4 h. ago Stocks Drop, Bonds Jump as Trump Tariffs Sap Risk: Markets Wrap

Global financial markets were hit by a sweeping selloff after President Donald Trump’s bid to remake the world trading order proved more aggressive than expected. Stocks plunged, Treasuries rallied and the yen gained as alarmed investors searched for havens.

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7 h. ago B.C. exhales for now as it escapes additional tariffs on Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Canada is still being charged 25 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminum and non-USMCA goods, and is facing a similar level of tariffs on automobiles.

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10 h. ago Toronto warehouse sale blows out Canadian mattresses and bedding at mega discounts

It's spring time in Toronto, which means that darned annual spring cleaning ritual. If you've been thinking about tossing out your old mattress, this is your sign to do it — and replace it with something made in Canada to boot.Treat yourself to a restful sleep and knot-free back at the annual Silk & Snow Toronto Warehouse Sale and score mega savings on award-winning Canadian-made mattresses and more.For just one weekend only from April 3 to 6, shoppers can head to the International Centre and shop Silk & Snow's product line — recognized for its bed-in-a-box and beloved bedding — at up to 50 per cent off.Top selling products like Silk and Snow mattresses will be on sale at never-before-seen prices, as a thank-you to dedicated customers! From organic, hybrid, and the OG S&S mattresses, customers will find a range of firm and plush options.Sleepers that run warm will love Silk & Snow's four-star rated percale cotton sheets, promisin...

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11 h. ago Canadian musician Neil Young says he ‘may be barred’ from re

'I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket,' wrote Young in a post on Tuesday

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13 h. ago Why does Trump want tariffs? Here’s what he has said about U.S. imports.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce sweeping new tariffs Wednesday, which he has dubbed “Liberation Day.” The move comes after the administration has already imposed or announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and some products coming from China, Mexico and Canada. Critics of the proposals say tariffs are a tax ultimately paid by […]

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15 h. ago Tesla sales fall 13 per cent in Q1 after backlash against Elon Musk

China's BYD is set to unseat Tesla as the top global EV seller for the first time this year with a 15.7 per cent market share, ahead of Tesla's 15.3 per cent.

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22 h. ago Sri Lanka Firm Plans Nation’s First Listed Sukuk in Coming Weeks

Sri Lankan renewable energy producer Vidullanka Plc is planning to sell the nation’s first publicly listed Sukuk bond in coming weeks after efforts by the local bourse to kick start an Islamic finance market.

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27 h. ago Xiaomi Shares Erase Losses as Police Investigate EV Accident

Xiaomi Corp. shares rebounded from a selloff Wednesday, as investors continued to assess the company’s prospects amid a Chinese police probe into a deadly accident that involved one of its electric vehicles.

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29 h. ago China’s Government Is Selling Its First Sovereign Green Bond

China kicked off its first-ever sale of a green sovereign bond, as it looks to raise as much as 6 billion yuan ($826 million) in an offering it plans to list in London.

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29 h. ago Amid tariff uncertainty, B.C. logistics firm says calls are up 500% from concerned companies

The reciprocal tariffs will be in addition to the sweeping 25 per cent tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico at the start of March and the 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs.

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31 h. ago WATCH: Humpback whale swims up to barking dog during delightful encounter

HONOLULU — A Hawaii boat captain who rebuilt her whale-watching tour business after losing three boats in the deadly 2023 Lahaina wildfire captured iPhone footage of her dog barking excitedly when a humpback swam near them over the weekend and poked its head out to greet Macy, a golden retriever. Chrissy Lovitt and Macy, 11, […]

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34 h. ago More than a third of Canadian cities have magic mushroom dispensaries, study finds

The study also found that Canada's psilocybin sellers are making unsubstantiated health claims

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34 h. ago Chris Selley: Poilievre’s campaign message is still strong. He’s right to stick with it

You don't throw away a strategy that has you at 38 per cent in the polls

Economics

34 h. ago Brookfield Renewable Announces Dividend Rates On Its Series 1 and Series 2 Preference Shares

All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated BROOKFIELD, News, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE: BEP; TSX: BEP.UN) (“Brookfield Renewable”) today announced that Brookfield Renewable Power Preferred Equity Inc. (“BRP Equity”) has determined the fixed dividend rate on its Class A Preference Shares, Series 1 (“Series 1 Shares”) (TSX:BRF.PR.A) for […]

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35 h. ago BRP signs deals to sell bulk of boat business in drive toward pure

MONTREAL — BRP Inc. has signed a pair of deals to sell the bulk of its boat business, as the Ski-Doo maker continues its push to become a pure-play powersports company. On Tuesday morning, BRP announced an agreement to sell Telwater, Australia’s biggest manufacturer of aluminum boats, to a subsidiary of Japan’s Yamaha Motor Co. […]

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37 h. ago 'There will be winners and losers:' OCDSB boundary changes will affect real estate prices

Buyers are pulling out of deals and sellers are losing tens of thousands as buyers seek homes near the 'best' schools, say realtors.

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39 h. ago BRP selling aluminum boat maker Telwater to Yamaha Motor Co.

The sale is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval

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51 h. ago PyroGenesis Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

Quarterly Revenue of $4.22 Million, Up 40% Year-Over-Year.Quarterly Net Income of $145,320.Full Year Revenue of $15.7 Million, Up 27% Year-Over-Year.Backlog of $54.4 Million, with 87% in U.S. Dollars. Revenue Growth Expected to Continue as 2025 Opens with Major Global Energy Transition Clients in Aluminum, Aerospace, and Steelmaking MONTREAL, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PyroGenesis […]

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64 h. ago Sempra Selling Assets as Shares Flounder in Wake of Forecast Cut

Sempra is launching a process to sell some natural gas assets just weeks after shares plunged on a lower profit outlook.

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64 h. ago People demanding Amazon Canada remove 'insulting' 51st state merch

Fed-up Canadians are taking a stand and calling on Amazon Canada to pull 51st-state merchandise being sold online.On February 9, Thornbury, ON, resident Sue Williams-Dunn started a Change.org petition titled "Urge Amazon to Discontinue Selling 'Canada, 51st State' Merchandise."Williams-Dunn stated that Canadians feel a "profound sense of betrayal by the US President to try to force us to become the 51st State through submission, not permission."change.org"The merchandise being sold on Amazon that highlights and supports this claim is not just offensive and immoral — it reinforces a direct threat to our democracy," stated Williams-Dunn."Seeing items on sale that portray this notion on a platform as huge as Amazon gives President Trump's intimidating tactics more power than they deserve and serves as a constant reminder of the bullying we are subjected to."As of Monday morning, there are over 56,600 signatures.A quick search on Amazon Canada reveals a mix of products with varyin...

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