Chinese consulate met Vancouver official in bid to stop event critical of communist rule
The meeting took place in early April, as the Shen Yun dance group was to perform at a city-owned theatre.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Politics & Government
University Health Network recruits senior NIH investigator, more than 70 global scientists
Campaign to attract best and brightest aims to bring in 100 early- to mid-career scientists from other countries
Toronto Police division at core of major Project South probe has history of data breaches
Before arrests of several officers from 12 Division, unlawful breaches prompted sanctions against four other constables from that division
Carney set to meet world leaders at European summit in Armenia
Carney is scheduled to meet with world leaders at an upcoming European summit in Armenia. He previously met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and expressed gratitude for the invitation,...
Federal audits into accessibility, First Nations funding set to be released
Auditor General Karen Hogan will release findings on whether Indigenous Services Canada effectively implemented its 'New Fiscal Relationship' with First Nations.
Business & Economy
From condos to storage, former Hudson’s Bay buildings find new life
Hudson’s Bay’s bankruptcy led to the repurposing of its former retail spaces into various uses such as condominiums and storage facilities across Canada.
AI Chipmakers in Korea, Taiwan Drive Asian Stocks to Record
Asian stock benchmarks, particularly those related to AI chipmakers in Korea and Taiwan, reached record highs following a rally in AI shares, overcoming losses from the Iran conflict.
Prediction markets are a great innovation. Let’s not be so hasty to bash them
Properly designed prediction markets are not simply speculative products. They are tools for generating real-time, actionable information
Christopher Liew: Five ways to soften your mortgage renewal in 2026
Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers five strategies to help soften mortgage renewal costs in 2026, regardless of interest rate fluctuations.
Our pension funds must be sovereign wealth funds, too – even if pensioners take a hit
For too long, Canada has taken future wealth and redistributed it to the present. Pension funds can help reverse this
Environment & Climate
Fixing mega-leaks of methane would hugely boost energy stock amid crisis, report says
The International Energy Agency reported that methane emissions from the energy sector remained at near-record levels in 2025. Addressing these leaks could free up billions of cubic meters of gas for...
Lasers, hawks and even guns haven’t solved the UK’s pigeon problem. There is a better way | Sydney Lobe
UK cities have tried various methods to control pigeon populations, including hawks and guns, but these have been ineffective and costly. A humane, low-cost strategy is available but not widely...
Country diary 1951: Into the woods on the capital’s edge
On May 9, 1951, nature sightings such as cuckoos, swifts, and swallows were noted near the Festival of Britain Exhibition in south London, just five miles from the city center. The article describes...