Palestine, Israel demonstrations held in Calgary amid war anniversary

In response to global market panic, world leaders rushed to offer US President Donald Trump deals to lower tariffs across the board, with uncertainty surrounding Trump's demands and willingness to make agreements. Trump set a high bar, insisting on eliminating bilateral trade deficits, causing frustration and confusion among affected governments. Despite offers like Vietnam's proposal to eliminate all duties, Trump's adviser Peter Navarro rejected such approaches, leaving countries hopeful for potential agreements during Trump's meeting...

Hitender Sharma was shocked to discover that someone had altered his holding company's corporation record to exploit its mortgage-free commercial property for cash, sparking concerns about the security of business records in Ontario. This incident, along with a few others, has shed light on potential vulnerabilities in the system, prompting calls for increased safeguards to protect valuable assets and prevent fraudulent activity. Sharma's case serves as a cautionary tale for businesses to remain vigilant and...

Frank Zhang accumulated 43 million PC Optimum points but was locked out of his account with no explanation, reflecting a common issue faced by customers across Canada. Loyalty program expert Patrick Sojka highlights vague terms and conditions that give the company broad power to freeze accounts without clear justification. Loblaw Companies Ltd., which runs the program, acknowledges the imperfect notification system but states it freezes accounts to protect against unauthorized activity, leaving customers like Zhang...

The Edmonton real estate market is booming in 2025, with a significant increase in home sales and listings compared to the previous year. The market has surpassed initial forecasts and remains strong despite uncertainties like tariffs. Edmonton is more affordable than Calgary, with a $200,000 price gap driving migration into the area and keeping housing prices high. Detached home prices have seen a 1.2% increase from the previous month and an 11.2% increase from the...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre defended candidate Aaron Gunn at a news conference in Osoyoos, B.C., stating that accusations against him regarding his denial of the genocide in the residential school system are "misinformation." Gunn had previously made posts claiming that the residential school system did not constitute genocide. Poilievre's remarks came after Gunn faced criticism for his controversial statements on this issue. Full Article

Hydro One is working with over 4,800 crew members to restore power to homes and businesses after an ice storm, stating that some of the hardest hit areas may not have power until later in the week. The utility has identified over 2,200 broken poles and is rebuilding sections of the grid, with the area around Kawartha Lakes having the most customers without power. Crews are facing severe damage and remote areas may face longer...