2 h. ago Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy.  The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent, the first time it has left the key rate unchanged […]

Economics

2 h. ago Parkland says chief executive Bob Espey to step down from top job

CALGARY – Parkland Corp. says chief executive Bob Espey has told its board of directors that he plans to step down from the top job. The change comes as the company’s largest shareholder tries to replace a majority of the board. Parkland says Espey will remain in the role until the appointment of a new […]

Other

2 h. ago Are Canadian golfers exempting Point Roberts from their U.S. travel ban? This golf course hopes so.

Golf course GM Tracy Evans has been talking to border officials hoping to ensure Canadians feel as welcomed as possible. "There are no tariffs on golf," she said.

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7 h. ago Luxury Flat, $30,000 Golf Set Sink India Stock After 3,600% Jump

Gensol Engineering Ltd.’s shares fell to their lowest in nearly three years Wednesday after India’s market regulator barred the firm’s founders from the securities market over alleged funds diversion.

Economics

8 h. ago E3 Lithium Provides Demonstration Plant Progress Update, Reminder of Webinar Today at 9am MT

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to provide a progress update on its Demonstration Facility (“Demo Facility”) which is planned to be commissioned in 2025. As previously announced on Feb 25, 2025, the Demo Facility will […]

Technology

9 h. ago Three takeaways as Calgary Flames eliminated from playoff contention

This was not how teams are usually treated by fans as the final buzzer sounds in a game where they’ve been eliminated from playoff contention. But the Calgary Flames faithful who were in attendance at the Scotiabank Saddledome knew, just like anyone else who has paid the slightest bit of attention, that the group of […]

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12 h. ago Anatomy of a heartbreaker: How the Calgary Flames were eliminated Tuesday from playoff contention

With the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues both notching wins Tuesday, the Flames were bounced from the Western Conference wild-card race

Culture

13 h. ago UK Grid Warns Record Low Power Use to Test Network This Summer

The UK’s electricity grid operator is warning that power demand could reach record low levels this summer when solar generation overwhelms the grid.

Sport

15 h. ago Caught on camera: Fight breaks out on West Kelowna golf course

Cell phone video showing two men fighting at a West Kelowna golf course on Monday evening has begun circulating on social media. Police are investigating.

Other

15 h. ago First NSL game at B.C. Place a special moment for women’s soccer in Canada

Northern Super League offers opportunity for players to grow the game in Canada as players relish the chance for a league of their own

Sport

16 h. ago Calgary committee greenlights allowing cannabis sales at adult

Under the current rules in Calgary, cannabis can be delivered to minor prohibited events but it cannot be sold by retailers on site. 

Other

17 h. ago Local basketball communities cheer on Calgary trailblazer Yvonne Ejim, bound for WNBA

'It's eye-opening and gives the kids a chance to believe that, hey, I can do this. There's an opportunity here — she's proven it'

Sport

17 h. ago Orca Announces Signing Settlement Agreement for the Payment of Arrears Owing by Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orca Energy Group Inc. (“Orca” or the “Company” and includes its subsidiaries and affiliates) (TSX-V: ORC.A, ORC.B) announces that PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited (“PAET”) signed a Settlement Agreement with Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (“TPDC”) and Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (“TANESCO”) for TANESCO to pay […]

Economics

17 h. ago Maxime Bernier takes aim at Carney and Poilievre, calls federal Tories 'fake conservatives' during Calgary campaign stop

The PPC made notable gains in Alberta in the last federal election, more than doubling its vote share in all of its Calgary ridings; despite these gains, the party failed to win a single seat nationally

Events

17 h. ago ‘Fake conservatives’: Bernier slams Poilievre, leading federal parties during Calgary stop

The PPC made notable gains in Alberta in the last federal election, more than doubling its vote share in all of its Calgary ridings; despite these gains, the party failed to win a single seat nationally

Events

19 h. ago Reefer rift? Calgary councillors split on pot sales proposal

Currently, the city allows for cannabis products to be delivered to adult-only festivals

Other

19 h. ago 10/3: Party leaders trying to set themseleves apart during Montreal debates

With less than two weeks left to go until election day, party leaders are gearing up for back to back debates this week.

Politics

19 h. ago New Calgary private school to 'empower' students with diverse needs

Independently-run Rundle Schools has revealed plans for its new Rundle Academy building

Society

19 h. ago Manitoba premier touts increased trade with Europe, possible second Hudson Bay port

'What Manitoba brings to the table is low-carbon electricity, tidewater and a government serious about working with Indigenous nations'

Economics

19 h. ago OPINION: Homebuilding in Canada stalls despite population explosion

In many parts of Canada, the housing affordability crisis continues with no end in sight. And many Canadians priced out of the housing market or struggling to afford rent increases are left wondering how much longer this will continue.  Simply put, too few housing units are being built for the country’s rapidly growing population, which […]

Events