82 m. ago Oil in Freefall Reorders Energy Landscape From US to Middle East

The plunge in oil prices over the past two days following the twin shocks of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the surprise boost in production from OPEC+ has altered the global energy landscape with stunning speed.

Other

1 hour ago From the headlines to the classroom: Oakridge students tackle Trump tariffs

Students in the international baccalaureate diploma program at Oakridge secondary school are learning about real world political problems

Economics

1 hour ago Trump tariff impacts ‘significantly larger than expected’: U.S. Fed chair

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Donald Trump's tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

Economics

1 hour ago Tariff Concerns Draw Horticulture Professionals to Town Hall

Industry leaders address supply chain risks, pricing pressures, and advocacy efforts as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate. Milton, ON, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 4, 2025—On April 2, More than 160 small business owners, staff, and partners in the ornamental horticulture industry attended a Town Hall meeting on U.S.-Canada tariffs.  This timely session, hosted […]

Economics

2 h. ago Premiers meeting with U.S. officials helped Canada avoid worse Trump tariffs: Scott Moe

'I wouldn't say (the outcome) is successful, but I would say that it is seeing a relatively positive outcome ... relative to many other nations,' Scott Moe said

Economics

2 h. ago Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow U.S. economic growth

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth for the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday. Powell said that the tariffs, and their likely impacts on the economy and inflation, are “significantly larger than expected.” He also said that the import taxes […]

Economics

2 h. ago Asphalt scammers use 'threats', high pressure tactics, allege southern Alberta victims

'They had an asphalt machine here. They had a packer, a roller and a bobcat. So it was quite the well put together theatre'

Events

2 h. ago Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs

Canada was not hit with broad levies, but tariffs of 25 per cent still apply to Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles

Economics

3 h. ago Most Republicans won’t use U.S. Congress’ power to stop Trump’s tariffs

A handful of Republicans say they support limiting the president's ability to impose tariffs, but the idea of defying Trump seemed to squelch potential for quick action.

Economics

4 h. ago Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

CALGARY — Fears of a tariff-driven recession have led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector’s outlook should the weakness persist. West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel on Friday, recovering some ground by […]

Economics

4 h. ago Ted Cruz Warns Tariffs Risk Sparking GOP Wipeout in 2026 Elections

Senator Ted Cruz, usually a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, sounded the alarm on the administration’s move to ramp up tariffs, saying they pose “enormous risks” to the US economy and make Republicans vulnerable to a “bloodbath” in next year’s midterm elections.

Politics

4 h. ago Canadian energy stocks dragged down by steep drop in global crude oil prices

If crude price drop ends up being sustained, oilpatch may throttle back spending plans, expert says

Economics

5 h. ago China imposes 34 per cent tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10

Tariff matches rate of U.S. 34 per cent "reciprocal" tariff on Chinese exports that Trump ordered this week

Economics

5 h. ago US Stocks Rout Escalates as S&P Heads For Worst Week Since Covid

US stocks are heading for their worst week since March 2020 after the S&P 500 Index lost roughly $4.7 trillion in market value in just the last two sessions as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the Trump administration’s tariffs “could have a persistent impact on inflation.”

Economics

6 h. ago Number of Canadians who think we should play ‘hardball’ in tariffs war rises since December

A trade war for four years? More than a third of Canadians — 39% — expect the U.S. trade war to persist until President Donald Trump is gone from office — if he does indeed leave after a second term, according to a new Angus Reid survey. And if that’s the case, more Canadians are […]

Economics

6 h. ago HGreg and Polysleep Team Up for an Unforgettable April Fools and Reach 2 Million People

MONTRÉAL — HGreg and Polysleep hit the mark this year with an original collaborative effort for April Fool’s Day. The two Québec companies presented a fictitious product: an innovative pillow for cars, available in child and adult sizes, promising maximum comfort when taking nap breaks on the road. This unusual product was featured on both […]

Economics

6 h. ago Global markets continue sharp losses as China retaliates for U.S. tariffs

Stock markets worldwide, including Bay and Wall Streets, as well as commodities like oil and gold continued a sell-off after China retaliated for U.S tariffs.

Economics

6 h. ago Trump hits the golf course as the stock market plummets for a second straight day over tariffs

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two days after sending the economy reeling by announcing widespread tariffs, President Donald Trump insisted his trade policies will never change as he remained ensconced in a bubble of wealth and power in Florida. He woke up on Friday morning at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, and […]

Economics

7 h. ago Microsoft’s AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users

Fifty years after the founding of Microsoft, the CEO of its artificial intelligence division has a big task: develop a new product line as integral to daily life as the software giant’s past innovations. “We’re really trying to land this idea that everybody is going to have their own personalized AI companion,” said Mustafa Suleyman […]

Technology

7 h. ago US Solar’s Hoarding Habit Will Help Blunt Sting From Trump Tariffs

The US has imported about 80% of modules from four Southeast Asian countries that face big new levies.

Economics