2 h. ago Residents of areas northeast of Edmonton ordered to evacuate due to wildfires

REDWATER — Residents in rural areas northeast of Edmonton have been ordered to leave their homes because of separate wildfires. Thorhild County has issued a state of local emergency and an evacuation order for an area south of the hamlet of Radway, while Athabasca County has issued an evacuation order for an area south of […]

Events

4 h. ago ISC Reports 2025 First Quarter Financial Results; Diluted EPS of $0.40

Increased year-over-year volumes across the Saskatchewan Registries Strong counter-cyclical performance from Recovery Solutions in Services segment Achieved record adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter Capitalized terms that are used but not defined in this news release have the meaning ascribed to those terms in Management’s Discussion & Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025. […]

Economics

5 h. ago I Squared Group Agrees to Buy Matterhorn Express Pipeline Stake

I Squared Capital and other companies have reached a deal to acquire equity interests in the Matterhorn Express Pipeline from Ridgemont Equity Partners and Devon Energy Corp.

Other

6 h. ago ZYUS Life Sciences Announces Closing of First Tranche of Unit Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX-V: ZYUS), a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates for pain management, is pleased to announce that it has now completed […]

Other

6 h. ago Wildfire prompts evacuation order in Athabasca County; Boyle put on alert

Part of Athabasca County was ordered to evacuate Tuesday due to a wildfire south of the village of Boyle, where residents were also being told to be prepared to flee.

Events

8 h. ago Une panne informatique paralyse les services de la SAAQ partout au Québec

La panne a commencé en milieu d’après-midi et a eu un impact sur tous les points de service dans la province.

Culture

10 h. ago Sturgeon County orders residents to evacuate due to wildfire

The evacuation order in Sturgeon County is in effect for everyone located on Range Road 211 east to Range Road 203 and between Township Road 580 south and Township Road 573.

Events

10 h. ago Potential for a busy fire season in southern Alberta, says wildfire expert

'The forecast can be wrong, but right now it's supposed to be a hot, dry summer, especially in the south of Alberta' — and a hot, dry summer generally means more fire

Events

10 h. ago 2 bodies pulled from St. Lawrence River in Quebec, provincial police say

According to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), emergency services were called in the afternoon for two motionless bodies spotted floating in the water.

Events

11 h. ago B.C. emergency alert system will be tested Wednesday afternoon

Don't freak out if your phone goes off just before 2 p.m. on May 7. It's only a test

Other

11 h. ago First West combats hunger with $100,000 donation to Food Banks BC

LANGLEY, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First West Credit Union is proud to announce a donation of $100,000 to Food Banks BC, reinforcing its commitment to helping communities flourish and addressing food insecurity across British Columbia. This significant contribution will aid Food Banks BC in their ongoing efforts to provide essential services […]

Economics

12 h. ago Pascal Vincent : «Si une équipe veut avoir mes services, ils vont être patients»

Pascal Vincent a mené le Rocket au sommet du classement de la Ligue américaine de hockey et ça ne passera pas inaperçu.

Science

14 h. ago Toronto needs $18 billion over next 10 years just to keep city running

Toronto needs $18 billion to address its state-of-good-repair infrastructure gap over the next 10 years, which is primarily being driven by transit and City facilities, according to a new report. Toronto's 2025 Corporate Asset Management Plan (AMP), which was released on Monday, outlines how recent actions to invest in infrastructure renewal are expected to reduce the city's extensive infrastructure backlog and improve service reliability for residents using transit, roads, bridges, water assets, shelters, libraries, community centres and emergency facilities. The plan, which is headed to the city's Executive Committee next week, reveals that Toronto has managed to reduce the gap from the $26 billion identified in last year's report to $18 billion, representing an $8 billion reduction. According to the city, the $18 billion infrastructure gap is being driven by transit ($11 billion), Toronto Community Housing ($4 billion), the ...

Economics

15 h. ago Denis Walsh Receives Loren Dunton Lifetime Achievement Award from the IARFC

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) has honored Denis Walsh, President & CEO of Money Concepts International, with the Loren Dunton Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on the financial services profession, contributed to financial […]

Other

15 h. ago LUXURY ON THE THRESHOLD OF ADVENTURE: POMEROY KANANASKIS MOUNTAIN LODGE ANNOUNCES NEW BLACK DIAMOND CLUB

The new VIP rooms and suites are crafted for guests seeking uncompromised luxury, service and amenities Kananaskis Village, AB, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge proudly announces the grand opening of the new Black Diamond Club. This exclusive addition to the property, separate from the main hotel, offers unmatched luxury […]

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15 h. ago Air Canada, Porter offer service to LaGuardia, JFK amid Newark airport troubles

Disruptions at the airport peaked on Saturday as a shortage of air traffic controllers affected the airport's operations

Other

15 h. ago Israël frappe les rebelles houthis au Yémen pour le deuxième jour de suite

L’État hébreu dit avoir mis «complètement hors service» l’aéroport de Sanaa, deux jours après un tir sur un des siens.

Other

16 h. ago Southern Alberta bikers ride for children’s services at Lethbridge hospital

Motorcycle riders rode through Lethbridge to support kids at Chinook Regional Hospital.

Science

17 h. ago Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

MONTREAL — Canada Post employees could be headed to the picket line in just over two weeks, with existing deals between the Crown corporation and the union expiring on May 22. A strike or lockout would mark the second time in under six months that the postal service ground to a halt, after 55,000 employees […]

Other

17 h. ago WestJet halts nine U.S. summer routes as Canadians fly elsewhere

WestJet is suspending nine routes between Canada and the U.S. due to lower demand. The Canadian airline’s service from Vancouver to Austin — a new route that was originally slated to start next week — is now on hold until October. Other previously popular cross-border flights, including routes to Orlando, Los Angeles and Chicago, have […]

Transport