15 m. ago What is ‘stagflation’? A closer look at the economic ‘double kiss of death’

Recession fears loom large for Canadians as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. But economists are also warning of 'stagflation.' What is it?

Events

20 m. ago One dead after rural crash between passenger vehicle, big rig

One person is dead and one is in hospital after a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a transport truck northeast of Strathroy. Ontario Provincial Police said emergency crews were called shortly after 10:30 a.m. Thursday to the scene of the collision and had closed Egremont Drive between Hedley Drive and Ilderton Road. That’s […]

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59 m. ago Four new measles cases confirmed in southern Alberta, now 122 confirmed cases in the province

Four new measles cases have been confirmed in southern Alberta. As of noon Wednesday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) says 35 people in total have now been infected with the highly contagious virus in the south zone. No new cases have been reported in the Calgary zone, where five cases have been confirmed. Across Alberta, there […]

Economics

93 m. ago Man charged with murdering man in Nova Scotia intimate partner violence case

RCMP upgraded the man's charge to second-degree murder in connection to the death of an 84-year-old man. Police say the victim's death was the result of intimate partner violence.

Events

3 h. ago Dow delays construction at major Alberta project amid volatility

Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said Thursday it’s […]

Politics

4 h. ago Exclusive: 911 changes made in B.C. following preventable overdose death of UVic student

When two University of Victoria students became unconscious and turned blue, 911 waited seven minutes to send an ambulance. One teen died. An inquest will examine if mistakes were made.

Events

4 h. ago Toronto Pearson: Police investigating after officer involved in shooting at airport, highway to Terminal 1 closed

'This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety. Expect delays at the Terminal,' police said in a post on X

Events

4 h. ago Man, 30, fatally shot by police at Toronto Pearson Airport; SIU investigating

Ontario Provincial Police said that roads are closed on 'Highway 409 to Terminal 1 Departures' in Mississauga. They say to avoid the area

Events

5 h. ago Letters, April 24: Forget the NFL, be a patriot and support the CFL

Does Alberta need a high-speed rail line? Vote in our daily poll! I am looking forward to a revival of the CFL this year with all of the newfound patriotism. All stadiums should be full to capacity, and no watching the NFL, especially if you voted Liberal. Could anyone in Toronto tell you who won […]

Other

5 h. ago Nelson: Alberta won’t tolerate another decade of Liberal rule

It’s stunning Canadians would seriously consider giving the Grits under Carney another decade in power

Other

5 h. ago Man shot dead by police at Toronto Pearson airport, 3 officers opened fire

The Special Investigations Unit says a 30-year-old man shot by Peel Regional Police officers at Toronto Pearson Airport on Thursday morning has died.

Events

8 h. ago Montreal family wants answers after loved one dies following police intervention

The victim's family says they don't know who placed the call, why police arrived in such large numbers, and why officers were, in their view, overly aggressive.

Events

10 h. ago Hyundai Profit Tops Estimates on Solid America, Hybrid Sales

Hyundai Motor Co. reported first-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ expectations, driven by strong vehicle sales from North America and favorable exchange rates, which helped ease concern over slowing demand overall and mounting tariff risks.

Other

12 h. ago Toyota’s North America Sales Surge on Rush to Buy Before Tariffs

Toyota Motor Corp.’s sales in North America climbed in March, fueled by a last-minute rush to buy cars before US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles kicked in.

Economics

12 h. ago Europe Car Sales Rebound as UK Demand Boosts Battered Industry

European car sales returned to growth last month for the first time since December, with gains in the UK and robust demand for electric vehicles making up for weaker sales in Germany and France.

Economics

15 h. ago Southern Alberta tourism industry records strong numbers in 2024

Local tourist attractions in southern Alberta have benefitted from changes in habits, creating an excitement around the future of the industry.

Sport

17 h. ago Ministry of Education appointing investigator to probe OCDSB finances

'The ministry is now appointing a financial investigator to validate the school board’s current financial position and recommend whether control and charge of the board should be vested in the ministry.'

Politics

17 h. ago Alberta woman shares expensive, ‘devastating’ fertility journey in hopes of helping others

Breanne Irving, 36, has always wanted to be a mom and has spent over $50,000 on fertility treatments — a process she wishes she'd started sooner and wants others to be aware of.

Other

17 h. ago Texas man executed for 2004 strangling and stabbing death of young mother

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas man convicted of fatally strangling and stabbing a young mother more than 20 years ago was executed Wednesday evening as relatives of the victim looked on.  Moises Sandoval Mendoza received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville and was pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m., authorities said. He was […]

Events

17 h. ago 'Boundless care and compassion': Trey Helten was on a mission to help others in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

"There is nothing to replace him." The sudden death of Trey Helten has shocked the Downtown Eastside, where he was widely known and loved.

Society