Flying or driving? Fuel shock means summer travel will happen ‘differently’
As many Canadians look to book their summer getaways, it seems it will not be a similar process to years pas as jet fuel and gas prices continue to surge across the country.
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B.C. wildfire burning near Cultus Lake as hot weather continues
The Wildfire Service said the fire is burning near the Jade Bay Day Use Campground on the east side of Cultus Lake. It is mapped at 0.5 hectares in size.
Twice as many Gen Z Canadians plan to save tax refund this year: survey
Gen Z Canadians are also more than twice as likely to invest this year (33 per cent) compared to last year (15 per cent), a survey by TD Bank shows.
David Eby says he doesn’t get why Ottawa is focused on pipeline, not B.C. softwood
B.C. Attorney General David Eby criticizes Ottawa for prioritizing pipeline projects over softwood lumber industry support, which he believes should receive similar treatment to other supported...
Uncertain future for Lethbridge's century-old integrated EMS, fire service
As council to vote Tuesday on contract extension with Emergency Health Services – Alberta, some deem cost 'prohibitive'
Business & Economy
RB Global Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
WESTCHESTER, Ill. — RB Global, Inc. (NYSE & TSX: RBA, the “Company”, “RB Global”, “we”, “us”, “their”, or “our”) reported the following results for the three months ended...
Affirm to participate in upcoming investor conferences
SAN FRANCISCO — Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) today announced it will participate in the following investor conferences: On June 3, 2026, Rob O’Hare, Chief Financial Officer, will attend...
Backblaze Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
24% Revenue Growth in B2 Cloud Storage, 12% Revenue Growth Overall in Q1 2026 SAN FRANCISCO — Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the high-performance cloud storage platform for the AI era, today...
Blackstone’s Jon Gray sees AI creating ‘huge boom’ in blue collar jobs
New jobs could also be created as more people get their hands AI and come up with use cases
Enabled Talent Launches Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities Focused on Employment and Self-Employment
Free of charge. Two tracks — employment and self-employment. Mentored by people with lived experience. Built by the community, for the community. Designed to scale globally TORONTO, May 04, 2026...