77 m. ago Europe and Canada say they’ll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demands

BRUSSELS (AP) — European NATO allies and Canada on Friday said they are willing to ramp up defense spending but are cool on American demands for the size of their military budgets, particularly given U.S. President Donald Trump’s readiness to draw closer to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. U.S. allies have spent billions of dollars more […]

Economics

1 hour ago Compass Group Canada Earns Repeat Recognition as a Top Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Institute

Leading foodservice and hospitality company earns top honours in Great Place to Work® Survey for second straight year, demonstrating commitment to employee well-being and inclusivity TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Group Canada, the country’s leading food and support services provider, is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of this year’s Best […]

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6 h. ago Europe, Canada Call on Putin to Respond to US Ceasefire Proposal

Ukraine’s European allies and Canada urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to respond immediately to a US proposal for a partial ceasefire that Kyiv has accepted without conditions.

Events

6 h. ago Oil Market Gauges Show Looser Balances as OPEC+ Hikes Output

Key oil indicators are signaling looser balances ahead, after OPEC and its allies shocked the market with a dramatic early supply increase just as concerns over global demand become more acute.

Economics

6 h. ago IdentiFlight and Roc Conservation Tech Partner to Advance AI

LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boulder Imaging has announced a partnership with Roc Conservation Tech to expand IdentiFlight’s global reach and enhance wildlife conservation within the wind energy sector. With a shared commitment to bridging technology and environmental stewardship, Roc Conservation Tech will play a pivotal role in growing IdentiFlight’s presence and […]

Culture

13 h. ago Liberals drop Edmonton candidate who praised Hamas, Hezbollah in video

Loyola said in the 2009 video taken at an anti-NATO protest that Hamas and Hezbollah, both listed terrorist organizations in Canada, should be lionized, not condemned

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17 h. ago Officer who shot and killed Indigenous man in N.B. did not commit crime: watchdog

New Brunswick's police watchdog says an RCMP officer did not commit a criminal offence when they shot and killed an Indigenous man in Elsipogtog First Nation last year.

Events

18 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Making the case for new trade alliance without U.S.

Canada is facing a barrage of tariffs from the United States and the prospect of uncertainty in the country’s most important trading relationship for the next four years. The United States is far and away Canada’s largest export market, with 77% of Canadian goods heading south of the border. Given the new protectionist policies of the Trump […]

Economics

19 h. ago Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast Credit Unions Announce Intent to Merge, Creating Canada’s Largest National Purpose

Three BC-based credit unions unite to power the future for their collective members, employees and communities A stronger national purpose-driven credit union creates more value for members and employees and more choice for Canadians With combined strength comes the ability to invest in more products, services and digital banking technology Deep-rooted commitment to local communities […]

Economics

19 h. ago What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets

WASHINGTON (AP) — The trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun, threatening the world economy and straining the United States’ longstanding alliances in Europe and Asia. Goods imported from dozens of countries and territories are now going to be taxed at sharply higher rates, and that is expected to drive up the costs of […]

Economics

20 h. ago Randall Denley: Other provinces are demanding election goodies. Ontario should, too

Ford should be pressing all party leaders for commitments in areas where Ontario will need federal help. There is no shortage of issues

Politics

20 h. ago OPEC+ Stuns Oil Market With Policy Switch to Drive Down Prices

For most of this decade, the OPEC+ alliance has been the world’s most stalwart defender of high oil prices. In just a few moments this week, that role reversed dramatically.

Economics

22 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved but remain wary after no additional tariff hit from U.S.

Alberta energy and business leaders expressed relief after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed his series of “reciprocal” tariffs against other countries Wednesday, as Canada escaped any new hits from our largest trading partner. “That’s a double-win for us because it means not only do we not get tariffed, but we get an answer on tariffs,” […]

Economics

22 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved no additional U.S. tariffs, but remain wary amid global markets turmoil

'People will be wise to remain a bit tentative until the issue is fully laid to rest,' says Mike Belenkie, CEO of Advantage Energy

Economics

24 h. ago All Lines Technology Named to the Prestigious CRN Tech Elite 250 for 2025

PITTSBURGH — All Lines Technology, announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized All Lines Technology on its 2025 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual list highlights solution providers based in the U.S. and Canada that are committed to excellence and distinguish themselves by attaining top-tier certifications and specializations from leading technology […]

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24 h. ago Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of U.S. commitment to NATO

BRUSSELS — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary members of the U.S. commitment to the alliance. Rubio on Thursday decried “hysteria and hyperbole” in the media about U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions, despite persistent signals from Washington that NATO as it has […]

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24 h. ago Trump Administration Backs African Lobito Rail Plan, Envoy Says

The US said it remains committed to the Lobito Corridor project that links critical minerals deposits in central Africa to an Atlantic port, signaling a bright spot in trade with the continent facing painful tariff increases.

Politics

32 h. ago The EU Parliament has transparency problems. Marine Le Pen’s case is a window into what’s wrong

The conviction of one of the most powerful figures of the European far right for embezzling EU Parliament funds has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond. But Marine Le Pen’s case is just one example of transparency problems that have plagued the legislature. From Budapest to Washington, Le Pen’s political allies cried foul over […]

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40 h. ago With NATO’s future on the line, Europe warily awaits U.S. secretary of state at summit

One question, diplomats say, is why allies should spend 5% of their gross domestic product on their defence budgets if Russia is no longer a threat

Politics

43 h. ago OPINION: Next government must work to strengthen national defence

Due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, Canada-U.S. relations are the central issue in the federal election. But a related issue — Canada’s national defence strategy — hasn’t received much attention. But it should. In the years since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Canada has faced mounting pressure from its NATO allies to […]

Politics