57 m. ago First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities.  Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have been placed in paid summer positions across First West, […]

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2 h. ago Planned burn could have killed trapped firefighters, says B.C. safety report

Inspection reports by WorkSafeBC say the B.C. Wildfire Service didn't adequately ensure safety during the burn in the Shuswap region on Aug. 17 that year, and a group of trapped Brazilian firefighters had to retreat to a "safe zone."

Events

2 h. ago Alpine promotes Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan for the next 5 Formula 1 races

Formula 1 team Alpine has changed its driver lineup to promote Franco Colapinto for at least the next five Grand Prix races at the expense of Jack Doohan. Alpine confirmed the change Wednesday, a day after Oliver Oakes quit as team principal. The team said Flavio Briatore will continue as executive advisor and will cover […]

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3 h. ago Day 6: Search for missing kids in rural Nova Scotia continues

Lily and Jack Sullivan, aged six and four, were reported missing on May 2. Upwards of 160 people have been scouring a wooded area using search dogs, drones and helicopters.

Society

3 h. ago Defence continues questioning female complainant in world junior sex assault trial

The female complainant in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team continues to be under intense cross-examination.

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5 h. ago Ugliness continues as Blue Jays bullpen blows up in gruesome road loss to Angels

The latest abomination will go down as one of the ugliest and most frustrating defeats of the season for the 16-19 Jays

Transport

18 h. ago Manslaughter trial continues for 2 men after fight at Scarborough Jack Astor’s

Evidence was heard at the manslaughter trial for Alexander Campbell and Tyler Josling, two customers who court has heard intervened to help subdue a third.

Transport

19 h. ago Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

Manitoba's Opposition leader says he is hoping for changes to a bill that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.

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19 h. ago More Beer Stores set to close as Ontario convenience competition continues

Last year, the government followed through on a long-term promise to allow convenience stores, grocers and big box retailers to sell a range of alcoholic drinks, including beer.

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21 h. ago ‘Stretching their dollars’: New study says Canadians struggle with food prices

A new national study says while Canadians are buying the same amount of food as they did last fall, they're trying to spend less -- and anxiety around affordability has surged.

Economics

25 h. ago Canada’s trade deficit narrows to $506 million as tariffs kick in

Exports to the United States declined by 6.6% during March

Economics

25 h. ago Manitoba’s governing New Democrats have surplus while Tories ended 2024 in the red

Party filings with Elections Manitoba show the NDP garnered more than $1.8 million in contributions and fundraising in 2024 — roughly triple the Tories' amount.

Politics

27 h. ago Canadian businesses are continuing to find alternative markets to the U.S.

Even as tariff negotiations are ongoing between Canada and the United States, businesses aren't waiting for good news and are looking for alternative markets to the U.S.

Economics

27 h. ago LIVE: Complainant testimony continues at Hockey Canada trial

The complainant whose allegations are at the heart of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial is continuing her testimony on Tuesday. Follow along below for to-the-minute coverage from the London courthouse

Sport

27 h. ago Hockey Canada trial: Lawyer suggests complainant wanted 'wild night'

The woman at the centre of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial has said she didn’t recall any conversation after having sex with a junior hockey player

Sport

27 h. ago Search for missing Nova Scotia kids continues as stepfather seeks expanded effort

Lily and Jack Sullivan, aged six and four, were reported missing on May 2 at around 10 a.m. from their home in Lansdowne Station, which is about 30 km from New Glasgow, N.S.

Society

28 h. ago GameStop Canada is out and a classic video game store brand is returning

EB Games is getting an extra life in Canada.Electronics Boutique Canada, better known as "GameStop Canada," has been acquired by the prominent French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault, the co-owner of McFarlane Toys. Specific terms of the acquisition, including financials, weren't revealed.As part of the deal, Tetrault is reviving the EB Games name, which was a staple in Canada for many years before it was rebranded as "GameStop Canada" in 2021.In a press statement, Tetrault said the name change is "about bringing something back that Canadians truly loved," promising to "build something special here, with community, nostalgia, and innovation at its heart."During this transition, EB Games Canada says day-to-day business "will continue as normal," while "all products and services offered to our customers will remain unchanged." This means that previously purchased pre-orders, gift cards, protection plans and Edg...

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28 h. ago Cardinals enter seclusion to elect new Pope at secret conclave

Some cardinals are looking for a new pope who will continue with Pope Francis' push for a more welcoming Church, while others are seeking retrenchment to more traditional roots.

Transport

28 h. ago New Conservative caucus set to meet in Ottawa as Poilievre pledges to learn, grow

OTTAWA — Newly elected Conservatives and returning MPs are set to meet in Ottawa this morning as the party charts its path forward after last week’s election loss to the Liberals. Leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost his bid to continue representing the riding of Carleton after 20 years as the area’s MP, will not be […]

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32 h. ago TRREB: Preconditions for Housing Rebound in Place Once Economic Confidence is Restored

TORONTO, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April home sales followed the regular seasonal trend with an increase relative to March. However, total residential transactions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were down compared to the same time last year, as potential buyers continue to wait for lower borrowing costs and for certainty about the […]

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