10 m. ago Have capital gains to report? CRA says don’t file tax returns just yet

The Canada Revenue Agency says it's working to update its systems to reflect the current inclusion rate on capital gains after a last-minute reversal by the federal government. 

Economics

33 m. ago FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case

The Federal Trade Commission has walked back comments that a lack of resources is interfering with the agency’s ability to be ready for a September trial over Amazon’s Prime program. Jonathan Cohen, a lawyer for the FTC, had asked a federal judge during a hearing on Wednesday to delay the trail and relax deadlines in […]

Other

37 m. ago Briones: Here's what 3 Ottawa entrepreneurs think about tariffs

'We are pieces in a game of chess, and we feel like we have no control.'

Economics

45 m. ago AtkinsRealis sells stake in 407 highway, rounding off turn to pure

MONTREAL — AtkinsRealis Group Inc. announced the sale of its remaining stake in Ontario’s 407 toll highway operator in a $2.79-billion deal that caps off the company’s push to become a pure-play engineering firm. The Montreal-based company said Thursday it had signed agreements with subsidiaries of Spanish multinational Ferrovial SE and the Canada Pension Plan […]

Economics

66 m. ago St. Thomas: Ambitions go back to the future in former railway capital

Where trains once brought in the world, worldly thinking is now riding new rails in St. Thomas. This is Part Three of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.

Economics

70 m. ago UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians

GENEVA — United Nations-backed human rights experts on Thursday accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The allegations came in one of the most extensive reports of its kind on the issue since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern […]

Events

77 m. ago Edmonton weather: Heavy snowfall dropping up to 20 cm with heavy winds

Here’s a look at Thursday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s currently -6 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, with 18 km/h winds out of the east northeast and a wind chill of -13. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the areas […]

Other

91 m. ago Rogers Recognized as Canada’s Most Reliable Internet by Opensignal

Canada’s largest cable network delivers most consistent experience for Rogers Xfinity customers TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications announced today that it has been named the most reliable internet in Canada by Opensignal, the leading global provider of independent network experience insights and market performance.  “We are committed to bringing Canadians the […]

Technology

94 m. ago Trump says Ireland cheats U.S. as its leader visits Oval Office

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said trade is 'a two-way street,' noting Ireland's purchase of Boeing aircraft

Politics

96 m. ago Tools, electronics, sports equipment from U.S. hit with Canadian counter tariffs

OTTAWA — If you’re looking for a new set of golf clubs for the upcoming season, they may be 25% more expensive due to Canada’s counter tariffs against the U.S. steel and aluminum surcharge. Matching 25% tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of American goods took effect just after midnight in response to the latest levies […]

Sport

2 h. ago B.C. housing innovators striving for faster, cheaper homes — and happier residents

From B.C.-made prefabricated mass timber components to regional policies that promote social well-being, homegrown innovations are contributing to faster, more affordable and 'happier' housing. This is Part 3 of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.

Other

2 h. ago Kids Help Phone Celebrates CEO Katherine Hay’s Appointment to the Senate of Canada

TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kids Help Phone (KHP) is proud to share that its President & CEO, Katherine (Kathy) Hay, has been appointed to serve in the Senate of Canada. Kathy’s leadership has guided KHP through a period of remarkable growth and innovation. Over the past few years, the organization has expanded […]

Society

2 h. ago Trump Vows 200% Tariff on EU Wine, Escalating Trade Tensions

President Donald Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages, the latest escalation in a brewing trade war between the US and the EU.

Economics

2 h. ago 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump’s tariffs: poll

Markets have been in a tailspin since Trump began to put in place his massive tariff agenda

Economics

2 h. ago Canadian Auto Parts Stocks Thrown Into a Tailspin by Tariff Woes

Canada’s biggest auto parts names are buckling under the weight of US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats as the chances the North American car manufacturing industry will stall grow. That’s sending stock prices hurtling back down toward levels last seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Economics

2 h. ago Cizzle Brands Corporation Schedules Second Fiscal Quarter 2025 Financial Results Webcast for Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET

Following the release of Cizzle Brands’ second fiscal quarter 2025 financial results, the Company’s management team will be hosting a webcast to provide further insight regarding the results in the context of the Company’s ongoing business activities. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), today […]

Culture

2 h. ago Russia claims it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town from Ukraine

Russia claimed on Thursday that its troops have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia's Kursk border region.

Other

2 h. ago Russia says it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town as U.S. awaits Putin’s ceasefire response

Russian forces have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia’s Kursk border region, officials claimed Thursday, as U.S. officials sought the Kremlin’s response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire in the three-year war that Ukraine has endorsed. The Russian Defense Ministry’s claim that it recaptured the town of Sudzha, hours after President […]

Events

3 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Smith's approach to combating tariffs just as legitimate as Ford's

Smith tweeted Tuesday, “literally everyone we speak with wants to de-escalate this trade dispute, work through and resolve outstanding trade irritants and get back to building a mutually beneficial trade relationship.”

Economics

3 h. ago Trump’s tariffs spark fears of job losses among Canadians: poll

A new poll suggests that 40 per cent of Canadians are worried about losing their jobs as many businesses scale back hiring plans in response to the trade war with the U.S.

Economics