3 h. ago UBS Capital Demands Could Be Phased In, Swiss Regulator Says

Switzerland’s financial regulator signaled that it would be open to introducing higher capital requirements for UBS Group AG in stages over a number of years, potentially pushing back the impact of changes the bank has fought stiffly against.

Economics

5 h. ago Purdue Pharma submits opioid lawsuit settlement plan, including up to $7 billion cash from Sacklers

Purdue Pharma asked a bankruptcy judge late Tuesday to consider the latest version of its plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin, a deal that would have members of the Sackler family who own the company pay up to $7 billion. The filing is a milestone in […]

Economics

5 h. ago People are trying to stop Toronto from renaming more Ryerson and Dundas assets

As Toronto grapples with the fact that white male historical figures can often be problematic in modern contexts (shocker!) the City and other private entities are continuing on the crusade to wipe the names of certain figures from various assets, with more changes to come this year.First to go was Ryerson University, which chose to adopt the moniker Toronto Metropolitan University in 2022 after people began drawing awareness to namesake Egerton Ryerson's hand in creating not just Canada's public school system, but also its appalling residential school system (knowledge that resulted in protesters tearing down the school's statue of the figure, among other things).Then there was Yonge-Dundas Square, Dundas Street, and numerous other properties bearing the name Dundas, which are in various stages of renaming after Henry Dundas's past came into question, with some believing he delayed the end of slavery, but others ...

Other

5 h. ago There's a massive butter tart festival coming to Ontario this spring

Midland Ontario's butter tart festival is officially returning for its 12th year this spring for an entire day that's dedicated to showcasing and munching on the buttery, Canadian sweet treat. Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival will be back this June as vendors from across the province travel to Midland in hopes of being awarded the festival's top title of the best butter tart. Over 200 vendors will be onsite, selling everything from butter tarts (of course) to handmade items. The variety of butter tarts you'll find include plain, raisin, walnut, maple, bacon, coconut, PB&J, s'mores, cheesecake, pumpkin, and much more. The inaugural Butter Tart Festival back in June 2013 sold out of 10,000 butter tarts by 11 a.m., and the number of treats available for sale has steadily increased every year. In 2024, the festival saw 300,000 butter tarts sold by its vendors, and attendance has already increased to approximately 60,000 visitors just for the one...

Culture

5 h. ago $20 million Ontario mansion is the most expensive home ever sold in its area

The breathtaking $20 million Ontario mansion that broke a record as the highest-priced Lake Ontario property in its city's history is back on the market, and it doesn't take much to see how, exactly, it managed to crush that record.A newly-constructed, two-storey work of art resting on a 1.2-acre lot, 928 Lynnrod Court is quite possibly Mississauga's most talked about home, and you might just have the opportunity to call it home — if you can drum up a spare $20 million, of course.928 Lynnrod Court aerial view from Lake Ontario.The sprawling 13,000 sq. ft. mansion boasts 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, meaning there's ample space for a large family, guests, or to simply sleep in a new room every day of the week.Hey — if I could, I would, too.The front yard of the property features a lush garden that's fully fenced in, with a keypad and double gates that open up to a truly luxe 10-car driveway and four-car garage.The kitchen.The heart of the main floor, the kitchen ...

Economics

7 h. ago Donald Trump says ‘a Liberal’ would be ‘easier to deal with’ than Pierre Poilievre

The U.S. president delivered a jab at Poilievre while on Fox News on Tuesday, saying the 'the Conservative that’s running is, stupidly, no friend of mine'

Other

7 h. ago Competing for Rogers $1M Prize: Top Performers from Tonight’s Episode of Canada’s Got Talent

– Stream tonight’s episode of CGT on Citytv+. New episodes every Tuesday on Citytv & Citytv+ – – Interviews available by request – – Download photography from tonight’s episode here – TORONTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Key moments from tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent, include: BEVERLY SARAZA (Toronto, ON) received a standing ovation after performing […]

Economics

7 h. ago Cash sale of scrap metal from B.C. city’s works yard raises questions

A Global News investigation has uncovered how scrap metal was being taken from the Richmond city works yard and sold for cash.

Other

8 h. ago Former West Vancouver private school teacher banned five years for suggestive online chats with Grade 7 girls

Jeffrey Forden Mooney gave up his teaching certificate in 2021 after the chats containing 'sexual references and innuendo' came to light

Society

8 h. ago Trump Says It’ll Be Easier to Deal With Liberal Leader in Canada

US President Donald Trump said he would rather work with the Liberal Party leader in Canada to resolve a trade war he instigated with Ottawa, weighing in on an expected national election in the neighboring North American country.

Politics

9 h. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney set to host meeting with Canada’s premiers Friday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a meeting with Canada’s premiers on Friday. The prime minister’s office and the office of Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed details of the meeting. It comes as Carney is widely expected to call an election within just days or weeks. He was in Iqaluit Tuesday in a […]

Politics

10 h. ago Le Parti conservateur du Canada va écarter les médias de son autobus de campagne

La tradition permet aux médias de couvrir chaque parti de près durant la période électorale.

Culture

10 h. ago Le PLC loin derrière les autres partis dans la nomination de candidats électoraux

L’enjeu est d’autant plus pressant devant le déclenchement imminent d’élections fédérales anticipées.

Culture

10 h. ago Air traveller security costs soared to record $832 million in 2024: Report

Paying for security for air travellers in Canada in 2024 amounted to $832 million — the highest amount ever — according to access-to-information documents obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter. The mandatory charge was introduced in 2002 on claims of cost recovery to offset the expense of tighter security following 9/11 terrorist attacks, “The government of Canada […]

Economics

10 h. ago Fraser Thomson: A tariff tactic that minimizes harm to Canada and sends a message to Trump

Opinion: Targeting American thermal coal is strategic because it simply passes through B.C. ports on its way to foreign buyers. Canadian consumers will not be directly impacted

Economics

11 h. ago Traffic alert: Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon closing for overpass work

The Trans-Canada just east of Lytton will be closed overnight on March 21, then on afternoons from March 24 to 26

Other

11 h. ago Mexico porte l’estocade aux corridas avec mise à mort de taureaux

Les lances, les épées et les banderilles sont désormais bannies lors des corridas à Mexico.

Events

11 h. ago Middlefield Announces Intention to Change Primary Exchange for Innovation Dividend ETF

TORONTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Limited (the “Manager”), the manager of Middlefield Innovation Dividend ETF (TSX:MINN), is pleased to announce its intention to change the primary exchange on which the securities of MINN are listed from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”), effective on or about April […]

Politics

11 h. ago Breaking down Mount Royal Cougars' U SPORTS U Cup hockey debut

The stage is set for an electrifying quarterfinal matchup at the U SPORTS U Cup, as the Mount Royal Cougars make their tournament debut against the Toronto Metropolitan University Bold. The fifth-seeded Cougars, fresh off their historic Canada West season, are poised to make a statement on the national stage, while the fourth-seeded Bold aim […]

Sport

12 h. ago We asked grain farmers: What's at stake for you in this trade war?

Ontario grain growers – caught in the crossfire of Canada's trade war – speak about how tariffs will affect their operations

Economics