Concerns grow for Vernon residents with no power as weather heats up
Vernon residents are experiencing power outages during a heatwave, with temperatures expected to rise further.
Ville Marie News
Monday, May 4, 2026
Politics & Government
Saskatchewan airline operators battle higher fuel costs amid war, global uncertainty
Saskatchewan airline operators are facing increased fuel costs due to the war in the Middle East and global uncertainty, impacting critical services.
Former Vancouver mayor alleges a B.C. cabinet minister is under investigation
Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart is alleging that a current B.C. cabinet minister is under investigation, with many people reportedly aware of the situation.
Police probe mock beheading of Quebec labour minister effigy at Montreal rally
A mock beheading of Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet's effigy was performed at a Montreal rally, prompting a police investigation.
Toronto woman with bipolar disorder asks Ontario court to grant her emergency MAID access
A Toronto woman with bipolar disorder is seeking emergency access to medical assistance in dying (MAID) from an Ontario court. She is also suing the federal government over the ban for people whose...
Business & Economy
Ships Cluster Further From Hormuz Strait as Iran Widens Control
Hundreds of ships clustered near Dubai as they moved away from the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran is attempting to control more extensively.
AB InBev Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
AB InBev reported first quarter 2026 results with a 5.8% increase in revenue, 1.2% beer volume growth, and a 20.8% increase in Underlying EPS.
Indonesian Growth Jumps to 5.6%, Beats Estimates Despite War
Indonesia’s economic growth reached 5.6% in the first quarter of 2023, surpassing expectations, despite the ongoing war in Iran affecting global growth.
Qantas CEO More Optimistic on Fuel With Supplies to Mid-June
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson expressed optimism about jet fuel availability, indicating improved prospects for the aviation industry amid disruptions caused by the Iran conflict.
AI Threatens Private Debt Recovery in Software: Davidson Kempner
Artificial intelligence is disrupting private credit firms' recovery rates in the software sector, according to Tony Yoseloff, chief investment officer at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP.
Environment & Climate
Sports
Barbashev scores late as Golden Knights beat Ducks in Game 1
Ivan Barbashev scored late to help the Golden Knights defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Edwards, Timberwolves overcome big game by Wembanyama to beat Spurs
Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in his unexpected return from injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a huge game by Victor Wembanyama and held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the...
Spurs’ Wembanyama breaks record for blocks in playoff game
Victor Wembanyama, in his first playoff run, set a record for blocks in a playoff game.