85 m. ago Fraudsters bilked B.C. victims of $4M in crypto, probe finds

British Columbia's securities regulator says a recent two-day operation to identify victims of a specific type of cryptocurrency fraud has found 89 people who were drained of more than $4 million in assets.

Economics

2 h. ago New Zealand Inflation Accelerates More Than Expected to 2.5%

New Zealand’s annual inflation accelerated for the first time in almost three years, while still remaining within the Reserve Bank’s target band, suggesting policymakers can press ahead with further easing to support the economy.

Economics

5 h. ago Bank of Canada rate to go lower, but not too low: Desjardins

Watch: 'It will want to make sure that it's keeping its foot near the break,' said economist Randall Bartlett

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5 h. ago Vancouver Canadians: Meet shortstop Arjun Nimmala. He’s South

“When I heard that they were doing a South Asian Night here, I thought, ‘That’s sick,’” smiled Nimmala. “I’m definitely going to embrace that.”

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7 h. ago Police officer's use of force on man who died two days after was lawful, necessary and proportionate: ASIRT report

A report by Alberta’s civilian oversight team has found that police use of force on a man who died two days after he was arrested for impaired driving was lawful, necessary and proportionate “in all the circumstances.” The report shared on Wednesday by the executive director of Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), comes three […]

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7 h. ago Here’s what economists are saying about the Bank of Canada announcement

Inflation, trade tensions with the United States, and the threat of a recession weigh heavily on economists' minds

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7 h. ago Ford seeks answers after firm accused of misrepresentation in Ontario Place bid

Premier Doug Ford is seeking answers following an explosive report Wednesday that alleged the European company selected to develop the land at Ontario Place into a world-class spa misrepresented itself during the bidding process. According to the New York Times, Therme Group exaggerated its track record of building and managing luxury spas throughout Europe to […]

Economics

7 h. ago Thieves steal nearly $20M worth of jewelry after tunnelling into L.A. shop

The owners of Love Jewels said they're out millions of dollars following the break-in after the thieves stole watches, pendants, gold chains and other merchandise.

Economics

8 h. ago UCP caucus expels outspoken MLA Peter Guthrie amid new accusations

Guthrie voted with an Opposition motion on Monday calling for the government to hold a judge-led public inquiry into allegations of corruption with procurement at AHS

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9 h. ago Ontario man charged after being accused of luring, assaulting Winnipeg teen

Police said they found the suspect with the victim at a Winnipeg home and allege that the girl was sexually assaulted at the same location.

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9 h. ago US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department imposed sanctions Wednesday on a Chinese refinery accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil, saying the proceeds help finance both Tehran’s government and Iran’s support for militant groups. The sanctioned refinery in China’s Shandong province received dozens of shipments of crude oil from Iran worth […]

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11 h. ago Rate hold means status quo for Canada’s struggling housing market: Experts

Real estate watchers say the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its key policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent will likely keep a sluggish housing market at the status quo. Wednesday’s announcement marked the first time the central bank has left the benchmark rate unchanged following seven consecutive cuts since June.  Ratesdotca mortgage and […]

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12 h. ago Bank of Canada Holds at 2.75%, Seeks More Clarity on Tariffs

The Bank of Canada paused its interest rate cutting cycle and said policymakers “will proceed carefully” as they wait to see how US President Donald Trump’s trade policy takes shape.

Economics

12 h. ago Bank of Canada holds interest rates: Read the official statement

Rate remains at 2.75%

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12 h. ago Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady for first time in 2025

The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it's holding its policy rate at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday morning.Before this, the central bank had made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.On Tuesday, Statistics Canada shared March inflation data, showing that inflation slowed to 2.3 per cent following a 2.6 per cent increase in February.Last week, Ratehub.ca mortgage expert Penelope Graham told us that while Canada had largely dodged the worst of the tariff pain, the BoC's policymakers would assess the impact on our trade partners, and the effect at home, to make a decision on April 16.She said the central bank would be weighing plummeting consumer and business sentiment, based on its own quarterly survey.Upcoming Bank of Canada rate announcementsKeep an eye on the Bank of Canada website at 9:45 a.m. on the following dates:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 (rate update only)Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (rate up...

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13 h. ago Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy.  The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent, the first time it has left the key rate unchanged […]

Economics

14 h. ago Berlin doctor charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care

BERLIN — A doctor in Berlin has been charged with murder over the deaths of 15 patients under palliative care, prosecutors said Wednesday. He is also accused of trying to cover up the evidence by starting fires in their homes. The doctor was part of a nursing service’s end-of-life care team and was initially suspected […]

Science

14 h. ago Toronto Pearson gold heist: 3 still on the run a year after 1st arrests made

A year after Peel Regional Police announced multiple arrests and charges into the infamous Pearson gold heist, three suspects remain on the run.

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14 h. ago Posthaste: Bank of Canada must cut rates deeper to salvage rocky housing market, say economists

Interest rates remain too high to turbocharge the sector, which is a major contributor to Canada's economy

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18 h. ago Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates again as trade war deepens?

Some analysts expect the central bank to cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 2.5 per cent, while others expect the rate to be held steady.

Economics