Canada recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $2.72 billion in April, up 55 per cent from the previous month and the highest level in 15 months, according to data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada. The increase was driven in part by higher crude oil prices, which supported the value of Canadian exports during the month. The latest figures come as global energy markets continue to respond to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply and pricing. Despite federal efforts to diversify trade and reduce reliance on the United States amid ongoing trade disputes, the U.S. remained Canada’s dom

A 17-year-old from Prince George is presumed drowned after a boat carrying four people capsized on Stony Lake in British Columbia's central Interior, according to RCMP. Quesnel RCMP said three people aboard the vessel were able to reach shore safely after the incident. However, the boat's operator did not resurface and remains missing. Police identified the missing person as a 17-year-old male from Prince George. His family has been notified, RCMP said. Search efforts remained underway Tuesday. According to police, an underwater recovery team was expected to arrive at the lake to assist in the

A 13-year-old boy has been charged after police investigated alleged threats of gun violence targeting a school in Sexsmith, a community about 450 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. RCMP said officers were called Thursday after receiving reports of threats against students at the school. Police arrested a suspect and seized a firearm from the youth's residence during the investigation. The boy has been charged with uttering threats. The allegation has not been tested in court. According to RCMP, the accused is scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie provincial court on Wednesday. Police have not

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal is set to remain in Punjab for the next several days as the party steps up preparations ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly election. According to party sources, Kejriwal is expected to hold meetings with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab affairs in-charge Manish Sisodia to review governance-related issues, the implementation status of government schemes, and delays in meeting administrative timelines. Discussions are also expected to include the performance of officials in various government departments. The visit comes as AAP begins

A man who allegedly forced his way into a home and took a person hostage was shot and killed by Vancouver police Monday night, according to authorities. Vancouver Police Department said officers responded to reports of a violent home invasion in the 3600-block of Commercial Street at approximately 9 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a suspect inside the residence who had allegedly entered the home by force and was holding another person hostage. Police said an officer attempted to de-escalate the situation and resolve the incident peacefully. However, the officer ultimately discharged a firear

The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., is expected to move closer to opening this week, with reports indicating a ribbon-cutting ceremony could take place Friday. The bridge could be opened to regular traffic as early as next Monday. The project drew attention earlier this year after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not allow the bridge to open unless the United States received an ownership stake in the crossing. Asked about those comments on Tuesday, the prime minister said no behind-the-scenes discussions or concessions regarding ownership

A second German energy company has expressed interest in purchasing liquefied natural gas from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on British Columbia’s North Coast. Project partners announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Uniper that could see the company purchase up to two million tonnes of LNG annually beginning in 2032. The agreement is non-binding and remains subject to further negotiations and project development. The announcement follows a separate deal reached last month between Ksi Lisims LNG and German energy company SEFE. Under that agreement, S

Canada Post is warning residents in parts of Toronto and Vancouver that mail delivery services may be affected during the FIFA World Cup tournament this summer. In an announcement released Monday, Canada Post said mail delivery could be disrupted in areas near match venues and related event sites due to security measures and road closures associated with the tournament. According to Canada Post, any mail that cannot be delivered because of access restrictions or safety concerns will be securely held at local depots and delivered on a priority basis on the next business day. The postal service

Elections Alberta has launched what it describes as one of the largest referendum staffing campaigns ever undertaken in Canada as the province prepares for a provincewide vote scheduled for October 19. The agency says it needs approximately 60,000 workers to administer and count ballots for 10 referendum questions that will be put to Alberta voters. Under provincial rules, ballot counting must be completed within 48 hours of polls closing. One of the referendum questions will ask Albertans whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process required to hold a binding r