Call volumes a challenge for Winnipeg firefighters after 7 calls in just over a day
No injuries were reported in any of the seven fires, and the city says the cause of the fires are still being investigated.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Politics & Government
‘Stop the Squeeze’ campaign wants B.C. to remove expanded PST
The GVBOT says the change will increase costs not just for those services but for all businesses, at a time when the B.C. economy is already on shaky ground.
Former Winnipeg resident joins field for 2026 RBC Canadian Open
Sudarshan Yellamaraju was one of nine Canadians added to the RBC Canadian Open field on Monday.
Fires, floods highlighted during Emergency Preparedness Week
Disaster can strike at any time, and experts are reminding everyone to have an evacuation plan for when you may have to leave in a hurry.
Calgary trial underway in death of worker shot after offering roadside help
Colin Hough was the second person to be randomly fired upon on Aug. 6, 2024, Crown prosecutor told jurors on the opening day of the trial of Arthur Penner and Blake Strawberry.
Business & Economy
Interest rate hikes possible if inflation and high energy prices become persistent, Tiff Macklem tells MPs
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem told MPs that interest rate hikes could be necessary if high energy prices become persistent and start affecting other goods and services, indicating the Bank’s...
Bombardier Announces Pricing of its New Issuance of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2035
Bombardier announced the successful pricing of a US$500,000,000 issuance of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2035.
Paramount Skydance reports 59% lift in earnings in first results since Warner Bros. deal
Company forecasts revenue below Wall Street estimates in second quarter after encouraging first quarter
Macquarie Australia Conference Presentation
Paladin Energy Ltd's Managing Director and CEO, Paul Hemburrow, will present at the 28th Macquarie Australia Conference in Sydney on May 6, 2026. The presentation is available on the company’s...
Bullish CEOs are betting a wave of investment will prop up growth despite war in Iran
Influential investment executives at Milken conference counting on AI and infrastructure to get past turmoil