99 m. ago U.K. government vows to ’take back control’ and cut immigration

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Monday to cut immigration numbers and make it harder to settle in the U.K., confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party that could threaten the country’s political establishment. Starmer, whose centre-left Labour Party won a landslide victory […]

Politics

3 h. ago BOE’s Lombardelli Voted to Cut Rates as ‘Insurance’ Against Trade Wars

Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said growth in UK wages and services prices is still too high to be consistent with bringing inflation back to the 2% target but she voted to cut interest rates last week to provide “insurance” against the risk of an economic slowdown caused by global trade wars.

Economics

14 h. ago Blue Jays approach the quarter mark with offence humming after blowout sweep in Seattle

After finishing off a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, a dominant string that seemingly came out of nowhere, suddenly the Blue Jays’ season has a significantly brighter hue. The visitors took care of business in explosive style on Sunday at T-Mobile Park, bringing out the brooms for their expansion cousin Mariners in […]

Events

16 h. ago City homeless report sees crisis, dismisses public with ‘lazy’ language 

“The homelessness crisis in Toronto is worsening,” a recently released report says – and people are blaming immigration, drug use, NIMBYism, housing and affordability. The “stakeholder engagement report” is meant to provide information about the City of Toronto’s upcoming five-year homelessness plan. While the full 84-page report sheds little new light on the state of […]

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17 h. ago Newark’s mayor was arrested at an immigration detention center. Here’s what to know

Ras Baraka was arrested, booked and released the same day, and later said he has a court appearance scheduled for Thursday

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19 h. ago Les Mères au front se bercent devant l’Assemblée nationale pour la cause climatique

Le regroupement Mères au front s’est mobilisé pour la cause climatique dimanche devant l’Assemblée nationale, à l’occasion de la fête des Mères.

Society

22 h. ago Telus, Bell, Rogers blame immigration policies for mobile subscriber slowdown

For years, Canada’s top telecom providers rode a wave of high immigration, collectively adding hundreds of thousands of new mobile phone subscribers most quarters. Those days are over. Canada’s three biggest wireless firms — BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. — all cited tighter immigration rules when explaining to investors over the past […]

Events

29 h. ago Cinq choses à retenir du retour (réussi) de l'UFC au Centre Bell après 10 ans

Après 10 ans d’attente, les amateurs montréalais de l'UFC en ont eu pour leur argent avec une soirée remplie de combats spectaculaires.

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30 h. ago Cinq choses à retenir du retour (réussi) de la UFC au Centre Bell après 10 ans

Après dix ans d’attente, les amateurs montréalais de la UFC en ont eu pour leur argent avec une soirée remplie de combats spectaculaires.

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33 h. ago Vegas gives stunned Edmonton Oilers a taste of their own medicine

Live by the comeback, die by the comeback. With the Edmonton Oilers storming out to an early 2-0 lead and a delirious crowd at Rogers Place turning the volume to 11, the Vegas Golden Knights reminded everyone why they won a Stanley Cup championship two years ago. In what amounted to a do-or-die Game 3 […]

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35 h. ago Une victoire à saveur politique pour le Canada contre les États

Mike Malott a servi une correction à l’Américain Charles Radtke, samedi soir au Centre Bell, et il a reçu les félicitations de Pierre Poilievre.

Politics

38 h. ago François Legault ciblé sur l’immigration par les aspirants chefs libéraux

Laïcité et immigration se sont invités au troisième débat des candidats à la chefferie du PLQ tenu à Gatineau.

Events

38 h. ago Jackie Smith de nouveau candidate à la mairie de Québec: «crinquée comme jamais» pour la mobilité et l’environnement

La cheffe de Transition Québec, Jackie Smith, se lance de nouveau à la mairie de Québec avec en ligne de mire la mobilité et le logement.

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40 h. ago A voice from the crowd: Robert Clark's performance an iconic part of the Oilers playoff experience

Anthem singer downplays his role at Rogers Place: 'It's not the Robert Clark show'

Culture

43 h. ago 'Never a dull moment': Oil Country reacts to major change in Edmonton line

The Edmonton Oilers have Stuart Skinner in the starter’s net at today’s skate. Said the Oilers: “Stuart Skinner will make the start for the #Oilers against the Golden Knights in Game 3 at Rogers Place with Calvin Pickard out day-to-day with an injury.” And Mark Spector of Sporsnet reported Brayden McNab missing from Vegas practice: […]

Politics

43 h. ago 'We are cooked': Oil Country reacts to major change in Edmonton line

The Edmonton Oilers have Stuart Skinner in the starter’s net at today’s skate. Said the Oilers: “Stuart Skinner will make the start for the Oilers against the Golden Knights in Game 3 at Rogers Place with Calvin Pickard out day-to-day with an injury.” And Mark Spector of Sporsnet reported Brayden McNab missing from Vegas practice: […]

Politics

44 h. ago Canadian Telecom Firms Blame Immigration Policies for Mobile Subscriber Slowdown

For years, Canada’s top telecom providers rode a wave of high immigration, collectively adding hundreds of thousands of new mobile phone subscribers most quarters. Those days are over.

Economics

46 h. ago Newark Mayor Ras Baraka released after arrest at immigration detention centre

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was released after spending several hours in custody following his arrest at a new federal immigration detention centre he has been protesting against. Baraka was accused of trespassing and ignoring warnings to leave the Delaney Hall facility and was finally released around 8 p.m. Friday. Stepping out of an SUV with […]

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62 h. ago Newark, N.J. mayor arrested at immigration detention centre he has been protesting

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at a federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its opening this week, a federal prosecutor said. Alina Habba, interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, said on the social platform X that Baraka committed trespass and ignored warnings from Homeland Security personnel to leave Delaney Hall, […]

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62 h. ago Bell: Two out of three Danielle Smith voters want Alberta to leave Canada

'I would say it's 30 percent to 40 percent of Albertans right now,' says Premier Danielle Smith on how many Albertans are considering separation

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