18 m. ago Witkoff, Putin Envoy Meet in Washington as Trump Grows Impatient

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian negotiator met on Wednesday and Thursday in Washington, days after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin over the lack of momentum on negotiations toward a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.

Politics

21 m. ago Vancouver launches retail crime task force as violent shoplifting grows

The move comes as the Vancouver Police Department reports a nearly 12 per cent hike in shoplifting incidents in 2024, and sustained pressure from businesses.

Events

24 m. ago Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Energy Minister Brian Jean's office didn't directly answer questions about why the wording was changed

Economics

25 m. ago Former North Vancouver teacher guilty of 9 historic sex offences dating back to 1970s

Brian Moore, 85, faced a dozen charges including indecent assault, sexual touching and sexual assault.

Events

27 m. ago High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia’s premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump’s talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province’s softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby said at a media availability in Victoria that he will be travelling to Prince George in central B.C. […]

Other

28 m. ago Oil Extends Sharp Drop After Surprise OPEC+ Hike, Trump Tariffs

Oil fell further after President Donald Trump’s tariffs and an OPEC+ decision to increase output faster than previously announced triggered the worst rout since 2022.

Economics

74 m. ago « Il faut rester sur nos gardes », affirme Legault au sujet des nouveaux tarifs

Le premier ministre s’est dit « très à l’aise » avec la riposte fédérale, sans annoncer de nouvelles mesures.

Economics

75 m. ago Former MLA Karin Kirkpatrick launches new CentreBC party in 'overhaul' for B.C. voters

Kirkpatrick wants to provide voters a centrist alternative to what she says is the left-wing NDP government and the right-wing Conservative opposition

Culture

76 m. ago B.C. Conservative MLA criticized for Western separatist post

David Williams says he failed to read the fine print when he shared a map that shows most of B.C. as part of the 'Republic of Western Canada' and a 'protectorate' of the U.S.

Other

80 m. ago Admitted Mexican hitman flees U.S. for Canada, makes refugee claim

A Mexican with alleged cartel links is seeking refugee status in Canada — a decade after he told an undercover B.C. cop he was a hitman.

Other

92 m. ago Latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

“It's hard for me to celebrate,” Danielle Smith said Thursday in Calgary. She pointed to a “devastating” impact on the forestry industry, and for steel, aluminum and autoworkers.

Economics

94 m. ago Red Bull déjà sous pression au Japon où les McLaren visent la passe de trois

Toutefois, McLaren sait que sa marge de manœuvre n’est pas si importante.

Other

99 m. ago US Job Market Seen Holding Up in March Before Toll From Tariffs

US hiring likely remained healthy last month and the unemployment rate held steady at a historically low level, pointing to a stable labor market ahead of an expected tariff-induced economic slowdown later this year.

Economics

1 hour ago Saskatoon’s Broadway BID addresses overdose crisis with free naloxone training

As Saskatoon continues to struggle through an overdose crisis, the Broadway Business Improvement District is offering tools to help those in the community stay safe.

Transport

1 hour ago Saskatchewan Health Authority reports 6th measles case in province’s southwest

The most recent case was found in southwest Saskatchewan and involves an unvaccinated adult who travelled from Mexico and the United States.

Science

1 hour ago RCMP arrest Cuban national trying to enter Canada by running across border bridge

The RCMP said officers arrested a Cuban national attempting to enter Canada from the United States by running across the Fort Erie International Railway Bridge that connects Ontario to New York. The Mounties said their Niagara-on-the-Lake border integrity unit officers, with help from Ontario Provincial Police, arrested the individual last month under the Immigration and […]

Society

1 hour ago Blackstone Is Said to Mull Sale of Two AirTrunk Data Centers

Blackstone Inc. is considering selling of a pair of AirTrunk data centers in Sydney and Melbourne, following its acquisition of the company in December, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Other

1 hour ago Some Sask. companies relieved after Trump’s recent tariff announcement

Some Saskatchewan industries are feeling relieved after seeing Canada left out of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs announced on Wednesday.

Economics

1 hour ago A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump’s campaign and then by his administration. But she has long had the president’s ear and may have it again, at least for now. In an Oval Office meeting on Wednesday, the conservative activist […]

Other

2 h. ago ‘How does that happen?’: New Camrose high school unable to open, stuck at ‘impasse’

Although work on Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic High School is done, there are no paved roads or utilities to the building in Camrose and finding a solution is proving difficult.

Society