78 m. ago Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada has updated its advice to those travelling to the United States, warning they may face “scrutiny” from border guards and the possibility of detention if denied entry. An updated advisory issued Friday by Global Affairs Canada urges Canadians crossing the U.S. border to be forthcoming with officials in that country and to expect scrutiny […]

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6 h. ago Five years without answers for family of Canadian businessman held in Chinese jail

Li was seized by police, who accused him in a social media post of 'allegedly gathering public funds illegally'

Economics

10 h. ago Russian Strike on Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskiy’s Home Town, Kills 19

The death toll from Friday’s Russian ballistic missile and drone strike on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih has risen to 19, including nine children, mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on Telegram.

Politics

10 h. ago Chris Selley: Robert Carney’s story is the story of Canada Liberals don’t talk about

Liberals in particular could benefit from an honest reckoning with their efforts at 'reconciliation'

Economics

10 h. ago Lessons to lessen tariff impacts: FP Video on Trump’s trade war

Watch: how to avoid the worst outcomes on Canada, exporters and the markets in Trump's tariff war

Economics

16 h. ago One of Toronto's most popular burger joints is giving away 100 free hamburgers

What in the world could possibly be better than a hamburger? A free hamburger from one of Toronto's most popular burger joints, of course!I'm sure I'm not only speaking for myself when I say that, once the weather starts warming up and the sun shows its face a little more often, hamburgers are, more or less, the only thing I can think about.The craving is so easily triggered that sometimes, all it takes is the whiff of a distant barbeque firing up to render me near-rabid, with the only hope of a cure resting in the hands of an apron-wearing, spatula-wielding griddle cook.The good folks behind Rosie's Burgers (a frequent recipient of my frenetic burger orders) aren't doing much to squash that insatiable need for beef, buns and banana pudding this spring, either, as they gear up to open up a brand-new location at Avenue and Lawrence.To make matters even better — or worse, in the case of my cholesterol — they're celebrating opening day by giving away 100 free burgers t...

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16 h. ago Growing Concerns: Book landscaping contracts early with reputable company

I want to talk a bit about hiring professional landscapers.

Economics

20 h. ago Kelowna councillors talk to media despite mayor advising to avoid speaking ahead of meetings

In a letter sent to council recently, Tom Dyas stated, "As per our code of conduct, the mayor is the spokesperson for the city."

Other

21 h. ago Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

The Rev. Al Sharpton is giving PepsiCo three weeks to meet with him — or suffer a boycott — to discuss reversing the company’s recent move to do away with its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to a letter shared with The Associated Press. On Friday, Sharpton wrote to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta expressing […]

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23 h. ago Tariff Concerns Draw Horticulture Professionals to Town Hall

Industry leaders address supply chain risks, pricing pressures, and advocacy efforts as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate. Milton, ON, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 4, 2025—On April 2, More than 160 small business owners, staff, and partners in the ornamental horticulture industry attended a Town Hall meeting on U.S.-Canada tariffs.  This timely session, hosted […]

Economics

23 h. ago Explaining how the Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

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23 h. ago How will Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

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23 h. ago How will Saddledome staff pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

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23 h. ago What has Don Iveson been up to? Former mayor focused on family, career and community

After 14 years in public service for the City of Edmonton, split between back-to-back terms as both a city councillor followed by mayor, Don Iveson earned his time away from politics, but what has he been up to since he finished at City Hall? With a federal election on the doorstep and a municipal one […]

Transport

23 h. ago Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo Nominated for Election to Barrick Board of Directors

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has nominated Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo for election to its Board of Directors at the company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 6, 2025. Ben van Beurden, former chief executive of Shell, brings four decades of global experience in the […]

Politics

23 h. ago Premiers meeting with U.S. officials helped Canada avoid worse Trump tariffs: Scott Moe

'I wouldn't say (the outcome) is successful, but I would say that it is seeing a relatively positive outcome ... relative to many other nations,' Scott Moe said

Economics

24 h. ago Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs

Canada was not hit with broad levies, but tariffs of 25 per cent still apply to Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles

Economics

24 h. ago Meta Plans Nearly $1 Billion Data Center Project in Wisconsin

Meta Platforms Inc. plans to spend nearly $1 billion on the development of a data center project in central Wisconsin, underscoring a larger effort from the social media giant to ramp up investments in AI and cloud infrastructure.

Economics

25 h. ago Bahamas Director General to Speak at CAPA Airline Leader Summit Americas

Director General will share valuable insights at panel discussion on Caribbean Tourism NASSAU, Bahamas, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Latia Duncombe, Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, will speak at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Americas, set for April 3–4, 2025, in the Cayman Islands. As one of the […]

Politics

25 h. ago Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say?

Federal party leaders and candidates in the upcoming election say they are committed to getting Canada to meet NATO's current defence spending target of two per cent of GDP.

Politics