66 m. ago Cowboys Park improvements struck wrong chord with Blues Festival organizers

It was in early February that Calgary International Blues festival producer Cindy McLeod received a map from the city detailing significant changes coming to Cowboys Park. The annual outdoor music festival was to run from July 31 to Aug. 3 at the venue on the west edge of downtown — the same location where it […]

Culture

7 h. ago South Africa Targets Development Finance Giants for Funds to Revive Cities

South Africa, already counting on a $1 billion loan from the World Bank to regenerate its rundown cities, is seeking funding from some top global development-finance institutions to help with the revival.

Sport

14 h. ago Two women, one man arrested for string of commercial burglaries

Police determined the suspects were responsible for burglaries at vape stores, a pharmacy and a bar

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15 h. 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

17 h. 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

17 h. ago Trafic de stupéfiants à Québec: un homme de 35 ans arrêté par le SPVQ

Le Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ) a procédé à l’arrestation d’un homme de 35 ans, jeudi après-midi, pour trafic de stupéfiants.

Transport

20 h. ago Citigroup Announces $3.5 Billion Redemption of 3.106% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Notes Due 2026

NEW YORK — Citigroup Inc. is announcing the redemption, in whole, constituting $3,500,000,000 of its 3.106% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Notes due 2026 (the “notes”) (ISIN: US172967MQ12). The redemption date for the notes is April 8, 2025 (the “redemption date”). The cash redemption price for the notes payable on the redemption date will equal […]

Economics

20 h. ago Federal election 2025: Everything you need to know about voting in Ottawa West — Nepean

The suburban riding tends to follow national voting trends. Here's what you need to know about voting there.

Politics

21 h. ago Here's how long people have to wait for Canadian passports and study permits

Applying for a passport or work permit in Canada? Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared its latest processing times.The government department has been working to reduce wait times and recently announced that it's aiming to process passport renewals in Canada within 30 business days or your money back.As for study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, processing times are updated weekly. An IRCC representative told us in an email that processing times can vary due to several factors."Visa offices face different challenges operating in different countries and regions, and even in different offices within the same region," they stated."Actual processing times vary according to a number of factors, such as how well and how quickly clients respond to any communication from IRCC or how easily Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada can verify the information provided."They added that IRCC aims to process at least 80 per cent of complete applic...

Sport

21 h. ago Man, 26, arrested for string of retail robberies in city’s west end

A 26-year-old man faces dozens of charges for a series of retail robberies in the city’s west end. Toronto Police say officers responded to five robbery calls in the areas of St. Clair Ave. W. and Dufferin St., Dundas St. W. and Dufferin St., and Dundas St. West and Runnymede Rd. between last Friday and […]

Events

21 h. ago Winnipeg not the only Manitoba city inundated with retail theft, as Brandon cracks down

Brandon, Man., police chief Tyler Bates says local police have been working on the problem -- with over 50 arrests made and $10,000 in property recovered in a recent crackdown.

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21 h. ago Cuban national arrested after attempting run across Ontario bridge: RCMP

A Cuban national was arrested in mid-March after attempting to enter Canada illegally by running across the Fort Erie International Railway Bridge from the United States.

Society

23 h. ago Hamilton youth charged with 10 offences after alleged breach of release conditions

Hamilton Police have charged a youth with multiple offences for allegedly violating court-ordered release conditions. Cops say on Wednesday around 2:50 p.m., the youth, who had been ordered to remain in his residence daily, was seen at a store near the area of Wentworth Street and Main Street. Police say he was arrested and searched, […]

Events

24 h. ago Dollarama earnings up as consumers seek value in weakening economy

The company's net earnings also increased in the quarter to $391 million, up 20.8 per cent from the previous year

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24 h. ago Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty

Premiers in the Atlantic region say economic uncertainty remains even though Canada was left out of the latest round of global U.S. tariffs.

Economics

25 h. ago One person arrested in south Calgary after reckless driving in a stolen vehicle

One person has been arrested after driving a stolen vehicle around Calgary. Police were called to Macleod Trail at Canyon Meadows Drive SE, where it was reported that the offending vehicle was driving at high speeds and on the wrong side of the road while disobeying traffic signals. Police had to bring in a substantial […]

Transport

26 h. ago 3 teens arrested in connection with gas station carjacking: Winnipeg police

Two 17-year-olds and a 14-year-old were arrested Monday in connection with a carjacking at a Winnipeg gas station, police say.

Events

28 h. ago Hummingbird Resources PLC and Nioko Resources Corporation Enter Into Binding Term Sheet for Co

LONDON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hummingbird Resources PLC (“Hummingbird”), a West African gold mining company, announced today that it has entered into a binding term sheet for co-operation and support (the “Co-operation Agreement”) with Pasofino Gold Limited (“Pasofino”), and Hummingbird’s parent company, Nioko Resources Corporation (“Nioko”). Pursuant to the Co-operation Agreement and the […]

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32 h. ago Free Global Cities: A New Vision for Turning the Migration Crisis into an Opportunity

A groundbreaking new book published today presents a transformative solution to the global migration crisis: self-governed urban prosperity hubs where migrants and refugees can rebuild their lives and contribute to society ZURICH, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As conventional approaches fail, Free Global Cities: The Future Leaders in Migration and Public Governance proposes a […]

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32 h. ago Garbage day in some Toronto areas ‘negatively impacts’ patio season: councillors

Two Toronto councillors want the city to change garbage day in three west-end wards as the current schedule “negatively impacts” patio season.

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