61 m. ago Aramco Delays Chemical Expansion Plans on Weak Oil, Asia Focus

Saudi Aramco has put three chemicals expansion projects on hold as weaker oil prices squeeze local spending and it prioritizes international investments, according to people familiar with the situation.

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2 h. ago With Customers at the Core, VinFast Makes EV First Steps Easier

MARKHAM, Ontario — Many Canadians remain hesitant about switching to electric vehicles, and VinFast is trying to smooth the transition by tackling not just costs and charging gaps but also the small “firsts” that can make or break a driver’s confidence. Canada’s electric-vehicle market continues to cool. In the second quarter of 2025, zero-emission vehicles […]

Economics

2 h. ago Modern living: Ottawa's ReStore receives its largest ever single donation

The biggest donation in the history of Ottawa’s ReStores is bringing a touch of elegance at a bargain to local shoppers.  The ReStore is the retail arm of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa. It accepts donations of new and gently used home building materials, furniture, decor and more and sells it well below retail prices […]

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3 h. ago Red Pine Commences Surface Trenching and Sampling Programme in Potential Open Pit Areas at Wawa Gold Project

TORONTO — Red Pine Exploration Inc. (TSXV: RPX, OTCQB: RDEXF) (“Red Pine” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the commencement of a new surface trenching and geologic mapping and sampling program at the Wawa Gold Project, that aims to better define the geometry of the gold mineralization in the areas with open pit potential […]

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9 h. ago Russian Strikes Knock Out More than Half of Ukraine Gas Production Ahead of Winter

Russian strikes in recent days have wiped out more than half of Ukraine’s domestic natural gas production, likely forcing the war-battered country to spend 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion) on fuel imports to survive the looming winter.

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10 h. ago Toronto house in nightmarish condition will still cost you $700,000

Toronto's housing market has seen some frightening listings over the years, but when it comes to 53 Highfield Rd., it's hard to tell whether the interiors or the price is scarier.In the heart of Leslieville, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow is on the market for $699,900 — "as is." In realtor-speak, that translates to enter if you dare.The living room. From the abandoned piano in the living room that may or may not be haunted to the half-ripped wallpaper curling off the walls, you'll need courage (and maybe some sage) just to step inside.The torn-out kitchen. The home has suffered water damage from cracked radiators; the kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures have been mostly torn out, and there are massive chunks of wall and ceiling missing.The basement. In short, the place looks like it's auditioning for a role in a low-budget horror flick.An aerial shot of the neighbourhood. Still, this spooky shell sits in one of the...

Economics

11 h. ago RCF Private Equity Fund I L.P. Sells Shares of Orezone Gold Corporation

DENVER, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RCF Private Equity Fund I L.P. (formerly, Resource Capital Fund VII L.P.) (“RCF”) reports that it has filed an early warning report under National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues in connection to its shareholdings in Orezone Gold Corporation […]

Economics

11 h. ago Armed with new attitude, Blue Jays roll past Yankees, on to ALCS for first time time since 2016

It was more than four hours before the first pitch in what, let’s face it, loomed as the most important series in the career of Blue Jays manager John Schneider and many of his players. Post-season failure had dogged them all, hitting hard twice, spectacular defeats that stung and created such fallout that they were […]

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12 h. ago Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since Super Bowl halftime show news

NEW YORK — Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalogue has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced. According to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company, Latin music is primarily consumed via streaming. They found that Bad Bunny saw a 26% increase in on-demand streams in the […]

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16 h. ago Saskatchewan exports to China drastically fall amid Canada’s tariff dispute

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is again facing calls to stand up for farmers after new figures shows exports from the province to China have drastically fallen.

Economics

16 h. ago Saskatchewan exports to China nosedive amid Ottawa’s tariff dispute with Beijing

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is again facing calls to stand up for farmers after new figures shows exports from the province to China have drastically fallen. The Statistics Canada data released this week comes amid a trade dispute where Beijing has slapped tariffs on Canadian canola products, widely seen in response to Canada’s […]

Economics

17 h. ago Gold prices keep soaring as stock markets on both sides of the border see gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished 150 points higher on Wednesday, boosted by strength in the technology and basic materials sectors, while U.S. markets remained in record territory as gold prices continued to soar. Kim Inglis, a senior portfolio manager at Raymond James, said much of the focus was on gold prices surpassing the […]

Economics

17 h. ago Disney hikes ticket prices for Disney World and Disneyland during peak times

Company said it is seeing strong ticket demand for the winter holidays.

Economics

19 h. ago Gold remains absent from Canada’s foreign currency reserves even as it soars

Unlike other countries, Canada uses its foreign currency reserves mainly “as a precaution" against extreme tail events

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19 h. ago Danielle Smith says she’s open to adjusting Alberta’s industrial carbon price

After meeting with Mark Carney, Smith said Alberta believes its price strikes a balance between being viable for industry and encouraging private investment in green technology.

Economics

20 h. ago OFL: Workers pay the price as Ford’s Conservatives slash employment law enforcement

TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While Doug Ford extends his summer with ice cream bar press conferences instead of sitting in the legislature, workers are paying the price with gutted court enforcement of their basic employment rights, according to data from the Ontario Court of Justice. Charges under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) […]

Society

20 h. ago Plusieurs municipalités doivent importer de l’eau à cause de la sécheresse

Deux mois consécutifs – août et septembre – de précipitations ont été nettement sous la normale dans le sud du Québec.

Politics

20 h. ago Turkey prices are way down this Thanksgiving. Is it a concern for farmers?

Average Thanksgiving dinner will cost Canadians $32.48 this year, an increase of just 18 cents compared to last year

Economics

22 h. ago With opener looming, these four words are music to Maple Leafs’ ears

Auston Matthews is healthy. Of everything that has been written about the Maple Leafs in the days leading up to their 2025-26 opener, no four words are more important. The captain isn’t just good to go after he endured a lingering upper-body injury throughout last season, causing him to miss 15 games. Matthews is in […]

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23 h. ago Buyers are landing homes for way under listing price across these parts of the GTA

Despite some recent flickers of life in the form of recovering sales figures, the Toronto-area housing market is still in somewhat of an extended death spiral that has property owners, developers and realtors pulling out their hair.Home prices are sinking as a glut of listings keeps the market weighed down with a record number of homes for sale — a good thing in a hub as notoriously competitive for housing as Toronto, but not when would-be buyers remain too wary of recession, tariffs and the steep cost of investment at current rates to actually dive in.But those willing and able to take the risk at the moment are enjoying the payoff of being able to secure a property of their own for far less than they may have just a few years ago. And, less than they're listed for now.Digital real estate platform Wahi has released the latest of its monthly analyses on over- and under-bidding in GTA real estate, showing that in the month of Sep...

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