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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents living along the Port Alberni, B.C., harbour say the constant noise from generators at the shipyard is affecting their way of life. “It is just constant hums, it’s the diesel generators running their power,” resident Ray Russell said.They said the issue is that the Port Alberni Port Authority only has the capacity to power one vessel. Currently, the coast guard ship, which is in refit, is plugged in.The other ships all run on generators.In February, 45 people signed a petition, calling on the federal government to fund more shore power at…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lady Gaga has cancelled her final Montreal concert Monday night at the Bell Centre after performing two previous shows at the venue late last week. The pop star announced the cancellation on social media, saying she has been suffering from a respiratory infection for a few days.“My doctor strongly advised me not to perform today and, to be honest, I don’t think I’m able to give you the quality of performance you deserve,” she wrote. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the…

The president of the BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union says its workers are doing everything they can to keep ferries running. It has been another frustrating weekend for passengers of BC Ferries, with cancellations and delays after breakdowns and vessels undergoing scheduled maintenance.Only 40 minutes after re-entering service, several sailings of the Queen of Surrey were cancelled on Sunday due to a mechanical issue.The Spirit of Vancouver Island broke down on Tuesday after only being in service for two days.“I think what we’re seeing here is the result of multiple things coming together,” Eric McNeely, the president of the…

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following a Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball National Championship victory, Rally House, the leading retailer for licensed Michigan merchandise, will reopen locations across Michigan with National Champions gear. Stores will accommodate fans in the days following the victory by opening earlier and staying open later, with frequent restocks and new arrivals throughout the week. Michigan Wolverines fans will be able to purchase championship gear immediately following a win at select Rally House locations throughout the state. For fans who are busy celebrating Monday evening, select stores will reopen Tuesday morning and offer…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size There are thousands of miles between Majid Kermani and his family, but they couldn’t be closer to top of mind as the war in Iran rages on. “All the bombing and internet disconnection and all the hardship that this war has brought them, it’s very hard to live in that situation,” Kermani told Global News.He says communication with his family is sparse amid the internet blackout in Iran. “It’s a very stressful situation,” he said. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you…

MONACO, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AlphaPepe is preparing to drop the first public demo of its AI-powered decentralized exchange and the presale response has been immediate. Stages are selling out faster than any previous round as capital positions ahead of what will be the first live demonstration of AlphaSwap’s contract screening and whale tracking capabilities. The crypto news around AlphaPepe is accelerating ahead of a planned Q2 2026 exchange listing, wallets are committing serious size, and the AI DEX demo is set to land at the exact moment the Bitcoin price prediction from major institutions is pointing toward…

SURREY, British Columbia, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 7-Eleven Canada is welcoming summer early with the return of the immensely popular Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) Day, featuring the fan-favourite flavour: Fanta Blue Raspberry and of course classics like Crush Cream Soda. On April 10 and 11, 7-Eleven Canada customers can use their creative whimsy to unlock value by bringing in an inventive “cup” to fill to the brim with their preferred Slurpee® beverage. The event is the first of many Slurpee celebrations to come this year, as the famous beverage turns 60 this summer. New this year, Canadians can…

Eddie Carvery‘s trailer, a symbol of the late Africville activist’s decades-long protest, was removed from the Halifax site over the weekend. His family is expressing outrage over the decision and is demanding its return.“It’s very disappointing to see what took place over Easter weekend,” said Carvery’s grandson, Eddie Carvery III.“On Easter weekend, the holiest time of the year, they decide to move my grandfather’s trailer knowing his family would be at home celebrating Easter together.”Carvery Sr. protested at the site for 55 years — making it the longest recorded protest in the country.Africville, a historically Black community, was bulldozed by…

RICHMOND, Calif., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just 25 years old, John Pachnos announces himself to the jazz world with a remarkably mature and bracingly individual artistic profile on his stunning debut John Pachnos, set for a May 15 release on his own Avgonyma Music label. A quintet album featuring saxophonist/flutist Carter Vames, guitarist Caleb Heinze, pianist Frankie Midnight, and drummer Justin Vedovelli, it also includes seven original compositions, collectively offering an immediately distinctive and compelling new voice. Despite his youth, Pachnos’s development as a musician has been in the works for decades. He is a former child prodigy whose…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 6, 2026 3:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island has taken in two young black bear cubs after their mother was found dead in their den. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre says in a Facebook post that the cubs were discovered by members of the public and they are the centre’s first intakes of 2026. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The recovery centre, located…