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By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted April 22, 2025 7:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Careers: The Next Generation camp gave a group of aspiring tradeswomen in grades 10 to 12 the chance to visit local businesses, learn from industry experts, and gain some hands-on experience in a variety of in-demand trades. Held in Taber and Lethbridge, the camp aims to break gender stereotypes and empower the next wave of skilled tradeswomen in Alberta, giving them the tools and confidence they need to thrive in a male-dominated industry. Get breaking National news…

Meg O’Neill has applauded Labor and the Liberals’ bipartisan support for the role of gas in the energy transition but says the energy giant still needs certainty for the future of the North West Shelf.

Gunmen killed up to 26 people in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in India’s northern Jammu and Kashmir region in years. The assault prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cut short his trip to Saudi Arabia.Local officials confirmed at least 16 deaths, although several media reports suggest that the toll could be as high as 25 to 26, with several others injured. The victims were primarily targeted near the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, located about 90 kilometers (56 miles) east of Srinagar. Among the dead were two foreigners. The gunmen fired indiscriminately at tourists, and no group…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldWall Street stocks rallied and oil prices climbed on Tuesday as the US Treasury secretary said a trade war with China was “unsustainable”. Scott Bessent told investors at a conference hosted by JPMorgan that he expected the two countries would reach a deal at some point, said people familiar with his comments.He said the high tariffs the US and China have imposed on each other’s imports amounted to what were in effect trade embargoes and added the status quo was…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Cryptocurrencies myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Brandon Lutnick, son of US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, is partnering with SoftBank, Tether and Bitfinex to capitalise on a cryptocurrency revival under US President Donald Trump. The consortium is creating a multibillion-dollar bitcoin acquisition vehicle that will absorb billions in cryptocurrency from the other partners and use the funds in an attempt to replicate the success of MicroStrategy, a one-time software company that surged after pivoting to cryptocurrency investing, according to three people briefed on the matter. The vehicle is an attempt…

Gaza City, Palestine – For 72-year-old Kamal Anton, Pope Francis was a source of comfort and support. Kamal has had to shelter since the start of the war in the same Catholic church compound in Gaza City – the Holy Family Church – that his wife and daughter were shot and killed by an Israeli sniper in. That was in December 2023, two months after the start of Israel’s war. Anton and the more than two million Palestinians in Gaza have often felt abandoned in the 18 months of conflict, in which more than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed, with…

President Trump said Tuesday he has “no intention of firing” Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, one day after the president called Powell a “major loser” and publicly lobbied the central bank chief to lower interest rates at a faster clip.When asked by reporters in the Oval Office if he has any plans to fire Powell, Mr. Trump said he “never did” and claimed “the press runs away with things” — though he once again pressed Powell to cut interest rates, which remain elevated after the Fed hiked rates to quell inflation.”This is a perfect time to lower interest rates,” Mr. Trump…

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As more and more travellers look to explore Canada this summer, a new direct flight option to Halifax is coming to both Regina and Saskatoon.

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Tesla — Shares were marginally lower in extended trading after first-quarter results missed analysts’ estimates on the top and bottom lines. The electric vehicle company earned an adjusted 27 cents per share on revenue of $19.34 billion, while analysts polled by LSEG were looking for 39 cents per share in earnings and $21.11 billion in revenue. Enphase Energy — The energy technology company sank more than 12% after first-quarter results missed Wall Street estimates. Enphase reported adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share on revenue of $356 million, while analysts surveyed…