1 hour ago A timeline of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov. 5, and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses. He has threatened, enacted, modified and delayed multiple rounds of […]

Economics

3 h. ago Trump threatens new 35% tariff on Canadian goods, effective Aug. 1

In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports from Canada next month.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump Threatens 35% Canada Tariff, Floats Higher Global Rate

President Donald Trump will levy a 35% tariff on some goods coming into the US from Canada, in a blow to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bid to avoid punishing levies on goods sold to the US. The tariff level would take effect from Aug. 1.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump annonce l’imposition de surtaxes douanières de 35% sur les produits canadiens à partir du 1^er août

«Au lieu de travailler avec les États-Unis, le Canada a riposté avec ses propres droits de douane.»

Economics

3 h. ago Trump annonce l’imposition de surtaxes douanières de 35 % sur les produits canadiens à partir du 1er août

« Au lieu de travailler avec les États-Unis, le Canada a riposté avec ses propres droits de douane. »

Economics

4 h. ago Canada Infrastructure Bank on track to be $20 billion short of 2028 investment target: PBO

The infrastructure bank is on track to disburse $14.9 billion by 2027-28 -- well below its $35-billion goal, the Parliamentary Budget Office said

Economics

4 h. ago Montreal will not stop taking down homeless encampments despite new report’s recommendation

Taking down the camps is a 'last resort' but at times it's necessary to protect the safety of people in and around the sites, officials said

Other

4 h. ago NDP leadership to begin in September, new leader chosen no later than March 29

OTTAWA — The NDP’s leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh will formally begin in September, with a six-month race to follow according to a rules framework adopted by the party’s national council. A new leader will be chosen no later than March 29, when the party holds its 2026 convention in Winnipeg. An entry fee […]

Politics

4 h. ago Pediatric unit reusumes some services at Kelowna General Hospital

Starting this Sunday, the unit will once again offer elective pediatric surgeries and diagnostic procedures that require sedation.

Science

5 h. ago Calgary's Tillie Claggett cruises to PGA Women’s Championship of Canada title

Tillie Claggett’s dominant display helped her secure the biggest title of her young career, and a spot in the CPKC Women’s Open next month.

Sport

5 h. ago European allies urge investment in rebuilding Ukraine at meeting attended by U.S. special envoy

'We will only welcome true partners, those who are not helping Russia continue this war,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, without naming specific nations

Economics

5 h. ago Les membres du NPD choisiront leur prochain chef en mars 2026

L’ensemble des règles régissant la course à la chefferie seront fixées dans les prochains jours.

Other

6 h. ago Canada Cup: Emma Entzminger is knocking out base hits and fighting fires

National softball team offensive spark plug has been on Victoria Fire Department for 18 months, sees similarities in her sport and job

Events

6 h. ago $3.7 million in fines laid for breach of migrant labour regulations in first half of 2025

Breach of migrant labour regulations are on pace to hit record fines against Canadian employers this year, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. Figures show federal inspectors in 2025’s first half laid $3,738,000 in fines for various violations, from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. That figure compared to a total of $4.1 million for all […]

Economics

6 h. ago Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

North American trade relations don’t appear to be diminishing the growing affinity Americans have for one of Canada’s most fashionable brands. Aritzia Inc. revealed Thursday that its U.S. customer base increased by 40 per cent from a year ago and its net revenue coming from the country spiked 45 per cent to $413 million over […]

Economics

7 h. ago Federal NDP to select a new leader in March after six month leadership race

'The last election was a wake-up call,' said one NDP MP. Rebuilding the party will be the first order of business for the new leader of the cash-strapped party

Politics

7 h. ago Federal NDP will pick Singh’s replacement in March 2026, after months

'The last election was a wake-up call,' said one NDP MP. Rebuilding the party will be the first order of business for the new leader of the cash-strapped party

Other

7 h. ago Ottawa part of research initiative aiming to transform bipolar disorder care

Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 40 million people around the world, including about 800,000 in Canada.

Culture

7 h. ago Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed

Robert Wickens’s promising racing career seemed like it was cut tragically short after a 2018 crash left him paralyzed from the chest down. But almost seven years later, Wickens is racing in the headline event of the Chevrolet Grand Prix, competing at the highest levels of his sport in Canada for the first time since […]

Events

7 h. ago Aggressive bear leads to evacuation of Yoho National Park campground

Parks Canada responded to two bear incidents in Yoho National Park Monday, evacuating one campsite and issuing a bear warning for another

Society