53 m. ago ‘WE WILL PREVAIL:’ Caitlyn Jenner has no regrets over trip to Israel amid ongoing conflict with Iran

Caitlyn Jenner defended her trip to Israel amid ongoing Iranian missile attacks that forced her to hide in a bomb shelter. The reality star and former Olympic gold medallist flew to Tel Aviv last Thursday to attend the 2025 Tel Aviv Pride parade as its guest of honour. The event ended up being cancelled due […]

Events

86 m. ago Canadian men open 2026 Olympic hockey tournament against Czechs, women versus Finland

The Canadian men’s hockey team will open the Olympic Games against Czechia and the women against Finland. The International Ice Hockey Federation released the hockey schedules for the Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy on Wednesday. Canada’s women start defence of the gold medal Feb. 5 against the Finns. The Canadian men get going Feb. 12 […]

Sport

87 m. ago Bank of Canada’s future path for interest rates still cloudy

Central bank's deliberations show hotter inflation played role in interest rate hold

Other

91 m. ago Vancouver’s Trutch Street to officially change to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm

The Nation gifted the name šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm, which is Musqueamview in the Musqueam Indian Band's hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language. That will replace Trutch Street.

Other

2 h. ago ECB Should Watch Oil Price, Euro in Setting Rates, Villeroy Says

The European Central Bank needs to assess fluctuations in oil prices and the euro as it sets borrowing costs, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.

Economics

2 h. ago Canada relocates some Israeli embassy staff as Iran conflict flares

As of Monday, over 80,000 registered Canadians are in the Middle East, including over 3,500 in Iran and over 6,700 in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Global Affairs Canada said.

Events

3 h. ago Les banques canadiennes financent davantage les énergies fossiles

Elles figurent parmi les principaux bailleurs de fonds du secteur en 2024, année la plus chaude jamais enregistrée.

Economics

3 h. ago Ottawa plans to introduce bill for open banking, department says

Open banking is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with third parties other than their banks.

Culture

3 h. ago Canadian banks’ funding for fossil fuels rose in 2024 despite record heat: report

The Banking on Climate Chaos report by a coalition of environmental groups found that lending and underwriting among the world's 65 top banks rose by US$162.5 billion last year.

Sport

3 h. ago American busted with $300K of pot after wrong turn at U.S. border with Ontario

A GPS error sent a man toward the U.S.-Canada border, where he was arrested after authorities discovered boxes of marijuana in his vehicle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) states that 43-year-old U.S. citizen Ronald Nunn is facing felony drug charges after authorities searched his rental truck following a wrong turn at the U.S.-Canada border. A CBP post on X reveals that Nunn is from California.The incident occurred on Sunday, June 15, in Buffalo, New York, when Nunn was driving while following directions on his phone. He alleged that, unbeknownst to him, the directions were leading him to Canada.He made the wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge at the U.S.-Canada border, then headed back to the U.S. At the border, he allegedly told a CBP officer that his truck was empty."However, upon further inspection by the CBP officers, several boxes were discovered in the back of the truck, contradicting the man's claim," reads the release. "The rental truck and Nunn were...

Economics

3 h. ago Canadian bank fossil fuel funding rose in 2024 despite record heat: report

TORONTO — Canadian banks were once again ranked as among the world’s top fossil fuel financiers in a report that showed overall funding rose in 2024 despite it being the hottest year on record. The Banking on Climate Chaos report by a coalition of environmental groups found that lending and underwriting among the world’s 65 […]

Sport

4 h. ago US Draws Ire of France, Canada at Meeting of Finance Regulators

Top officials from central banks and finance ministries were forced to call a timeout at a meeting of the world’s most powerful financial watchdog last week, amid clashes over the US stance on climate change.

Other

5 h. ago Oilers notebook: Playoff rivals, McDavid and Reinhart named to Canada's Olympic team; Kane needs to step up in Hyman's absence

It’ll be the first time McDavid has played in the Olympics in his 10 NHL seasons

Culture

6 h. ago Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its “earliest opportunity” as some advocates warn the project’s momentum may have stalled. Open banking — or consumer-driven banking, as Ottawa calls it — is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with third parties other […]

Politics

6 h. ago Police investigating after bullet holes found in St. Thomas home

Bullet holes have been found at a St. Thomas home in a neighbourhood rocked by gunshots early Tuesday in what police say appears to be “a targeted incident.” In a statement, St. Thomas police said they were called to the area of Erie Street and Talequah Street, just southeast of the downtown core, at about […]

Economics

6 h. ago Neighbours shocked after bullets fired at house in 'targeted' shooting

A home was riddled with bullets in an overnight shooting that police are calling targeted.

Events

8 h. ago Chile Set to Hold Key Rate, Hint at Future Cuts: Decision Guide

Chile’s central bank will likely hold its key interest rate steady Tuesday, while signaling plans to resume monetary easing as global headwinds crimp growth and local inflation slows toward target.

Other

10 h. ago ECB Amends Bank Capital Reviews to Reflect Extreme Weather Risks

The European Central Bank is embedding climate risk into regular reviews of how well banks can absorb losses, marking a new chapter in its supervisory approach.

Economics

11 h. ago Hersh: Ottawa Council must take a risk and ban fossil fuel ads

More than a year ago, civil society groups campaigned to get the City of Ottawa to ban fossil fuel ads from city property such as community centres, sports arenas and buses.

Other

12 h. ago BOJ to Slow Bond Market Withdrawal After Standing Pat on Rates

The Bank of Japan stood pat on its interest rate and unveiled a plan to step back from the bond market at a slower pace from next year, in a sign of caution following heightened market volatility.

Economics