2 h. ago Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Trump Tariff Threats Boost Dollar

Gold was on track for its first weekly loss this year as investors booked profits from a record-breaking rally amid increasing concern over President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, which has strengthened the US dollar.

Economics

3 h. ago Why B.C. craft brewers could face a 'double hit' from tariffs

Continued U.S. tariff threats challenge already hard-hit B.C. craft brewers who face input cost increases of 30 to 40 per cent since COVID-19.

Economics

3 h. ago Tax cuts, increases, tariff uncertainty highlight 2025 Alberta budget

The Alberta government's 2025/26 budget includes an income tax break for Albertans, but also increases in some other taxes and fees amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.

Economics

4 h. ago Pembina Pipeline announces stake in Alberta power plant that could supply data centre

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. announced it’s investing in a proposed Edmonton-area natural gas power plant that could supply a massive data centre complex, as it reported a dip in quarterly earnings and a boost in pipeline volumes. It said Thursday it has entered into agreements for a 50 per cent stake in the Greenlight […]

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5 h. ago Mexico Extradites Dozens of Drug Traffickers After Trump Tariff Threat

Mexico extradited 29 people accused of drug trafficking and other crimes to face charges in the US as it tries to meet President Donald Trump’s conditions to avoid tariffs.

Economics

5 h. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Housing market still a ‘bright spot,’ but looming Trump tariffs will significantly impact province

There’s just no escaping tariff talk in Alberta’s 2025 budget, but the government expects the province’s housing market to be a “bright spot” in the year ahead.  Finance Minister Nate Horner praised the work of Alberta homebuilders, saying they “performed better than every other jurisdiction,” which is helping improve Alberta’s housing supply.  “Alberta’s housing market […]

Economics

6 h. ago Gregg Popovich says he will not return to Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in future

Gregg Popovich will not coach this season. He is not ruling out a comeback in the future. Popovich met with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, releasing a statement afterward to make his decision on this season _ and hope for next season — public. The 76-year-old Popovich, the NBA’s all-time coaching wins leader, had […]

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6 h. ago Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. Reports 2024 Financial Results

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights(1): Revenues of $2.7 billion Gross Margin at 16% Adjusted EBITDA(2)(3) amounted to $195.5 million Net Earnings amounted to $54.2 million Total dividends of […]

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7 h. ago SIMMONS: Team Canada hero Connor McDavid looking to find his game with struggling Oilers

SUNRISE, Fla. — The most recent skating-on-air moment of Connor McDavid’s hockey life was just a few nights ago, but the reality of this National Hockey League season is that not everything is going his way. That is what is so hard to explain and comprehend about all McDavid can be. The greatest player in […]

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7 h. ago Trump tariffs: Ontario automakers could shutter plants within 1 week, analyst says

Ontario automotive assembly plants could shut down within a week of being hit with a U.S. tariff on their vehicles, some industry observers say. Car dealers in the U.S. have seen inventory on their lots steadily growing for more than a year. There are now about three million unsold vehicles, and a 25 per-cent-price increase […]

Economics

8 h. ago How different product labelling rules hurt internal trade in Canada

The U.S. tariff threat has put a renewed focus on internal trade in Canada, Some legal experts say different product labelling rules pose interprovincial barriers.

Economics

9 h. ago Fatal helicopter crash during 2023 Alberta wildfires linked to manufacturing defect: TSB

The crash happened about 110 kilometres northeast of Peace River on July 19, 2023, as Alberta was experiencing a record-breaking wildfire season.

Events

9 h. ago ‘I don’t see how that ever is going to be possible’: EV skepticism builds amid tariff threats, headwinds

The EV transition is considered one of the most difficult challenges for the auto sector, and has already presented stumbling blocks

Economics

9 h. ago WestJet is making some changes and here's what flyers in Canada need to know

WestJet Rewards members can expect some big changes coming to the airline's loyalty program after a major revamp.On Thursday, the carrier announced "the most significant improvement" to WestJet Rewards in the program's 15-year history."We are improving WestJet Rewards to bring more value to all Canadians, whether that's our frequent flyers, credit card holders or the casual traveler," said Steve McClelland, vice president of loyalty at the airline."That's why we've introduced changes to our program across both flights and everyday partnerships, that give members so many great ways to earn points and save for flights, vacations or enhanced travel experiences."Five changes will be implemented on April 30. The airline says these updates will make it easier for members to earn, redeem, and achieve status.From WestJet dollars to pointsThe first change is the rewards program's currency will change from dollars to points. This means one WestJet dollar converts to 1...

Transport

10 h. ago Tariff Worries Surpass 2018 Levels, Dominating Earnings Season

As some of the world’s largest companies report earnings, one topic is dominating the conversation: tariffs.

Economics

11 h. ago As Liverpool strolls to title, battle royal for Champions League spots has never been more frantic

After a dramatic weekend and a midweek round of games the end-of-season picture is coming into place. Arsenal losing to West Ham on the weekend and then drawing Nottingham Forest midweek, then Liverpool beating Manchester City followed by Wednesday’s win over Newcastle has left the Reds with a 13-point bulge at the top. Liverpool has […]

Sport

13 h. ago FDA cancels meeting on selecting strains for next season’s flu shot

A meeting of a committee which advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on vaccine policy has been canceled, a committee member told Reuters.

Transport

14 h. ago History uncovered: Documentary looks at Stoney Nakoda's relationship with Alberta film, Stampede, Banff Indian Days

There is a section in Cody Lefthand’s documentary, Stories We Have Earned: The Stoney Nakoda Film Project, that focuses on a horrifying scene in the 1970 Alberta-shot western Little Big Man. The film, partially shot in the Stoney Nakoda community of Mînî Thnî (formerly Morley) west of Calgary, the epic scene required a number of […]

Culture

14 h. ago Canada’s deportations hit highest level in nearly a decade, data shows

By late November, Canada's removal numbers had reached their highest point since at least 2015, when the governing Liberals led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to power.

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16 h. ago Letters February 27, 2025: ‘Looking to one of the literary greats for tips.’

Some philosophy I was listening to Pierre Poilievre the other day voicing some disdain for the woke movement. Then it brought to mind Justin Trudeau‘s advocacy for the woke movement. It brought to mind a little quote from Dostoevsky. He said, “Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking […]

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