3 h. ago Automakers report stellar sales ahead of Trump’s tariffs taking effect

NEW YORK (AP) — The major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains. For some companies, the strong performance last month helped make up for a sluggish start to the year. Automakers sold nearly 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. in March, up 13.6%. That brought total sales for […]

Economics

4 h. ago ‘100 calls per month’: Why U.S. doctors are looking to move to Canada

As political tensions and health-care layoffs roil the United States, a surge of American doctors may be looking to make a move north — and provinces are taking notice.

Science

5 h. ago Preview of new Scotia Place events centre gets Calgary Flames players pumped

Mikael Backlund knows he’s closer to the end of his NHL career than he is to the beginning. Last week, though, the 36-year-old Calgary Flames captain and his teammates got a glimpse of what’s in store for the team’s new home when Scotia Place opens in time for the 2027-28 season. That tantalizing preview couldn’t […]

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6 h. ago Gluco6 Reviews (DOCTOR INVESTIGATED): Is This Blood Sugar Breakthrough Too Good to Be True?

DENVER, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you’ve been battling unstable blood sugar, low energy, relentless sugar cravings, or that creeping weight gain that won’t budge — you’re not alone. Millions are searching for a way to support healthy glucose levels without relying on harsh medications or restrictive diets. That’s where the buzz around […]

Economics

6 h. ago Gas prices drop as consumer carbon price ends, but full impact yet to be felt

CALGARY — Gasoline prices are coming down in Canada as the consumer carbon charge drops to zilch from 17.6 cents per litre, but motorists had yet to feel the full impact of the change on Tuesday. “The pace is going to vary province to province, city to city, station to station,” said Patrick De Haan, […]

Economics

6 h. ago Ontario residents will get payments from the government next week

Good news for people living in Ontario: your monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment will arrive soon.Many residents will see an OTB deposit in their accounts in just over a week, on April 10.This benefit is usually paid out on the 10th of each month unless there's a bank holiday or weekend, in which case, payments are issued on the last working day before the 10th.Ontario Trillium Benefit: Are you eligible?The OTB is a tax-free mix of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You should be eligible for at least one of the three of the aforementioned credits to receive money.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 202...

Politics

6 h. ago Add these 6 Vancouver classical music concerts to your April calendar

April brings flowers, showers, Easter and a whole lot of classical offerings. Many of the concerts are clustered uncomfortably close together mid-month but there are lots to choose from: Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello, and Alexander Melnikov, piano When: April 6, 3 p.m. Where: Vancouver Playhouse April recitals start with a bang as the Vancouver Recital Society […]

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8 h. 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

8 h. ago These were the best April Fools' Day pranks in Ontario this year

If you haven't caught on yet, it's officially April Fools' Day 2025 in Toronto, and as anticipated, many local attractions, businesses, and restaurants are taking to social media in hopes of pranking their followers and customers.From unrealistic moves to head-scratching and custom-made drinks for your four-legged friends, here are our picks for the best April Fools' Day pranks that tricked people in Toronto this year.Canada's Wonderland relocationDid you hear? Canada's Wonderland is relocating! Well, not actually, but plenty of people fell for this prank posted by the amusement park's social team this morning.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Canada's Wonderland (@canadaswonderland)The team joked that the park will be relocating to Wonder Island in 2031, a custom-built island located right by downtown Toronto. One person even asked if the amusement park would be providing a...

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8 h. ago Venezuelan U23 baseball team players inquire about requesting asylum in Spain

Members of an under-23 men’s baseball team from Venezuela have inquired about requesting asylum in Spain, police said Tuesday. More than 20 players presented themselves at a National Police station in Barcelona on Monday to inquire about asylum procedures, police said, confirming a media reports first published in Spain’s El Pais newspaper. Some team members […]

Sport

9 h. ago Prime Biome (INVESTIGATIVE REPORT): Does This Trending Gut Reset Supplement Actually Deliver Real Results?

DENVER, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At a time when nearly every health product claims to support digestion, reduce inflammation, or rewind the clock on aging, one name is rising through the noise: Prime Biome. Promoted as a next-generation probiotic designed to rejuvenate the gut-skin connection, early buzz has left many wondering—is this truly […]

Economics

9 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

10 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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10 h. ago Goldberg & Rosen, P.A. and Kutner Personal Injury File Lawsuit After Sea

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Goldberg & Rosen, P.A. and Kutner Personal Injury have filed a lawsuit on behalf of William Grullon and Sheila Feliciano, whose 18-month-old daughter Vianca suffered a catastrophic brain injury after a 2024 Sea-Doo Switch flipped end-over-end while in use at Black Creek Marina in Clay County, Florida. LAWSUIT FILED: TODDLER SUFFERS CATASTROPHIC […]

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10 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

12 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta Premier Smith's trip to Florida aligns with Team Canada approach

After her chat Ben Shapiro devoted his entire show the next day to the folly of tariffs as a trade strategy.

Events

13 h. ago Sport notes: Julia Gosling; London Lightning; Petrolia Flyers

A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene GOSLING ADDED: Londoner Julia Gosling has been added to Canada’s senior women’s national hockey team for the world championships scheduled for April 9-20 in Ceske Buejovice, Czechia. The London Devilettes grad will replace Toronto Sceptres teammate Hanna Miller, who was deemed ineligible […]

Sport

15 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

22 h. ago Blue Jays 5, Nationals 2: Bowden Francis is back and Andres Gimenez keeps cleaning up in Toronto win

It’s been a long time coming — and for a beleaguered last-place Blue Jays team it must have felt even longer. But after riding 5.1 innings of hitless pitching from last year’s late-season ace, Bowden Francis, the Blue Jays moved above .500 for the first time since April 24, 2024. That span of 142 games […]

Society

24 h. ago Next major Gardiner Expressway disruption starting soon and will last over a year

Commuters can expect more Gardiner Expressway construction in Toronto starting in April, and it will be 13 months before the lane closures are cleared.The City of Toronto announced on Monday that it will begin the next stage of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan this month, carrying out "critical repair work" on five bridges along the artery.Construction crews will descend on a stretch of the westbound Gardiner Expressway between Park Lawn Road and Grand Avenue for the repair work starting next week, which will involve lane reductions lasting for approximately 13 months.Starting on Monday, April 7, westbound traffic on the Gardiner will be reduced from four lanes down to three.Work will temporarily pause from May to July 2026 as part of the City's traffic management strategy for the FIFA World Cup, and resume with an expected November 2026 completion date.Funding from the provincial government will cover the replacement of overpasses at Park Lawn Road and Mimico C...

Politics