3 d. ago Trump takes one step back, another forward in attempt to reshape Fed

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s goal of appointing a majority of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors faced a setback late Tuesday when a court blocked his unprecedented attempt to fire Lisa Cook. But the very next next day, his nominee to replace another Fed governor moved forward, giving him one more opportunity during his […]

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5 d. ago 3 residences targeted in Vaughan shootings, police investigating

York Regional Police are looking into three separate shootings in Vaughan, where houses were targeted over the weekend.

Events

7 d. ago How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government in his second term to settle personal scores

Trump has accumulated presidential power used against universities, media companies, law firms and individuals he dislikes

Politics

7 d. ago Thai Central Bank Chief Tipped for Finance Minister Job: Reports

Thailand’s central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput is among the leading candidates for the role of finance minister in a cabinet under new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according to multiple Thai media outlets.

Politics

9 d. ago JAY GOLDBERG: On energy, Carney’s Liberals are all talk, no action

Good cop, bad cop.   That seems to be the routine that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have settled into with British Columbia’s NDP government.    On the one hand, Carney and his ministers repeatedly come out and make statements in favour of developing Canada’s natural resources.    On the other hand, they keep giving provincial governments veto […]

Transport

1 week ago Crash victims’ families prepare to make what could be their final plea for Boeing’s prosecution

Families who lost loved ones in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners may get their last chance to demand the company face criminal prosecution Wednesday. That’s when a federal judge in Texas is set to hear arguments on a U.S. government motion to dismiss a felony charge against Boeing. U.S. prosecutors charged Boeing with […]

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2 w. ago Hong Kong’s Investment Firm Sees Opportunities From Geopolitics

Hong Kong Investment Corp., the fund recently set up by the city’s government, isn’t going to be deterred by global politics when it deploys cash, according to its chief executive officer.

Politics

2 w. ago Parliamentary Budget Officer says Canada not expected to meet housing target in the next decade

Canada needs 3.2 million homes, 700,000 less than what is currently projected to be built, and what is needed, analysis says

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2 w. ago Canada not expected to meet housing target in the next decade, Parliamentary Budget Officer says

Canada needs 3.2 million homes, 700,000 less than what is currently projected to be built, and what is needed, analysis says

Events

2 w. ago US Renewable Investments Fell 36% on Trump’s Policies, BNEF Says

US investments in renewable energy projects plunged this year as developers responded to White House policy shifts targeting the sector.

Events

2 w. ago $12M target: London city hall cashes in on Doug Ford's housing push

Queen’s Park is giving London nearly $12 million for meeting its housing targets for last year, but acknowledges changes to the housing incentive program may be needed amid bleak construction forecasts. Premier Doug Ford and Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Rob Flack, the province’s municipal affairs minister, announced the cash infusion atop city hall on Monday, awarding the […]

Economics

3 w. ago Mayor willing to work with province as Ottawa misses target for housing funds

There were 7,871 new builds in Ottawa in 2024, only 62.5 per cent of its target of 12,583.

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3 w. ago 10 more B.C. municipalities given housing targets but one is pushing back

Many communities on the new list will have no trouble meeting targets, but Pitt Meadows said its unique challenges make them unrealistic

Politics

3 w. ago B.C. government sets new housing targets for 10 more communities

British Columbia has set new housing targets for a group of 10 more municipalities with the goal of meeting housing demands in the province.

Politics

3 w. ago China Set to Tackle Petrochemicals Overcapacity With Overhaul

The Chinese government is set to launch a sweeping overhaul of its petrochemicals and oil refining sector, phasing out smaller facilities and targeting outdated operations for upgrades, while redirecting investment to advanced materials.

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4 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: Canada’s targets for cutting greenhouse gases fit the definition of insanity

After almost four decades of Canadian governments setting and failing to hit eight consecutive targets for reducing Canada’s industrial greenhouse gas emissions, surely it’s time to admit the targets are meaningless. Far from being “aspirational” as supporters claim, they in fact deceive Canadians about the effectiveness of federal spending of more than $200 billion of […]

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