54 m. ago Edmonton city councillors discuss provincial homelessness strategies

The recommendations include creating a fund to create more housing, a platform between social agencies and landlords, and a peer support service.

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66 m. ago Bruce Glover, whose tough guy roles included a 007 villain, dies at 92

Bruce Glover, a prolific character actor known for playing icy villains and no-nonsense lawmen, including an assassin who goes after Sean Connery in the James Bond movie “Diamonds Are Forever” and a P.I. who works with Jack Nicholson in the neo-noir classic “Chinatown,” died March 12 at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 92. […]

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2 h. ago Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades. The “reciprocal” tariffs that he is expected to announce Wednesday are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike. Since the 1960s, tariffs — or import taxes — have […]

Economics

5 h. ago New TTC station will claim record for the deepest on the network

Ever find yourself on a TTC escalator and catch yourself wondering which station is the deepest? It's a question I asked myself on a recent commute, and one with an answer that wasn't quite as simple as I had envisioned. The TTC's deepest station has changed a few times over the years, and it's a title that will once again change hands in 2025 — or at least that's what we're told.But first, a quick glance back at the previous and current title-holders.Lawrence Station on the Line 1 Yonge–University long held the distinction of being the deepest subway station in town. With a depth of 18.3 metres below the intersection of Yonge and Lawrence, the station was the furthest commuters could descend below street level from its opening on March 31, 1973, until the Toronto–York Spadina subway extension (TYSSE) opened on December 17, 2017.This extension into the northwestern suburbs was carved out by tunnel boring machines at a lower average depth than the eastern ...

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5 h. ago First flight of European orbital launch vehicle ends in a crash

The company had largely ruled out the possibility of the rocket reaching orbit, saying it would consider a 30-second flight a success

Economics

7 h. ago Suspect arrested in northern Manitoba shooting that put teen victim in hospital: RCMP

A man from The Pas is facing a long list of charges, including attempted murder, after a 16-year-old boy was shot at a home in the northern Manitoba community.

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7 h. ago Tarifs «réciproques» de mercredi: «Aucune exemption de prévue pour l’instant», affirme Karoline Leavitt

Aucune exemption n’est pour l’instant prévue concernant ce qui sera inclus dans les tarifs réciproques qui seront annoncés mercredi par Donald Trump.

Economics

8 h. ago L’économie mondiale en apnée avant une nouvelle vague de droits de douane américains

Donald Trump compte imposer dès le 2 avril des «tarifs réciproques» contre les pays taxant les produits américains.

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8 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs record held by Mats Sundin for 28 years has been broken

If you've spent any time watching William Nylander playing this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it'd be pretty easy to make the case that he's the best he's ever looked.While he's 19 points of his career-high 98 points achieved last season with just eight games left for Toronto, one could argue that this has been Nylander's most dynamic offensive year yet.With a career-high 42 goals, which sit him second in the entire NHL behind Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl, Nylander has been a driving force behind Toronto's offence all season long.And it turns out that he actually quietly set a Leafs record last week, despite not much fanfare circling on it.With Nylander's 42nd of the season scored in a 6-5 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks, he actually one-upped countryman Mats Sundin for the best single-season goal-scoring mark in Leafs history by a European player. Sundin topped out at 41 in the 1996-97 seasons, 2001-02 season topping a previous mark of 32 set by Czech winger Miroslav Frycer...

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9 h. ago Ontario Hudson's Bay locations that were to remain open might have to close

An Ontario judge's recent decision has raised doubts over the fate of Hudson's Bay stores in the province, including those that were set to remain open, and increases the chance that lenders might seek to push the company into receivership.Justice Peter Osborne of the Superior Court of Justice has rejected a restructuring agreement proposed by the department store’s major lenders, signaling the potential for even further financial turmoil.On Saturday, Justice Osborne issued a written ruling stating that the proposed restructuring plan was "neither necessary nor appropriate at this time." The plan had been put forward in an effort to maximize liquidation proceeds and recover some of the millions owed to Hudson's Bay's senior lenders — Bank of America, Pathlight Capital, and Restore Capital — while also providing room for the company to restructure.During a Thursday hearing, lawyers for landlords opposed the restructuring agreement that was initiated by the...

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9 h. ago Trump Push for US Fertilizer Won’t Be Enough to Replace Imports

President Donald Trump has included potash among the minerals that need an immediately ramp up in US production. That’s unlikely to significantly break America’s reliance on fertilizer imports.

Economics

9 h. ago Canada's federal minimum wage for 2025 goes up on April Fools' Day

A lot of Canadians are about to get a raise this week, as the federal minimum wage for 2025 is set to increase on April 1.No, this is not an April Fools' joke. The hourly amount is adjusted annually on that day to keep pace with inflation.Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a Canadian law firm that specializes in employment law, says the federal minimum wage applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector. This includes businesses like banks, telecommunications companies, and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.The federal hourly wage went up in 2024 from $16.65 to $17.30. This year, it will increase by 45 cents from $17.30 to $17.75.The modest increase is higher than what was projected by some Canadian litigation and immigration firms earlier this year. ImmigCanada predicted the new rate would be around $17.70 per hour. This pay bump is based on last year's Consumer Price Index (CPI).In February, Minister of Employment, Workforce Developme...

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9 h. ago Japan’s Sukiya shuts all outlets after rat and cockroach contamination

TOKYO — A leading Japanese beef bowl chain said it is shutting down almost 2,000 outlets across the country from Monday after a rat and a bug were found in its food. Sukiya has apologized to its customers and said it will carry out a deep clean of its stores over four days. The company […]

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10 h. ago Trump à l’assaut du commerce mondial: les tarifs du «jour de la libération» concerneront «tous les pays»

Les tarifs douaniers réciproques que Washington compte annoncer mercredi concerneront «tous les pays».

Economics

10 h. ago Dealership Adoption of Point Predictive’s BorrowerCheck™ Surges to Counter Rising Auto Fraud and Buybacks

SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Predictive reports record growth in adoption of its fraud detection technology across dealerships nationwide. BorrowerCheck™ is being rapidly implemented by major dealership groups and lenders to combat auto lending fraud, which increased to nearly $9.2 billion in 2024. The nationwide expansion includes partnerships with several prominent […]

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11 h. ago Ontario lobbyists found to have violated rules, including relating to Greenbelt

Nico Fidani-Diker was found in non-compliance with the Lobbyists Registration Act in five separate instances between 2022 and 2023.

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11 h. ago Apothecare and Stok’d Cannabis Announce Partnership to Provide Cannabis Consultations for Customers

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apothecare, a pharmacist-led cannabis consultation service, is collaborating with a growing network of trusted cannabis retailers—including Stok’d Cannabis, one of Ontario’s most welcoming and experiential brands. With three locations in Scarborough and one in Niagara Falls, Stok’d fosters a comfortable, community-driven shopping experience. This new partnership will offer […]

Society

11 h. ago Saskatchewan chocolatier tempers the impacts of cocoa prices

Last winter's surging cocoa prices left many chocolatiers rethinking their offerings, including one Saskatchewan business that's offsetting costs with creativity.

Economics

12 h. ago German Prices Slow More Than Expected as ECB Weighs Next Move

German inflation slowed more than anticipated in March, nearing the European Central Bank’s 2% target as officials ponder whether to lower interest rates again at their next meeting or pause.

Economics

13 h. ago Parker: New home for artists with disabilities finally becoming a reality

National accessArts Centre's vision is for communities across Canada to recognize, celebrate and proactively include the skills of artists with disabilities

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