4 h. ago New owner of historic Edmonton apartment building triples rent: ‘It’s insane’

Residents of the 110-year-old Annamoe Mansion overlooking Edmonton's river valley expected a rent increase with a new owner — but not a hike from $880 to $2,680 a month.

Society

7 h. ago Canucks 6, Ducks 2: Pond hockey good for fans, not so good for sticking to details

The Canucks set a franchise record with five goals in a span of 4:30. It included the first NHL goal for rookie defenceman Elias Pettersson.

Sport

8 h. ago Traffic restrictions on Memorial Drive set to take effect due to flood barrier construction

Starting Monday, commuters taking Memorial Drive in northwest Calgary should anticipate major traffic jams, longer drive times or find detours, as the roadway will once again be constricted to single-lane traffic for the coming months. The restrictions will accommodate construction on the Sunnyside Flood Barriers project, which started last July and is scheduled to end […]

Events

8 h. ago Edmonton may add LRT station attendants, hire more transit peace officers

Edmonton could soon swap security guards at LRT stations for new attendants and more transit peace officers. City council is set to continue a debate this week on whether to keep spending $5 million for Commissionaires security guards at 19 transit stations or direct the funding somewhere else. Transit and security managers first gave council […]

Events

11 h. ago US Inflation Is Set to Give Hints of Trump Tariff Pain to Come

US households probably experienced slightly less overall inflation last month, a reprieve that economists view as temporary in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff tsunami.

Economics

16 h. ago B.C. Supreme Court strains under increase in complex cases and jury trials, plus judge shortage

Chronic shortage of judges adds to delays and bumping of trials, according to 2024 annual reports for B.C. Supreme Court and Appeal Court

Transport

17 h. ago Campaigning across the country, federal leaders pledge family doctors, red tape cuts

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in B.C., where he is set to make an announcement on cutting bureaucratic red tape, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in Atlantic Canada, where he promised to […]

Politics

18 h. ago Bulgaria, Turkey to Explore Adding Gas Flow Capacity at Border

Bulgaria and Turkey will explore options to increase natural gas transit capacity at their joint border, a move that may allow greater flows from Russia and the Caspian region to reach central Europe.

Other

20 h. ago Varcoe: 'Market is fearful' — Global trade war, increased OPEC production shock oil prices, stocks

“There's a lot of uncertainty around how this is going to impact the global economy”

Economics

21 h. ago Indian Prime Minister Modi expands ties on a visit to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighbouring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

Politics

21 h. ago India and Sri Lanka sign defense and energy deals as Modi’s visit strengthens ties

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighboring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

Events

27 h. ago Experts, wood exporters try to tally trees lost during Ontario ice storm

Researchers say Southern Ontario can't afford to lose more trees, but work can be done to mitigate the effects -- which include an increased risk of flooding - in urban areas.

Economics

29 h. ago Western Canadian tournament at WinSport showcases joy of sledge hockey

The 19th annual Matt Cook Western Canadian Sledge Hockey Tournament is bringing together the best teams from four provinces to WinSport Arena this weekend. It’s also bringing joy to people of all ages and all abilities enjoying the sport. A record-setting total of 24 teams from Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba took to the ice […]

Sport

33 h. ago LILLEY: Mark Carney avoids taxes but expects you to pay your ‘fair share’

The Liberal Leader and the funds he set up don't pay full Canadian taxes, but he thinks you should

Economics

33 h. ago Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps set for tough test against surging Colorado Rapids

The 'Caps head into the weekend sitting atop the Western Conference standings and tied for the league lead in points

Other

34 h. ago Expanding Collège Boréal’s Ottawa campus to offer more French

Thanks to its new facilities, Collège Boréal is increasing access to high-quality programs in French and strengthening its collaborations. OTTAWA, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Web version) Collège Boréal officially opened its expanded campus at 233 Main Street in Ottawa today. During the event, Collège Boréal President Daniel Giroux and Ottawa Campus Director Daniel […]

Other

34 h. ago Rise in measles cases has prompted Albertans to get their MMR vaccine

Calgary pharmacists are seeing an increase in measle vaccine appointments, even for those that have to pay for it

Other

35 h. ago Poilievre says he’ll end early bail, house arrest for domestic crime offenders

Canada has seen big increases in domestic violence, sexual assaults, and sexual violence towards children over the past decade, Poilievre says

Events

35 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

36 h. ago More First Nations could join Manitoba class action, lawyers say

Lawyers for three First Nations suing the federal and provincial governments say they expect others to join the class action lawsuit focused on the child welfare system.

Other