10 h. ago RBC says winning the ‘AI arms race’ key to future growth despite trade war uncertainty

Canada's largest bank holds first Investor Day event since 2018

Economics

27 h. ago Aerial views offer a rare glimpse over demolition of a TTC station

A long-term project to rebuild the TTC's Warden Station is now well underway, and demolition crews are making quick work of the transit hub's former bus terminal.The station's bus terminal was closed off to commuters at the start of 2025 following the completion of a temporary hub, paving the way for the teardown activity now converting the almost 57-year-old structure into piles of rubble and debris.It will eventually be replaced by a rebuilt Warden Station bus terminal that will feature two new elevators linking passengers between a pick-up/drop-off area, the station's concourse level and the subway platforms below.Aerial photos of the site captured in mid-March by local photographer Kotsy offer a unique perspective on the teardown of this transit infrastructure.In the set of images shared on Instagram, Kotsy notes the "big changes happening at Warden Station with the demolition of nine bus bays that were accessible only by stairs."Partially-demolished bus bays sit adjacent t...

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29 h. ago Global automakers say Trump’s tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Whatever domestic economic gain comes from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tax on imported cars — and experts are skeptical — automakers around the world are bracing for a lot of pain. In Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada and across Europe, the world’s largest automakers employ millions of people whose […]

Economics

29 h. ago Blockchain Futurist Conference Announces 2025 Return to Toronto and U.S. Debut in Florida

Canada’s Largest Web3 Event to Take Place at Toronto’s Historic Old Stock Exchange Before Making Its U.S. Debut at the Guitar Hotel in the Greater Miami Area. TORONTO — Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 event, owned by Emerald, will return to Toronto on May 13, 2025, at the historic Old Toronto Stock […]

Culture

61 h. ago nesto Recognized as a Top Mortgage Employer in Canada by CMP

MONTREAL, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nesto Group, Canada’s largest technology-enabled mortgage lender, is proud to announce nesto has been recognized as a Top Mortgage Employer by Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) for 2025. This prestigious award highlights nesto’s dedication to fostering a supportive work environment and creating a culture that values its employees. The […]

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2 d. ago Quebec Sees Deeper Deficit, Slower Growth as Trade War Bites

Quebec, Canada’s second-largest province, forecast a staggering C$13.6 billion ($9.5 billion) deficit for the next fiscal year and warned that the budget outlook depends on the duration and severity of the trade war with the US.

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3 d. ago True North Mortgage Welcomes 25+ Former Rocket Mortgage Canada Employees, Expands Windsor and Quebec Presence

CALGARY, Alberta, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — True North Mortgage, one of Canada’s largest mortgage brokerages, today announced the strategic hiring of over 25 former Rocket Mortgage Canada employees. This move significantly bolsters its team and reinforces its commitment to the Canadian mortgage market. This move follows the recent announcement of Rocket Mortgage Canada’s […]

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3 d. ago An inside look at Canada’s largest immigration holding centre

When Osama Al-Hadad arrived from Yemen and applied for asylum at Toronto's Pearson airport, he was taken into custody because he lacked documentation to prove his identity.

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3 d. ago Border officials offer rare look inside Canada’s largest immigration holding centre

TORONTO — When Osama Al-Hadad arrived from Yemen and applied for asylum at Toronto’s Pearson airport, he was taken into custody because he lacked documentation to prove his identity. He spent over a month in Canada Border Services Agency’s immigration holding centre near the airport and was released on Feb. 19 after his identity was […]

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5 d. ago Canada's largest craft festival is back for its 50th year in Toronto

Springtime got you in the shopping mood? You're in luck, because Canada's largest craft show is coming back to Toronto this week, and it's bringing more than 400 local artisans and vendors along with it.As sure a sign of spring as the blossoming of cherry blossoms in High Park or the sight of Canada geese flying north, the One of a Kind Spring Show has come around once again, supplying Toronto shoppers with a lineup of unique, handmade and, yes, one-of-a-kind goodies.Taking over Enercare Centre from Wednesday, March 26 to Sunday, March 30, this year's show also happens to celebrate a very special anniversary: the show's 50th year.The show was founded in 1975 as a largely grassroots effort on the part of three colleagues, co-founder Martin Rumack writes on his blog, with a budget of just $3000, and has since expanded year over year to be one of the city's landmark biyearly events.Following a particularly exciting winter show in November 2024, which, naturally, cashed in on the T...

