2 h. ago Officials plan to revamp the US air traffic control system. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers

The Trump administration on Thursday announced an ambitious three-year plan to replace the United State’s aging air traffic control system. Officials did not provide an exact cost estimate but said it would require billions of dollars to put in place. They said a $12.5 billion budget proposal that a House committee drafted last week represents […]

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2 h. ago Carney’s plan to boost Canada’s foreign service needs more details: union

The Liberal election platform said a Carney government would send "more Canadian diplomats and officials abroad" to expand trade and "restore Canadian leadership."

Transport

3 h. ago SSR Mining Announces Voting Results From 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

DENVER — SSR Mining Inc. (Nasdaq/TSX: SSRM) (“SSR Mining” or the “Company”) announces that each of the nine nominees listed in the Proxy Statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) were elected as directors of SSR Mining on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Voting results for the election of directors are set out […]

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4 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Carney convinced enough people he’s different – but can it last?

Since day one, Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to convince Canadians that he’s not former prime minister Justin Trudeau. And until now, he has succeeded.  Early on, Carney took decisive action to try to clearly distance himself from the Trudeau legacy. He signed an Order in Council to set the consumer carbon tax rate to zero. […]

Transport

5 h. ago Quebec bill to regulate supervised drug consumption locations gets mixed reviews

The debate around cohabitation continues following the tabling of Bill 103, which aims to limit the distance between supervised drug consumption sites from schools and daycares.

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6 h. ago Japanese diplomats challenged to find G7 accommodation in busy southern Alberta

Finding enough rooms at the inn is proving no mean feat for Japanese government officials set to attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis next month. The Asian country’s foreign affairs staff are almost certainly not alone in scrambling to find suitable lodging in a Calgary region that’ll also be hosting about 20,000 Rotary International […]

Politics

6 h. ago Emelx Expands Luxury Airport Transportation Services for U.S. and Canadian Travelers Across Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Emelx, a premium provider of black car and shuttle transportation, proudly announces the official launch of its luxury airport transfer services across Southern California. Now serving travelers from across the United States and Canada, Emelx offers a seamless, upscale experience to and from major airports including LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), SNA […]

Sport

8 h. ago BTCC Exchange Brings Crypto’s Elite Influencers Together For Exclusive TOKEN2049 Yacht Experience

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, hosted an exclusive VIP yacht party that brought together cryptocurrency’s most prominent voices following TOKEN2049 Dubai on May 2, 2025. The luxurious event, set against the backdrop of Dubai’s coastline […]

Technology

8 h. ago CN Rail hub set to proceed after Supreme Court dismisses appeal request

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal request that sought to halt construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, paving the way for the project to proceed. The justices gave no reasons for their decision, as is typical when parties ask permission to appeal to the top […]

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9 h. ago Canadian filmmaker Jason Buxton's second feature, Sharp Corner, a study in obsession

In Jason Buxton’s quiet thriller Sharp Corner, there was one location and set piece that was clearly central to the film. That would be the sharp corner of the title and the house that lies perilously just beyond it. It’s on a rural road and leads to a number of fatal accidents outside Josh and […]

Culture

9 h. ago Toronto’s Pearson airport: Possible measles exposure prompts health officials to investigate

People who were in the vicinity of Terminal 1 between 7:28 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET could have come into contact with measles

Economics

10 h. ago Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter in North, Central and South America for FIFA World Cup 26™

Global spirits leader will become a Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and activate top consumer brands, including Casamigos, Don Julio, Buchanan’s, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff Together FIFA and Diageo will deliver unique fan-focused activations Diageo and FIFA will promote responsible consumption and celebration throughout the tournament’s 16 Host Cities NEW YORK — […]

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11 h. ago Benoit McGinnis nommé directeur artistique du théâtre du Rideau vert

L’acteur succédera officiellement le 4 août à Denise Filiatrault, qui a annoncé son départ en janvier.

Culture

11 h. ago Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own ceasefire 734 times

Russian bombs struck northeast Ukraine in the opening hours of Moscow's unilateral ceasefire, killing at least one civilian, Ukrainian officials said.

Events

11 h. ago Construction set to begin on 1st of Ontario’s small modular nuclear reactors

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced the Ford government had approved Ontario Power Generation's plan to begin work on building the first of four small nuclear modular reactors.

Science

11 h. ago Nowvertical Named Google Cloud Premier Partner in the UK, Highlighting Momentum Of Global Integration Strategy

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NowVertical Group Inc. (TSXV: NOW) (“NowVertical” or the “Company”), a leading data and AI solutions provider, today announced it’s UK operations have been recognised as a Google Cloud Premier Partner — the highest designation within the Google Cloud Partner Advantage programme. This achievement follows NowVertical’s recent 2025 Google Cloud Data Analytics […]

Culture

12 h. ago Calgary comedian, drag performer Karla Marx explores 'silly, wild, unusual' side of trans life in new album

On Karla Marx’s sophomore album, Fruity, the comedian revisits an awkward rite of passage that many of a certain age went through in the Canadian education system. The segment, called The Gender Pinnie, revolves around the dreaded partner dance. For many, it was the most feared part of gym class, where “sweaty teenagers” were forced […]

Culture

12 h. ago India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations after missile attack

The back and forth came a day after Indian missiles struck several locations in Pakistan, according to Pakistani officials

Events

12 h. ago NDP faces ’Parliament from hell’ without official party status, says former MP

OTTAWA — The NDP will return to the House of Commons without official party status at the end of May. The last time this happened was after the 1993 election — a time one former New Democrat MP remembers as “the Parliament from hell.” Svend Robinson represented Burnaby, B.C., in the House of Commons from […]

Culture

14 h. ago Ontario set to expand powers for new developments to bypass planning process

As part of a bill set to be tabled next week, the government will allow the Ministry of Infrastructure to issue Minister’s Zoning Orders for some developments.

Sport