Author: wrowan

Preliminary data released by Statistics Canada shows that the national economy grew an annualized 2.5% in this year’s first quarter. The quarterly result comes as gross domestic product (GDP) across Canada rose 0.5% in January, 0.2% in February, and was unchanged in March. The monthly GDP figures show a consistent pattern of economic slowdown, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Canada will lower interest rates in coming months. Although Canada’s economy continues to expand and has avoided a recession, economists say that growth across the country is slowing as high interest rates…

Richard Martin is spending this year’s fishing season on land after he says a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer broke his left leg in three places during a protest last month that shut down the provincial legislature.

Joel Dublanko didn’t have to wait long to learn where he’ll be starting his CFL career. The Edmonton Elks selected the rugged linebacker first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect.

A serious collision in the Municipal District of Ranchland, Alta., has left Highway 22 impassable in both directions, Mounties say.

A man is in life-threatening condition after a hit-and-run crash on Jasper Avenue Friday night.

It’s 420 or “weed day,” and people around the world are paying homage to their favorite guilty pleasure: marijuana. But not everyone joins in on the 420 festivities. Some scientists who study weed have become increasingly concerned about the potential harm cannabis can do to the body, especially when smoked or vaped.

The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon.

Police in Abbotsford are asking the public for information and video as they investigate a suspicious death.

A rescue operation for an orca calf trapped in a remote tidal lagoon off Vancouver Island has been put on hold after it started eating seal meat thrown in the water for what is believed to be the first time.

There was once a beautiful restaurant on the ninth floor of the former Eaton’s department store. It closed 25 years ago, but many in Montreal still talk about it. Soon, Le 9ieme will open to diners once again.