4 h. ago Canada Election 2025: Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay

Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay is a federal riding located in British Columbia.

Politics

9 h. ago South Dakota panel rejects permit for an $8.9 billion carbon capture Midwest pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The massive carbon capture pipeline in the Midwest was thrown into uncertainty Tuesday after South Dakota’s Public Utility Commission denied its route permit application. The commission voted 2-1 to deny the application by Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions, with Commissioner Kristie Fiegen saying it was “incomplete” and lacked “the form and […]

Economics

10 h. ago Canada gets new partner after Global T20 owner banned after trying to fix matches

Howzat for what’s going on in cricket in this country? There has been intrigue and lots of action on and off the field, but what goes on behind those boundary lines has captured the headlines. The game has been slammed for sixes in recent months with the CEO of Canada Cricket Salman Khan being charged […]

Culture

11 h. ago Officers kicked, spat upon during woman's arrest at London motel: Police

A woman kicked and spat upon London police officers who were investigating an assault at a south-end motel, police say. It was about 2 a.m. on April 19, last Saturday, when London police say officers were called to a motel in the 600-block of Wellington Road – an area near the intersection with Southdale Road […]

Events

11 h. ago Veterinarian found dead two weeks after he was caught kicking, choking horse

A Nevada veterinarian who was wanted by authorities after a social media posting showed him abusing a horse has been found dead. A body recovered from Lake Mead on Friday was confirmed to be that of 56-year-old Shawn Frenher, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported. Frehner disappeared on April 6 after he was captured on […]

Events

14 h. ago CRA overpaid some Canadians in carbon tax payments and wants the money back. Here’s how to know if that’s you

Some taxpayers may have received an extra 20% rural supplement in error. The CRA is looking to claw that back

Economics

16 h. ago AHS issues warning for measles exposure in Alberta's south health zone

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified that there are more cases of measles in the south health zone. The people who have the confirmed cases of measles in the Taber, Alberta area have been out in public area while they were infectious. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and […]

Science

16 h. ago Number of Alberta measles cases rises to 118 as AHS issues warning for exposure in South health zone

The province says there are now 118 confirmed cases of the measles in Alberta, with five of those in Calgary. That’s an increase of 29 cases provincewide since the last update provided by the government before the Easter long weekend. The new information comes as Alberta Health Services was notified of more cases of measles […]

Science

16 h. ago Opposition Leader Dutton Narrowly Won Third Australia Election Debate, TV Panel Says

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton emerged the narrow winner in a heated third debate with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, according to a panel of political experts, as early voting began in Australia’s elections.

Politics

17 h. ago A message from Earth Day: Hold politicians accountable on pollution

This Earth Day is bittersweet. While it is usually a time to reflect on how we can build a healthier planet for ourselves and future generations, this year it was overshadowed by a major climate policy setback — the loss of consumer carbon pricing, with the final Canada Carbon Rebate being issued to eligible Canadians […]

Politics

19 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Doorbell camera captures parents speaking about daughter

DEAR ABBY: We were recorded on video and audio on our daughter’s porch, thinking we were talking to each other privately. We were discussing how hurt we were that she didn’t want to spend time with us on our 50th wedding anniversary, shortly after she and her husband moved out of state. They could easily […]

Other

28 h. ago Province of B.C. files to seize Langley home where drug lab caused deadly explosion

Surveillance video from a residence across from the home at 7340 196 Street captured the thunderous blast which jolted the Willowbrook neighbourhood around 10:40 a.m. 

Events

28 h. ago Record number of oil tankers enter Vancouver harbour in March

Provincial government to earn millions from pipeline expansion

Sport

29 h. ago 7 women and 5 men picked for jury in Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial

NEW YORK — A jury of seven women and five men has been picked for Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial, a more female panel than the five women and seven men who convicted the onetime Hollywood honcho at his first trial five years ago. Opening statements aren’t expected until Wednesday, as prosecutors and defence lawyers […]

Other

31 h. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Special Designation as a Priority Transparency Critical Mineral Project From the Trump Administration

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 21, 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 proud to announce that its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been selected as one of the first critical mineral production projects to be advanced under Executive […]

Politics

34 h. ago Judge permits ‘bushy eyebrow’ testimony in Idaho quadruple murder trial

Kohberger's defence team says it would be prejudicial to permit the 'bushy eyebrow' testimony, as it could cause a jury to believe he is guilty because of his brows.

Events

39 h. ago Chipotle Mexican Grill heads to Mexico to open its 1st location south of the border

Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico. The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open a restaurant in Mexico early next year, its first location south of the border in its 30-year history. Chipotle is partnering with Alsea in Mexico City, a company that operates Domino’s, Starbucks, Burger King, Chili’s and other brands in […]

Other

40 h. ago Conservative voters in this B.C. riding mull a tough choice: Best candidate or best leader?

In the Conservative safe seat of Abbotsford-South Langley, a popular political veteran running as an Independent could weaken support for Pierre Poilievre's party

Politics

41 h. ago Toronto shopping plaza to be completely demolished for 5 futuristic towers

A Toronto shopping plaza built not even ten years ago is already on the chopping block and could soon be torn down for a massive five-tower development.What was once a surface parking lot serving the TTC's Wilson Station was redeveloped into a series of retail buildings back in 2017, acting as an extension of the large big-box retail centre that exists to the south and west.The former lot at 75 Billy Bishop Way was developed by Build Toronto and opened as the "Shops at Wilson Station" following a brief construction period. However, just steps from a subway station and in close proximity to Highway 401, the retail development's days were always numbered.With Downsview Airport now closed and former height caps developments constructed on surrounding blocks eliminated, the site immediately south of the former airport's runway has been unlocked for much higher densities than what exist today.A recent application tabled with the City of Toronto outlines pl...

Other

41 h. ago Cybin Partners with Osmind to Accelerate Commercial Preparation for its Clinical

– Cybin will leverage Osmind’s 800-clinic network, point-of-care software, and real-world data to support the commercial preparation for its clinical-stage pipeline – – Osmind is a leading service provider to psychiatry practices in the U.S. focused on advancing psychiatry through technology and services to bring innovative mental health treatments to patients in need – TORONTO […]

Culture