3 h. ago Simpson Oil Responds to CEO “Departure” Amid Staggering Losses and Growing Evidence of Board Failure at Parkland

Calls Out Another Alarming Example of the Breakdown in Oversight, Transparency, and Risk Management Under the Incumbent Board Urges Shareholders to Recognize This Latest Development as Another Last-Ditch Attempt to Preserve the Status Quo Notes That Parkland’s Largest Shareholder Has Still Received No Outreach from the Board Despite Company’s Claim of Being Collaborative Reminds Shareholders […]

Culture

6 h. ago Canadian travel to U.S. takes dramatic nosedive approaching 900,000

Canadians are sticking to their guns amid the trade war between Canada and the United States, with travel to the U.S. plummeting drastically in the past month.New data from the U.S. Customs Border Patrol (CBP) shows that 4,105,516 people crossed the border from Canada to the U.S. in March.That's a drop of 864,844 visitors compared to the same month last year, which saw 4,970,360 Canadians travelling down south.CBPBroken down by modes of travel, 2.5 million people travelled from Canada to the U.S. by car in March 2025, compared to the 3.4 million passenger vehicles that crossed the northern border the same month last year. That's a 900,000 drop in visitors by land.CBPIn contrast, travel by air in March 2025 increased by about 47,000, with 923,000 people flying from Canada to the U.S. compared to 876,000 people in March 2024.Air travel seems to have increased despite Canadian airlines cutting thousands of seats to certain U.S. states in response to a significant dip in travel.CBPAside...

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10 h. ago WHO members draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to prepare for next health crisis

The World Health Organization’s member countries agreed on a draft “pandemic treaty” that sets guidelines for how to confront the next global health crisis.

Science

10 h. ago Rate hold means status quo for Canada’s struggling housing market: Experts

Real estate watchers say the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its key policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent will likely keep a sluggish housing market at the status quo. Wednesday’s announcement marked the first time the central bank has left the benchmark rate unchanged following seven consecutive cuts since June.  Ratesdotca mortgage and […]

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10 h. ago Visa cancellations sow panic for international students in U.S., with hundreds fearing deportation

WASHINGTON — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S., and they’d discovered in early April their legal status had been terminated with little notice. To their knowledge, none of the students had committed a deportable offence. In recent […]

Society

12 h. ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

Society

24 h. ago Belgian teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants as Kenya warns of changing trafficking trends

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers were charged Tuesday with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser known species. Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, two 19-year-olds who were arrested on April 5 […]

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30 h. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

Economics

31 h. ago Colorado judge temporarily halts deportations sought by Trump under 18th century wartime law

The Alien Enemies Act has only been used three times in U.S. history, most recently to intern Japanese-American citizens during the Second World War.

Culture

31 h. ago California governor urges Canadians to visit state despite U.S. tensions

Amid U.S.-Canada tensions, California's governor is inviting Canadians and assuring a warm, touristy welcome thousands of miles away from U.S. President Donald Trump.On April 14, Governor Gavin Newsom shared a video on social media in which he said that the Golden State and Canada "have always shared so much in common," and that California is launching a new tourism campaign to urge Canadians to visit."Sure, you-know-who's trying to stir things up in D.C.," he says in the 33-second video. "But don't let that ruin your beach plans. California, it's the ultimate playground — 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset."Newsom then highlights the state's beaches, national parks, world-class wine, and outdoor adventures, adding that there's something in California for everyone."Last year, nearly two million Canadians visited California because here in California, we've got plenty of sunshine and a whole lot of love for our neighbours up north," he said.The Go...

Politics

32 h. ago Canada, other copper suppliers push back against possible Trump tariffs

The three countries supply 94% of U.S. imports of refined copper and copper alloys, and told the Trump administration that those imports do not threaten U.S. security interests.

Economics

37 h. ago Israeli airstrike hits hospital entrance in Gaza, killing medic and wounding 9 other people

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing a medic and wounding nine other people, a spokesman for the hospital said. The strike hit the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in the Muwasi area, where hundreds of thousands have sought shelter in […]

Events

47 h. ago Several incoming flights delayed at Vancouver International Airport

YVR asks passengers to check their incoming flight status before coming to the airport

Society

53 h. ago The Bahamas Shines at Seatrade Cruise Global: Advancing the Future of the Destination’s Cruise Industry

NASSAU, Bahamas, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bahamas made a significant impact at Seatrade Cruise Global, which was held at the Miami Convention Center in Miami, Florida and concluded yesterday, 10 April. The cruise industry’s flagship event attracted over 11,000 attendees, featured 600 exhibitors, representatives from more than 120 countries, over 70 cruise […]

Economics

54 h. ago SEIU Local 2 Toronto janitors ratify new agreement covering thousands of members

More than 3,000 private sector cleaners are closing the gap with the living wage, and setting the standard for thousands more TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEIU Local 2 janitors in Toronto have a new deal with their employers after a ratification vote this past Saturday. Workers like Christine Neckles, are very happy […]

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55 h. ago Tariffs on clothing made overseas won’t necessarily lead to higher prices, analyst says

Many apparel companies had already shifted production from China to other Southeast Asian countries

Economics

56 h. ago Trump Floats Exceptions for Auto Parts Facing 25% US Tariffs

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible temporary exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up US manufacturing.

Economics

59 h. ago Illumynt Announces Completion of Supercomputer Decommission Project

BURLINGTON, Mass. — CNE Direct, Inc., dba Illumynt, is pleased to announce we successfully completed a high-profile decommission project for one of the largest global supercomputer installations during the month of March. We received, tested, and resold thousands of AI-optimized full server racks and harvested components, generating sales proceeds in excess of our original estimates […]

Society

59 h. ago Mark Carney’s brittle image is cracking: Full Comment podcast

Questions about his support from China and his corporate tax dodging have had Liberal Leader Mark Carney stumbling and snapping at reporters, even suspending his campaign to seek refuge in the image-friendly prime minister’s office. But the bigger question is whether he can avoid fumbling his front-runner status in the last two weeks of the […]

Transport

60 h. ago Toronto's iconic Flatiron Building is completely hidden right now

Tourists, be warned: photos of Toronto's iconic Gooderham Building (better known as the Flatiron Building) are not possible right now due to renovations.A trip to Toronto isn't complete without photos of all the familiar landmarks like the CN Tower and the Gooderham Building, but that travel album might be lacking for anyone currently touring around town.The 133-year-old edifice at 49 Wellington Street East is currently ensconced in a scaffold and green netting as of April 2025, as many disappointed tourists are learning upon arriving at the oft-photographed heritage building.While it's a bit of a bummer for visitors trying to get a glimpse of all the city's best-known landmarks, the temporary inconvenience will help keep the structure looking beautiful for years to come.Last month, the official account of the Old Town Toronto and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA took to Instagram to share that "the iconic Gooderham Building (aka #flatirontoronto) is all wrapped up while u...

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