6 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Reckless Liberal spending compromised our ability to fight tariff war

One of the only alternatives the federal government has left to fight Trump's tariffs is to raise taxes

Economics

6 h. ago B.C. climate news: Gitanyow chiefs tell B.C. court LNG project threatens salmon rights | Major nations agree on first global fee on greenhouse gases that targets shipping

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 7 to April 13, 2025.

Politics

11 h. ago Democrats dislike the ‘chaos’ of Trump’s trade war but are OK with some tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are quick to say that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are horrible, awful, terrible. But Democrats are also stressing that they are not inherently anti-tariff. What Trump’s political opponents say they really dislike is the “chaos” he has unleashed. “Tariffs are an important tool in our economic toolbox,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, […]

Economics

12 h. ago Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Woldenberg thought he had come up with a sure-fire plan to protect his Chicago-area educational toy company from President Donald Trump’s massive new taxes on Chinese imports. “When he announced a 20% tariff, I made a plan to survive 40%, and I thought I was being very clever,” said Woldenberg, CEO […]

Economics

13 h. ago Making the most of market volatility: FP Video on the latest tariff tangents

Watch: Protecting your investments from trade war turmoil, auto industry concerns and cashing in on the Canadian Arctic

Economics

13 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Turbulence Accompanies Tariff Pause

In the days following President Donald Trump’s mid-week decision to pause the stiffest of US tariffs — save for super-high duties on China — global financial markets remained turbulent, with investors seeking safe harbor and some central banks lowering interest rates.

Economics

15 h. ago European Firms Stockpile, Shift Production to Brace for Tariffs

Donald Trump has — for now — backed off of his steepest tariff increases. But with other duties still in place, doing business in the US is about to get costlier for EU companies.

Economics

19 h. ago Huge festival bringing over 100 music and comedy stars to Toronto next month

Toronto music and comedy fans are in for a treat this spring because a massive festival is coming to town with some huge stars.The 42nd edition of Departure Festival is bringing more than 100 artists from across the city, Canada and the world together from May 6 to 11.Whether you're looking to dance all night to great music or laugh it up with some of the biggest stand-ups in the world, there's a show for you to discover at the 40+ venues across Toronto. And tickets and passes are on sale now."We're showcasing over 100 emerging and established artists across music and comedy, giving Toronto fans plenty to discover," said Pat Murphy, Festival Director."Whether it's the next chart-topping musician or a comedian destined for the big stage, it's a great time to support Canadian talent and catch future stars on their way up." The Departure Festival Music Pass grants you access to over 100 showcase artists, including Toronto's own Jade Hilton, Priyana, Rochester, Charlie Houston, Sea...

Culture

19 h. ago Il y a 15 ans mourait Michel Chartrand, cœur solidaire des exploités

Oui, vieux frère, tu as été un ardent syndicaliste, mais tu demeures un cœur vaillant de la trempe des Menaud.

Culture

20 h. ago What a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich Teaches Us About the US Economy

On today’s Big Take podcast, we crack open the economic indicator you didn’t know you needed: Behold the bacon, egg and cheese index.

Other

24 h. ago Calgary Irish pub recovers from intermittent global Guinness shortage others not so lucky

Occasional shortages also reported elsewhere in Canada and worldwide

Other

24 h. ago U.S. tariffs on China add to paperwork headaches for Surrey manufacturer

B.C. manufacturers face an administrative headache to make sure their exports to the U.S. don't run afoul of increasingly complex tariff equations.

Economics

25 h. ago Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there are signs the global and Canadian economies are slowing as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war escalated again Friday, with China announcing it will push up retaliatory tariffs to 125 per cent. “In the last week there have been a lot of developments in terms of U.S. […]

Economics

25 h. ago Trump hasn’t worked out how auto parts tariff would work, Ontario minister says

The Trump administration has yet to land on a formula for tariffs on automotive parts, according to one of Premier Doug Ford's top cabinet ministers.

Politics

26 h. ago Surrey School District cancels all U.S. field trips over ‘border safety’

Mark Pearmain, Supt. and CEO of the Surrey School District, told Global News that the district has a "vibrant and diverse" community of 85,000 students.

Society

26 h. ago Michael Higgins: Carney’s new Project Fear is to scare Canadians into voting for him 

Liberal Leader pauses his campaign over tariffs, conveniently escaping unpleasant questions

Transport

26 h. ago Michael Higgins: Carney’s new Project Fear is to scare Canadians into voting for him

Liberal Leader pauses his campaign over tariffs, conveniently escaping unpleasant questions

Transport

26 h. ago Beyond Oil Expands into Three European Territories as Part of New Distribution Agreement With Royalty Trade and Receives Payment for First Shipment

New Distribution Agreement Further Expands Beyond Oil’s European Footprint as Part of Its Global Growth Strategy; Company Received Payment for First Shipment of 5.4T VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated […]

Economics

26 h. ago WARMINGTON: Mark Carney’s motorcade saves big on gas thanks to carbon tax pause

But gas price guru Dan McTeague warns a Liberal win on April 28 could see prices down spike by as much as 40 cents a litre

Transport

26 h. ago Hedge Funds Reversed Oil Bets at Record Pace After Trump Tariffs

Hedge funds reversed their position on oil at the fastest pace on record as US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs against major trade partners, threatening to cripple global energy demand.

Economics