25 h. ago Federal election results LIVE: Polls officially close, who’s winning in your riding

Track live federal election results in Ottawa and across Canada. See riding-by-riding results, seat projections and major upsets as polls report.

Politics

25 h. ago Federal election results LIVE: Mark Carney wins seat in Nepean, Liberals will form government

Track live federal election results in Ottawa and across Canada. See riding-by-riding results, seat projections and major upsets as polls report.

Politics

8 d. ago US Stocks Slump as Trump’s Threat to Fire Powell Adds Pressure

US stocks tumbled as President Donald Trump continued to verbally attack Jerome Powell over monetary policy, raising concern about the central bank’s independence. The dollar fell with long-dated Treasuries.

Events

2 w. ago Another Bank of Canada interest rate cut is on the way and here's what could happen

Amid times of economic uncertainty — an upcoming federal election and tense relations with the U.S. — Canadians are waiting for the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement.The central bank has made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate so far this year, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.That announcement came a week after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, and Canada retaliated with counter-tariffs. The BoC claimed the Canadian economy entered the year in a "solid position," saying GDP showed robust growth, and inflation was finally close to the two per cent target.However, with economic aggression from the U.S., BoC officials predicted a slower pace of economic activity and increased inflationary pressures in Canada. The latter concern contributed to the decision to lower the policy rate by a quarter point.The last BoC update did not come with an extensive m...

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2 w. ago Oil’s Selloff Gathers Pace as Trade War Roils Global Markets

Oil headed for a second weekly loss as mounting disorder in global markets triggered by US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy spurred concerns about a recession and a flight from risk.

Economics

2 w. ago Oil Heads for Weekly Decline as Trade War Roils Global Markets

Oil headed for a second weekly loss as mounting disorder in global markets triggered by US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy spurred concerns about a recession and a flight from risk.

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. Fed signals caution on rate cuts as Trump tariffs raise inflation fear

U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers signalled caution on the potential for interest rate cuts amid concerns President Donald Trump's tariffs could boost inflation.

Economics

2 w. ago Media Statement: National Police Federation Concerned About Province’s Unwanted, Expensive Proposed New Police Service in New Bill 49

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to the Government of Alberta’s introduction of Bill 49, announcing new steps towards the creation of an independent provincial police service: “We are deeply concerned that the Government of Alberta […]

Society

3 w. ago Ottawa on track to reach or exceed last year's homicide record, concerned police chief says

Speaking to the Ottawa Citizen on Monday, Stubbs said he is "100 per cent confident" that all the homicides are separate incidents.

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3 w. ago Numerous recent pedestrian collisions in Lethbridge prompted police last month to address traffic safety issues

Following concerns about pedestrian safety near schools and playgrounds, Lethbridge police responded in March with a month-long campaign to address traffic safety issues. The initiative saw Lethbridge police and community peace officers, as well as Alberta Sheriffs, visited most schools in the city, engaging with nearly 300 parents and students, issuing 16 tickets and giving […]

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