3 h. ago Western Canadian tournament at WinSport showcases joy of sledge hockey

The 19th annual Matt Cook Western Canadian Sledge Hockey Tournament is bringing together the best teams from four provinces to WinSport Arena this weekend. It’s also bringing joy to people of all ages and all abilities enjoying the sport. A record-setting total of 24 teams from Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba took to the ice […]

Sport

3 h. ago B.C. premier seeks to assure forest industry as U.S. trade war intensifies

Canadian forestry was spared in President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, but softwood lumber could still see duties surge as the U.S. targets the industry in other ways.

Economics

3 h. ago B.C. government takes heat as credit ratings downgraded again over deficit and debt

In downgrading the province, two credit rating agencies pointed to B.C.'s ballooning debt and multi-billion dollar deficits forecast annually into the near future. 

Economics

4 h. ago Royal Canadian Legion branch in downtown Calgary aims to raise funds with community dinner

The Royal Canadian Legion #1 branch is preparing to replace it's roof. However they are looking to Calgarians to help with costs as membership numbers continue to decline.

Other

5 h. ago Bell: Liberal Leader Mark Carney loves Alberta — just ask him

'I resile to no one in terms of my understanding of the West,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney, leading people to rush for the closest dictionary

Politics

5 h. ago Bell: Carney says he's for Alberta — the crap detector alarm goes off

'I resile to no one in terms of my understanding of the West,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney, leading people to rush for the closest dictionary

Transport

5 h. ago B.C.'s lack of a plan to trim deficit spooks ratings agencies

S&P and Moody’s faulted the NDP for piling up deficits and debt with no end in sight

Other

6 h. ago Nuclear safety commission OKs construction of Ontario small modular reactor

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to build a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

Society

6 h. ago LILLEY: Mark Carney avoids taxes but expects you to pay your ‘fair share’

The Liberal Leader and the funds he set up don't pay full Canadian taxes, but he thinks you should

Economics

7 h. ago Stocks are plunging and that may only be the start of the pain for Canadian consumers

'This is the biggest realignment in global trade ever'

Economics

7 h. ago Premiers meeting with U.S. officials helped Canada avoid worse Trump tariffs: Scott Moe

'I wouldn't say (the outcome) is successful, but I would say that it is seeing a relatively positive outcome ... relative to many other nations,' Scott Moe said

Economics

8 h. ago Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs

Canada was not hit with broad levies, but tariffs of 25 per cent still apply to Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles

Economics

8 h. ago BROOKS: What a forgotten warship says about the West’s decline

HMS Bristol is gone – and so is the West’s sense of mission and meaning. The dismantling of HMS Bristol may seem like a minor historical footnote. But to those of us who remember what it once symbolized — a shared sense of Western purpose, sacrifice and unity — its fate mirrors a much deeper […]

Other

9 h. ago Trump administration rolls back forest protections in bid to ramp up logging

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration acted to roll back environmental protections around future logging projects on more than half of U.S. national forests under an emergency designation Friday that cites the dangers of wildfires. Whether the move will boost production remains to be seen. Former President Joe Biden’s administration also sought to […]

Politics

9 h. ago Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

CALGARY — Fears of a tariff-driven recession have led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector’s outlook should the weakness persist. West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel on Friday, recovering some ground by […]

Economics

9 h. ago 5 Burning Questions at curling worlds with Canada looking sharp for playoffs

It’s like déjà-vu of Uijeongbu. Yes, Brad Jacobs and his Canadian crew are humming along in Saskatchewan just like Rachel Homan was in South Korea. Whether it results in a take of the title at the 2025 BKT World Men’s Curling Championship remains to be seen. And we’re only two days away from finding that […]

Events

10 h. ago Sharp drop in global crude oil prices drags down Canadian energy stocks

West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel today.

Economics

10 h. ago Canadian energy stocks dragged down by steep drop in global crude oil prices

If crude price drop ends up being sustained, oilpatch may throttle back spending plans, expert says

Economics

10 h. ago Opinion: Attack on AHS reveals the failings of surgery privatization

These were the words of Premier Danielle Smith at a Feb. 19 press conference addressing corruption allegations: “It doesn’t seem to matter how much additional dollars we give to AHS, they’re not increasing the number of surgeries that they’re doing. That’s the reason we are using chartered surgical facilities and we’ll continue to.” Meant to […]

Events

11 h. ago Canadian Pet Population Survey Highlights the Importance of Access to Veterinary Care

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The latest findings from the 2024 Canadian Pet Population Survey reveal significant insights into the pet ownership landscape in Canada. Conducted by Léger, a leading Canadian research and analytics firm, the survey underscores the critical role of access to veterinary care in supporting the health and well-being of […]

Economics