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More Canadians now say economic growth should be a bigger priority in Canada’s energy policy than protecting the environment, a new Angus Reid Institute report suggests. The pollster released a report Monday indicating 61 per cent of Canadians now see economic growth as the biggest priority in energy policy. The question offered two options on the top priority shaping federal energy policy: economic growth or environmental protection.That’s a shift in public opinion since seven years ago, when the same question had 55 per cent of Canadians saying the environment should be the top priority in energy policy.Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid…

Australians Emerson Jones and Adam Walton have been awarded wildcards into the French Open.

WHAT’S ON – AND OFF – THE TABLE?The US is expected to push for agricultural market access, including expanded purchases of poultry, beef and soybeans. But such deals remain price-sensitive and politically driven.Analysts said the substance of negotiations is unlikely to break new ground.A previous Phase One agreement – which committed China to buy an additional US$200 billion in US goods – ultimately fell short, with only about 58 per cent fulfilled, according to the Peterson Institute.Atlantic Council’s Roberts said China has since diversified its trade and is less dependent on US agriculture. Purchases, he said, are now partly a…

Aid group Doctors Without Borders says it has suspended hospital operations because of gunfire safety concerns.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 11 May 202611 May 2026A new wave of gang violence in Haiti’s capital has displaced hundreds of people and caused the aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) to suspend work in local hospitals.The group, also known as Doctors Without Borders, said on Monday that about 800 residents had sought refuge from fighting inside its hospital in the Cite Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince before operations were suspended.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Currently, not a single hospital is…

Venezuela resumes commercial ties with US Fox News correspondent Steve Harrigan reports live from Caracas, discussing Venezuela’s economic reopening and renewed commercial ties with the U.S. This includes a surge in oil exports, reaching a seven-year high of 1.23 million barrels per day. The move follows the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro, with American Airlines resuming direct flights to Miami. Experts weigh in on the political and economic implications for both countries. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump is eyeing oil-rich Venezuela as a potential 51st state as officials continue to court oil companies for…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Victor Wembanyama’s first career ejection will not have a suspension included, as the NBA decided not to dock the San Antonio Spurs big man for the elbow he threw on Minnesota Timberwolves’ Naz Reid in Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinals series.Wembanyama will be available for Game 5 of the series, which is set for Tuesday night, per ESPN.Wembanyama was originally issued an offensive foul after hitting Reid in the face with his elbow while being double-teamed in the corner after securing a rebound. But video review saw the elbow hit…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 11, 2026 6:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Oakridge Park shopping mall in Vancouver, which is part of a massive retail and residential project, has set May 28 as its opening date. The project has been one of North America’s biggest retail and residential construction sites, with a planned size of five million square feet, and a cost of around $6.5 billion when it is complete in 2029. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you…

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this story contains the image and name of a deceased Indigenous person.Family members have spoken out after the suspected remains of Julian Ingram were found in a heavily decomposing state, four months after allegedly murdering three people in the NSW’s Central West.Workers from the National Parks and Wildlife found the body next to a white Ford Ranger believed to belong to Ingram after he fled Lake Cargelligo on January 22, 2026.While police are yet to formally identify the remains, they believe they are that of the suspected murderer, alleged…

DESIRE TO TRAVEL REMAINSCountries in the region are beginning to adopt differentiation strategies, experts noted. Seyfi shared how Thailand has positioned itself strongly in wellness and medical tourism while Malaysia has focused on Muslim-friendly travel.Thailand is seeking to diversify its ASEAN tourism markets rather than rely on a single source market, through campaigns such as “Trusted Thailand” and “Value with Volume” aimed at attracting high quality, repeat travellers, the TAT said.Indian visitors will be targeted through “Wedding, Luxury and Celebration” segments to increase spending, while Myanmar visitors, known for their relatively long stay and familiarity with Thailand, will be targeted through…

new video loaded: Trump Calls Iran’s Counterproposal a ‘Piece of Garbage’transcriptBacktranscriptTrump Calls Iran’s Counterproposal a ‘Piece of Garbage’President Trump told reporters the Iran cease-fire was “on life support” on Monday after he rejected Iran’s counterproposal for a peace deal this weekend.Reporter” “For the time being, the cease-fire remains in place?” “It’s unbelievably weak, I would say. I would call it the weakest, right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us. I didn’t even finish reading it. I would say the cease-fire is on massive life support, where the doctor walks in and says, ‘Sir, your loved one…