58 m. ago Stocks Tumble Into Correction as Trump Policies Roil Sentiment

US stocks resumed a three-week selloff Thursday, with the S&P 500 again falling 10% from its all-time high on renewed worries that tariffs will destabilize the American economy.

Economics

61 m. ago Canada’s Wonderland permanently closes Time Warp roller coaster

The clock has run out on Time Warp at Canada’s Wonderland. A spokesperson for the amusement park in Vaughan said in a statement that the attraction “is being retired and will be removed before the park opens in May.” There were more than 9.3 million rides on the roller coaster since it first opened as […]

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67 m. ago ‘A safe place’: Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission tackles homelessness one person at a time

Homelessness is a complex problem, and one without a simple solution — but for those on the front lines at Winnipeg's Siloam Mission, it's all about reaching one person at a time.

Society

73 m. ago Toronto's island ferry service set to finally get better this year

This current spring-like weather may have residents of Toronto already dreaming about all of their summer plans, which, for many, will include at least one trip to the islands to enjoy some sand, sun and swimming in one of the city's largest parks and top warm-weather attractions. Unfortunately, the best weekends for heading to the islands are more often than not marred by the onerous task of actually getting to the archipelago — which should actually be easier this summer for multiple reasons.Seemingly every time in recent memory that a beautiful long weekend has come around, sticky, frustrated masses are left lining up for hours to board one of the City's decades-old ferries, which are progressively more prone to mechanical issues and breakdowns.Along with contemplating a potential bridge to get people across the harbour, the City signed on to invest $135 million in new electric watercraft and associated retrofits to our exis...

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77 m. ago Last Toronto Raptors player from 2019 Championship team keeps getting benched

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher has pretty much seen it all since joining the franchise nearly seven years ago.The longest-tenured player on the roster, who's suited up for 406 games with Toronto, Boucher's one of the few people who have stuck around to see out the Raptors rebuild over the past few seasons.But while he's played in Toronto more than any of his teammates, suiting up isn't exactly something he's doing right now.Boucher has sat out the last seven contests, six of which were listed as coach's decisions, with one absence on March 7 related to a wisdom tooth extraction. In total, Boucher has 14 "did not play" designations on his game log this season, despite not dealing with any reported major injuries.When he has played, Boucher has been one of the team's most reliable bench contributors, averaging 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 50 games this season.As per Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic, the team met with the 32-year-old to discuss his role with the ...

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1 hour ago Time to ‘pass the baton’: CIBC CEO’s retirement leaves some analysts surprised

Victor Dodig will become the second Big Six CEO to retire this year after TD's Bharat Masrani

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1 hour ago U.S. judge accepts Pentagon leaker’s guilty plea in military court

The plea agreement calls for dishonorable discharge and no jail time. The judge approved the plea agreement, but had not addressed his sentencing yet.

Events

2 h. ago Why Edmonton Oilers goalie is falling (literally) on his face

The flop is not just by accident, it’s party by design This in from NHL goalie expert Kevin Woodley, who covers the Canucks for NHL.com, his explanation of why goalie Stuart Skinner of the Edmonton Oilers is literally falling on his face in the Edmonton nets now and then. Talking with Dmitri Filipovic on an […]

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2 h. ago Canadians can get their taxes done for free and here's who qualifies

Need help filing your taxes? According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), some Canadians may be eligible for free tax assistance.It's that time of year again as everyone gets ready to file their taxes in Canada before the April 30 deadline. However, filing taxes can be a pretty daunting task for some, which is why the CRA offers a free service for Canadians who qualify."Doing your taxes each year can feel like a big job, but you don't have to do it alone!" reads a statement from the CRA.How can you file your taxes for free in Canada?Non-profits and organizations organize free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.In 2024, volunteers submitted 980,000 tax returns and helped over 857,000 people. Combined, their efforts resulted in Canadians receiving $2.3 billion in benefits and credit payments.And it's not just for filing taxes this year — volunteers can even help people with their taxes going back 10 years.Are you eligible?To get free tax help, you'll...

