1 hour ago Canadian home affordability sees biggest improvement in 3 years

In cities including Toronto, Edmonton and Winnipeg, condo affordability is largely back to where it was before the pandemic, says RBC.

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2 h. ago Hamas says Israeli troops sticking point in truce talks as Gaza pounded

JERUSALEM — Hamas on Thursday said it opposes any ceasefire deal that includes a large Israeli military presence in Gaza, after offering to release some hostages and as the civil defence reported scores of civilians killed across the Palestinian territory. The Islamist militant group said late Wednesday that it had agreed to release 10 people […]

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3 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: How politics is inflating the price of your coffee

If Canada and the U.S. can’t strike a deal by July 21, your morning coffee should not remain a casualty of trade politics

Politics

3 h. ago Phoenix Suns sign Devin Booker to extension worth more than $72M per year

The Phoenix Suns have signed star guard Devin Booker to a two-year, US$145-million maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The people spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The 28-year-old Booker has been one of the […]

Economics

3 h. ago Classement de la FIFA : l’équipe masculine du Canada atteint un sommet historique

Quelques mois avant de disputer un premier match à Montréal depuis 2017, le Canada a réussi son meilleur classement de la FIFA de son histoire.

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4 h. ago Travelling with lithium batteries: Here's what you need to know

Lots of personal devices are powered by lithium ion batteries, from smart watches to CPAP machines. A guide to safe travel with them:

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6 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces the Date of Its Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after market close on […]

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6 h. ago Canada’s weak condo market leaves potential house buyers ‘kind of stuck’

Canada's weak condo market has those looking to leave condo life behind and upgrade to a house in a tough spot: sell now at a lower than anticipated value, or wait out the storm.

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9 h. ago Canada Seeks Southeast Asia Trade Deal to Blunt Trump Tariffs

Canada’s top diplomat said she aims to finalize a free trade agreement with Southeast Asian nations “as soon as possible,” as the country looks to expand economic ties in the face of tariffs from President Donald Trump.

Economics

9 h. ago ‘Kind of stuck’: Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move

While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers wanting to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement for that segment. Cities like Toronto and Vancouver have seen condo sales drop off, if not stagnate, in recent years […]

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12 h. ago Vedanta Base Metals CEO Chris Griffith Quits Amid Debt, Short

Vedanta Resources Ltd., the Indian mining conglomerate of billionaire Anil Agarwal that was targeted in a short-seller’s report, has lost the top executive of its base metals business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

17 h. ago Power Trading in Japan Poised to Jump as Key Purchase Deal Ends

Trading volume in Japan’s power futures is set to climb as companies prepare for the upcoming expiration of a key agreement between the nation’s largest utilities, a shift expected to jolt the market.

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18 h. ago The Cootes is out of the bag: Canucks lock down star prospect

Braeden Cootes has agreed to an entry-level deal, which will kick in once he's played 10 NHL games or he turns 20 years old

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19 h. ago Saskatchewan NDP urges government to repair vacant homes for affordable housing

The Saskatchewan NDP are pressuring the government to get vacant units repaired and used as affordable housing options for the homeless population.

Politics

23 h. ago Edmonton Oilers deal with Lightning for Hoby Baker winner Isaac Howard

"I think that's an unreal opportunity, I don't think you can get any better than that, those are two of the best players in the world. Could be the two best. It's pretty incredible, I can't wait to share the ice with those guys, pick their brain"

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23 h. ago Edmonton Oilers land Hobey Baker winner Ike Howard in deal with Lightning

"I think that's an unreal opportunity, I don't think you can get any better than that, those are two of the best players in the world. Could be the two best. It's pretty incredible, I can't wait to share the ice with those guys, pick their brain"

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25 h. ago Montreal businesswoman in U.S. immigration detention for months

The family of a Montreal businesswoman has had no luck getting her back safely to Canada after she was thrown into U.S. immigration detention more than three months ago. According to reports, Paula Callejas was arrested on March 28 following a domestic dispute with her then boyfriend in Florida. The family of 43-year-old Callejas said […]

Economics

26 h. ago Ontario rent prices keep falling and here's where they're cheapest right now

It may not be a good time to own a condo in Ontario (at least, if you're looking to sell), but it sure is a good time to lease one — or any property type in the province, for that matter — as rent prices have been on a steady downward trajectory in major hubs like Toronto.The 6ix just saw another 4.7 per cent year-over-year dip in the average monthly rent rate for a place, marking the ninth consecutive month of rent declines, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. (By comparison, Canada as a whole saw a 2.7 per cent drop.)As of June, tenants in the city now pay around $2,283 for the typical one-bedroom apartment (which is 0.8 per cent less than in May and 6.6 per cent less than this time last year), and $2,929 for a two-bedroom unit (0.1 per cent less than the month prior and 8.4 per cent less than in June 2024).Renters in shared accommodation pay approximately $1,188 per month for a room, a 3.9 per cent decrease from ...

Economics

27 h. ago Hometown Champion: From a disputed bill, a renters' activist is born

'Self-defence' made an advocate of Londoner Jordan Smith. This is Part One of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series

Sport

27 h. ago Smartly and EMARKETER Find Tailored Creative Still Rare Across Social and CTV Campaigns

72% of marketers reuse or slightly modify assets across platforms, while just 25% tailor creative for both social and CTV, revealing a major opportunity in cross-channel storytelling. NEW YORK — Smartly, the leading AI-powered advertising technology platform, partnered with EMARKETER to release new research on the evolving role of connected TV (CTV) in today’s multiscreen […]

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