3 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

8 h. ago B.C. students searching for summer job face toughest market ‘in years’

The B.C. Business Council says that over the past year, youth unemployment rate has climbed from 10.5 per cent to 16.6 per cent, which is the largest increase of any province.

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9 h. ago Man and woman arrested for downtown robbery, extortion, third person sought

A Montreal woman and a Toronto man face charges tied to a downtown robbery and extortion probe while a third suspect is outstanding. Toronto Police said officers responded on June 11 at 4:30 p.m. to an assault in progress in the Adelaide and Peter Sts. area. Police alleged that the victim contacted a woman using […]

Events

9 h. ago At least 20 wounded in Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s capital

KYIV — A combined Russian drone and missile attack in Kyiv overnight Tuesday left at least 20 people wounded, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, the latest in a spate of mass drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, occurred as world leaders convened at the Group of Seven meeting in Canada, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]

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9 h. ago Caribbean bistro weighs leaving ‘war zone’ in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

After 15 years of navigating what he describes as a “war zone” of illegal activity a restaurateur in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside says it may be time to give up on the area.

Transport

11 h. ago Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she’ll be watching Game 6

EDMONTON — Lauren Kyle McDavid plans to stand by the fireplace in her downtown Edmonton bar while watching Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. It’s the same spot where she watched her husband — Edmonton Oilers captain and superstar Connor McDavid — stickhandle a puck into a net in Game 5. “It’s a feeling […]

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13 h. ago No one is building condos in Toronto anymore as market hits 20

Almost every piece of data that has emerged about Toronto real estate in the last year-plus has served as a disheartening blow to anyone with a stake in the market, as the city's once-scorching sector has slowed to a crawl — and keeps waning further.The latest analysis, published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on Monday, reinforces that the country's new condo market specifically is in a state of deep turmoil, especially in locales like Toronto and Vancouver, where the housing type has long been a boon to investors.The national housing agency says that as of May, housing starts nationwide have fallen slightly from this time last year, mostly driven by "weak condominium market conditions" in both Toronto and Vancouver that have pulled the stats for these hubs down drastically below this national average.The west coast city broke ground on 10 per cent fewer homes over the co...

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14 h. ago From Downtown Edmonton to Red Deer: Free watch parties for Oilers' Game 6

Oilers try to keep their season alive in Florida on Tuesday; if you can't fly south, here's the next best things

Culture

14 h. ago From Red Deer to Downtown: Free watch parties for Oilers' Game 6 against Florida Panthers

Oilers try to keep their season alive in Florida on Tuesday; if you can't fly south, here's the next best things

Culture

18 h. ago Home sales up 3.6% in May after ‘delayed’ start to peak season: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association reports home sales were up 3.6 per cent in May compared to April, signaling the real estate market may be warming up.

Culture

18 h. ago Mitch Marner is reportedly ghosting Toronto Maple Leafs in contract talks

Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in the silent treatment portion of what's looking like a messy breakup between the star and the team.According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, the two parties aren't exactly on speaking terms, with Marner slated to hit free agency next month."Marner's camp is not engaged with [the Leafs]. And I think everybody knows the way this is going to be heading — that on July 1, he's gonna go out there, he's going to hit the market, he's going to pick a team, he's going to set a contract, and he's not coming back to Toronto," Friedman said.The sports journalist added the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights as possible teams interested in Marner, who is coming off a six-year deal worth $10.93 million USD per season.FanDuel Sports Network's Andy Strickland had...

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19 h. ago ANALYSIS: Jets could have a number of holes to fill in free agency

With two weeks remaining before the NHL free agent market opens, there could be a few openings on the Winnipeg Jets roster -- depending on how things shake out.

Transport

20 h. ago Canadian home sales rise for the first time in more than six months

Housing market's long-awaited turnaround may finally be happening, says CREA

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21 h. ago TMC Announces Strategic Investment from Korea Zinc — a World

Korea Zinc Co., Ltd., (Korea Zinc) will make a strategic equity investment in TMC of $85.2 million in exchange for 19.6 million common shares at the last market closing price of $4.34 per share Investment includes a three-year warrant to purchase 6.9 million common shares (0.35 warrant shares for every 1 initial common share) with […]

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21 h. ago OPEC Says Output Hike Tempered by Compensation From Quota Cheats

Key OPEC+ nations added less oil to the market last month than the headline figure of its output plan, as the cartel’s leadership pushed members to atone for earlier over-production.

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26 h. ago 97% of Agencies Faced Major Creative Campaign Challenges, According to New PMI Survey

As campaign complexity surges, new research spotlights how project professionals are powering marketing creativity and business impact CANNES, France — Creative leaders today face mounting pressure to deliver bold, fresh experiences that boost brand awareness and keep customers engaged in an increasingly saturated market. A new survey from Project Management Institute (PMI) highlights that 97% […]

Politics

27 h. ago The Private Equity Bet Transforming South Africa’s Energy Market

Just two years after winning the backing of one of the world’s biggest green infrastructure investors, a little-known South African company is rapidly redrawing the country’s energy map.

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30 h. ago Oil Options Attract Bulls in Heavy Trade as Mideast Risks Expand

A fresh wave of bullishness is washing through the oil-options market as the confrontation between Israel and Iran escalates, with activity led by unusually heavy trading of call options at the week’s open.

Economics

34 h. ago Hundreds of protesters rally in downtown Calgary ahead of G7 summit

As world leaders attending the G7 summit in Kananaskis began to arrive, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Calgary on Sunday, hoping to send a message.

Politics

38 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Summer is here, strawberries are, too but so are the scams

When Canadian-grown fruits and vegetables reach the market — typically from June to October — prices in this category become much more stable. Historically, during this window, price fluctuations are roughly half as volatile as they are during the rest of the year. The reason is straightforward: seasonal abundance and shorter supply chains anchored in […]

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