2 h. ago Home sales fall in April amid economic uncertainty, Calgary Real Estate Board says

But housing activity remains stronger compared to economic downturn in late 2010s

Other

3 h. ago Vulcan County man auctioning off part of large collection of vehicles

About 60 vehicles to go up for sale, including some of the higher-end cars that have been rarlely driven

Culture

6 h. ago Teen rushed to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Huntington Hills

Seventeen-year-old hit on a skateboard in life-threatening condition

Science

6 h. ago Opinion: The missing ingredient in Canada's economic independence 

Opinion: Canadians want to see policies that address corporate price gouging, food insecurity and lack of local food in the supermarket — not only is over half our food imported, half of it is exported, too

Events

6 h. ago Dial M for musicals: Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! and Michael Jackson part of upcoming Broadway Across Canada season in Edmonton

Some of the biggest songs in pop history will be hitting the stage at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium starting this fall. Broadway Across Canada unveiled the lineup of offerings for 2025-26 on Wednesday, and it includes the music of Michael Jackson and ABBA as well as the eclectic music mashup from the mind of Baz Luhrmann. […]

Culture

6 h. ago Big Canadian telecoms keep raising their fees to keep up with each other

Bell has raised the price of its connection fee to $75.This comes just a couple of months after Rogers and flanker brand Fido increased their connection fees to the same amount. Like Rogers, Bell offers to waive the fee if you order online.Bell's new fee is live on both its own website and flanker brand Virgin's. They last raised their connection fees from $70 to $75 in October.Last August, Telus raised its own connection fee to $70. Given that two of the "Big Three" carriers have already jacked their fees to $75, it seems safe to assume that Telus will soon follow suit.All of these hikes come in spite of the fact that the CRTC's recent amendments to the Telecommunications Act prohibit charging fees "related to the activation or modification of a telecommunications service plan." Nonetheless, carriers have generally been raising their connection fee prices by $5 to $10 on a near-annual basis.Bell also just chang...

Other

6 h. ago McDonald’s U.S. sales miss highlights rising consumer anxiety

McDonald’s remains confident it can 'navigate even the toughest of market conditions and gain market share'

Other

7 h. ago Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson’s Bay to return ceremonial items

WINNIPEG — The Assembly of First Nations is joining calls for Hudson’s Bay to immediately halt the sale of artifacts and return any cultural, ceremonial and sacred items to the Indigenous communities that they belong to. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says some items may represent vital and genuine aspects of cultural heritage and identity. […]

Culture

7 h. ago Fan in critical condition after falling 6.4 metres from stands at Pirates

Right after Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double, players began waving frantically for medical personnel and pointing to the man who had fallen onto the warning track.

Sport

7 h. ago Whatever happens with Trump’s tariffs, investors need to prepare for a new market paradigm

Rana Foroohar: A 'dollar doomsday scenario' sees a shift in globalization leading to a fall in both the U.S. dollar and U.S. dollar assets

Economics

7 h. ago U.S. new homes activity falls due to uncertainty over the economy

More than 60 per cent of homebuilders are reporting increases in building costs.

Other

8 h. ago NFL legend breaks silence after close friend dies in golf cart fall

John Elway reportedly was driving the golf cart when his longtime agent suffered a severe brain injury

Events

9 h. ago Canadian Tire is bidding on Hudson’s Bay assets, sources say

The 355-year-old retailer’s assets hit the sales block after it filed for creditor protection earlier this year

Other

10 h. ago McDonald’s says sales keep falling as diners hit by high prices

McDonald's reports first-quarter sales declined more than expected globally, particularly in the United States as economic worries and high prices continue to pressure consumers.

Economics

10 h. ago Here's how the price of eggs compares in Canada versus elsewhere in the world

For many Canadians, eggs are staple items on their grocery list — but how do egg prices in Canada compare to those in other countries?We have conducted several grocery comparisons across different countries, looking at the cost of food in Canada versus places like Italy, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Australia. However, rather than comparing the prices of various grocery items, we're focusing specifically on this versatile source of protein.In 2024, we tracked the price of eggs in different countries. In Canada that year, a carton of one dozen large eggs from Great Value costed $3.97 CAD at Walmart, while free-range eggs costed $7.04 CAD. A dozen free-run eggs by GoldEgg were being sold for $7.04 CAD.But those prices have since changed.This year, the price of a dozen large eggs from Great Value has dropped by five cents to $3.93 CAD, while the price of GoldEgg free-run eggs has increased by four cents to $7.08 CAD.Walmart CanadaTo compare the pric...

Economics

11 h. ago FlexEnergy Solutions Signs Agreement for the Sale of Its Canadian Operations to Focus on Growth Opportunities

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — FlexEnergy Solutions (“FlexEnergy”), a leader in reliable, clean, on-demand power solutions, today announced the signing of a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell 100% of its shares of Flex Leasing Power and Service ULC (“FlexEnergy Canada”) to Enterprise Group, Inc. (“Enterprise”), a consolidator of energy services (including specialized equipment and services to […]

Other

12 h. ago Global shares rise as U.S. futures gain amid subdued holiday trading

The U.S. has been hit with the threat of a worst-case scenario called “stagflation,” one where the economy stagnates yet inflation remains high.

Society

13 h. ago Cameco Reports Q1 Results: Strong Consolidated Financial and Operational Results; Average Realized Price Benefitting From Long

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) today reported its consolidated financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). “Cameco’s first quarter performance across our uranium, fuel services, and Westinghouse segments was robust, reflecting our disciplined strategic alignment and continued positive momentum […]

Economics

14 h. ago Russia Triples 2025 Deficit Target With Less Energy Income Seen

The Russian Finance Ministry more than tripled its budget deficit target for this year after expectations for revenue and the price of oil were reduced amid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Other

14 h. ago Ocado’s Total Bond Bill Set to Be Triple What It Paid Last Year

After Ocado Group Plc finalizes the sale of its latest bond, the company’s total annual interest bill may be close to £100 million ($134 million) — more than triple what it was paying this time last year.

Economics