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Economics2 weeks ago

Trump Reverses Hormuz Shipping Fee as US Reinstates Iran Port Blockade

President Trump replaces the 20% Hormuz cargo fee with Gulf investment deals as the U.S. prepares a naval blockade of Iran amidst rising oil prices and...
Government Accountability2 weeks ago

Ontario Minister Stan Cho to Repay Over $16,000 in Disputed Toronto Hotel Expenses

Ontario Minister Stan Cho agrees to repay $16,000 in hotel expenses after opposition leaders criticize the 'extravagant' taxpayer-funded downtown stays.
WORLD2 weeks ago

Millions Across North America Face Historic Heatwave as Record Temperatures Shift East

Millions in Canada and the US face record-breaking heat as a massive thermal dome moves east. Find updates on temperature records and weather warnings.
business2 weeks ago

Mark Carney Defends Gordie Howe Bridge Revenue Split Amid ‘Capitulation’ Accusations

Prime Minister Mark Carney defends the new Gordie Howe Bridge revenue deal with the U.S. amid criticism of capitulation to the Trump administration.

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B.C. Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Ostriches Facing Euthanasia

British Columbia Tightens Rules on AI Data Centres and Bans New Crypto Mining Projects

Blue Jays and Mariners Set for Winner-Take-All Showdown in Game 7

Trending

2026 World Cup Final Lineups Revealed: Spain Stands Firm While Argentina Tinkers

Canada Offered to Double Oil Exports to U.S. in Failed Trade Negotiations, Hoekstra Reveals

Blue Jays Legend Duane Ward Passes Away at 62 After Championship Reunion

Former Tourism Minister Stan Cho Under Fire for $100,000 in Riding Association Expenses

Cross-Border Smoke Crisis: Canada Issues Alerts as U.S. Wildfire Pollution Drifts North

OpenAI Unveils GPT-Live: Revolutionary Voice Models That Mimic Human Multitasking

National Roundup: Alberta Proposes New B.C. Pipeline Amid Tribal Tensions and Stampede Kickoff

The Ultimate Summer Road Trip Checklist: Essentials for Your Next Great Escape

A Republic Divided: The Geopolitical Spectacle of Khamenei’s Funeral

Ottawa Defends Deficit Spending as Bridge to Future Economic Growth

Renata Ford, Widow of Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, Passes Away

FIFA Under Fire After Trump Intervention Sparks World Cup Eligibility Scandal

Canada’s Silent Service: Prime Minister Mark Carney Set to Reveal Multibillion-Dollar Submarine Winner

Royal Rift Deepens: Prince Harry Denied Buckingham Palace Stay During UK Return

Ottawa Selects Germany’s TKMS for Historic $50B Submarine Fleet Deal

Local News

Gordie Howe Bridge: Deciphering the High-Stakes Toll Revenue Deal Between Canada and the U.S.

Cross-Border Smoke Crisis: Canada Issues Alerts as U.S. Wildfire Pollution Drifts North

Gordie Howe Bridge Set for July 27 Launch Following Major U.S.-Canada Revenue Renegotiation

Remembering Tommy Hunter: Canada’s ‘Country Music Czar’ Dies at 89

BC News

Highway 1 Reopens in Fraser Canyon Amid Ongoing Battle with Twin Out-of-Control Wildfires

Tragedy off Roberts Bank: Rescue Victim Dies as Recovery Efforts for Six Missing Boaters Continue

National Roundup: Alberta Proposes New B.C. Pipeline Amid Tribal Tensions and Stampede Kickoff

Tragedy at Sea: Former Owner Identifies Sunken Vessel as Inquiry Deepens

Unfreezing the Market: Carney and Eby Unveil $3.2B Housing and Transit Package

Tragedy at Skeleton Bridge: Brazilian Authorities Investigate Fatal Rope Jump Error

Sports

BC Lions Scramble for QB Depth: Tyrie Adams Signed Following Nathan Rourke Injury

Blue Jays Legend Duane Ward Passes Away at 62 After Championship Reunion

2026 World Cup Final Lineups Revealed: Spain Stands Firm While Argentina Tinkers

AL Pitching Staff Crafts Historic Shutout in Dominant MLB All-Star Performance

Politics

Ezra Levant Pledges Strict Compliance as Tamara Lich Seeks International Travel Rights

Section 338 Shockwave: U.S. Hits Canada With 50% Tariffs on 400 Products

Canadian Premiers Demand Return to 50/50 Federal Health-Care Funding Split

Mayor Olivia Chow Targets Big Tech Pricing Tactics at Toronto Grocery Stores

Canada Offered to Double Oil Exports to U.S. in Failed Trade Negotiations, Hoekstra Reveals

Former Tourism Minister Stan Cho Under Fire for $100,000 in Riding Association Expenses

Opinions

The Establishment vs. The Grassroots: What the Teneycke-Russo Fight Says About Conservatism Today. Conservatives can be a Cantankerous Bunch.

Four Weeks Later: The BC Conservatives Have a Leader. Now They Need a Plan.

Canada—and British Columbia especially—feels like it’s standing at a crossroads

Elliott Leads, but the Real BC Conservative Race Starts in the Transfer Rounds

More News

Trump Reverses Hormuz Shipping Fee as US Reinstates Iran Port Blockade

Ontario Minister Stan Cho to Repay Over $16,000 in Disputed Toronto Hotel Expenses

Millions Across North America Face Historic Heatwave as Record Temperatures Shift East

Mark Carney Defends Gordie Howe Bridge Revenue Split Amid ‘Capitulation’ Accusations

Ezra Levant Pledges Strict Compliance as Tamara Lich Seeks International Travel Rights

Red Deer Ranks Third Highest for Crime in Canadian Metros Amid National Decline

Gordie Howe Bridge: Deciphering the High-Stakes Toll Revenue Deal Between Canada and the U.S.

Section 338 Shockwave: U.S. Hits Canada With 50% Tariffs on 400 Products

Canadian Premiers Demand Return to 50/50 Federal Health-Care Funding Split

BC Lions Scramble for QB Depth: Tyrie Adams Signed Following Nathan Rourke Injury

Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go

B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights

Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2025–26 Season

Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season

BC Ferries Sparks Outcry Over Contract with Chinese Shipyard

A Taste of Autumn: Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2025