9 m. ago Trump auto tariffs will derail Canadian, U.S. auto industry, professor says

It's going to be a lot of pain in the U.S. and very likely Canada as well," Cornell University's Art Wheaton says

Economics

17 m. ago Fire kills New York cat sanctuary founder and dozens of animals he rescued

A fire burned down a Long Island cat shelter, killing its founder, who lived there, and at least 59 of the felines he rescued, authorities said. The fire at the Happy Cat Sanctuary in the hamlet of Medford was reported shortly after 7 a.m. Monday. The cause is under investigation. The body of founder Christopher […]

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48 m. ago Santander Wins Canadian Banking License Amid Push Into Americas

Banco Santander SA has won a Canadian banking license as it continues its expansion across the Americas.

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68 m. ago California’s Thirst for Canadian Oil Spurs West Coast Import Boom

US West Coast refiners imported a record amount of Canadian oil last month as the threat of tariffs and high prices for competing grades prompted buyers to stock up on the heavy, high-sulfur crude.

Economics

71 m. ago Les livres, des espaces de liberté et d’émancipation pour les enfants

Deux récents essais insistent sur l’importance de la littérature et de la philosophie pour les citoyens de demain.

Society

72 m. ago Ontario among provinces getting minimum wage increase in 2025

Many Canadians entering the workforce are likely to get a pay bump as the minimum wage in certain provinces is set to increase in 2025.Today, the federal minimum wage has been raised to keep pace with inflation, going up 45 cents to $17.75. This raise applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector, including businesses like banks, telecom companies and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.Many provinces also increase their hourly amount in the spring and summer, while others do so in the fall. Some provinces might not raise it at all.According to the government, if the minimum wage in a province or territory is higher than the federal number, federally regulated employers must apply the higher rate.Last year, some workers in Canada saw bumps in their paycheques after several provinces raised their minimum wage.Here's what minimum wage rates look like across the country and when some Canadians can expect another raise.British C...

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1 hour ago Ottawa Senators will be without captain Brady Tkachuk against Sabres

The Ottawa Senators will have to soldier on without captain Brady Tkachuk. Coach Travis Green told reporters on Tuesday morning that Tkachuk won’t suit up against the Buffalo Sabres at the Canadian Tire Centre because of an upper-body injury. Tkachuk suffered the ailment on Sunday after getting hit by Ryan Graves late in the second […]

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2 h. ago The last carbon rebate is coming. How much will Canadians get?

Canadians in eight provinces will receive the last carbon rebate later this month as the federal consumer carbon price comes to an end Tuesday.

Transport

2 h. ago Gretzky’s Trump ties stir Canadian loyalty debate amid threats

NHL great Wayne Gretzky is the subject of a once-unimaginable debate over his loyalty to his native Canada due to his ties to President Donald Trump.

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3 h. ago Liberal candidate who suggested rival be turned over to China drops out of race

His statement came just hours after National Post reported the RCMP was probing Chiang’s comments in January about his Conservative rival, Joe Tay

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4 h. ago Poilievre renchérit sur l’exploitation des ressources naturelles

De passage à Terre-Neuve, le chef conservateur s’en prend au chef libéral qui veut laisser ces ressources «au sol».

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4 h. ago Canadian airlines are cutting thousands of seats on flights to U.S.

Airlines in Canada are responding to a significant dip in travel to the U.S. by slashing seats on flights to what once were popular vacation destinations for Canadians.The trade war has diminished Canadians' enthusiasm to travel down south. A recent report found that summer trips to the U.S. have dropped by over 70 per cent.Visual Approach Analytics looked at scheduled seats on flights from Canada to the U.S. in April and found where carriers are making cuts.The weekly data analysis of the commercial aviation market found that leisure destinations are seeing the biggest drop in capacity from Canadian airlines.Florida is being hit the hardest with a 20 per cent reduction in seats going to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 12 per cent cuts in seats flying to Orlando International Airport."Fort Myers and Palm Beach are down 30 per cent and 43 per cent, respectively, compared to April schedules as they existed on Jan. 1, 2025," wrote Visual Approach founder Courtney Mi...

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4 h. ago The urgent need to solve the ‘cost to build crisis’ in the GTA this election 

As economic uncertainty looms, with the ongoing U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes in this federal election are high for Canada’s economic and societal future. To put it plainly, now more than ever is the time for governments to invest in housing. Building homes in the GTA builds our country’s economy, protects Canadian […]

Politics

4 h. ago A family doctor for every Canadian: The CFPC calls on federal parties to act

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is calling on all federal political parties to commit to actions that protect and strengthen access to primary care this election, with the goal of every Canadian having their own family doctor. “With over six million Canadians without a […]

Culture

4 h. ago Air Transat launches petition to change Atlantic Ocean's name to 'Canadien Ocean'

According to Montreal-based airline Air Transat, the Atlantic Ocean is no more. Instead, the airline is pushing for a brand-new, proudly rebranded Canadien Ocean through a recent petition.The big official announcement was first made by a flight attendant aboard yesterday's Flight TS2O7 from Manchester, UK to Toronto with Air Transat promising to roll out the change on all upcoming flights crossing the ocean.In addition, a Change.org petition is currently circulating to make the proposed name more permanent. The motivation behind Air Transat's change encourages Canadians to Fly Canadien with a nationwide rallying call, inaugural flight memorabilia, and exciting urban activations.Passengers on board flight TS2O7 were treated to commemorative certificates after the official in-flight announcement, marking the historic moment."We've been flying the Montréal way for 37 years — bold, full of joie de vivre, and just a little cheeky," said Xavier Szwengler, vice presi...

Events

4 h. ago Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

The Canadian Urban Libraries Council also called on the government to exempt books

Politics

5 h. ago Restaurant review: Here's what it's like to eat at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Richmond

Gordon Ramsay Steak is the celebrity chef’s second Canadian restaurant and both are franchises in casinos operated by Great Canadian Entertainment

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5 h. ago Europe says it holds alot of trade cards on eve of Trump’s tariff ’Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on […]

Economics

5 h. ago BREAKING: Contentious Liberal MP Paul Chiang drops out of race

OTTAWA — Despite his party leader standing by his continued candidacy, a contentious Liberal MP has dropped out of the race. Markham-Unionville Liberal candidate Paul Chiang, who served as a Liberal MP since 2021, announced he’s stepping aside as the party’s candidate after comments to Chinese-language media earlier this year suggesting somebody turn over Conservative […]

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6 h. ago Letters, April 1: Canadians can raise the level of debate in this country

Do campaign promises matter to you? Vote in our daily poll! I hope we haven’t forsaken civility and the basic philosophy that we are all entitled to have opinions. That can get lost if we aren’t vigilant. Canadians should be above name-calling and deliberate offensiveness. If your opinion differs from mine, I’d still like to […]

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