12 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Dollar Slide Evocative of Nixon

The dollar is on pace for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency since Richard Nixon was in the White House as Donald Trump imposes tariffs and attempts to reshape global trade.

Culture

13 h. ago On the Brink: How one Canadian uses couponing to fight inflation

As economic uncertainty fuels volatile grocery prices, Canadians may be left feeling like their dollar is falling short. This is where Kathleen Cassidy comes to help.

Economics

13 h. ago On the Brink: Ontario woman mastering the art of coupons to fight inflation

As economic uncertainty fuels volatile grocery prices, Canadians may be left feeling like their dollar is falling short. This is where Kathleen Cassidy comes to help.

Economics

17 h. ago Calgary Expo: Nicholas Hoult talks Mad Max, Lex Luthor and transitioning from child star to adult actor

 When Nicholas Hoult took on the role of Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road, some of the prep work was a bit strange. For anyone who has seen  the chaotic, super-charged 2015 blockbuster by George Miller, this may not be too surprising. At Calgary Expo Friday afternoon, Hoult stressed that the film — an exhilarating […]

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17 h. ago Toronto event helps those who have lost their mother face Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, Amanda Katz is inviting the city's motherless masses to unite. The founder of Motherless Day, she's created a pity party for those navigating Mother's Day through the veil of loss."I lost my mom to mental health in 2017, back when I was 21," explains Katz. "As with any loss, the tough days come and go. … But one thing that anyone without a mom feels is that Mother's Day sucks."Those flower bouquets and gifts-for-mom ideas that are in every window, that typically are met with such a wave of joy, instead for us they're a reminder of what and who is missing."In 2023, "after spending six years navigating that day along with my sister," Katz decided to flip the Mother's Day script. "I figured, why not reframe the day? Why not create the chance and the space to celebrate and commemorate the moms who would have still wanted us to celebrate, surrounded by those people who get it?&quo...

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21 h. ago Shedeur Sanders still available in 3rd round of NFL draft as stunning fall continues for Colorado QB

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The wait continues for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was widely viewed as a first-round talent but was still available in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday.  It was a stunning fall for Sanders, who garnered so much attention over the last several months that his slide to […]

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24 h. ago Some Canadians exiting U.S. housing market amid sovereignty threats, economy

A weaker Canadian dollar and the changing political climate are among the reasons some are choosing to leave

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24 h. ago Some Canadians sell their homes in U.S. amid sovereignty threats, economy

A weaker Canadian dollar and the changing political climate are among the reasons some are choosing to leave

Economics

26 h. ago Tech giants push U.S. stocks higher with Tesla leading the pack

Experts say investors should sell into rallies in U.S. stocks and the dollar, cautioning conditions for sustained gains are missing

Economics

28 h. ago U.S. dollar poised for worst first 100 days of presidency since Nixon

Trump’s policy initiatives have also increased the risk of a U.S. recession combined with re-accelerating inflation

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29 h. ago Vitol Steps Up Venezuela Crude Buying Before US License Expires

Vitol Group has stepped up oil purchases in Venezuela in the final weeks of a US license that allows the world’s largest independent oil trader to do business in the sanctioned nation.

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33 h. ago Bank of America warns to sell the rebound in U.S. stocks and dollar

The dollar is in the midst of a longer term depreciation while the shift away from U.S. assets has further to go, the bank says

Economics

34 h. ago North America’s Oldest Firm Meets Its End. Some Argue Its Fate Was Avoidable

Hudson’s Bay Co. ULC, a company that’s so old it once played a central role for goods traders in Britain’s North American colonies, is being stripped for parts.

Economics

36 h. ago Halifax woman turning to social media to find those responsible for hit

Avia Raiche-Marsden says her life has been thrown out of sorts since she was injured in an accident over the weekend. She is now concussed and suffering from memory loss.

Other

43 h. ago Leafs spoil Senators playoff homecoming party with another overtime gutting

The Senators' dream of making the playoffs has turned into one of their worst nightmares

Culture

46 h. ago Lions Bay landslide sparks lawsuit from deceased couple’s children, neighbours

Their children and two neighbours allege that illegal construction of roads and a reservoir on provincial land above the Enns' home caused or contributed to the slide.

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50 h. ago Edmonton Oilers look to regroup after Game 2 loss to L.A. Kings: ‘We’ve got to be better’

The Oilers came into the playoffs having ousted the Kings from the first round of the playoffs three years in a row.

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51 h. ago Adam Klapka rejoins Wranglers for playoffs after impressing with Flames

The Calgary Wranglers will be getting some big help. Down 1-0 in their AHL playoff series with the Coachella Valley Firebirds after a marathon 4-3 triple-overtime loss on Tuesday night, the Wranglers got some good news when it was announced that the Calgary Flames had reassigned towering winger Adam Klapka. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound winger played […]

Culture

53 h. ago Wall Street stock traders comb through charts for clues to next S&P 500 move

Stock swings driven by tariffs lead technical analysts to seek key levels indicating shift from selling rallies to buying dips

Economics

56 h. ago Nissan revises down its earnings forecast with bigger losses

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan expects to rack up a loss totaling 700 billion yen ($4.9 billion) to 750 billion yen ($5.3 billion) for the fiscal year through March because of declining sales and the losing value of its assets, the embattled Japanese automaker said Thursday. Nissan Motor Corp. was already expecting red ink, but the […]

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