73 m. ago Poilievre promises ‘national energy corridor’ to speed up pipeline, railway builds

Days before the campaign started, Mark Carney also promised a 'trade and economic corridor'

Society

2 h. ago Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure. The two rival party leaders touted the plans as national projects to stand up to the United States as it […]

Society

65 h. ago Mark Carney promises plan to ‘reform’ the CBC in coming days

Not surprisingly, Carney confirmed the changes will be different from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s promise to defund the CBC while keeping Radio-Canada

Society

3 d. ago Trump says he and Carney ‘agree on many things’ during ‘extremely productive’ first call

The call comes just days before 25 per cent tariffs levied by the U.S. on foreign-made vehicles and parts kick in

Transport

3 d. ago Trump says things will work out ‘very well’ with Canada but tariff threats remain

The call comes just days before 25 per cent tariffs levied by the U.S. on foreign-made vehicles and parts kick in

Economics

3 d. ago Syrians left in the dark as the interim government struggles to restore electricity

JARAMANA, Syria (AP) — Rana Al-Ahmad opens her fridge after breaking fast at sundown with her husband and four children during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Apart from eggs, potatoes and some bread, it’s empty because state electricity in Syria only comes two hours a day. “We can’t leave our food in the fridge […]

Politics

6 d. ago Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirms date national champion will visit White House

Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirmed Monday that the Buckeyes national championship football team will visit the White House on April 14. The invite was first reported by CBS News on Friday. Ohio State’s visit comes two days after it wraps up spring football practices. “It’s an honor to be invited,” Day said. “I remember […]

Society

7 d. ago Canada’s Poilievre Promises Deeper Income Tax Cut Than Carney

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising a deeper income tax cut than Liberal Leader Mark Carney, as the two politicians battle to attract affordability-minded voters in a tight election race.

Economics

8 d. ago Mark Carney kicks off election campaign in Ottawa with promise of a middle

The election campaign comes while Canada finds itself embroiled in a historic trade war with the United States

Politics

9 d. ago LILLEY: Mark Carney sounds more like a Conservative with each new promise

But one of the main issues with the Prime Minister is that his team is no different from the Trudeau Liberals

Transport

1 week ago Braid: Carney promises Liberal friendship to oil and gas. Are we dreaming?

Carney said he wants to make the industry 'as competitive as possible . . . as opposed to having pre-set caps or pre-set restrictions on pre-set timelines'

Transport

1 week ago Can AI help you win your March Madness bracket? One disruptor bets $1 million on ‘yes’ (and Houston)

DENVER (AP) — Perhaps the surest sign that artificial intelligence really is taking over the world will come the day it wins your favorite March Madness bracket pool. The day could be coming soon. In an experiment that a) was bound to happen, b) might actually make us all look smarter and c) should probably […]

Economics

2 w. ago Sailing: curtain falls on the ‘Virginie Hériot Trophy’ at Yacht Club de Monaco

MONACO, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Another intense edition of the ‘Virginie Hériot Trophy’, the prestigious all-female sailing competition organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco, has come to an end. For three days, 21 teams from nine nations competed aboard J/70s, confirming the growing international interest in women’s sailing. The event, held under […]

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2 w. ago Edmonton Oilers use trusted strategy to choke out New York Rangers

Outscoring their mistakes isn’t an option for the offensively-challenged Edmonton Oilers right now. The day will come again when they’ll be able to bury an opponent with a few well-place shots, but in the meantime they’ll settle for smothering them with a pillow until they stop kicking. Like they did Friday night against the New […]

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2 w. ago Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

WASHINGTON (AP) — Helicopters will be permanently restricted from flying near Washington, D.C.’s airport on the same route where a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in midair, killing 67 people, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The move comes just days after federal investigators looking into the cause of the crash recommended a […]

Events

2 w. ago It will be 20 degrees in Ontario this weekend but don't celebrate winter's end yet

It may feel as if spring has finally sprung in Toronto, but residents shouldn't let this week's mild conditions fool them, because there are still apparently a few colder days to come before the winter is over.The city has been graced with a few days of sunny skies and double-digit temperatures reminiscent of early patio season, and as of Wednesday afternoon, the short-term forecast shows even balmier weather is on the way this weekend, albeit peppered with rain.Unfortunately for those eager for the changing seasons, though, a chill will return soonafter.While The Weather Network (TWN) says thermometers will hit 16 C at the city's airport on both Saturday and Sunday — with other parts of the province potentially seeing temps as high as 20 C — those out and about are in for a swing of around 20 degrees within mere hours as things drop down to 0 C or colder.TWN is calling for a low of 0 C and a wind chill of -5 C overnight Sunday, and Environment and Climate Chan...

Culture

2 w. ago David Staples: Mark Carney's new economic promises go against everything he values

Where will it put Canada if we follow Carney, if we swim against the new tide of world economic trends?

Transport

2 w. ago The B.C. NDP government is winging it on carbon tax repeal promise

Vaughn Palmer: Mark Carney promises to end the tax. B.C. plans to follow, but isn't saying how it would manage a huge budget hit

Politics

2 w. ago LILLEY: Call an election now so Canada has a government with a mandate

Canada is about to get a new prime minister sometime this week, but what we really need is an election. That could come within days, but perhaps not as soon as this Sunday as had previously been discussed. The transition from the Trudeau administration to the Carney administration will take place in the coming days. […]

Politics

3 w. ago With U.S. threats of making Canada the 51st state, hundreds rally on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill for the “Elbows up, Canada” rally as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens economywide tariffs and making the country into the 51st state. The “Elbows up, Canada” rally comes together after four days of planning, drawing big name speakers including former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy, Ottawa […]

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