56 m. ago B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

No Canadian shipyards submitted proposals to build the vessels, Ed Hooper, B.C. Ferries’ executive director of shipbuilding, said in a statement

Politics

2 h. ago Flood Risk America Protects FedEx Station in Lismore NSW From Flooding

LISMORE, Australia — FedEx Station in Lismore put its custom flood barriers to the test during Cyclone Alfred. While Alfred was a lower-tier storm, its slow movement caused significant damage with heavy rain, storm surges, and strong winds to coastal areas for days before landfall. Cyclone Alfred’s impact continues to be felt in the community, […]

Events

13 h. ago Winnipeg Jets’ Lowry, Bauer of Manitoba Moose nominated for community awards

Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry is nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, while Jets prospect Tyrel Bauer is up for the AHL's Yanick Dupre Memorial Award.

Transport

17 h. ago No more free parking at these eight Vancouver community centres and facilities

The park board voted on a plan to implement paid parking to some of the city's busiest community centres

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17 h. ago Paid parking proposed at these eight Vancouver community centres and facilities

The park board voted on a plan to implement paid parking to some of the city's busiest community centres

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18 h. ago Toronto businesses anticipate having to cut staff and freeze hiring due to tariffs

As much as we may want to avoid the subject, tariff talk continues to dominate the news cycle, with residents understandably confused about what's being taxed, from where, when, and how much — details that have changed multiple times at the whim of U.S. President Trump.As the levies persist, some cities will see greater impacts than others, as will some industries, though hardly any corner of the economy is immune. At a local level, the City of Toronto has launched an action plan that includes deferring industrial property taxes and a campaign urging residents to shop within their community rather than supporting American brands.Still, independent businesses are staring down the barrel of higher operating costs, logistical tribulations and more that, many say, will lead to even fewer jobs being available in the city when unemployment has risen to a brutal 8.7 per cent.Out of more than 500 small businesses that expressed their fears on th...

Economics

18 h. ago Police investigating after body found near south Edmonton park: EPS

Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death after finding a dead body on Sunday afternoon outside of a community hall in southeast Edmonton. Officers responded at 4:18 p.m. to a complaint at a community hall near 94 Avenune and Holyrood Road in southeast Edmonton, EPS said in a Monday news release. When they arrived, they […]

Economics

20 h. ago Canada needs to build, not cut its way back to strength: Carney

"I know, after long experience, we need to build our way out of a crisis," the Liberal leader said

Transport

22 h. ago Jonathan Huberdeau nominated by Calgary Flames for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Award is given to player who 'best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.'

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23 h. ago The Energy Drink That Hooked Young Women — and Industry Giant Celsius

During the LA wildfires in January, influencer Sydney Sims posted a video on TikTok of shopping for what she needed to evacuate from her home in Hollywood. Into her Target cart went a box of protein bars, pet food and a few toys for her cats. “Now we’re trying to find the essentials — AKA, Alani,” she said before grabbing a case of the energy drink Alani Nu, plus two cans from a store fridge for the road.

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23 h. ago Most Ontario utilities don’t study climate risk to electrical grid: survey

TORONTO — The majority of Ontario’s electricity utilities don’t study how climate change could threaten parts of the power grid, a survey found as the province eyes changes that would require them to assess their vulnerability to extreme weather and build it into their infrastructure plans. A survey prepared for the Ontario Energy Board, the […]

Society

25 h. ago Rutger Bosland, Pioneering Engineer and Technical Lead on Development of TMC’s Nodule Collection System, Joins Company to Drive Commercial Readiness

Rutger Bosland, the engineer and technical lead who oversaw the design, build and successful test deployment of Allseas’ integrated nodule collection system, joins TMC to lead offshore innovation and scale its technologies for commercial production As Chief Innovation and Offshore Technology Officer (CIOTO), Rutger will focus on the Company’s efforts to optimize the performance of […]

Economics

26 h. ago Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham Unveils 2025 Dive Weeks on Grand Bahama Island and Expands DR Open Sponsorship

MIAMI — Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham, an all-inclusive resort on Grand Bahama Island, is pleased to announce the return of its signature Dive Weeks in 2025. In addition to its diving offerings, Viva Resorts is reaffirming its commitment to sports tourism and community engagement through the continued and expanded sponsorship of the Dominican Republic […]

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29 h. ago Liberal government’s high immigration policy created housing crisis: report

The federal Liberal government is belatedly trying to fix a  housing affordability crisis it created though immigration policies which caused population growth to far exceed Canada’s capacity to build new homes to accommodate it, according to a new Fraser Institute study. “Despite unprecedented levels of immigration-driven population growth following the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has failed […]

Politics

30 h. ago Telford: Conservatives will fix affordability crisis in Ottawa West

Young people should be able to finish school, find a good job and have a home of their own where they can build a family.

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34 h. ago Ontario real estate agent fired after caught on video using slur on the job

A local Toronto real estate agent was recently fired after a video of him yelling at a neighbour went viral over the weekend — causing online outrage.Real estate agent Jeff Blackham, formerly of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., was caught on video screaming at a person off-camera.In the video, Blackham can be heard using profane language and a slur used to denigrate the lesbian community.What happened?The video was originally posted to Facebook with the caption: "Not cool. This is realtor Jeff Blackham from Keller Williams."After the video started going viral, the original poster added some clarity to the story.Passionate Local Realtor Jeff Blackhambyu/odausrel inwaterlooAllegedly, the original poster's neighbour goes to park in her driveway after work, only to be blocked by Blackman waving her way.After parking on the street, Blackman then allegedly came up to her car and gave her "the finger" and told her "she couldn't stay there because he doesn't want her in his vid...

Events

37 h. ago Why this coastal B.C. community wants to build a tsunami evacuation tower

Located on Vancouver Island's west coast, the popular tourist destination sees its population of 2,500 nearly double during the busy summer months.

Events

39 h. ago Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria: President

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s president said on Monday that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in an increasing wave of violence in the West African country. President Bola Tinubu also said he has […]

Events

45 h. ago Fuite de gaz à Québec: des bâtiments évacués par mesure préventive

Une fuite de gaz dans une pizzéria du quartier Saint-Sauveur, à Québec, a forcé l’évacuation de plusieurs bâtiments par mesure préventive, lundi.

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46 h. ago Yachting: M3 announces ‘World Yachting Summit’ in Monaco from April 15, experts to discuss the future of the Industry

MONACO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From April 15 to 17, Monaco will host the World Yachting Summit (WYS), an international event that will bring together the leading players in the global yachting industry. The announcement comes from M3, a leader in coastal development, marina design, and the creation of yacht clubs, which has […]

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