43 m. ago Ontario reports 95 new measles cases, sending total above 1,000 since outbreak began

Public Health Ontario is reporting 95 new measles cases since last week, bringing the total number of people infected past 1,000. It says a total of 1,020 people have had measles since the province’s outbreak began last October. The agency says the ongoing rise in cases is “due to continued exposures and transmission among individuals […]

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1 hour ago Le professionnalisme des enseignants attaqué, s’insurge la FAE

Le projet de loi 94 cristallise les tensions en dépassant le cadre de la laïcité, selon le syndicat.

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2 h. ago One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

LONDON (AP) — New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device. The market for used cell phones is booming. It’s now growing faster than the market for new […]

Technology

3 h. ago Spain’s Cuerpo Defends Relations With China Despite Rift With US

Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo defended his country’s outreach to China in the face of increasing tensions between Washington and Beijing, arguing that Europe needs to be a key player in a new global order.

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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 Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Unanimous Vote of Approval to Establish the Phase I Brine Production Unit from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is pleased to announce that the brine production unit, now formally named the Reynolds Unit, for Phase I of its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been unanimously […]

Society

5 h. ago India and Pakistan cancel visas of each others’ nationals as tensions rise

SRINAGAR, India — India and Pakistan cancelled visas for their nationals to each other’s countries Thursday amid rising tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbors after India blamed Pakistan for a deadly attack by gunmen that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in disputed Kashmir. Indian authorities said all visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be […]

Society

13 h. ago Here's the salary you need to earn to afford a home in Toronto right now

It may be one of the worst times in years to try and sell a home in Toronto, but conversely, those in the market to buy a property may be able to land themselves somewhat of a deal (relative to the city's infamously ludicrous prices, that is).Prices are finally starting to erode in the face of a terribly stagnant market, most notably in the condo sector, where fewer units are changing hands than ever in the last three decades.According to the latest data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), the average price of the typical GTA condo fell 2.6 per cent from March 2024 to the month prior, while the average price of a home of any type is down a similar 2.5 per cent over the same period.Sales have dropped a staggering 23.1 per cent year-over-year, while active listings have shot up 88.8 per cent, giving buyers the advantage of choice and negotiating power.As such, along with a Bank of Canada mortgage rate cut in March, the annua...

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14 h. ago Oil Holds Decline With Focus on OPEC+ Supply and Tariff Outlook

Oil held a decline as investors weighed the prospect of more OPEC+ supply and the fallout from trade tensions between the US and China.

Economics

15 h. ago There’s no better place to end the ski season than Whistler, B.C.

There’s simply no better resort in the world to wrap up a ski season than Whistler Blackcomb. And what a sendoff it was — fresh powder, unforgettable après, and the unbeatable perk of Canada’s only true two-for-one: Two world-class mountains on one lift ticket. One of the coolest things? You can stand right at the […]

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15 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: PM Mark Carney’s arrogance knows no bounds

WATCH as Sun political columnist Brian Lilley says Liberal Leader Mark Carney is showing he is dismissive of reporters’ questions and doesn’t like to be queried on his fiscal plans by economists who might disagree with him. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter […]

Transport

18 h. ago Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

WINNIPEG — Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show. The province announced last summer that it would offer rebates of up to $4,000 to people who buy or lease electric vehicles with a suggested retail price of less than […]

Transport

20 h. ago Tariffs and political tensions are causing fewer Americans to visit Canada

Canada has seen a slight dip in visitors from the U.S. as tensions between the two countries heighten due to tariffs and Donald Trump's presidency.Statistics Canada released its report on travel between Canada and other countries in February. It found that trips to Canada by Americans decreased by 5.3 per cent compared to the same time last year, to 1.1 million visitors."This marked the first year-over-year decrease in arrivals to Canada by U.S. residents since March 2021," reads the report. "Most of the trips taken in February 2025 by U.S. residents were made by automobile (72.8 per cent) or by air (24.2 per cent)."Americans visiting by car were down 6.5 per cent in February 2025 compared to 2024, which StatCan says marked the end of four consecutive months of year-over-year growth that began in October 2024. Over half of these arrivals were same-day trips.U.S. residents flying to Canada increased by 0.6 per cent compared to the same month last year.Whi...

Politics

20 h. ago Beyond Oil Provides Update on Brokered Private Placement, Led by Strategic Investment by Clal Insurance, an Israeli Institutional Investor, as Part of Potential Uplisting to a Senior Exchange

NEW YORK, New York, KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel and VANCOUVER, BC, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company”), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, minimizing waste and enhancing sustainability, is pleased to […]

Economics

21 h. ago As tariffs from U.S. and China bite, Canadian agriculture needs help: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the federal government to do more to support the agricultural sector amid rising tariffs and trade tensions.

Society

21 h. ago Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages in class action

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered Air Canada to pay passengers more than $10 million in damages in a class-action lawsuit that alleged they were charged more than the ticket price advertised. In a ruling Tuesday, Justice Judith Harvie wrote that Air Canada showed “ignorance and laxity” when the airline concluded it […]

Economics

22 h. ago OPEC+ Tensions With Kazakhstan Boil Over Sending Oil Price Lower

OPEC+’s audacious bid to punish its oil-quota cheats prompted a renewed plunge in crude on Wednesday, as growing tensions with Kazakhstan stoked fears of an escalating price war.

Economics

23 h. ago Loblaw lists grocery items that can see a price hike in Canada

The report mentions 'tariff' a dozen times, and includes an explanation of how 'stacking tariffs' could send some prices even higher

Economics

23 h. ago How a business on the border line is seizing opportunity in a trade war

As trade tensions between Canada and the United States simmer, one small company operating on the border may be seeing opportunity in the uncertainty.

Economics

24 h. ago Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages after class action

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal is ordering Air Canada to pay passengers more than $10 million in damages in a class action lawsuit that alleged they were charged higher amounts than the ticket price advertised. In a ruling Tuesday, Justice Judith Harvie wrote that Air Canada showed “ignorance and laxity” when the airline […]

Economics