3 h. ago University of Victoria’s response led to student’s overdose death: report

An independent review into the death of a University of Victoria student has found multiple errors were made the night she ingested toxic drugs.

Society

3 h. ago Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Energy Minister Brian Jean's office didn't directly answer questions about why the wording was changed

Economics

4 h. ago Admitted Mexican hitman flees U.S. for Canada, makes refugee claim

A Mexican with alleged cartel links is seeking refugee status in Canada — a decade after he told an undercover B.C. cop he was a hitman.

Other

5 h. ago Saskatoon’s Broadway BID addresses overdose crisis with free naloxone training

As Saskatoon continues to struggle through an overdose crisis, the Broadway Business Improvement District is offering tools to help those in the community stay safe.

Transport

8 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: This week on the campaign – test of leadership

WATCH: Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnist and Brian Lilley on the campaign performance of the federal leaders Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must […]

Politics

8 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

8 h. ago Our bodies may not be as resilient to heat as we thought, uOttawa study shows

Ottawa needs to adopt strategies and policies aimed at keeping residents cool, a researcher said as climate change increases temperatures.

Events

9 h. ago Here's how long people have to wait for Canadian passports and study permits

Applying for a passport or work permit in Canada? Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared its latest processing times.The government department has been working to reduce wait times and recently announced that it's aiming to process passport renewals in Canada within 30 business days or your money back.As for study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, processing times are updated weekly. An IRCC representative told us in an email that processing times can vary due to several factors."Visa offices face different challenges operating in different countries and regions, and even in different offices within the same region," they stated."Actual processing times vary according to a number of factors, such as how well and how quickly clients respond to any communication from IRCC or how easily Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada can verify the information provided."They added that IRCC aims to process at least 80 per cent of complete applic...

Sport

11 h. ago Student "likely would not have died" if UVic staff acted differently: report

New review by retired Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich is critical of the university's response to the overdose of two first-year students. One of them died.

Events

12 h. ago Nature Canada Unveils Bold ‘Nature Platform’ to Protect and Restore Canada’s Natural Heritage

“Every federal party faces a stark choice: will they rise to the occasion and stand up for policies that will protect nature and Canada’s long term prosperity, or will they capitulate to those who would pillage our common inheritance? Canadians will judge them accordingly.” Unceded Algonquin Territory — Ottawa, ON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

Other

12 h. ago Duranceau se défend de manquer d’empathie envers les locataires

Une question posée à la ministre de l’Habitation sème la bisbille au Parlement.

Other

13 h. ago Prosecutors want Young Thug in prison over viral post that sparked backlash

ATLANTA — Prosecutors in Atlanta are asking a judge to revoke Young Thug’s probation and send him to prison because of his viral post that sparked an online backlash against the district attorney’s office. The Grammy-winning rapper pleaded guilty in October to gang, drug and gun charges and was released from jail. However, Fulton County […]

Events

13 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

14 h. ago Driver hurt in crash after heavy rain washes out portion of rural road

A driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning after crashing on a section of road that was washed out after heavy overnight rain

Transport

16 h. ago HOT TOPICS MAILBAG: Why some Flames prospects aren't getting shots and how team escapes mediocrity

There’s two weeks left in the regular season and fans understandably have a lot on their minds. So our beat reporters are going to do their best to answer your questions every week. This time, it’s Danny Austin’s turn. Here’s five questions we were asked on social media: My question: Will this team ever escape […]

Other

18 h. ago Martin Perizzolo lance un troisième spectacle solo: «Tous les jours, je remets en question le fait de continuer à faire ce métier

À quelques jours de lancer son troisième spectacle solo, «Perizzolo le dramatiste», Martin Perizzolo s’est livré en toute franchise au Journal.

Culture

26 h. ago RBA Sees Banks as Resilient to Chilling Effect of US Tariffs

US trade policies and nations’ responses to them could have a “chilling effect” on global business investment and household spending, though Australia’s financial system is well placed to weather such a storm, the Reserve Bank said in a half-yearly review.

Economics

29 h. ago Jesse Kline: Trump’s still messing with Canada, and Carney’s not equipped

Liberal economic policies leave Canada vulnerable

Transport

29 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

30 h. ago Denmark’s Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat

Danish shipping powerhouse A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S purchased a railway linking ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, undermining the US’s presence along a key trade route where Donald Trump is trying to elbow out competitors.

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