3 h. ago Emerging Asia Markets Rattled as Trump Dials Up Tariff Threats

Emerging Asian markets got swept up in the global equities storm Friday, with Thai and Indonesian stocks teetering on the brink of a bear market as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats sent risk assets reeling.

Economics

5 h. ago Banff, Lake Louise businesses say TFW program changes will lead to closures

Hundreds of hospitality workers are set to leave Alberta's resort town of Banff and Lake Louise after sweeping changes to the federal government's temporary foreign worker program.

Economics

6 h. ago ‘I feel duped’: B.C. woman falls victim to elaborate Uber scam

This past January, the Vancouver resident had her car serviced and says her dealership requested an Uber to pick her up at her home.

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6 h. ago 84 Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar are set to go home

MAE SOT, Thailand (AP) — Eighty-four Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar were set to return home Friday as the repatriation of thousands of such workers after a crackdown strains regional resources. The Indonesians were among more than 7,000 people being held in the Myanmar border town Myawaddy following a crackdown on the scam […]

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12 h. ago Justin Trudeau calls idea of banning Donald Trump from Canada ‘irresponsible’

Canada will play host to the annual G7 summit, which is set to take place in Kananaskis, Alta. from June 15 to 17.

Politics

15 h. ago Severely injured Calgarian set to return from Mexico on medevac flight

A Calgary family is anxiously counting down the hours until they welcome their severely injured loved one back following a multiple-day delay where his insurance company said he was not fit to fly. Trevor Cockrell, 55, suffered multiple broken bones and a collapsed lung after he and his family were rear-ended by a car on […]

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18 h. ago Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still set for next week

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that the March 4 tariffs were linked to the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico.

Economics

19 h. ago Philippine authorities arrest more than 400 people in suspected cybercrime hub

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 400 people, half of them from China, were arrested by Philippine authorities in a raid on a suspected online gambling and scam hub in a busy commercial district in the capital, officials said Thursday. The 401 detained included 207 Chinese and 132 Vietnamese nationals who were arrested in a […]

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24 h. ago Confused by what Trump is saying about tariffs? You’re not alone. Here’s what we know

The ever-evolving set of threats has left Canadians, along with business and political leaders, confused

Economics

30 h. ago Northland Power Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results and Announces 2025 Financial Outlook

Baltic Power, Hai Long and Oneida projects continue to make construction progress TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI) reported today financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. All dollar amounts set out herein are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless […]

Culture

31 h. ago Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots focus of widening investigations

AUSTIN, Texas — Two major lottery drawings in Texas that put nearly $180 million in the pockets of winning ticket holders have set off widening state investigations over concern that ticket sellers and buyers may have exploited the rules. The Texas Lottery, one of the largest in the U.S., is facing mounting scrutiny from state […]

Economics

32 h. ago South Carolina man set to face firing squad seeks postponement, questioning execution procedures

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man who is scheduled to die next week by firing squad is again asking that his execution be postponed and prison officials release more information about the state’s lethal injection drug and procedures. Lawyers for Brad Sigmon said he is being forced to choose a violent death by firing […]

Transport

32 h. ago Ontario end of winter and early spring weather forecast has arrived

Based on Ontario's weather thus far this week, you wouldn't be blamed for thinking that spring is making an early arrival in the province. But, the glimmer of these few balmier days is set to be short-lived, with minus double digit temperatures and more snow on the way for parts of the province in the coming days.So, what climate is in store for the Toronto area and beyond in March as we shed our winter layers?Meteorologists are anticipating a return to more seasonal conditions as we kick off the month, with another 10-15 cm (or more!) in the south of the province thanks to another dose of back-to-back storms."The warmth doesn't mean the end of winter weather. In fact, snowfall will return to the province as the next system brings a coating of snow, and even a chance of freezing rain and drizzle for some areas," The Weather Network wrote on Tuesday.Wouldn't be the worst idea to set the alarm a little earlier tomorrow morning around the #GTA for ris...

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34 h. ago Asian Stocks Struggle, Nvidia Swings in Late Trade: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were primed for muted moves Thursday as investors grappled with new details on tariffs from US President Donald Trump and robust earnings from Nvidia Corp.

Economics

34 h. ago Equities in Tight Range After Nvidia Underwhelms: Markets Wrap

Asian equities traded in a tight range at the open after earnings from Nvidia Corp. failed to rally the stock in after-market hours and new tariff announcements from President Donald Trump caused confusion.

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36 h. ago California orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez said Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents. The board will undertake […]

Economics

37 h. ago Sleepout Unveils Revolutionary Clean Blackout Fabric and Expands Innovative Product Line

TORONTO — Today marks a monumental milestone in Sleepout’s history as the company proudly introduces its groundbreaking, toxin-free 100% blackout fabric alongside a major expansion of its innovative portable solutions—including the launch of the Sleepout Portable 3.0 and the new Sleepout Velcro Shade. These launches redefine industry standards and set a new benchmark for sleep […]

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37 h. ago 10/3 podcast: How Donald Trump’s threats gave Doug Ford an edge in the Ontario election

Ontario PC leader Doug Ford appears to be on the verge of winning his third mandate, after calling a snap election late last month. The two term premier has said he looked to a refreshed mandate to address the threats posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, including steep tariffs set to take effect next week. […]

Politics

40 h. ago Drake cancels dates on Australia, New Zealand tour due to ’scheduling conflict’

TORONTO — Drake is backing out of his final four Australia and New Zealand concert dates due to a “scheduling conflict.” Fans of the Toronto rapper were notified this week that his 16-date Anita Max Win tour was stalling out early, with all of the March performances set to be rescheduled for an undetermined time. […]

Events

40 h. ago Toronto art institution offering rare 'Night at the Museum' experience

Ever wonder what goes on at Toronto museums after dark? One Toronto museum is making it so that you don't have to guess anymore with a spirited after-hours event series.And no, all the exhibits don't come to life at night a la Night at the Museum. That we know of, anyway.Toronto's Museum of Contemporary art, better known by its abbreviation, MOCA, puts the old stigma of the stuffy, boring art gallery to bed once and for all with their MOCA After Hours event series.While MOCA is, decidedly, one of the more lively art museums in the city even during business hours — their upcoming exhibits include the surreal and childlike works of Venezuelan American artist Alex Da Corte and a series of aluminium foil creations by Sondra Perry — their After Hours event somehow manages to liven things up even further.The soonest installment of the series is set to take place on Saturday, March 1, and will see the museum transform into a platform for "some...

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