Guard station searched the waters, but did not find the man, who is presumed drowned.

Events

17 h. ago Final AP mock NFL draft: Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter go 1

The Tennessee Titans explored all their options with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. They can’t pass up a shot at a potential franchise quarterback. If the Titans were going to trade the pick for more draft assets, a deal would’ve happened already. Coach Brian Callahan said “there is no price that you […]

Sport

22 h. ago Chocolate prices remain elevated this Easter due to cocoa price spikes

This Easter, soaring cocoa prices will continue to have an effect on the price of chocolate, experts say — and consumers will likely be looking for deals to fill their baskets. Cocoa prices have risen significantly in the past couple of years as crops in key cocoa-growing countries have been hit hard by a number […]

Economics

22 h. ago Canada’s oilpatch set to pull ahead as falling prices put U.S. shale in ‘death zone’

Eric Nuttall says Canada has the ability to be 'one of the last men standing' in oil supply

Economics

28 h. ago Ottawa termine la saison régulière avec un gain contre les Hurricanes

Au premier tour des séries, les Sénateurs vont affronter les Maple Leafs à compter de dimanche soir, à Toronto.

Other

32 h. ago Japan’s Inflation Quickens as Rice Prices Gain Most in 50 Years

Japan’s consumer inflation picked up last month, bolstered in part by surging rice prices, supporting the central bank’s stance on a gradual rate hike path before US tariff measures clouded the economic outlook.

Economics

32 h. ago XORTX Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

CALGARY, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (“XORTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, announces receipt of notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Listing Qualifications Department that […]

Economics

38 h. ago Liberty Energy Sees US Oil Activity Holding Firm With Prices Above $60

Liberty Energy Inc., one of the biggest US fracking companies, expects most producers to stick with their production plans as long as crude prices can hang on near current levels.

Economics

40 h. ago One broken leg and an earthquake later, Lucette brings gorgeous EP to Double Dragon Thursday

De-jetlagging and just back from Japan, Edmonton indie-pop musician Lucette was in Bangkok when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake ripped a 400-km gash in the earth on March 28, killing over 5,000 people across Myanmar and Thailand. Though not outwardly injured, she notes, “I don’t know if this is normal, but I’ve been having these dizzy spells […]

Culture

40 h. ago One broken leg and an earthquake later, Edmonton singer Lucette brings gorgeous EP to Double Dragon April 24

De-jetlagging and just back from Japan, Edmonton indie-pop musician Lucette was in Bangkok when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake ripped a 400-km gash in the earth on March 28, killing over 5,000 people across Myanmar and Thailand. Though not outwardly injured, she notes, “I don’t know if this is normal, but I’ve been having these dizzy spells […]

Culture

41 h. ago Bell Canada launches its own new smartphone brand called Ahlo

Bell has launched a new smartphone brand called Ahlo.The carrier says the phone has been designed in Canada with "value-conscious users" in mind. That said, it's likely assembled in other parts of the world. So far, Bell hasn't shared the phone's manufacturer.The phone is now available for $270 outright or $1 per month at Bell or Virgin Plus (for a limited time) — a steal compared to $1,161 or $32 per month for the iPhone 16. You can also buy it through various Canadian retailers, but this deal price appears to be locked to Bell/Virgin's network.The new smartphone is aimed at "value-conscious users" with a far cheaper price tag than competitors.Here are some of its specs and features:6.58" FHD+ display50MP quad camera5,000 mAh battery5G connectivityFingerprint scannerAndroid 14 OSUSB-C connectivity (cable included)24-month warrantyThe phone will be available through Bell and its Virgin Plus flanker brand, as well as the following retailers:Best Buy ExpressThe Mo...

Culture

43 h. ago Vancouver Opera going all out for revisionist Madame Butterfly

Director Mo Zhou has moved the tale from 1904 to 1946, amid the postwar American occupation of Japan, to change the context and our perceptions of the characters and their motivations

Transport

47 h. ago Tariffs Risk Higher Costs at New US Nuclear Plant, Says Builder

US tariffs could drive up the costs for a planned nuclear power project in Michigan and result in higher electricity prices for consumers, says the South Korean firm building the plant.

Economics

48 h. ago Turkish Nickel Bull Plans $2 Billion M&A Spree to Rival China

Turkish billionaire Robert Yuksel Yildirim is on a $2 billion hunt for nickel mines, betting that the battery metal’s price will rebound and that the West will want those supplies to cut its reliance on China.

Economics

51 h. ago Western Firms Balk at Price of Admission for Return to Russia

Tempted by talk of rapprochement between Washington and Moscow, companies remain wary of a radically changed Russian market.

Economics

51 h. ago Asian Stocks Advance, Yen Weakens on Tariff Talks: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks nudged higher and the yen weakened as investors took heart from a first round of trade negotiations between the US and Japan.

Economics

51 h. ago US Stock Futures Rise on Optimism Over Trade Talks: Markets Wrap

Stock futures signaled a rebound on Wall Street as positive signals from initial US-Japan trade talks stirred optimism agreements can be reached to avoid higher levies on American trading partners.

Economics

55 h. ago Gas prices crater in Metro Vancouver, but analyst says it may not last

The price of gas in Metro Vancouver went down 10 cents per litre over the weekend, and is down 25 cents in a month.

Economics

56 h. ago New Zealand Inflation Accelerates More Than Expected to 2.5%

New Zealand’s annual inflation accelerated for the first time in almost three years, while still remaining within the Reserve Bank’s target band, suggesting policymakers can press ahead with further easing to support the economy.

Economics