4 h. ago Pierre Poilievre unveils capital gains tax break ahead of election

Campaigning in the GTA Sunday, Pierre Poilievre proposed a tax cut to boost Canadian investment, counter U.S. tariffs and strengthen the economy ahead of the April 28 election.

Economics

7 h. ago 2 killed and dozens wounded in Russian attack on Kharkiv as Trump lashes out at Putin

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drones hit a military hospital, shopping center and apartment blocks in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and wounding dozens, while U.S. President Donald Trump voiced anger at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine. Ukraine’s General Staff denounced the “deliberate, targeted […]

Events

11 h. ago Saskatchewan experts raise alarms over lack of mental health resources in schools

The challenge around mental health issues remain top of mind but for youth the challenges can be even greater with the lack of available resources in schools.

Society

22 h. ago Judge rejects Hudson’s Bay proposal in creditor protection case

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has rejected a Hudson’s Bay restructuring agreement, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership. In a written decision issued Saturday, Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Osborne said he declined to approve the agreement because it is “neither necessary nor appropriate at this time.” The […]

Economics

24 h. ago RECIPE FOR DISASTER: Thumb issues blowing up on Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer

In the words of Mad Max Scherzer, his brief time with the Blue Jays is becoming a $15.5 million U.S. “recipe for disaster.” In less than a month, he’s gone from Mad Max, to frustrated Max, to borderline irate Max. It all spilled out on Saturday afternoon outside of the Blue Jays clubhouse, where after […]

Culture

25 h. ago Premier dismisses suggestion she's encouraging Alberta separation

Danielle Smith will strike a travelling panel to ask Albertans what issues they might want put to a referendum following the federal election but says talk of separation is “nonsense.” Speaking on her call-in radio show Saturday, the premier bristled at the suggestion she’s implying Alberta could separate over its battles with Ottawa or is […]

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25 h. ago Premier dismisses suggestion she's stoking Alberta separation talk

Danielle Smith will strike a travelling panel to ask Albertans what issues they might want put to a referendum following the federal election but says talk of separation is “nonsense.” Speaking on her call-in radio show Saturday, the premier bristled at the suggestion she’s implying Alberta could separate over its battles with Ottawa or is […]

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25 h. ago Mission hospital to close its emergency room overnight over staffing issues — again

The ER will be closed at Mission Memorial Hospital from 6:30 p.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Sunday.

Society

25 h. ago Mission hospital closes its emergency room both weekend nights over staffing issues

The ER will be closed at Mission Memorial Hospital from 6:30 p.m. on Sunday to 8 a.m. on Monday.

Society

28 h. ago Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S. Montreal

A University in Quebec has issued a series of guidelines to students and staff who will be travelling to the United States for academic purposes.

Society

28 h. ago Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S.

Guidelines issued in response to numerous questions from students and staff about U.S. travel

Society

29 h. ago Ontario power outage map shows 50,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Almost 50,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm, according to HydroOne's outage map.HydroOne confirms that over 49K homes in central and eastern Ontario are without electricity on Saturday afternoon as freezing rain weighs down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."HydroOne's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."HydroOneParts of the province may receive up to 25 millimetres of freezing rain by the time the system passes on Sunday.Environment and Climate Change CanadaA large swathe of the province remains under a freezing rain warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada as of Saturday afternoon.

Events

33 h. ago Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, has announced a unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts. An announcement issued Saturday night said its armed wing, the People’s Defense Force (PDF) will implement a two-week pause in offensive military operations starting Sunday in earthquake-affected […]

Events

34 h. ago Two men arrested, third sought after 'beloved' mural defaced

Three people have been charged in connection with the defacement early in the year of a “beloved community mural” on an Ottawa Community Housing in Wurtemburg Street in Lowertown. In a release, police said the graffiti attack occurred on the evening of Jan. 16. The damages were noticed the next day and reported to police. […]

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50 h. ago Man charged with assaulting B.C. hospital worker, police officer

Police were called to Eagle Ridge Hospital around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, where a man had allegedly assaulted one of the medical staff.

Events

52 h. ago Trump Is Rattling the Market’s Faith That the Dollar Is a Haven

As US stock prices tumbled this month, John Sidawi, a fund manager at Federated Investment Management Co., noticed something strange.

Other

53 h. ago Canadians should be cautious about responding to random election texts

While it might seem normal to get texts asking about voting preferences during an election, Canadians should be wary of messages from unknown senders and do a little research before responding — or don't reply at all.Earlier this month, I received a text from "Lily"  claiming to be with ERG National Research and conducting a poll about voting preferences in the upcoming election.The message seemed innocent enough and there wasn't anything particularly unusual about it.Jonathan Lamont/MobileSyrupDespite the message looking innocent, I decided to look up ERG National Research online before responding. I found a notice from the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) warning that it received complaints about ERG sending these types of messages."ERG National Research is NOT a member of CRIC. The messages they are sending are not in compliance with CRIC Standards. They do not indicate the purpose for asking these questions and they do not provide a way to contact them with q...

Politics

53 h. ago Bank Regulators Fight for Desks as OCC Returns to New York Tower

Regulators of major US banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Inc. may be forced to fight for desks as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency pulls staff back to a Times Square skyscraper — without enough space for them.

Other

56 h. ago Blue Jays fan booted for wearing ‘Canada is not for sale’ hat: ‘Staff made a mistake’

'I felt like a criminal for supporting my country. This (incident) ruined the whole activity.'

Sport

56 h. ago Anaergia to Supply Anaerobic Digestion System to City of Fermo, Italy

Anaergia’s solutions convert municipal organic waste into compressed natural gas TREVIGLIO, Italy & BURLINGTON, Ontario — Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX:ANRG) (OTCQX:ANRGF), through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., and its joint venture partner, Edil Alta S.r.l , a leading Italian construction company, have received a formal notice from the City of Fermo, […]

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