3 h. ago Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts. The merger discussions began during the first quarter of this year, according to a person familiar with the talks who isn’t authorized to discuss them publicly. […]

Transport

4 h. ago B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment he officially sought the government’s top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign. When Eby created the province’s stand-alone housing ministry in 2022, he asked Kahlon to head it, and when U.S. President Donald Trump launched his trade war on […]

Other

5 h. ago Rivalry Announces Revocation of Management Cease Trade Order

TORONTO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, is pleased to announce that effective July 17, 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission has revoked the management cease trade order (“MCTO”) it had previously granted to the Company on May 2, 2025 […]

Economics

6 h. ago New report says Ottawa to blame for higher consumer prices after spending splurge

Trudeau government’s spending, not Bank of Canada interest rate policies, deemed largely responsible for soaring inflation during pandemic

Economics

6 h. ago The Becker Milk Company Limited: 2025 Annual Financial Results

TORONTO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Becker Milk Company Limited (the “Company”) (TSX-BEK.B) is pleased to report the results for the year ended April 30, 2025. HIGHLIGHTS Total revenues for the year ended April 30, 2025, were $2,992,082 compared to $3,045,648 for the same period in 2024; The non-IFRS financial measure Net Operating […]

Economics

6 h. ago Westwater Resources Supports U.S. Department of Commerce Anti

Ruling Confirms Unfair Trade Practices and Finds Chinese Producers Are Violating Anti-Dumping Rules Increased U.S.-Imposed Tariffs Highlight Strategic Need and Opportunity for Domestic Anode Producers CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), announced today its support of the U.S. Department of […]

Culture

6 h. ago Maple Leafs acquire forward Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth

This time, Dakota Joshua is sure to stick with the Maple Leafs. On Thursday, Toronto traded to reacquire its 2014 draft pick, sending the Vancouver Canucks a fourth-rounder in 2028. Joshua missed time early last season in Vancouver when diagnosed with testicular cancer, undergoing surgery to remove a tumour. “Dakota went through a lot last […]

Other

7 h. ago Canucks: Dakota Joshua traded to Toronto Maple Leafs for draft pick

In return, the Canucks receive a fourth round draft pick in the 2028 draft.

Economics

7 h. ago Canucks: Dakota Joshua’s very tough year ends with trade to Maple Leafs

The hulking winger was diagnosed with testicular cancer last summer, missed crucial training and camp, and the first 14 games. He didn't suit up until Nov.14.

Economics

7 h. ago Calgary crypto trader's CFO took $14M from clients, alleges Alberta Securities Commission

CFO 'improperly withdrew' over $14 million worth of clients' crypto assets, later returning some with 'substantial' shortfall

Economics

8 h. ago Alberta AG reports cite child care overpayments, estimated millions in ineligible pandemic payments

Auditor General Doug Wylie's latest reports found parents may not have benefited from child care subsidies, and estimated that a pandemic-era program to help businesses paid as much as $150M to ineligible recipients

Economics

9 h. ago Bank of Canada, Crown corporations set to align with Liberal cost

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada and most other federal Crown corporations will be looking to trim their budgets alongside a wider government effort to cut costs. A spokesperson for the Bank of Canada confirms the central bank will “align” with the Liberal government’s plans to carve out savings of 15 per cent in departments’ […]

Economics

9 h. ago How the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’ has become essential for homebuying

The survey emphasizes the struggle many Canadians have with keeping up with their bills

Other

11 h. ago Hum: Ek Bar trades tasting menus for dry ice, gold leaf and modern Indian dishes that wow

Opened in late May, the new Preston Street eatery serves shareable Indian dishes with luxe flourishes and big flavours, backed by confident cooking and a few dramatic reveals.

Economics

11 h. ago Moe to urge premiers to join New West Partnership Trade Agreement

Premier Scott Moe is scheduled to speak from Saskatoon on Thursday and call on other Canadian premiers to join the New West Partnership Trade Agreement.

Economics

12 h. ago Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers would add 30K annual housing starts: CMHC

A new analysis by the national housing agency estimates Canada could add 30,000 more housing starts annually by eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. That would push the total number of annual housing starts close to 280,000 over time, which would represent a “meaningful step towards fixing Canada’s housing supply gap,” said a report released Thursday by […]

Economics

12 h. ago US Solar Makers File Trade Petition Against India, Indonesia

US solar manufacturers said they have filed new trade petitions against India, Indonesia and Laos alleging illegal practices by largely Chinese-owned companies operating in those countries.

Economics

13 h. ago Blackstone’s Data Center Darling Confronts a Future Without Its $3 Billion Man

QTS Founder Chad Williams and Blackstone Inc. were on a hot streak. In the four years since the private equity firm’s $10 billion takeover, the company had become North America’s biggest data center landlord and a force in the artificial intelligence boom.

Economics

13 h. ago Dropping interprovincial trade barriers would add 30K housing starts: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says dropping interprovincial trade barriers would push the total number of annual housing starts close to 280,000 over time.

Economics

13 h. ago Building on Strong Customer Demand, Mangrove Lithium to Significantly Expand North America’s Refining Capacity with Massive New Facility

Company unveils plans for second plant—20x larger than its Delta, BC facility—as geopolitical shifts drive demand to secure Western lithium supply VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mangrove Lithium today announced a major expansion initiative to address North America’s growing need for secure, reliable lithium refining. The new facility will be capable of producing 20,000 tonnes per […]

Economics