75 m. ago Lobster fishers raise alarm about low Canadian prices, some giving up on season

Lobster fishers around Atlantic Canada are speaking out about this year's prices, with some saying it's unfairly low this season.

Economics

5 h. ago China Shipping Loophole Closed by Trump, Raising Prices for US Consumers

Small-value packages shipped to the US from China will no longer be exempted from tariffs starting Friday, when President Donald Trump’s move against an exception he called a “big scam” takes effect.

Economics

6 h. ago The prices of some video game consoles and games are increasing in Canada

Microsoft is raising the prices of a variety of Xbox consoles, games and controllers around the world, including in Canada.In an update posted to its website, Microsoft says it's now charging more for these products in response to "market conditions and the rising cost of development." Microsoft says the cost of "some" new first-party games will go up to $79.99 USD (about $110 CAD) by the holidays. The price of Xbox Game Pass ($22.99/month for the highest Ultimate tier) will remain the same.Here is all the new Canadian pricing of Xbox consoles and accessories:ConsolesXbox Series S (512GB) — $449.99 (previously $379.99)Xbox Series S (1TB) — $529.99 (previously $449.99)Xbox Series X (1TB) — $729.99 (previously $649.99)Xbox Series X Digital (1TB) — $679.99 (previously $599.99)Xbox Series X (2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition) — $879.99 (previously $799.99)AccessoriesXbox Wireless Controller — $84.99 (previous...

Economics

6 h. ago Laïcité à deux vitesses: pas de drapeau en berne pour le pape en raison de la loi 21

L’Assemblée nationale a mis le drapeau en berne en l’honneur de nombreuses personnalités, mais pas pour le pape en raison de la loi sur la laïcité.

Other

9 h. ago Fortis plan to reduce wildfire risk across Southern Interior raises other safety concerns

The initiative will see Fortis cut off power in the mentioned communities, if warranted,  during extreme weather events.

Events

9 h. ago Warman High School over capacity as parents push for new school

Parents in Warman are raising concerns over overcrowding at Warman High School, calling for faster progress on a long-proposed new school.

Society

10 h. ago Aritzia diversifying away from China as tariff tensions continue: CEO

Aritzia Inc. says it is shifting some of its supply chain away from China, which has been hammered with triple-digit tariffs from the United States. The Vancouver-based apparel company said Thursday that the Asian nation is one of the top three countries it relies on to make its clothing, but it intends to cut its […]

Economics

11 h. ago Xcel CEO Says AI Power Needs Raise Prospect of New Large Nuclear

It’s been more than a decade since the US last broke ground on a large-scale nuclear power plant that came online. Xcel Chief Executive Officer Bob Frenzel is raising the idea that it’s time to start again.

Science

11 h. ago Super Bowl champion Willson highlights USask Huskies’ 23rd annual Dogs’ Breakfast

Over $400,000 was raised at the 23rd annual Dogs' Breakfast in Saskatoon supporting scholarships for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team.

Sport

12 h. ago Trump threatens sanctions on countries, individuals that buy Iranian oil

Trump's social media threat came after planned nuclear negotiations for this coming weekend between the U.S. and Iran were postponed.

Events

12 h. ago Marksmen Energy Inc. Announces Delay in Filing its 2024 Annual Financial Statements and Issuance of Promissory Note

CALGARY, ALBERTA,, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marksmen Energy Inc. (“Marksmen” or the “Company“) announced today that its annual financial statements, accompanying management’s discussion and analysis and related chief executive officer (“CEO“) and chief financial officer (“CFO“) certifications for the financial year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Filings“), may not be filed within […]

Other

12 h. ago Quebec raises doubts about electrification as it refuses to reinvest in Lion Electric

The Quebec government says it had to make a 'difficult decision' about whether to further invest in the beleaguered company, which manufactured electric school buses and trucks.

Other

13 h. ago Customers’ personal information stolen during cybersecurity breach: Nova Scotia Power

The company says it has taken steps to contain the breach and has started an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity experts.

Economics

13 h. ago Capital Power reports voting results from the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The annual meeting of shareholders (“annual meeting”) for Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (“Capital Power” or “the Corporation”) was held on April 29, 2025. Each of the matters voted upon at the annual meeting is discussed in detail in the Corporation’s Management Proxy Circular dated March 10, […]

Economics

14 h. ago Cameco CEO to investors: look past tariff ‘noise’ and toward long

The chief executive of Saskatchewan-based uranium miner Cameco Corp. is encouraging investors to tune out the “noise” from global trade and geopolitical upheaval and instead focus on the strong outlook for nuclear power demand. “There is no doubt that those distractions have created new and unexpected risks that must be carefully monitored and diligently managed,” […]

Economics

14 h. ago Raise a glass to the entertaining possibilities in the Van Dyke

The Van Dyke is a 2,974-square-foot, front-drive single-family model by Homes by Avi available to tour in Sirocco.

Other

14 h. ago Security questions surround upcoming marathon following Vancouver Lapu Lapu tragedy

Thousands of people are expected to converge on downtown Vancouver for the marathon and to watch the event this weekend as questions are raised about security.

Events

16 h. ago TC Energy expanding U.S. gas network to fuel data centre growth in Midwest

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has green-lit a US$900-million pipeline expansion feeding new natural gas-fired power plants in the U.S. Midwest, where artificial intelligence data centres are ravenous for electricity, as well as major refurbishments at the Bruce Power nuclear plant in Ontario. The Northwoods project would add 400,000 mmBTU’s of capacity to TC’s ANR […]

Other

17 h. ago Big Canadian telecoms keep raising their fees to keep up with each other

Bell has raised the price of its connection fee to $75.This comes just a couple of months after Rogers and flanker brand Fido increased their connection fees to the same amount. Like Rogers, Bell offers to waive the fee if you order online.Bell's new fee is live on both its own website and flanker brand Virgin's. They last raised their connection fees from $70 to $75 in October.Last August, Telus raised its own connection fee to $70. Given that two of the "Big Three" carriers have already jacked their fees to $75, it seems safe to assume that Telus will soon follow suit.All of these hikes come in spite of the fact that the CRTC's recent amendments to the Telecommunications Act prohibit charging fees "related to the activation or modification of a telecommunications service plan." Nonetheless, carriers have generally been raising their connection fee prices by $5 to $10 on a near-annual basis.Bell also just chang...

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19 h. ago True Launches HardTech Practice to Power the Future of AI Leadership

PHILADELPHIA — True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced the formal launch of its HardTech Practice. This launch underscores the firm’s dedication to identifying and placing world-class executive talent within the critical hardware infrastructure that underpins ongoing advancements in AI. True’s dedicated hardtech team will serve venture capital, private equity, […]

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