17 m. ago S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Friday, though not as much as U.S. markets which got a boost from a positive jobs report. The April non-farm payroll data came in better than expected, helping ease fears over the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy, said Pierre-Benoit Gauthier, vice-president of investment strategy at […]

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30 m. ago OPINION: The last digital spike: building Canada’s national cybersecurity strategy

As the 19th-century railway united Canada with steel, today's leaders must forge a national cybersecurity strategy to protect and connect the country in the digital age

Society

62 m. ago Fatality inquiry recommends more mental health resources at Edmonton Remand Centre after inmate died pleading for addictions treatment

Warning: this story deals with suicide. If you need help, the AHS Mental Health Help Line can be reached at 1-877-303-2642. The Canada Suicide Prevention Service can be contacted at 1-833-456-4566. A judge is recommending an overhaul of how prisoners at the Edmonton Remand Centre receive mental health care after an inmate died by suicide […]

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76 m. ago The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs

The costs involved in car ownership continue to rise at a rapid rate, and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could create a snowball effect.

Economics

93 m. ago Chris Selley: Our blundering Elections Canada only looks good compared to the U.S. system

'Any time an elector misses their opportunity to vote, it is something we take seriously', says Elections Canada. Not seriously enough!

Politics

1 hour ago Les avis aux voyageurs du Canada mis à jour pour plusieurs destinations

Avant de réserver votre prochain voyage, consultez la dernière mise à jour de la liste des avis aux voyageurs canadiens ci-dessous.

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1 hour ago B.C. teen who lost family in Lapu Lapu Day tragedy donates $266K from GoFundMe page to other victims

Andy Le, 16, lost his father Richard Le, 47, stepmom Linh Hoang, 30, and sister Katie Le, 5

Economics

2 h. ago Toronto bars and restaurants getting major boost during Leafs playoff games

Toronto is abuzz with excitement after the Maple Leafs pulled off a Game 6 series-clinching win against the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL playoffs, but bars and restaurants close to the action have extra reason to celebrate.According to data from Moneris, Canada's leading commerce provider, Toronto's restaurant industry, and those institutions in and around Scotiabank Arena in particular, saw a boost in customer spending during the first two games of the series.During game one, Moneris reports that food and beverage institutions near Scotiabank saw a five per cent increase in business, which, considering the game was played on a holiday Sunday, is no small feat.During game two, spending for the bars and restaurants in the area saw an even greater increase at six per cent.As for the bars and restaurants elsewhere in the city, Moneris' data also shows that, during the first two games of the series, bars and restaurants elsewhere in the c...

Politics

2 h. ago Did your tax return get flagged for a review? Don’t panic, experts say

'These types of reviews will happen and it's really CRA doing almost triage and making sure to keep everyone honest'

Economics

2 h. ago Le roi Charles, mais d’abord Trump: le gros mois de mai de Mark Carney

Le premier ministre s’envolera pour Washington pour rencontrer mardi le président américain, Donald Trump.

Transport

3 h. ago Hockey Canada names first 15 players to roster for world championship as tournament approaches

Canada opens its tournament May 10 against Slovenia in Stockholm.

Sport

3 h. ago Le procès des cinq hockeyeurs d’Équipe Canada Junior entend d’anciens coéquipiers

Ces ex-coéquipiers sont interrogés sur leurs souvenirs entourant l’agression sexuelle alléguée en juin 2018.

Sport

4 h. ago Smith rekindles fight against Liberal ‘clean electricity’ regs

Smith said the decarbonization regulations would wreak havoc on Alberta's fossil fuel-heavy electricity grid

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4 h. ago This Ninja pressure cooker lid could burn you, Health Canada warns in recall

Health Canada says a burn risk has led the agency to recall a pressure cooker lid that has resulted in more than 100 injuries in the United States.

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4 h. ago Poilievre se présentera dans une circonscription albertaine pour revenir aux Communes

Le député conservateur de Battle River-Crowfoot, Damien Kurek, accepte de démissionner pour faire une place à son chef.

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4 h. ago Le roi Charles, mais d’abord Trump : un gros mois de mai pour Mark Carney

Le premier ministre doit d’abord rencontrer le président américain Donald Trump mardi.

Transport

4 h. ago Canada is further tightening immigration rules to combat housing crisis

The nation's new prime minister, Mark Carney, has announced the Liberal government;s plan to cap the number of international students and temporary foreign workers further.This step will help "ease strains" on housing in Canada.Carney shared several updates during a press conference on Friday morning:Federal trade barriersFederal barriers to internal trade will be removed by July 1 to "unleash the full potential of Canada.""We will work with provinces, territories and indigenous groups to identify projects that are in the national interest, projects that will connect Canada, deepen our ties with the world, and grow our economy for generations," he said."We'll make the Canadian government a catalyst for these projects, not an impediment, and we'll always be guided by our condition."Housing in CanadaMany housing initiatives were also announced, including establishing a plan called "Build Canada Homes,"&n...

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4 h. ago Un député conservateur de l'Alberta démissionne pour céder sa place à Pierre Poilievre

Le Parti conservateur du Canada (PCC) en a fait l'annonce dans un communiqué vendredi.

Society

4 h. ago Reports paint grim picture of how a recession will impact Canada

Economists at yet another big global firm are sounding the alarm about the Canadian economy, warning of a forthcoming recession that will hit provinces like Ontario the hardest.Just days after Wells Fargo forecasted that the Great White North will fall into a recession sometime this year — news that was bolstered by a Financial Accountability Office (FAO) report saying Ontario in particular should prepare for a downturn — another big player in the financial services sector has released a similarly distressing economic outlook.Deloitte Canada is warning citizens that a further decline in GDP growth, "significant" downward economic pressure and "really soft economic activity" are on the way in 2025, with the next six to eight months looking particularly bad in the shadow of the U.S. tariffs that first kicked off in March.Along with a depletion of both exports and imports, especia...

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4 h. ago Teammates of former world junior players testifying at sex assault trial

The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is hearing Friday from other players who were on the 2018 team.

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