Vandals cause Telus outage for northern B.C. communities
Telus said a fibre cut affected customers in Masset, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Hazelton, Smithers and Burns Lake, cutting out internet, TV, home phone and wireless services.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Politics & Government
‘Future is very bright for us’: Raptors reflect on season after Game 7 loss
Scottie Barnes spoke Monday, reflecting on the Toronto Raptors' ousting from the first round of the NBA playoffs after a 114-102 Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers in Cleveland.
FIRST READING: In the U.S., serial rapists die in prison. That never happens in Canada
Nathan Chasing Horse is going to prison for 37 years. In Canada he'd probably be free in five years
Alberta government prepares for 2026 wildfire season, introduces new support program
Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says more than 550 firefighters have been hired for this year. He has also introduced a new mutual aid incentive program for municipalities.
It’s Canada census time. Can you be jailed for not filling it out?
The census, which happens every five years, includes a lifetime oath for those who collect the data, and penalties for not filling it out
Business & Economy
ECB’s Nagel Sees Case for Hike Without Marked Inflation Progress
The European Central Bank will need to raise borrowing costs in June as long as there’s no significant improvement in the outlook for consumer prices, Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said.
Hot Picks: Primaris, Chartwell, Flagship lead housing REIT growth
Three REITs stand out for growth, valuation upside and defensive housing exposure, says Raymond James analyst Brad Sturges.
GameStop’s ‘highly confident’ US$20 billion TD letter echoes Drexel
Should the transaction come to pass, it would represent one of the largest-ever debt financings for a junk-rated company
Guyana President Warns of Mineral ‘Dependence’ as Iran War Speeds Shift From Oil
Guyana President Irfaan Ali warned that shifting too quickly to renewable energy in the wake of the Strait of Hormuz oil crisis could create a new dependence on critical minerals such as lithium,...
Canadian dollar dips as Middle East standoff hits sentiment
The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart on Monday as increased risk of a direct confrontation between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz unnerved investors.