46 m. ago California’s Thirst for Canadian Oil Spurs West Coast Import Boom

US West Coast refiners imported a record amount of Canadian oil last month as the threat of tariffs and high prices for competing grades prompted buyers to stock up on the heavy, high-sulfur crude.

Economics

51 m. ago Gold prices could keep climbing as Trump’s trade policies rock markets

Gold prices have been spiking as President Donald Trump's tariff policies have started an international trade war that's roiled financial markets.

Economics

60 m. ago Gas price trackers say Winnipeggers should see 15 cent drop in fuel prices as of Tuesday

Drivers across the country will get a break at the pumps as of Tuesday, as the consumer carbon tax is no more.

Economics

63 m. ago No batteries? Thinner packaging? US businesses look for ways to offset tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Gadgets sold without batteries. Toys sold in slimmed-down boxes or no packaging at all. More household goods that shoppers need to assemble themselves. These are some of the ways consumer product companies are retooling their wares to reduce costs and avoid raising prices as President Donald Trump levies new import taxes […]

Economics

1 hour ago TerraForm Power Press Release Concerning Resolution of Claims Against TerraForm Power and TerraForm Global

NEW YORK, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On January 20, 2025, a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Case Number: 8:18-cv-02523-PX) by Carlos Domenech against TerraForm Power Parent, LLC, formerly TerraForm Power, Inc. (“TERP”), and TerraForm Global Holdco LLC, formerly TerraForm Global, Inc. (“Global”), was resolved. Mr. […]

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2 h. ago The last carbon rebate is coming. How much will Canadians get?

Canadians in eight provinces will receive the last carbon rebate later this month as the federal consumer carbon price comes to an end Tuesday.

Transport

2 h. ago Ontario to be hit with colossal storm with weeks worth of rain in one day

Make sure you set aside some extra time to get to work on Wednesday morning, because Ontario is set to be hit with a massive rainstorm that will bring upwards of 50 millimeters of precipitation to some areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special weather statement on Tuesday morning for Toronto, warning of significant rainfall that's expected to hit mid-week from Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning. According to The Weather Network, the historical average for rain in Toronto during the month of April is 93 millimeters, and some areas are expected to get at least half of that in one day. Total rainfall amounts will range anywhere from 30 to 50 millimeters, with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. According to ECCC, rain will begin Wednesday morning over extreme southwestern Ontario before reaching the Golden Horseshoe by Wednesday afternoon. Another week, another low pressure system.Special weather ...

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3 h. ago French Power Price Plunges Below Zero as Solar Swamps the Grid

Europe’s booming solar generation is overwhelming the region’s grids, sending power prices slumping far below zero.

Economics

3 h. ago ‘Fairly big’: Ontario gas prices drop as Ottawa ends consumer carbon price

Tuesday marked the end of Ottawa’s consumer fuel charge after Mark Carney signed an order-in-council to remove it when he was sworn in as prime minister last month.

Economics

5 h. ago Europe says it holds alot of trade cards on eve of Trump’s tariff ’Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes on […]

Economics

5 h. ago The Power of Sport: Building stronger, healthier communities

In parks, on fields and in gymnasiums across our communities, something remarkable happens every day. Strangers become teammates, neighbours become friends and communities grow stronger through the unifying force of sport. Whether it’s a youth soccer league, a local running club or a neighbourhood basketball game, sports have a unique ability to bring people together, […]

Sport

7 h. ago Celiac Canada Calls on Federal Politicians to Implement Tax Reform for Gluten

Gluten-Free Food Prices are No Joke! Mississauga, ON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mississauga, ON. March 26, 2025 – Celiac Canada is urging federal politicians to support a crucial tax policy change that will make life more affordable for the estimated 400,000 Canadians living with celiac disease. The organization is calling for improved tax […]

Politics

7 h. ago Election Power Meter: Problematic Liberal candidate hangs on; Local media gets Carney’s cold shoulder

Paul Chiang shows staying power. Conservatives show pressure, local media shows frustration

Politics

7 h. ago Election Power Meter: Local media gets Carney’s cold shoulder

Paul Chiang shows staying power. Conservatives show pressure, local media shows frustration

Politics

7 h. ago Toronto servers at this restaurant get to choose how much you need to tip

As you take your last few bites of your meal and the bill arrives, you're suddenly faced with a familiar dilemma — should you tip 15, 18, 20 per cent, or maybe even more? You might find yourself reflecting on your waiter's service, the quality of the food, or how perfectly your steak was cooked.However, at this new Toronto restaurant, you can forget all that. Here, the servers do all the deciding for you.That's right, at Revoir le Calendrier, located in Toronto's Financial District, servers are given the power to decide exactly how much you need to tip. The restaurant, which officially opened its doors on Tuesday, is shaking up the traditional tipping concept with its revolutionary take, and some customers are still finding it difficult to wrap their heads around the idea.General Manager Alfred Pols tells blogTO that the restaurant's unique approach aims to reward both excellent service and customer etiquette."People are struggling financially more than ever. Food is expe...

Other

7 h. ago Joseph Mancinelli: Building an energy plan to power our economy

We need leadership that will push energy projects forward, invest in workers and support an all-encompassing approach

Other

8 h. ago European Tourists Start Avoiding the US as ‘Unknown Territory’

French hotel group Accor SA has warned that forward bookings from Europe to the US are down 25% this summer as travelers that feel put off by US President Donald Trump’s ’s crackdown on immigration divert to other locations.

Society

8 h. ago This N.B. landlord says she’s seeing unexplained spikes in property power bills

Moncton landlord Susan Martin says there's no good explanation for her energy bills showing massive spikes in consumption. One of her vacant properties saw its consumption double.

Other

9 h. ago US Slams High India Duties on Farm Goods Before April 2 Tariffs

The Donald Trump administration highlighted India’s high tariffs on American farm goods just days before reciprocal duties kick in, putting further pressure on the South Asian nation to reduce curbs in its politically-sensitive agriculture sector.

Economics

9 h. ago Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to. U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to roll out taxes […]

Economics