3 h. ago Liberals drop Edmonton candidate who praised Hamas, Hezbollah in video

Loyola said in the 2009 video taken at an anti-NATO protest that Hamas and Hezbollah, both listed terrorist organizations in Canada, should be lionized, not condemned

Other

3 h. ago Oil Extends Sharp Drop After Surprise OPEC+ Hike, Trump Tariffs

Oil fell further after President Donald Trump’s tariffs and an OPEC+ decision to increase output faster than previously announced triggered the worst rout since 2022.

Economics

5 h. ago US Job Market Seen Holding Up in March Before Toll From Tariffs

US hiring likely remained healthy last month and the unemployment rate held steady at a historically low level, pointing to a stable labor market ahead of an expected tariff-induced economic slowdown later this year.

Economics

5 h. ago RCMP arrest Cuban national trying to enter Canada by running across border bridge

The RCMP said officers arrested a Cuban national attempting to enter Canada from the United States by running across the Fort Erie International Railway Bridge that connects Ontario to New York. The Mounties said their Niagara-on-the-Lake border integrity unit officers, with help from Ontario Provincial Police, arrested the individual last month under the Immigration and […]

Society

6 h. ago Trump says things are ’going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, “I think it’s going very well.” “The markets are going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom,” he said when asked about the market as he left […]

Economics

6 h. ago Une nouvelle date réclamée en « urgence » pour la réfection de l’hôpital Maisonneuve

Face aux pressions péquistes, le ministre Dubé a dit vouloir « livrer » le projet durant son mandat actuel.

Other

6 h. ago Billionaires see biggest wealth loss since COVID from Trump tariffs

The world’s 500 richest people saw their combined wealth plunge by $208 billion Thursday as broad tariffs announced by President Donald Trump sent global markets into a tailspin. The drop is the fourth-largest one-day decline in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index’s 13-year history, and the largest since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than half […]

Economics

6 h. ago Gold Reserve Announces Filing of New Legal Actions in Portugal to Obtain Judgments Against Attached Funds

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an important development in its ongoing efforts to enforce its arbitral award dated September 22, 2014 (the “Award”) against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“Venezuela”). The present total amount owed under the Award, inclusive of interest, […]

Other

7 h. ago Jura Announces Favorable Award on Costs under the Settlement Agreement Arbitration

CALGARY, Alberta, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jura Energy Corporation (“Jura” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has received a favorable ruling on costs in its International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) arbitration proceedings involving Jura’s operating subsidiaries, Spud Energy Pty Limited (“Spud”) and Frontier Holdings Limited (“FHL”) (together the “Claimants”), claiming […]

Economics

9 h. ago ‘Fighting for my life’: Teddi Mellencamp shares devastating cancer update

'A little PSA: Get life insurance early and do your will. Doing all of those things once you’ve already been diagnosed with cancer isn’t a dream,' Teddi Mellencamp said.

Science

9 h. ago Here are the places in Toronto you can get discounts with your Presto card this month

If you're a regular TTC or GO Transit commuter, odds are that you own a Presto card, and aside from helping you make your way across the city, your card can actually unlock some exclusive discounts on events, sports games, and attractions in Toronto. That's right — throughout the year, there are dozens of places in Toronto that will grant you a hefty discount just with a simple flash of your Presto card or a discount code inputed online. While some discounts are available year-round, there are a few that are only available this April that you should be aware of. These are all the places you can get a discount in Toronto just by showing your Presto card or applying a code online this April. Events Living Luxe Design Show If you're passionate about design, fashion, architecture, or real estate, you might want to check out the Living Luxe Design Show, which is happening April 25 to 27 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Tickets f...

Transport

11 h. ago Une nouvelle date réclamée en «urgence» pour la réfection de l’hôpital Maisonneuve

«On veut la date où les travaux vont commencer», a affirmé jeudi le chef péquiste, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.

Other

13 h. ago Toronto's real estate market is in major trouble amid global uncertainty

The Greater Toronto Area's (GTA) real estate market is currently facing some significant challenges, with March 2025 marking the lowest home sales for the month in over two decades.Spring usually brings a boost in housing activity, but this year, it's witnessed a slow market with many prospective buyers putting a hold on their homeownership dreams ahead of the federal election and the ongoing trade war with the U.S.According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's (TRREB) March report, many buyers have adopted a "wait-and-see approach," which has translated into slower market activity. However, amid these challenges, the report also revealed a silver lining for would-be homeowners.The report indicates that homeownership in the GTA became more affordable in March 2025 compared to the previous year. On average, both borrowing costs and home prices declined over the past year, which made monthly payments more manageable for households looking to purchase property in the region...

Politics

16 h. ago Guardant Health and Bayshore HealthCare Partner to Expand Access to Advanced Precision Oncology Testing in Canada

Guardant tests for cancer screening, recurrence monitoring and treatment selection will be available to patients through Bayshore HealthCare providers PALO ALTO, Calif. — Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Bayshore HealthCare, a leading home and community healthcare service provider in Canada, to […]

Culture

16 h. ago Diminué par la maladie, Val Kilmer était alité «depuis des années» avant son décès

En plus d’avoir perdu la voix en raison du cancer qu’il combattait, l’acteur était alité depuis plusieurs années, selon un de ses proches.

Events

16 h. ago Parker: Calgary artist telling Canada's stories through grand murals

Doug Driediger and his staff have been awarded many commissions by Parks Canada across the country

Culture

17 h. ago Letters April 3, 2025: ‘Carney is welcome to have the door hit him on his way out.’

Just leave, Carney So we had a great April fools day with the drop in gas prices didn’t we? Funny thing though, the prices two weeks ago were the same as they are now, then the major oil companies jacked up the prices over twenty cents a litre in some places. The only fool in […]

Transport

18 h. ago Greater Toronto home sales drop in March amid trade concerns: TRREB

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell 23.1 per cent in March while more supply hit the market, helping bring down prices compared with a year ago.

Economics

20 h. ago Dollar Slides on Concern Trump’s Tariffs Will Batter US Economy

A gauge of the dollar slid to a five-month low as traders braced for the impact of higher US tariffs on the economy.

Economics

26 h. ago Stocks Drop, Bonds Jump as Trump Tariffs Sap Risk: Markets Wrap

Global financial markets were hit by a sweeping selloff after President Donald Trump’s bid to remake the world trading order proved more aggressive than expected. Stocks plunged, Treasuries rallied and the yen gained as alarmed investors searched for havens.

Economics