83 m. ago Carney Takes Power in Canada as Nation Seeks Answers to Trump’s Aggression

Justin Trudeau is out. Mark Carney is in. And his arrival as Canada’s new leader creates an opening for the government in Ottawa to reset its tense relationship with the US and President Donald Trump.

Transport

2 h. ago Greek Premier Reshuffles Cabinet After Protests, Censure Motion

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a broad cabinet reshuffle Friday as he seeks to shore up his government following major protests over its handling of the deadliest train crash in the nation’s history.

Other

3 h. ago Great White Nothing: How Harper’s naval station became an Arctic white elephant

The Nanisivik Naval Facility still languishes unfinished more than a decade past its completion date, amid a flurry of Arctic announcements from the Liberal government.

Other

4 h. ago Futures Rise, Dollar Up as US Shutdown Risk Eases: Markets Wrap

US and European equity-index futures rallied with Asian stocks Friday as signs the US will avoid a government shutdown boosted sentiment.

Other

4 h. ago US Stock Futures Advance as Risk of Shutdown Eases: Markets Wrap

US equity futures climbed as signs that lawmakers in Washington will avoid a government shutdown brightened sentiment.

Economics

6 h. ago Polish Policymaker Kotecki Still Sees Some Chance of Interest

Poland may still reduce interest rates as early as July despite the central bank’s new projections showing a higher inflation path and hawkish comments by Governor Adam Glapinski, policymaker Ludwik Kotecki said.

Events

12 h. ago US Quietly Tightens Russia Sanctions as It Seeks Ceasefire Deal

The US is tightening sanctions on Russia by restricting payments for energy even as it pursues peace negotiations with President Vladimir Putin’s government over the war in Ukraine.

Events

13 h. ago B.C. legislation would give cabinet sweeping powers amid U.S. tariff threats

British Columbia’s government is proposing giving cabinet broad-reaching emergency powers to respond to what Premier David Eby calls the “human-caused disaster” coming in like a freight train from the United States. A bill, tabled in the legislature Thursday, gives cabinet the power to implement charges on vehicles using B.C. infrastructure, such as highways and ferries, […]

Economics

14 h. ago Ousted AHS head challenges premier's assertion she wasn't following policy

"There’s a lot of sh------ contracts out there in AHS and in government and we have to live with it," Mentzelopoulos claims LaGrange told her

Events

15 h. ago Quebec’s action on behalf of seniors deemed insufficient: survey

Five years after the start of the pandemic, barely a quarter of Quebecers are satisfied with the government’s action on behalf of seniors.

Other

15 h. ago Mystery author’s book signing was dangerously close to wildfires, and fans still showed up

Los Angeles was still under assault from wildfires the week that an eagerly awaited new thriller from Robert Crais saw publication. The Big Empty was the 20th novel featuring the exploits of wisecracking L.A. private eye Elvis Cole and his formidable but introspective partner Joe Pike — but there would be no big sendoff, no […]

Events

15 h. ago After wildfires, Los Angeles braces for flooding, mudslides, evacuation

More than 20 million people across Southern California are under flood watches.

Events

15 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Other provinces should follow Alberta on charter schools

It’s high time for Alberta’s charter school revolution to come to the rest of Canada. Parents in every province deserve choice and value for their money when it comes to educating the next generation. It’s simply not fair to try to force parents to keep their kids in failing government-run schools. It’s also unfair to […]

Society

15 h. ago Ottawa offers some ’lost Canadians’ citizenship after legislation delayed

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving “lost Canadians” a chance to receive Canadian citizenship as he seeks an extension to a deadline set by the courts for his government to pass new legislation. “Lost Canadians” is a term applied to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were […]

Other

15 h. ago Loblaw clarifies made in Canada label confusion amid tariffs

No grocery store label is safe from the scrutiny of Canadian shoppers during the Canada-United States tariff war.The federal government's initial retaliatory tariffs saw a long list of grocery items impacted by the 25 per cent duty.U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada on Wednesday, so Ottawa responded with another $29.8 billion worth of tariffs on American goods ranging from stoves to roller coasters.Calls to support Canadian-made products have grown stronger than ever with nearly 25,000 people signing a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.Canada's major grocers have heard the calls to highlight Canadian goods in stores. Loblaw has even started marking Canadian products with a maple leaf symbol and imported U.S. products with prices that have been affected by tariffs with a "T" symbol.However, some shoppers shared their confusion about discrepan...

Economics

16 h. ago B.C. Hydro cuts Tesla from charger rebate program in tariff fight

In response to the U.S. tariff threats (and perhaps a nod to Elon Musk's government tampering) the utility has cut off the subsidy for Tesla' proprietary chargers

Economics

17 h. ago Six Federal Agencies Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judge Orders

A San Francisco federal judge ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of the government’s newest employees who were terminated in February.

Events

17 h. ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

Economics

17 h. ago BC Hydro bans Tesla from charger rebate program as B.C. ramps up tariff response

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is ramping up its response to the trade war with the United States, with BC Hydro banning Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program and the government tabling legislation to combat the tariff threats. BC Hydro says on its website that the change would cover Tesla chargers, batteries and inverters […]

Economics

17 h. ago Wine Guy: 3 redolent B.C. red wines to ride out final weeks of winter

James Nevison: Sipping one of these bright, exuberant local wines will certainly aid in chasing away any lingering winter blues

Sport