14 h. ago Smith repeats demands, creates 'Alberta Next' panel ahead of likely independence vote in 2026

"There is a large and growing number of Albertans that have lost hope in Alberta having a free and prosperous future as a part of Canada. Many of these Albertans are organizing petitions to trigger a citizen initiated referendum," Smith said

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16 h. ago Dropping Oil Price Boosts Odds of Ukraine Peace Deal, Trump Says

President Donald Trump said the sliding price of oil is intensifying pressure on Russia and boosting the odds for a deal to end its war in Ukraine.

Economics

23 h. ago He let snakes bite him hundreds of times. Now his blood might save lives

Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites.

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23 h. ago Met Gala: Everything you need to know about fashion’s biggest night of the year

NEW YORK —  Pharrell Williams has high hopes for the Met Gala, the first to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years to have a menswear theme. “I want it to feel like the most epic night of power, a reflection of Black resiliency in a world that continues […]

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24 h. ago Adam Lowry nets winner in double OT as Jets beat Blues in Game 7 thriller

WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry had dreams of scoring a Game 7 winning goal, but not exactly the way it finally happened. He didn’t mind, though. The Winnipeg Jets captain was mobbed by teammates as white-clad fans stood and roared after he tipped in the winning goal 16:10 into double overtime for a 4-3 National Hockey […]

Transport

32 h. ago Lowry scores 2OT winner as Winnipeg Jets complete miracle rally to beat Blues 4

The Jets scored twice with the net empty to send the game to overtime before Adam Lowry scored 16:10 into double overtime to send Winnipeg to the second round.

Transport

36 h. ago Experts see hopeful signs as Carney prepares to talk trade with Trump

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be watched closely by Canadians infuriated by Donald Trump — and by an anxious business community looking for tariff relief — when he meets with the U.S. president Tuesday in Washington. After months of Trump’s annexation threats, the newly elected prime minister will be tasked with a delicate […]

Economics

46 h. ago As Carney prepares to talk trade with Trump, experts call for a united front

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be watched closely by Canadians infuriated by Donald Trump — and by an anxious business community looking for tariff relief.

Economics

62 h. ago Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they’re open to fossil

LAVAL — Several candidates for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party say they’re open to fossil-fuel projects in the province as a means to boost Canada’s energy independence. In Laval, Que. on Saturday, energy development played a central role in a leadership debate focused on the province’s economy. Karl Blackburn, former president of a […]

Politics

3 d. ago Horse with cognitive disorder defies odds thanks to generosity of strangers

The little foal was born with a rare cognitive disorder and her owners at Meadow Brook Stables in Alton, N.S., weren't sure she'd make it. 

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3 d. ago Snakes have bitten this man hundreds of times. His blood could help make a better treatment

NEW YORK — Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has long had a fascination with reptiles and other venomous creatures. He used to milk scorpions’ and spiders’ venom as a […]

Economics

3 d. ago Despite voters' rebuke of Vancouver's ABC party, new towers will still be higher, increase density

Douglas Todd: Even though voters elected two progressive candidates last month, council's direction is not about to change in regard to the pace and scale of mega-highrise projects.

Culture

3 d. ago Despite voters' rebuke of Vancouver's ABC party, new towers will still grow higher, denserrease density

Douglas Todd: Even though voters elected two progressive candidates last month, council's direction is not about to change in regard to the pace and scale of mega-highrise projects.

Culture

3 d. ago Despite voters' rebuke of Vancouver's ABC party, new towers will still grow higher and more dense

Douglas Todd: Even though voters elected two progressive candidates last month, council's direction is not about to change in regard to the pace and scale of mega-highrise projects.

Culture

3 d. ago $5M lotto winner steps forward on eve of ticket's expiry: Officials

Provincial lottery officials say they have a tentative answer to the $5-million question that’s gripped Southwestern Ontario: Who bought the uncashed seven-figure ticket that’s set to expire this weekend? It was April 17 when the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. urged the person who bought in Woodstock the winning May 4, 2024 Lotto 6/49 ticket […]

Economics

3 d. ago Kentucky man who won $167M Powerball jackpot lands in Florida jail days later

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky Powerball winner was arrested and charged with kicking a police officer in Florida days after he won a $167 million jackpot. James S. Farthing, who goes by Shannon, found out Sunday that he won the state’s biggest ever jackpot after his mother called him, according to a media release from […]

Economics

3 d. ago Plenty of evidence Florida Panthers will go for the jugular against Maple Leafs

Scenes the Maple Leafs should sear into memory before their next series against the Florida Panthers: * Brad Marchand in handshake line, after besting Art Ross Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov of the Lightning, with plastic rats strewn on the ice. * Aaron Ekblad at the Panthers bench after his shot on Brandon Hagel’s chin, with […]

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4 d. ago Some retailers stop selling to U.S. consumers amid uncertainty over tariffs

Some retailers have stopped selling to U.S. customers while others are seeking temporary workarounds in the hope the tariff rate may be reduced.

Economics

4 d. ago Japan Sees Trade Talks Speeding Up, Hopes for June Agreement

Japan aims to achieve a trade agreement with the US in June, with the high-stakes bilateral discussions expected to gain momentum in mid-May, Tokyo’s chief negotiator said after concluding the latest round of talks in Washington.

Economics

4 d. ago At a Lapu Lapu roadside memorial: 'I hear the victims in my nightmares'

“I came here to blow the trumpet for everyone impacted — for healing, for comfort, and for hope for the future,” said musician Charles Shu at a Lapu Lapu roadside memorial.

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