6 m. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Recovery from the lost decade means ditching the Impact Assessment Act

Onerous law requires companies conduct extensive socioeconomic studies, covering sexual health, social cohesion, job markets and diversity

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62 m. ago Growth is forecasted across New Brunswick’s construction sector, and replacing retiring workers may be challenging

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction activity in New Brunswick increased in 2024, as the province’s residential sector saw growth in both the new housing and renovation components, while its non-residential construction sector saw growth in both engineering construction and the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. BuildForce Canada released its […]

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2 h. ago ECB’s Lagarde Says Keeping Inflation in Check Is a ‘Constant Battle’

President Christine Lagarde said that the European Central Bank can’t relent on inflation, with the US administration’s trade policy creating uncertainty.

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13 h. ago Ontario tourism industry ’arms open’ amid boost in domestic travel

Tourism operators in Ontario’s hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers. Still, experts say a booming summer travel season is not a guarantee across the province amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Prince Edward County business owners Rachel and […]

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18 h. ago Alberta Premier talks about recent Florida trip on ‘Your Province, Your Premier’

Albertans quizzed Premier Danielle Smith Saturday about her U.S. trips and how to deal with U.S. tariffs during her bi-weekly radio show, 'Your Province, Your Premiere.'

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18 h. ago Raptors coach defends Toronto as 'one of the best cities in the world'

During their 30 years of being an NBA franchise, the Toronto Raptors have often been fighting an uphill battle to earn recognition from players around the league.As the only current Canadian team in the league, Toronto has often struggled to attract top free agents, while fighting for media relevancy south of the border.In recent weeks, ex-Raptors Thad Young, Rudy Gay, and Lou Williams had all made remarks about some of the downsides about playing in Canada, with one uniting factor being an added trip to the customs line at the airport each time the team returned to Toronto.But for Serbian-born Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, he wasn't buying into any of the perceived downsides of having an NBA career in Canada."Toronto is one of the best cities in the world. Toronto Raptors have the best fans in NBA. It's a privilege to play in this city," Rajakovic said Friday in response to our question."It's amazing every time I go out, when I go to the store, and when I talk to regular peop...

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19 h. ago Hundreds of thousands still without power as ice storm hits parts of Ontario

Hundreds of thousands are still without power in Ontario this morning after an ice storm pummelled parts of the province. A map from Hydro One, the provincial utility, showed more than 200,000 customers are still in the dark after outages concentrated in cottage country, from Tobermory and Gravenhurst to Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes began […]

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24 h. ago Elbows may be up, but Ontario’s tourism industry is ‘arms open’ amid a welcome boost

Tourism operators in Ontario’s hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers. Still, experts say a booming summer travel season is not a guarantee across the province amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Prince Edward County business owners Rachel and […]

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24 h. ago Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes

Manitoba may be smack dab in the middle of the country, but its premier wishes to remind Canadians it’s a maritime province. “When you think of Manitoba, you think of the Prairies, you think of the bush, but did you know that you can get to saltwater as well?” Wab Kinew said in early February […]

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26 h. ago Europe Gas Sector Enters Crucial Period After Winter Sapped Stocks

Europe’s gas sector is entering a crucial few months as the end of the heating season starts the clock ticking to fill storage facilities that are emerging from winter two-thirds empty.

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26 h. ago And the legend of the Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl continues to grow: 9 Things

What a hockey game Saturday night! The National Hockey League cheats its fans when it only schedules the Battle of Alberta three times in a season. But like all great dramas, this one had a star at the heart of its plot. That and more in this edition of 9 Things 9. I have lost […]

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31 h. ago Hot Tavares scores two in third as Maple Leafs rally to beat Kings

There’s no stopping John Tavares. On Saturday night, not even the Los Angeles Kings, who almost never lose at home, could keep a lid on the Maple Leafs veteran. Tavares scored for the fifth game in a row, beating goalie Darcy Kuemper on a rebound during a Leafs power play in the third period, sending […]

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36 h. ago Premier dismisses suggestion she's encouraging Alberta separation

Danielle Smith will strike a travelling panel to ask Albertans what issues they might want put to a referendum following the federal election but says talk of separation is “nonsense.” Speaking on her call-in radio show Saturday, the premier bristled at the suggestion she’s implying Alberta could separate over its battles with Ottawa or is […]

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36 h. ago Premier dismisses suggestion she's stoking Alberta separation talk

Danielle Smith will strike a travelling panel to ask Albertans what issues they might want put to a referendum following the federal election but says talk of separation is “nonsense.” Speaking on her call-in radio show Saturday, the premier bristled at the suggestion she’s implying Alberta could separate over its battles with Ottawa or is […]

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37 h. ago NHL's leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl coming back in for Oilers

Something might as well start going right for the Edmonton Oilers. With league-leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl returning to the lineup as early as Saturday’s Battle of Alberta against a diehard Calgary Flames squad battling for its playoff life, the Oilers will take any and all help they can get at this point in the […]

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39 h. ago 'Exactly what we wanted': Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends Florida trip, doubles down on fighting tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that after her conversation with controversial U.S. podcaster Ben Shapiro, he dedicated an entire episode the next day to discuss the detrimental impacts of tariffs on Americans. Speaking on 880 CHED podcast Your Province. Your Premier on Saturday, Smith, who has been criticized by the Alberta NDP for attending the event […]

Economics

39 h. ago GAME DAY: Flames will face Draisaitl, but no McDavid, in Battle of Alberta

The Flames are the healthier of these rival teams, although they have a hole to fill in their own lineup with Connor Zary out week-to-week

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39 h. ago Raptors keep winning at the expense of losing draft lottery balls

When it comes to the NBA’s tank-athon, the Raptors continue to lose ground as the competing pack loses games by historical margins. Take the Washington Wizards, who earned a rare win when Jamal Shead’s apparent buzzer beater was overturned by video review. When they played host to Indiana Thursday night, the Pacers pounded the Wizards […]

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39 h. ago Ontario power outage map shows 50,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Almost 50,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm, according to HydroOne's outage map.HydroOne confirms that over 49K homes in central and eastern Ontario are without electricity on Saturday afternoon as freezing rain weighs down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."HydroOne's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."HydroOneParts of the province may receive up to 25 millimetres of freezing rain by the time the system passes on Sunday.Environment and Climate Change CanadaA large swathe of the province remains under a freezing rain warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada as of Saturday afternoon.

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39 h. ago Ontario power outage map shows over 218,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Over 218,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm this weekend, according to Hydro One's outage map.Hydro One confirmed that homes in central and eastern Ontario without electricity reached hundreds of thousands as freezing rain weighed down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a Saturday post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."Hydro One's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."Hydro One outage map as seen Saturday afternoon.The energy provider shared an update on Sunday, stating that over 218,000 homes are still without power.More than 218,000 customers remain without power. Safety is our top priority. We urge customers to stay away from downed power lines, trees and any damaged electrical equipment. Crews are w...

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