40 m. ago Powell to Volatile Stock Market: You’re on Your Own, for Now

A relatively calm day on the stock market turned turbulent after Jerome Powell made clear the Federal Reserve remains on war-footing against inflation, even if that means risk assets suffer.

Economics

2 h. ago Bombshell allegations about Ontario Place megaspa make international headlines

The "revitalization" of Ontario Place — specifically, the Therme megaspa that serves as the project's cornerstone — has become a blight on Toronto's waterfront, leaving passersby both devastated and enraged to see a public green space and mature habitat reduced to dust overnight despite ample resistance.Alarming revelations about the site's enormous future parking garage, plans to extend the development over the lake, the lack of environmental assessments involved, and more have emerged in the years since the overhaul of the 155-acre property was first announced.But the latest update, which comes via a damning New York Times investigation published on Wednesday, may be the most scandalous yet.While most would agree that the long-defunct amusement park could have benefited from an overhaul, NYT — which is already very familiar with the Ontario Place saga — elucidates why Therme was, as many community members al...

Society

2 h. ago Sale of Canadian products outpacing total sales, says Metro CEO

U.S. vendors have been working with Metro Inc. to mitigate the effect of counter tariffs on the price of consumer goods

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3 h. ago Knife pointed at homeowner after clash with suspect in porch theft

A knife was pointed at a London resident who confronted a suspect after witnessing the theft of a package from the porch of their east-end home, police say. It was Monday when London police say a person was spotted stealing an item that had been left outside a home on Victoria Drive, a residential street […]

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5 h. ago Rate hold means status quo for Canada’s struggling housing market: Experts

Real estate watchers say the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its key policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent will likely keep a sluggish housing market at the status quo. Wednesday’s announcement marked the first time the central bank has left the benchmark rate unchanged following seven consecutive cuts since June.  Ratesdotca mortgage and […]

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8 h. ago Edmonton homebuyers continue to surge against national trend, province hurries to keep up with demand

With an election imminent and the threat of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump off and on, unlike other markets across Canada Edmonton homebuyers haven’t been deterred from the market. “I think when people are shopping for a home, the first thing that they’re thinking about is, what do I need for my family? […]

Society

8 h. ago Posthaste: Bank of Canada must cut rates deeper to salvage rocky housing market, say economists

Interest rates remain too high to turbocharge the sector, which is a major contributor to Canada's economy

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8 h. ago Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs – and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, […]

Economics

10 h. ago New Abacus Data Poll Reveals that Most Canadians See Cannabis as a Key Pillar of Canada’s Economic Future

Clear majority believes Canada’s $7.4 billion legal cannabis industry should be empowered to grow amid rising global trade tensions TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share, today released new public opinion data showing strong national support for growing Canada’s economy through homegrown […]

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12 h. ago Luxury Flat, $30,000 Golf Set Sink India Stock After 3,600% Jump

Gensol Engineering Ltd.’s shares fell to their lowest in nearly three years Wednesday after India’s market regulator barred the firm’s founders from the securities market over alleged funds diversion.

Economics

12 h. ago Trump tariffs no match for ‘gravitational pull’ of U.S. market

Trade officials say the Canadian and American economies — for better or worse — are tied at the hip

Economics

14 h. ago First homes at Jericho Lands development in Vancouver could open in 2032

Decision on Jericho Lands Official Development Plan put over to next Tuesday due to large number of speakers

Sport

16 h. ago Tigo Energy Expands EI Residential with Smart Heating Integration at Intersolar Europe

Tigo to showcase new GO Junction and TS4-X platform, as well as fully integrated solar, storage, mobility, and heating solution for evolving needs of the European market. MONTEVARCHI, Italy — Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo,” “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, will feature its latest innovations for residential as […]

Economics

16 h. ago Anatomy of a heartbreaker: How the Calgary Flames were eliminated Tuesday from playoff contention

With the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues both notching wins Tuesday, the Flames were bounced from the Western Conference wild-card race

Culture

20 h. ago Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John

Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil says the site was "immediately shut down" after the fire on Monday night.

Events

20 h. ago Gas firm says a contractor is dead in a gas plant fire near Fort St. John, B.C.

FORT ST. JOHN — A contractor has been killed and another person hurt in a fire in a gas plant north of Fort St. John, B.C. Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil, which runs the Gundy oil and gas extraction facility in Wonowon, B.C., says the site was “immediately shut down” after the fire on Monday night. The […]

Events

20 h. ago BYDFi Lists KERNEL/USDT Trading Pair — Trade to Win a Share of the $5,000 Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global crypto exchange BYDFi has officially listed $KERNEL, the governance token of KernelDAO, with spot trading now live for the KERNEL/USDT pair. To mark the launch, BYDFi is offering a $5,000 prize pool—all users who trade KERNEL are eligible to win a share. Backed by Binance Labs, […]

Economics

22 h. ago Nutrien Announces Release Dates for First Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today plans to release first quarter 2025 results after market close on Wednesday, May 7. Nutrien will host a conference call to discuss its results and outlook at 10:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, May 8. Investors can access the call by dialing 1-800-206-4400 or 1-289-514-5005. […]

Culture

22 h. ago Smith denies Guthrie gag order but won't commit to public inquiry into AHS allegations

"That's a caucus decision," she told reporters of MLA Peter Guthrie's future with the UCP. "We don't talk about internal caucus matters here."

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23 h. ago Slate Grocery REIT to Release First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

TORONTO — Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U) (TSX: SGR.UN) (the “REIT”), an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate, announced today that it will be releasing its first quarter 2025 financial results before market hours on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Senior management will host a live conference call at 9:00 am ET on Tuesday, […]

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