2 h. ago EU Set to Propose Banning Russian Gas Imports by End of 2027

The European Union is set to propose measures to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, as the bloc pushes to sever ties with the country that was once its biggest energy supplier.

Economics

48 h. ago Adam Zivo: When unelected judges invent rights to bike lanes and drug dens, something’s wrong

Doug Ford’s criticism of judicial activism is perfectly warranted

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57 h. ago Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO ruled unfit for trial and ordered hospitalized

NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Friday that the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is not competent to stand trial on sex trafficking charges and ordered him hospitalized to see if his mental condition improves. Michael Jeffries’ lawyers sought the ruling last month, writing in a letter filed in a New York federal […]

Science

59 h. ago A tent is not an accommodation under N.S. regulations, judge rules

Bradley Lowe 'died destitute' in a tent pitched in front of Halifax's City Hall

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61 h. ago Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for Elon Musk ‘s Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans. The emergency appeal comes after a judge in Maryland restricted the team’s access under federal privacy laws. Social Security holds […]

Politics

61 h. ago Fatality inquiry recommends more mental health resources at Edmonton Remand Centre after inmate died pleading for addictions treatment

Warning: this story deals with suicide. If you need help, the AHS Mental Health Help Line can be reached at 1-877-303-2642. The Canada Suicide Prevention Service can be contacted at 1-833-456-4566. A judge is recommending an overhaul of how prisoners at the Edmonton Remand Centre receive mental health care after an inmate died by suicide […]

Events

62 h. ago Jury in Calgary stabbing murder trial told by judge to consider NCR defence first

The case is to be in the hands of the jury soon.

Events

63 h. ago Ed Leavens on building a cybersecurity platform that hides data in plain sight

From payment card protection to privacy at scale, Data Stealth’s modular platform makes sensitive data vanish, before hackers can ever find it

Events

64 h. ago Village Farms International Reschedules Q1 2025 Conference Call

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced it has rescheduled its previously announced conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results to Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Participants can access the conference call via a […]

Society

65 h. ago Bryan Adams and Tegan & Sara in Toronto next week for huge conference

One of Toronto's biggest music, arts and tech conferences is happening this month and some massive stars are in the lineup.The 42nd edition of the Departure Festival will showcase over 100 artists from across the city, Canada, and the world from May 6 to 11.Canada's creative industry and guests from around the world will also come together for the Departure Conference, sharing ideas and learning from industry leaders and music legends."The Departure Conference is a true launch pad for emerging talent and a hub for meaningful connections," said Kevin Barton, Executive Producer of Departure, to blogTO."Our goal is to establish Toronto as a global centre for industry collaboration and solidify its reputation as a place where careers get launched."With their conference pass, attendees can access exclusive keynote talks, showcases, networking, special events, and more.Conference speakers announced include celebrity chef and The Bear star Matty Matheson, Grammy...

Culture

2 d. ago Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported. The Justice Department asked the high court to put on hold a ruling from a federal judge in San Francisco that kept in place Temporary Protected Status for the […]

Politics

3 d. ago Japan’s finance minister calls US Treasury holdings ‘a card’ in tariff talks with Trump

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasurys can be “a card on the table” in negotiations over tariffs with the Trump administration, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Friday. “It does exist as a card, but I think whether we choose to use it or not would be a separate decision,” Kato said during […]

Politics

3 d. ago Fatal gunplay between rival drug dealers lands Calgary man an eight

“We are not living in the wild west” a Calgary judge noted Thursday in sentencing a city man to eight years in prison for shooting an armed drug dealer. “We must not be held hostage in our communities,” Justice Robert Hall said, in sentencing Tarek Che Sharples for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his […]

Events

3 d. ago Saskatchewan premier says he wouldn’t stop vote on separating from Canada

Scott Moe says he supports a united Canada but says he does not judge people for having different opinions

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3 d. ago Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools during entire day

Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the measure will encourage young people to socialize and will help prevent cyberbullying.

Society

3 d. ago Moe says he’s Canadian but wouldn’t stop vote on Saskatchewan separating from Canada

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s a true Canadian but wouldn’t stop a public vote on separating from the country if it came forward. Moe says residents are allowed to trigger provincial legislation for a plebiscite on the issue. He says he does not judge people for having different opinions but says he […]

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3 d. ago Employee sues London police over handling of sex assault case

A London police employee who a court found was sexually assaulted by an off-duty officer is suing the force for allegedly mishandling the case and not safeguarding details of the investigation from her co-workers. The woman, whose name was protected under a publication ban during the trial of Const. Eldin Omerovic three years ago, has […]

Events

3 d. ago Taxpayer loses case to deduct costs and losses while renting to parents

Jamie Golombek: Judge in tax case not convinced the landlord intended to make a profit, disallowing his claims

Economics

3 d. ago Key US Gas Report Is Late as DOGE Concerns Dog Energy Agency

The US Energy Department delayed a key report on natural gas minutes before it was scheduled to be published Thursday, fueling concern that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts will disrupt data closely watched by companies and traders.

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3 d. ago Summers Says It’s Wrong to Say Markets Tell Fed It Should Cut

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said that bond-market pricing doesn’t amount to a judgment call on what the Federal Reserve ought to do with interest rates, and that it would be a “very serious error” for policymakers to ease next week.

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