19 h. ago  London and area home sales are the latest casualty in the tariff and trade war between Canada and the U.S., as economic uncertainty has buyers “sitting on their wallets,” said the chairperson of the

London-area home sales are the latest casualty in the U,S.-Canada tariff and trade war.

Economics

43 h. ago Restaurant sales projected to contract in 2025 amid trade war with U.S., despite a strong start to the year thanks to the GST/HST holiday

Toronto, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While the GST/HST holiday prevented foodservice bankruptcies and boosted sales and employment in the first two months of 2025, the tariff war has thrown the industry into uncharted waters, finds Restaurants Canada’s latest Quarterly Report. Restaurants Canada’s updated 2025 commercial foodservice sales forecast is now in negative territory. […]

Society

69 h. ago Colby Cosh: Trump abandons consumer abundance for a surprise austerity agenda

The president's tariff war shrank the economy — and now, he's telling Americans to be happy with less

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4 d. ago Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO ruled unfit for trial and ordered hospitalized

NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Friday that the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is not competent to stand trial on sex trafficking charges and ordered him hospitalized to see if his mental condition improves. Michael Jeffries’ lawyers sought the ruling last month, writing in a letter filed in a New York federal […]

Science

4 d. ago Snakes have bitten this man hundreds of times. His blood could help make a better treatment

NEW YORK — Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has long had a fascination with reptiles and other venomous creatures. He used to milk scorpions’ and spiders’ venom as a […]

Economics

4 d. ago The London area rounds out the top five of cities with the most job losses in the province with automotive and manufacturing sectors at the top of the hit list for the greatest impact, states a study

Ontario's southwest will bear the brunt of the tariff war between Canada and the U.S., with the London region projected to lose 11,500 jobs, a new Ontario report says.

Economics

5 d. ago Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits climb

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw a rise in both profits and uncertainty in its latest quarter as the country’s biggest railroad operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff turmoil, the company stood by its financial forecast for the year even as other companies have […]

Economics

5 d. ago Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits inch up

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw profits rise five per cent in its latest quarter as the country’s biggest railway operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff turmoil, the company stood by its financial forecast for the year even as other companies have lowered their […]

Economics

6 d. ago HILL and LI: Texas outperforms Alberta on personal income tax competitiveness

Amid the ongoing tariff war, it’s more important than ever that the Alberta economy is competitive on all fronts — including taxes. Unfortunately, on personal income tax rates, Alberta is woefully uncompetitive compared to other energy-producing jurisdictions, including Texas. As recently as 2014, Alberta had a single 10% personal income tax rate. As a result, […]

Economics

7 d. ago ‘A time of fog of war:’ Shifting tariff plans on auto parts causing confusion in industry

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to end tariff 'stacking'

Economics

8 d. ago Tariff war draws investment warning from $160 billion novo fund

(Bloomberg) — The $160 billion fund behind Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S says President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created so much economic uncertainty that it now sees little likelihood it will move ahead with any big investments. “Until there is more clarity on the prospects for economic growth, we will slow down our investment activities,” […]

Economics

8 d. ago The $160 Billion Fund Behind Novo Nordisk Puts Investing on Hold

The $160 billion fund behind Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S says President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created so much economic uncertainty that it now sees little likelihood it will move ahead with any big investments.

Economics

9 d. ago Canola’s Canadian roots targeted and tested by Chinese tariffs, Saskatchewan farmers say

'It feels personal when people come after canola'

Economics

1 week ago Boston Pizza releases 'Champion Spray' bringing Edmonton playoff smell anywhere

With the Edmonton Oilers down two games to the Los Angeles Kings in the playoffs, you can smell the comeback in the air. Literally. Edmonton-born restaurant chain Boston Pizza announced the release of the “Champion Room Spray,” which is meant to capture the smells of a playoff win in a single can and was motivated […]

Sport

1 week ago Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him. Mangione, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea, leaning forward toward a microphone as U.S. District Judge […]

Events

1 week ago Man fatally stabbed on NYC subway after arguing with rider who stepped on his shoes, police say

NEW YORK — A man was stabbed to death during the morning rush hour in the New York City subway system Friday after a dispute with another rider who had stepped on the man’s shoes, police said. Police and medical personnel responded to the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall subway station in lower Manhattan shortly after 8:30 […]

Events

1 week ago ETF Frenzy for Retail Daredevils Goes On Despite Market Turmoil

Wild market gyrations fueled by Donald Trump’s tariff war aren’t stopping issuers from rolling out a fresh crop of exchange-traded funds — many aimed squarely at investors with a taste for speculation.

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1 week ago Watts Water Technologies Named Among “America’s Climate Leaders” by USA Today for Third Consecutive Year

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) has been selected as one of America’s Climate Leaders 2025 by USA Today for the third consecutive year. Watts was named among 500 companies selected for the list, which is comprised of U.S. organizations that achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions intensity between […]

Politics

1 week ago Canada Trucking Firm TFI Hit by Tariff War, Walks Away From Deal

TFI International Inc., one of North America’s largest trucking companies, says US President Donald Trump’s trade war is exacerbating the freight industry’s difficult outlook, and that it was forced to abandon a deal because of it.

Economics

2 w. ago Downtown Edmonton's Manulife Place gets a new name with new tenant

Downtown Edmonton’s iconic 36-storey Manulife Place, located at 10180 101 St., will be renamed National Bank Centre to honour the bank’s growing presence in the building, as the recently acquired Canadian Western Bank moves in. “This move is a testament to Edmonton’s significance in our growth strategy, and our presence in Western Canada as we […]

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