24 h. ago China Allows New Coal Plants Through 2027 to Fill Renewable Gaps

China will allow coal-fired power plants to be built through at least 2027, according to new guidelines from the government, which also call on generators to ensure they’re able to meet gaps in supply from intermittent renewables.

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4 d. ago Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump’s top tariff target

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is visiting China on Friday, his third trip to the country in two years as his government seeks to boost investment from the Asian giant amid global economic uncertainty caused by a chaotic U.S. tariff policy. Sanchez met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and was expected to […]

Politics

5 d. ago Prince Albert Raiders blank Edmonton Oil Kings in Game 7 to advance in WHL playoffs

The Prince Albert Raiders are off to the second round of WHL playoffs after shutting out the Edmonton Oil Kings in Game 7 of their opening-round series.

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9 d. ago B.C. man campaigns for people from the United States to come visit

A man from Nanaimo, B.C. has come up with a plan to boost the local economy that he hopes will also help build bridges between Americans and Canadians.

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1 week ago Oil Kings’ victory over Raiders has them 1 win away from advancing to 2nd round of WHL playoffs

Game 5 of the first-round WHL playoff series will be played on Friday in Prince Albert.

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1 week ago Suspected U.S. airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people, Houthi rebels say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Suspected U.S. airstrikes battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen into Wednesday, with the Houthis saying one strike killed at least four people near the Red Sea port city of Hodeida. The intense campaign of airstrikes under President Donald Trump, targeting the rebels over their attacks on shipping in Mideast waters stemming […]

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2 w. ago Oil Holds Hefty Advance With Trump Sanctions, Tariffs in Focus

Oil steadied after jumping on Monday as President Donald Trump suggested that the US may work to curtail crude shipments from Russia, the world’s third-largest producer and a major exporter.

Economics

2 w. ago Pierre Poilievre unveils capital gains tax break ahead of election

Campaigning in the GTA Sunday, Pierre Poilievre proposed a tax cut to boost Canadian investment, counter U.S. tariffs and strengthen the economy ahead of the April 28 election.

Economics

2 w. ago Xi Woos Global Business Leaders as Trump Intensifies Trade War

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to improve market access at a meeting with a group of global business leaders in Beijing, in an effort to boost investor sentiment as rising tariffs fuel uncertainty for the economy and international trade.

Economics

2 w. ago Lenders Risk Pain From UK Universities’ £9.5 Billion Debt Burden

Risk of an insolvency is rising after student numbers failed to grow as fast as expected

Society

2 w. ago MUFG Expects Revenue Lift From More China Firms Going Abroad

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. expects a revenue boost in its China corporate and investment banking business as more local firms are planning to again expand outside their home country.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump denies report that Musk will be briefed on China war plans

Trump said the report was 'ridiculous' and 'completely untrue,' adding: 'China will not even be mentioned or discussed'

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3 w. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

Politics

3 w. ago Trump denies NYT report that Musk will be briefed on China war plans

(Bloomberg) — U.S. President Donald Trump denied a report by the New York Times that said Elon Musk will be briefed on Friday about the American military’s contingency planning for any potential war with China. The Times, which cited multiple unidentified US officials familiar with the plans, said Musk would see details of American plans […]

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3 w. ago Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall St edges lower on US policy uncertainty

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after Wall Street retreated as investors were rattled by uncertainties brought by U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S. futures were nearly unchanged and oil prices advanced. Chinese markets declined for a second day. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng tumbled 2% to 23,733.02 after China kept its key […]

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario colleges, universities and businesses call for more post

Three major organizations representing Ontario’s colleges, universities and business community are urging the province to boost investment in the post-secondary sector, saying the economic threat from the United States underscores the need. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Ontario Universities and Colleges Ontario released an open letter today to Colleges and Universities Minister […]

Society

3 w. ago Oil Advances With US Growth Outlook, Stockpile Levels in Focus

Oil edged higher, with the outlook for US growth in focus after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, while data showed robust fuel consumption.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump Says US Doesn’t Want Russia, China Moving Closer Together

President Donald Trump expressed caution over closer ties between China and Russia, outlining plans to improve ties with two countries that have united in opposing the US on the world stage.

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4 w. ago Trump says Iran will ‘suffer the consequences’ for further Houthi attacks

The comments by Trump escalate his administration’s new campaign of airstrikes targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen, which killed at least 53 people this weekend alone.

Events

4 w. ago European Stocks Rise as Energy Gets a Boost From China’s Plans

European stocks gained as resources sectors received a boost after China said it would take steps to revive consumption.

Economics