11 h. ago Toronto’s Blue Rodeo to play Prince Edward County’s Base31 over Canada Day weekend

Toronto alt-country vets Blue Rodeo will headline Canada Day celebrations at Base31 in Prince Edward County. Planned for June 28, the show will take place about two hours east of Toronto at the 1,500-seat capacity Drill Hall RBC Stage. In addition, Base31 will host long-weekend events, including a Canada Day-themed food attraction and the June […]

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13 h. ago Man who drove bus into Quebec daycare may have been trying to kill his past, trial told

The trial of Pierre Ny St-Amand will determine if he should be held criminally responsible for his actions which left two children dead and six injured

Events

15 h. ago Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, but impact on Canada unclear

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one with China

Economics

15 h. ago Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, but no changes for Canada

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one with China

Economics

16 h. ago Canadians weigh in on issues influencing their election day decision in a new poll

Abacus Data probed Canadians about the 'emotional drivers' influencing their vote and preference for prime minister

Politics

18 h. ago Canadians should check for their voter information cards this week

The federal election in Canada is just a few weeks away, and voters will soon receive an important document in the mail.According to Elections Canada, voter information cards will be mailed out this week to registered electors."Most Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered in the National Register of Electors and should receive their voter information card in the mail by Friday, April 11, 2025," reads a statement.What is a voter information card?A voter information card includes personalized details that will guide you in voting. It tells you when you can vote and advance polling days. It also notifies you of the accessibility of your assigned polling station on election day. The card will include the address of the closest Elections Canada office where you can vote by special ballot.It also tells you how to ask for help if you require voting assistance in advance, such as language and sign language interpretation.For a smoother voting process, bring your voter info...

Transport

19 h. ago Franchisee Choice, Five Years Strong: Canadian Franchise Association Honours Days Inns – Canada with Top Distinction

Toronto, ON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada was named as a recipient of the Franchisees’ Choice designation for the fifth consecutive year during the Awards Gala at the 2025 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This milestone places Days Inns – Canada among an elite group […]

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32 h. ago U.S. man who kidnapped, sexually abused Edmonton teen gets 50

On Canada Day in 2022, Noah Madrano hid the then 13-year-old girl in the trunk of his car and took her across the border to a hotel in Oregon

Society

35 h. ago OFL sounds the alarm on Canada’s gender pay gap this Equal Pay Day

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Thursday, April 10, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), in collaboration with the Equal Pay Coalition, will hold a press conference marking Equal Pay Day with an urgent call to confront Canada’s gender pay gap. Speakers will highlight the deepening economic inequality faced by women, the gendered […]

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61 h. ago ‘Tough days ahead’: How Canada’s leaders reacted to Trump’s market chaos

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Trump’s trade actions have 'significantly' raised the probability of a recession in the U.S., and of 'significant effects' on Canada's economy.

Politics

63 h. ago Enormous outdoor flower market coming to Toronto just in time for Mother's Day

Toronto is getting a huge outdoor flower market all summer long, and it's set to arrive just in time for Mother's Day.With blustery temperatures forecast all week in Toronto, it's easy to feel like we'll never be able to enjoy spending time outdoors again (let alone choose to, voluntarily), but signs of spring are everywhere.From tracking the progress of High Park's cherry blossoms to eagerly anticipating opening day at Canada's Wonderland, there's just no denying that we are, despite the weather suggesting otherwise, edging ever closer to the sunny season.Another hotly anticipated annual spring and summertime tradition in Toronto, the Toronto Flower Market, is also due to make its comeback alongside the sunshine, gearing up for its 12th season kickoff this May.As is the tradition, the monthly market will host its first event of the season on Saturday, May 10, the day before Mother's Day, so that you can treat the mothers and mother figures in your life to a brea...

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6 d. ago Here's how long people have to wait for Canadian passports and study permits

Applying for a passport or work permit in Canada? Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared its latest processing times.The government department has been working to reduce wait times and recently announced that it's aiming to process passport renewals in Canada within 30 business days or your money back.As for study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, processing times are updated weekly. An IRCC representative told us in an email that processing times can vary due to several factors."Visa offices face different challenges operating in different countries and regions, and even in different offices within the same region," they stated."Actual processing times vary according to a number of factors, such as how well and how quickly clients respond to any communication from IRCC or how easily Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada can verify the information provided."They added that IRCC aims to process at least 80 per cent of complete applic...

Sport

7 d. ago LILLEY: No new tariffs from Trump a hit to Carney’s campaign

It’s not quite a presidential pardon, but we could call it a reprieve. Canada didn’t get any additional tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated what he called “Liberation Day.” Trump has been talking about new tariffs on Canada for months; he even went on a rant during his Rose Garden ceremony about how he […]

Economics

7 d. ago John Ivison: Canada’s small mercy from Trump today won’t lift the curse of tomorrow

The broad-based 'Liberation Day' exemption for Canada is good news but the crisis facing our economy remains dire

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7 d. ago ’Liberation Day’: A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency.  Trump was elected on Nov. 5, and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses. He has threatened, enacted, modified and delayed multiple rounds of […]

Economics

8 d. ago Here’s a reality check on Trump’s potential ‘Liberation Day’ trade beefs with Canada

While some issues have long caused friction, much of what the U.S. president says doesn't stand up to fact checking

Economics

8 d. ago Why Canadian oil is sold to the U.S. at a ‘discount’ and have tariffs made things worse?

Canada supplies around four million barrels per day to the U.S., roughly half that country's total crude imports

Economics

8 d. 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 d. ago Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorrow, Trump may also reinstate economy-wide tariffs on Canada and […]

Politics

1 week ago As Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs loom large, here’s what it could mean in the U.S.

Most economic analyses say average U.S. families would have to absorb the cost of his tariffs in the form of higher prices and lower incomes

Economics