2 h. ago Saudi Aramco Oil Sales to China Set to Fall Sharply in April

Saudi Aramco is set to supply the lowest amount of oil to China in several months, even as the OPEC+ cartel gears up to boost output.

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3 h. ago Trendy cannabis brand appears to have shut down all Toronto locations

A line of cannabis dispensaries that made a big splash across Ontario appears to be going the way of the dodo, with all locations in the province but one closing down for good.Could it be? The dispensary boom that's made Toronto the butt of wide-spread jokes over the years (which we laughed along with, because, when there's a dispensary every 200 metres, you find yourself laughing a lot for whatever reason,) is finally coming to an end?Well, not exactly.When cannabis was finally legalized in Canada back in 2018, it took infinite patience and a healthy amount of tongue-holding to convince my parents that the good-old devil's lettuce isn't bad or evil, and that the people who use it aren't (exclusively) grubby hippies. Not that there's anything wrong with being a grubby hippie anyway.It wasn't until strolling through Rosedale one day that my mom and I stumbled upon Ottawa-based dispensary chain Superette's first Toronto location that her eyes were opened to a whole new image...

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9 h. ago Paul Maurice: Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s goals record ‘incredible story’

Only one person, the legendary Scotty Bowman, has coached in more National Hockey League games than the Florida Panthers’ Paul Maurice. Despite his nearly unmatched knowledge and experience, Maurice can’t tell you how to keep an airtight lid on Alexander Ovechkin. As Ovechkin closes in on passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL […]

Sport

11 h. ago Man dies after falling from malfunctioning chairlift at Montana ski resort

Jeffrey Zinne, 37, was riding alone in a three-person chair that carries skiers up the mountain when he fell from an unspecified height.

Events

13 h. ago Fashion brands Max & Co. and Marella set up shop in Vancouver

Vancouver-based Vestis Fashion Group Inc. is celebrating its 40th anniversary with two new boutique openings in Vancouver.

Other

13 h. ago Cerba Healthcare Bonds Fall as Owner EQT Weighs Debt Options

Bonds of Cerba Healthcare SAS tumbled this week as private equity owner EQT AB reviews options for the French laboratory firm’s debt stack.

Economics

15 h. ago U.S. stocks fall after Trump escalates tariff war with Europe

The turbulence is because of uncertainty about how much pain Trump will let the economy endure through tariffs and other policies in order to reshape the country.

Economics

15 h. ago CBSA and RCMP unions squabble over who should patrol the border with U.S.

The unions are duel over whether CBSA officers should have a bigger role in bolstering the border.

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15 h. ago CBSA and RCMP unions at odds over who should patrol the border with U.S.

The unions are duelling over whether CBSA officers should have a bigger role in bolstering the border.

Other

16 h. ago Donatella Versace out as creative director of Milan fashion house

ROME — Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, assuming the new role of chief brand ambassador, Versace’s U.S. owner Capri Holdings announced on Thursday. Versace will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who most recently was design director at the Miu Miu brand […]

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16 h. ago StubHub’s 2025 MLB Season Preview: Baseball’s Global Takeover Is In Full Swing

The Dodgers Are Back On Top After an Epic Postseason Run; Juan Soto Fires Up Mets Fans NEW YORK — Ahead of the 2025 MLB season, StubHub, the world’s leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, has released its annual MLB Season Preview revealing the top-selling teams, games and trends of […]

Sport

17 h. ago CIBC CEO Victor Dodig to retire this fall, will be succeeded by Harry Culham

TORONTO — CIBC says its president and chief executive Victor Dodig is set to retire this fall and will be succeeded by Harry Culham, who has led the bank’s global capital markets division since 2015. Dodig, who has been at the helm of CIBC since September 2014, will serve as CEO until Oct. 31. The […]

Other

17 h. ago Three takeaways as Flames fall in shootout against Canucks, lose Backlund to injury

Wednesday was a double whammy for the Flames. They allowed the Canucks to pull even in the wild-card race and their captain made an early exit

Events

18 h. ago How The Bay's creditor protection filing could affect gift cards and rewards

If you're a member of The Bay Rewards program or have any unused gift cards lying around, you may be wondering what to do now that the department store has filed for creditor protection.The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) filed for creditor protection under the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) last Friday. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted it on the same day."Put simply, Hudson's Bay is out of money and cannot meet its financial obligations as they come due. It is hard not to have a sense of melancholy when considering the application before me," reads the judge's written decision on Friday, supporting the company's restructuring effortsHudson's Bay, founded in 1670, is the oldest company in North America and a Canadian retail institution. As it struggles to remain afloat 355 years later, some customers remain in limbo.The Bay RewardsRewards and loyalty programs expert Patrick Sojka says Hudson's Bay Rewards members are bearing...

Economics

20 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall to Seattle Kraken in overtime

The Montreal Canadiens started off sluggish in Seattle after a win the night before in Vancouver, but found their legs and made it overtime before losing to the Kraken.

Events

35 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Stop believing anything Liberals say about carbon taxes

Trusting the Liberals on carbon taxes is like Charlie Brown trusting Lucy is going to hold the football for him. How many times are Canadians going to fall for the same gag worthy of a comic strip but not of the government of Canada? Consider their record: Liberal leader and prime-minister designate Mark Carney, having […]

Economics

37 h. ago Xsolla Releases Q1 2025 Report on the Future of Global Gaming and Game Development: Analysis of Metrics and Emerging Trends

Key Topics Include the Global Gaming Market, Mobile Monetization Trends, Player Engagement Led by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and Rising Investments Tools and Platforms LOS ANGELES — Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, proudly announces the release of the Q1 2025 Edition of “The Xsolla Report: The State of Play.” This detailed […]

Sport

43 h. ago David Staples: Mark Carney's new economic promises go against everything he values

Where will it put Canada if we follow Carney, if we swim against the new tide of world economic trends?

Transport

45 h. ago Why Trump Tariffs Are a Bigger Threat to Jeep Maker Stellantis

Stellantis NV Chairman John Elkann recently told investors that 2025 would be a period of stabilization. For the beleaguered automaker, it’s turning out to be anything but.

Economics

51 h. ago Toronto bar owner says she's $10,000 in debt due to 'recession for poor people'

A community bar in Toronto has openly shared the financial challenges it's currently facing, and given today's tough economic climate, it's a story that too many small businesses across the city can sadly relate to.Swan Dive, located at 1631 Dundas St. W., is an unpretentious bar and bottle shop known for its cheap drinks, games, and free events. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, the bar's owner, Abra Shiner, opened up about the business' financial woes, along with her ongoing battle with metastatic breast cancer."There's been a recession that's been happening only to poor people. The middle class has just dissolved. We provide community for the bottom," Shiner said in the emotional video. "I'm pretty dedicated to cheap drinks and cheap thrills and good times that people can afford."With Shiner battling cancer and unable to work for a significant period of time, her husband, Mike, stepped in to run the bar. Despite their efforts, the bar hasn't been ab...

Economics