4 h. ago Giant rodents cuddle with visitors at the Capybara Cafe in Florida

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Animal lovers now have a place to hang out with the “it” animals of the moment — big furry rodents. In the back of a real estate office building in what is known as America’s oldest city, capybaras are crawling into visitors’ laps, munching on corn on the cob and hunting […]

Other

20 h. ago Trump opens window for deal with Iran but issues warning if things don’t work out

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is betting that a beleaguered Iran is so vulnerable following a tumultuous 18 months in the Middle East that it might finally be ready to abandon its nuclear program. The renewed push to solve one of the most delicate foreign policy issues facing the White House and the Mideast will […]

Other

20 h. ago 'More work to be done': TransLink gets partial lifeline from the B.C. government

With new B.C. money, fare hikes and a small property tax hike, TransLink has pushed its fiscal crisis off to the end of 2027

Politics

22 h. ago Alberta government, auditor at odds over lawyer involvement in health sweetheart deal probe

Multiple investigations have been launched since the former head of Alberta Health Services launched a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully fired for looking into sweetheart deals.

Politics

22 h. ago Consolidated Lithium Extends Closing of Private Placement Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CONSOLIDATED LITHIUM METALS INC. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36) (“Consolidated Lithium” or the “Company”) announces today that it has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the closing of future […]

Other

23 h. ago Alberta moves closer to donating imported medication to Ukraine as expiry dates loom

Alberta also continues to attempt to import intravenous acetaminophen to fulfil the balance of its contract with the Turkish manufacturer

Economics

23 h. ago Jersey City luxury apartments get US$331 million loan from CDPQ

Tishman Speyer is already constructing the first phase of the project, a 58-story building with 1,017 units, expected to open in 2027

Economics

23 h. ago Beyond Oil Expands into Three European Territories as Part of New Distribution Agreement With Royalty Trade and Receives Payment for First Shipment

New Distribution Agreement Further Expands Beyond Oil’s European Footprint as Part of Its Global Growth Strategy; Company Received Payment for First Shipment of 5.4T VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated […]

Economics

24 h. ago Hedge Funds Reversed Oil Bets at Record Pace After Trump Tariffs

Hedge funds reversed their position on oil at the fastest pace on record as US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs against major trade partners, threatening to cripple global energy demand.

Economics

24 h. ago Carney leaving ‘instructions’ to help next government prepare for Trump

The prime minister and Donald Trump have agreed to start negotiations on new deal after Canadian election

Politics

25 h. ago Jefferies Readies $600 Million Debt Sale for Texas Ammonia Plant

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is preparing to raise approximately $600 million in the leveraged debt capital markets for specialty chemicals manufacturer Gulf Coast Ammonia.

Economics

26 h. ago Keystone Pipeline Sludge Delays Work Needed to Assess Damage

Excavation work at a Keystone Pipeline oil spill has been delayed because crews must clean up sludge around the site, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.

Events

27 h. ago BP Investor L&G to Vote Against Keeping Outgoing Chair on Board

One of BP Plc’s largest shareholders plans to vote against the reelection of outgoing Chairman Helge Lund to the board, underscoring its opposition to the oil giant’s pivot away from its net zero strategy.

Other

29 h. ago US Consumer Sentiment Extends Plunge as Price Expectations Soar

US consumer sentiment tumbled the second-weakest reading on record while short- and long-term inflation expectations soared to multi-decade highs on growing tariff concerns.

Economics

29 h. ago US Can Slash Iran Oil Supply and Help Fill the Gap, Wright Says

US sanctions can slash Iran’s oil exports to a quarter of current levels, with shale producers among global suppliers that would help fill the gap, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

Other

30 h. ago Landmark Climate Regulation Approved by Shipping’s Global Regulator

Shipping’s international regulator agreed new rules to slash the industry’s future greenhouse gas emissions, paving the way for the end of oil as a maritime fuel in the decades to come.

Society

30 h. ago Trump’s Energy Secretary Says Fear Over Oil Prices Misplaced

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the selloff in the oil market is overblown, and he expects American crude produces to keep increasing production.

Politics

32 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays gave Guerrero Jr. some cool perks in huge $500M deal

The Toronto Blue Jays made a bit of history this week, officially inking Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to one of the largest deals in sports history.Guerrero's US$500-million contract over 14 years is the fifth-biggest ever by an athlete, the most by any player on a Canadian team, and the third-biggest ever in the MLB behind only Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani.But even though other deals might end up with higher dollar values in the actual amount of the deal, there's something no athlete making more than Guerrero can say is in their contract clause.As per baseball insider Jon Heyman, Guerrero Jr. gets four premium tickets to each home game, but also a full suite inside of the Rogers Centre.Vlad Guerrero Jr.Jays$500M/14Signing Bonus - $325M (payable 2025-2039)$17M - 2026, 2027$16M - 2028$15M - 2029$14,5M- 2030-32$12,5M - 2033, 2034$11,5M - 2035$10,5M - 2036$7M - 2037$6,25M - 2038, 2039Awards bonuses4 premium seats, 1 suiteFull No Trade— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) April 10, 2025For a ballpark...

Economics

32 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney pauses Liberal campaign to avoid tough questions

On Thursday, Liberal Leader Mark Carney announced he was pausing his campaign for the third time so he could deal with the Trump trade tariffs. But Trump’s tariffs are the campaign. Without the chaos created by the deranged trade policies of the Madman of Washington, the Libs would still be a distant second in voter […]

Events

33 h. ago Carney in Ottawa today for cabinet committee meeting on U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended his election campaign yet again to deal with the fallout of U.S. tariffs. Carney is expected to chair a meeting this morning with his cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and national security. U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on his trade war Wednesday by pausing his […]

Transport