2 h. ago 'Rigged league': Outrage in Edmonton over NHL's Evander Kane inquiry into team's use of salary cap relief

This in from The Daily Face-off’s Frank Seravalli: “Sources: NHL plans to continue to examine the #Oilers usage of LTIR salary cap relief for forward Evander Kane. The NHL may require more information to satisfy itself that the #Oilers complied with the CBA.” Seravalli writes: “The NHL is still deliberating on next steps. There is […]

Sport

2 h. ago 'Rigged league': Outrage over NHL's Evander Kane inquiry into Oilers' use of salary cap relief

This in from The Daily Face-off’s Frank Seravalli: “Sources: NHL plans to continue to examine the #Oilers usage of LTIR salary cap relief for forward Evander Kane. The NHL may require more information to satisfy itself that the #Oilers complied with the CBA.” Seravalli writes: “The NHL is still deliberating on next steps. There is […]

Sport

2 h. ago The World’s Most Profitable Nickel Plants Face Cost Challenge

A pioneering group of Indonesian nickel smelters with the world’s lowest production costs has been hit by a jump in the price of a key raw material, crimping their profitability just as the market is saddled with a glut.

Economics

3 h. ago Israeli military warns people to evacuate area near Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel’s military warned people Thursday to evacuate the area around Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor. The warning came in a social media post on X. It included a satellite image of the plant in a red circle like other warnings that proceeded strikes. The Arak heavy water reactor is 250 […]

Events

4 h. ago U.S. evacuates some diplomats from embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON — The State Department has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify and there is the possibility that the United States could become directly involved in the conflict. Two U.S. officials said a government plane evacuated a number of diplomats and […]

Events

5 h. ago American falls in love with Alberta, plans to move family north: ‘Overwhelmed by the love’

American Pamela Smith already made one trek across the continent in search of a better life for her family — and now, she feels she's found it over the border in Canada.

Other

5 h. ago Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government’s planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday. But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn’t go […]

Economics

5 h. ago No arrests, but G7 security forces responded to more than 200 wildlife incidents

The security force was a joint operation led by the RCMP, with assistance from the Calgary police, Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Canadian Armed Forces.

Politics

7 h. ago The US plans to open a fly factory in Texas as part of its fight against a flesh

The U.S. government plans to open what amounts to a fly factory by the end of the year, announcing its intent Wednesday to breed millions of the insects in Texas near the border with Mexico as part of an effort to keep a flesh-eating parasite from infesting American cattle. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said sterile […]

Culture

7 h. ago On eve of summit with chiefs, Ford says First Nations ‘keep coming hat in hand’

On Thursday, Ford plans to host leaders of the Anishinabek Nation, which represents 39 municipalities in Ontario, to discuss his controversial recent mining law.

Other

8 h. ago Luc Rabouin lance sa campagne pour succéder à Valérie Plante

Le chef de Projet Montréal propose un «nouveau regard» sur la métropole.

Other

8 h. ago Foreign Treasuries Holdings Held Near a Record in April Turmoil

Foreign investors’ holdings of US Treasuries held close to a record high in April, despite the turmoil in financial markets in the wake of President Donald Trump’s plans for the biggest tariff hikes in more than a century.

Sport

8 h. ago NTSB urges quick fix on some plane engines to prevent smoke from filling cabin after a bird strike

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that the engines on Boeing’s troubled 737 Max airplanes and some Airbus models be modified quickly to prevent smoke from filling the cockpit or cabin after a safety feature is activated following a bird strike. The problem detailed by the National Transportation Safety Board emerged after two bird strikes involving Southwest […]

Other

11 h. ago Western Alliance Eyes Private Credit With Key Milestone in Sight

Western Alliance Bancorp, having recovered from hits it took during the regional banking crisis two years ago, now plans to expand its relationships with private credit firms as its asset level approaches a key regulatory threshold.

Economics

11 h. ago WARMINGTON: Cops say nothing criminal about male school bus driver in pink skirt

But red flags raised in strange York Region case since bus had a similar name as child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's "Lolita Express" plane

Society

12 h. ago Même si l’agriculture s’adapte, les rendements de blé, de riz ou de maïs vont chuter, selon une étude

Les changements climatiques réduiront la capacité de la planète à se nourrir, selon une étude.

Society

12 h. ago Tobacco firm Reynolds rolls back DEI plans after activist attack

Reynolds American Inc., the 150-year-old maker of Camel cigarettes and Vuse vapes, said it is rolling back U.S. diversity, equity and inclusion programs, two weeks after anti-DEI crusader Robby Starbuck singled out the company for action. Reynolds, which was purchased by London-listed British American Tobacco Plc in 2017, will cease participation in the Human Rights […]

Economics

13 h. ago Les rendements agricoles mondiaux chuteront de 11 à 24 % d’ici 2100

Les changements climatiques réduiront la capacité de la planète à se nourrir, selon une étude.

Other

13 h. ago Trump Says Iran Missed Chance for Deal, Vague on Strike Plans

President Donald Trump said Iran squandered the chance to make a deal over its nuclear enrichment, but declined to say whether the US plans to join Israel’s offensive aimed at destroying the program.

Other

14 h. ago What makes this Ottawa doughnut better than a cronut is Canadian butter

Barrhaven bakery Holey Confections is scaling up its 140-layer Ottawa doughnut and planning to expand beyond three suburban locations.

Politics