Economics

3 h. ago Konica Minolta Given the Highest Evaluation by CDP and Included on the Climate A List 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. today announced its global headquarters, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), has been selected for the Climate A List in the FY2024 survey by CDP, an international not-for-profit environmental organization. This is the eighth time Konica Minolta has been given the highest […]

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4 h. ago Police chief’s apology over offensive podcast doesn’t go far enough: CIJA

Uniformed Toronto police officers in now-deleted podcast praised Oct. 7 for surge in Islam converts, and dismissed criticism of hateful anti-Israel rallies as "Islamophobia"

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4 h. ago Toronto is about to get its own delightfully stereotypical Canada

Poutine and hockey and moose (mooses?), oh my! A Canada-themed bar featuring all of the country's favourite things is setting up shop in Toronto, and it's set to open its doors in just a few weeks.These are troubling times we Canadians find ourselves living in, what with the threats of tariffs and annexation looming over our heads, but, on the other hand, I can scareceley recall a time — save for maybe the 2010 Vancouver Olympics — where national pride has been at quite such a high.In December of 2024, the Angus Reid Institute reported that Canadian pride had fallen to its lowest levels in decades. Understandable, of course, given the country's complex colonial history and more renewed efforts in recent years to work towards Truth and Reconciliation.Nothing brings people together quite like a common enemy, though, and who better than Donald Trump, with his tariff threats and "51st state" jokes, to fill the role?As of February 2025, roughly two months ...

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5 h. ago St. Thomas: Ambitions go back to the future in former railway capital

Where trains once brought in the world, worldly thinking is now riding new rails in St. Thomas. This is Part Three of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.

Economics

5 h. ago One Tech Tip: Wasting too much time on social media apps? Tips and tricks to curb smartphone use

LONDON (AP) — If you’ve got a smartphone, you probably spend too much time on it — checking Instagram, watching silly TikTok videos, messaging on WhatsApp or doomscrolling on X. It can be hard to curb excessive use of smartphones and social media, which are addictive by design. Reducing your screen time is often more […]

Culture

6 h. ago Zenbase Partners with Cogir Real Estate to Empower Ontario Residents with Credit

CALGARY, Alberta — Cogir Real Estate (Multi Residential Ontario division), a leading property management company, has partnered with Zenbase, a financial technology company specializing in rent payment solutions, to offer Ontario residents powerful tools to build credit and manage rent payments more flexibly. Through this partnership, Cogir residents will now have access to Zenbase’s CreditBuilder […]

Economics

6 h. ago Finland announces 200 million euros more in aid to Ukraine and closer defense cooperation

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Finland on Thursday announced a new arms package for Ukraine amounting to around 200 million euros ($217 million) and pledged more defense cooperation with Kyiv. The aid package for Ukraine involves artillery ammunition, “which is in great need right now,” said Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen as he signed a memorandum […]

Economics

6 h. ago Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into ‘uncharted waters,’ analyst says

The Manitoba government is entering new territory with a plan to crack down on election disinformation and fine people up to $20,000 a day if offending material is not removed.

Politics

7 h. ago How The Bay's creditor protection filing could affect gift cards and rewards

If you're a member of The Bay Rewards program or have any unused gift cards lying around, you may be wondering what to do now that the department store has filed for creditor protection.The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) filed for creditor protection under the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) last Friday. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted it on the same day."Put simply, Hudson's Bay is out of money and cannot meet its financial obligations as they come due. It is hard not to have a sense of melancholy when considering the application before me," reads the judge's written decision on Friday, supporting the company's restructuring effortsHudson's Bay, founded in 1670, is the oldest company in North America and a Canadian retail institution. As it struggles to remain afloat 355 years later, some customers remain in limbo.The Bay RewardsRewards and loyalty programs expert Patrick Sojka says Hudson's Bay Rewards members are bearing...

Economics

7 h. ago Simu Liu and Kyle Lowry surprised crowd at Toronto movie theatre

The Toronto Raptors organization might not officially employ Kyle Lowry anymore, but he still seems pretty happy to support them whenever he can.Coming to Toronto this week as a member of the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, the team's all-time assist leader made sure to show some love to the local fans.On Tuesday night, Lowry crashed a screening of We the North: From Prehistoric to Historic taking place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The 75-minute documentary, which premiered last month, showcases the 30-year history of the Toronto Raptors."Still feels like yesterday, winning the championship and being around the fans," Lowry told the crowd about the Raptors' historic NBA title in 2019.Turning 39 later this month, Lowry is the fourth-oldest active player in the NBA. He's 41 days older than Toronto's current oldest player, Garrett Temple, and trailing only LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Taj Gibson as the NBA's senior statesmen.    View this post on Instagram  &n...

Culture

7 h. ago Former Super Bowl MVPs Aaron Rodgers and Cooper Kupp hit open market

The NFL league year kicked off Wednesday with two former Super Bowl MVPs hitting the open market. The Los Angeles Rams cut receiver Cooper Kupp just days after signing Davante Adams to be his replacement and the New York Jets released quarterback Aaron Rodgers following a failed two-year stint. The Rams cut Kupp after being […]

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