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7 d. ago Huge Ontario bug covered in slimy eggs could give you a painful bite this spring

Ontario is home to all manners of fearsome critters, including one that ranks as the largest insect in all of Canada, packing a painful punch that will make you think twice about wading into the water this spring.Living up to its name pretty much as accurately as a species can, the giant water bug (Lethocerus americanus) is an aquatic insect that measures in as Canada's largest insect in terms of both weight and size.The giant water bug makes its home in ponds, lakes and wetlands in a range that extends from coast to coast. Their native range spans throughout Ontario, including a dense population in the southern reaches of the province and regular sightings stretching far into the north.Brett Hondow/ShutterstockAside from their fearsome size, the giant water bug can ruin your day in a gruesome way.The carnivorous species have evolved a potent attack designed to immobilize prey like amphibians and crustaceans, but it can easily bring even an adult human to their knees shoul...

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8 d. ago Canada’s largest specialty coffee retailer Second Cup Café celebrates 50 years of Canadian coffee culture

MONTREAL — Second Cup Café, Canada’s premier specialty coffee retailer, commemorates its 50th anniversary this year. From modest beginnings in 1975 as a kiosk selling whole bean coffee, Second Cup has evolved into a beloved national brand deeply rooted in communities across the country. Over the past five decades, Second Cup has remained dedicated to […]

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9 d. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backs energy sector CEOs calling on feds to build major projects faster

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backed an open letter from the heads of Canada’s largest oil and gas producers calling on all four federal political leaders to find ways to build major projects faster. In an open letter sent to federal political leaders on Wednesday, industry CEOs outlined their plans to strengthen Canada’s economy from establishing […]

Politics

9 d. ago Declare a 'energy crisis' and approve major projects within six months, says Canada's oil and gas leaders

The heads of Canada’s largest petroleum producers and pipeline companies issued an open letter Wednesday to the country’s federal political parties to encourage building new infrastructure – including declaring a “Canadian energy crisis” and establishing firm timelines so major projects are approved within six months of application. In the open letter to the heads of […]

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9 d. ago Declare an 'energy crisis' and approve major projects within six months, say Canada's oil and gas leaders

The heads of Canada’s largest petroleum producers and pipeline companies issued an open letter Wednesday to the country’s federal political parties to encourage building new infrastructure – including declaring a “Canadian energy crisis” and establishing firm timelines so major projects are approved within six months of application. In the open letter to the heads of […]

Politics

1 week ago Carney says solving U.S. issues ‘won’t happen overnight’ amid Trump tariffs

Carney is expected to hold his first conversation with Trump as prime minister in the coming days, as officials on both sides of the border continue more fulsome trade talks.

Economics

1 week ago RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces March 2025 Distribution

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 9.65 cents per unit for the month of March. The distribution will be payable on April 7, 2025, to unitholders of record as at March 31, 2025. About RioCan RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts. RioCan […]

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1 week ago Toronto to provide update on U.S. tariff response as cities tweak procurement rules

Canada’s largest city and economic capital will be providing an update on how it will response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

2 w. ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

Economics

2 w. ago Huge Ontario music store known for being largest in Canada closing after 57 years

It's the end of an era for an enormous music store just north of Toronto, as local institution Cosmo Music has announced its impending closure after almost six decades in business.The Richmond Hill establishment —famously known as Canada's single-largest music store — announced on Wednesday that it would close its doors after 57 years.In a press release, the ownership called the "difficult decision" a product of "significant challenges faced by the company after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite major technological investments and efforts to adapt to a changing market.""We are deeply grateful to our dedicated team, loyal customers, brand partners, and the music community that has supported us throughout these incredible years," said the Hebert family, owners of Cosmo Music."It's been a privilege to serve as a hub for musicians and music lovers alike.""Cosmo Music has always been more than just a store," the Hebert family statement continued. "It has been a space where ...

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