35 m. ago Low river water levels spark questions over Lake Diefenbaker capacity

Questions are now coming to the surface about Lake Diefenbaker's capacity to support farming irrigation, as well as the supply of drinking water for 60 per cent of the province.

Events

47 m. ago Measles cases show signs of exponential growth in western Canada, say health experts

As the measles epidemic in Canada shows signs of exponential growth, public health experts in Alberta and Saskatchewan are stepping up their efforts to get people vaccinated.

Science

2 h. ago Independent panel now in place to review Calgary’s water system, including troubled feeder main

Panellists for an independent review of the rupturing of the Bearspaw south feeder main in June of last year — which triggered Stage 4 water restrictions and boil water advisories for some communities while forcing all Calgarians to reduce a quarter of their daily consumption — have been selected, according to the city. The group […]

Other

2 h. ago Vancouver city council refers Broadway plan rezoning for more work

Some are hoping that the Broadway plan pause is a signal that the ruling ABC party is listening to the plan's critics.

Transport

3 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Carney convinced enough people he’s different – but can it last?

Since day one, Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to convince Canadians that he’s not former prime minister Justin Trudeau. And until now, he has succeeded.  Early on, Carney took decisive action to try to clearly distance himself from the Trudeau legacy. He signed an Order in Council to set the consumer carbon tax rate to zero. […]

Transport

3 h. ago Air Canada, WestJet still ranking low on customer satisfaction, study shows

Air Canada and WestJet are showing signs of improving customer satisfaction, yet continue to rank near the bottom of the list for large North American air carriers.

Economics

5 h. ago What Trump’s agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

WASHINGTON — Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom could offer hints about how his administration might negotiate with Canada. The agreement announced today is not finalized and many details remain unclear, but it sent a signal to nations around the world rattled by Trump’s attempt to deploy tariffs […]

Economics

5 h. ago Premier pape américain: «Un signal clair à l’administration Trump», selon une experte en religions

L’élection d’un premier pape américain par les cardinaux au Vatican est un «signal clair à l’administration Trump».

Politics

6 h. ago White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling the election of a new pope

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Politics

6 h. ago Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Culture

8 h. ago La guerre commerciale pourrait freiner la croissance et faire grimper le chômage au Canada

Les ménages et le système financier montraient des signes de résilience accrue début 2025, observe la Banque du Canada.

Other

8 h. ago Bank of Canada says trade war ‘poses greatest threat to Canadian economy’

The Bank of Canada is warning the trade war brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy poses a significant threat to the economy, according to the latest report

Economics

8 h. ago Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday. The central bank says in its latest Financial Stability Report that at the start of the year, households had, on average, less debt relative to their income […]

Economics

10 h. ago LG Electronics to Build $600 Million India Plant Amid IPO Pause

LG Electronics India Ltd. will build its third plant in India, signaling its growth plans in the fifth-largest economy despite deferring its $1 billion-plus public listing in the county.

Economics

11 h. ago BCE cuts quarterly dividend, signs fibre deal with PSP Investments

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. cut its quarterly dividend payment to shareholders and announced a partnership deal with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to help accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure in the U.S. BCE chief executive Mirko Bibic said Thursday the dividend cut comes as the company faces intense price competition and sustained regulatory […]

Culture

12 h. ago India Shuts Over 25 Airports Near Pakistan as Tensions Mount

India has halted civilian flights to more airports that are relatively closer to Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said, signaling escalating tensions after New Delhi carried out military strikes in its neighbor’s territory.

Other

13 h. ago Geoff Russ: B.C.’s grand green plans halted by dwindling power supply

Consumers are going to bear the cost of the government's ideological mismanagement of the electrical grid

Other

15 h. ago Sweden, Norway Hold Rates Steady as Riksbank Turns Toward Easing

The Riksbank and Norges Bank kept interest rates unchanged, with officials in Stockholm signaling a bias toward easing while their peers in Oslo reiterated that cuts may start later this year.

Other

15 h. ago EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School 2025: A Landmark in Global Allergy Education

ZURICH, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI), in partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy (HKIA), is proud to announce the inaugural EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School. This significant milestone will unfold in Hong Kong – Asia’s World City – a dynamic hub where East […]

Society

19 h. ago Shuttered Toronto landmark gets new lease on life as grocery business moves in

The fate of a well-loved Toronto landmark has taken another turn after the iconic Beaux Arts-style building was closed for three years.The former Postal Station C building at 1117 Queen Street was built in 1902, designed by famed architects David Ewart and Samuel G Curry, and served the neighbourhood's mail delivery needs for more than a century until it was officially closed in 2020.In the years that followed, it seemed that the fate of Postal Station C was nothing short of tragic, from being sold to sitting vacant, and riling up locals even more with the possibility of a futuristic new condo tower sprouting from the stately old building.Take a walk by Postal Station C today, and you'll see the building plastered in signs indicating that something new is moving, teasing work opportunities, and a new chapter for the building.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared b...

Economics