83 m. ago Trump praises Liberian leader on English — his native tongue

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders Wednesday, and — after brief remarks from President Joseph Boakai — asked the business graduate where he […]

Politics

1 hour ago Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Donald Trump’s administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams, alleging the policy violates federal law. The move escalates a battle between the Republican administration in Washington and Democratic-led California over trans athletes. The lawsuit filed by the Justice Department […]

Politics

2 h. ago NDP claims of huge B.C. tourism boost from FIFA World Cup mostly wishful thinking

Vaughn Palmer: Analysis after the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver found little long-term economic effect

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2 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Why cheaper internet is costing Canadians billions

WATCH: Government bodies such as the CRTC are full of idiots making dumb decisions that will drive away investment. Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on how something must be done. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to […]

Economics

3 h. ago Saskatchewan NDP urges government to repair vacant homes for affordable housing

The Saskatchewan NDP are pressuring the government to get vacant units repaired and used as affordable housing options for the homeless population.

Politics

3 h. ago Canadian pharmaceutical industry alarmed after Trump floats 200 per cent tariff

WASHINGTON — Canada likely isn’t the main target of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical imports, an industry representative said Wednesday _ but his plan could still put parts of the Canadian sector in peril. “Canada is not the target but we could get caught in the […]

Economics

3 h. ago Opinion: We are too quick to avert our gaze from those suffering on our streets

Opinion: That may be excusable for the average citizen, but there is a different onus on those with power or influence in government, academia and justice

Other

4 h. ago UK and France Order More Cruise Missiles, Pledge Nuclear Cooperation

The UK and French governments plan to order more of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles that they’ve been supplying to Ukraine, as well as accelerate efforts to develop a next-generation replacement for the weapons.

Events

4 h. ago Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, citing Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’ trial

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will implement a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil starting August 1, and cites the trial of former president Bolsonaro.

Economics

4 h. ago First Nations call for Ontario environment minister’s resignation

Several dozen First Nations in Ontario are calling for the resignation of the province’s environment minister after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law. Last month, Todd McCarthy and Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz wrote to federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin asking her […]

Politics

4 h. ago What Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ means for corporate America

Private equity cheers the legislation while Tesla and AI start-ups lose out

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4 h. ago NVidia devient l’entreprise la plus valorisée en Bourse au monde à 4000 milliards $US

L’engouement des investisseurs pour l’IA lui a permis de dépasser l’équivalent du PIB de la France.

Economics

4 h. ago Foster dad cleared by cops after airline staff accuse of him of trafficking teen girls

An American man was cleared of any wrongdoing after he was accused by police of trafficking two young Hispanic girls on a flight to Colorado. Jim Niven, who lives in Costa Rica, said he was travelling on July 2 with girls he has legal guardianship over to visit his three adult children in Denver — […]

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4 h. ago SSR Mining to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Consolidated Financial Results on August 5, 2025

DENVER — SSR Mining Inc. (Nasdaq/TSX: SSRM) (“SSR Mining” or the “Company”) announces the date for its second quarter 2025 consolidated financial results news release and conference call. Investors, media and the public are invited to listen to the conference call. News release containing second quarter 2025 consolidated financial results: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, after […]

Culture

4 h. ago Nutrien Announces Release Dates for Second Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today plans to release second quarter 2025 results after market close on Wednesday, August 6. Nutrien will host a conference call to discuss its results and outlook at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 7. Investors can access the call by dialing 1-800-206-4400 or 1-289-514-5005. […]

Culture

5 h. ago Senator Raises Climate Warning Amid Texas Floods and Trump’s Tax Bill

Sheldon Whitehouse will give his 300th floor speech on climate on Wednesday, less than a week after Congress rolled back clean energy incentives.

Society

5 h. ago Conservatives call for investigation into CBC after journalist resigns over ‘performative diversity, tokenism’

MP Rachel Thomas said in a letter that Travis Dhanraj's claims have 'reignited concerns about the organization's workplace culture'

Economics

5 h. ago Suspects plead guilty in Trump assassination attempt, say they supplied weapon

Ryan Routh has been charged with attempted assassination of a presidential candidate and unlawful gun possession due to a 2002 weapons conviction.

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5 h. ago LIVE: Reaction to LHSC's $60M lawsuits alleging massive fraud

London police, the provincial government and others weighed on the latest news to rock London Health Sciences Centre

Economics

5 h. ago RECAP: Patient, unions react to LHSC's lawsuits alleging massive fraud

London police, the provincial government and others weighed on the latest news to rock London Health Sciences Centre

Science