4 h. ago Middle East tensions boost oil prices, threaten to disrupt supply

The risk of a wider Middle East conflict has put investors on edge and boosted oil prices due to fears of a disruption in global oil supplies.

Economics

5 h. ago Wall Street turns cautious as Mideast risk caps stocks near record

Flaring geopolitical tensions are adding to interest rate concerns, leaving investors wary of buying the dip at current valuations

Economics

8 h. ago OSG Corporation Extends its Contract with Rimini Street for Support of its Oracle EBS Systems through 2029

With 8% reduction in total IT operating costs achieved by choosing Rimini Street, Japanese manufacturer commits to a long-term partnership as part of its strategic plans to self-fund productivity-enhancing initiatives for growth LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading […]

Other

13 h. ago AXL Launches Venture Studio with $15M to Build 50 AI Companies, Fuelling Canada’s Global Leadership in AI Research

TORONTO — Today, AXL, a new Canadian venture studio transforming world-class AI research into high-growth companies, has launched with a plan to build 50 AI-powered companies over the next five years to fuel Canada’s research-to-commercialization pipeline. This is enabled by an oversubscribed first closing of its venture fund of $15 million CAD. With this, AXL […]

Economics

13 h. ago Modi Misses Chance to Push for US Trade Deal as Trump Leaves G

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no opportunity to push for a US trade deal with Donald Trump after the American president left the Group of Seven leaders’ summit early, a potential setback for New Delhi as recent tariff negotiations hit hurdles.

Economics

15 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

19 h. ago Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes

Louisiana is poised to hike taxes on sports betting to pump more than $24 million into athletic departments at the state’s most prominent public universities. Legislation pending before Gov. Jeff Landry would make Louisiana the first state to raise taxes to fund college sports since a judge approved a landmark settlement with the NCAA allowing […]

Sport

22 h. ago Edmonton weighs four options to boost parking ban enforcement

Council voted to implement option 2, which adds towing services to the current enforcement model, with funding of $100,000 drawn from the council contingency fund for 2025.

Other

23 h. ago Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund Announces Quarterly Distribution

TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: BGI.UN) today announced a distribution of C$0.15 per unit for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The distribution will be paid on or before July 15, 2025 to holders of record on June 30, 2025. Eligible holders of the […]

Economics

25 h. ago Violent extortion gang linked to Ontario towing turf war; many were on judicial release for other charges when arrested

'These threats escalated into a variety of different offences including drive-by shootings, arson, a variety of acts of violence that spread fear and insecurity'

Events

25 h. ago Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war, but total volumes slip: Montreal port

MONTREAL — The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip. In a release, the country’s second-biggest port says shipments to China rose 22 per cent year-over-year in the first half of 2025. The boost has made China the […]

Economics

26 h. ago Massive wine festival celebrating Canada lands in Toronto this summer

A brand-new wine festival exclusively celebrating Canadian wineries is coming to Toronto this summer, with unlimited samples and local eats.While countries like Italy, France and even New Zealand tend to hog the spotlight on the world wine stage, Canada just so happens to be home to some great wineries of its own, and it's only fair that they get their time to shine, too.Enter Elbows Up Coast-to-Coast Wine Fair, which is taking over Fort York this July for one whole day spent saluting the country's best grape growers.Co-opting the hockey phrase made popular by Canadian comedy legend Mike Myers as a response to tariff threats from below the border, the brand-new wine festival was born out of the desire to uplift boozy beverages cultivated on home turf.At the inaugural installment of the festival, you can expect to explore over 25 different wineries based everywhere from B.C.'s Okanagan Valley to Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley and in between.Geary Avenue favourite Para...

Culture

29 h. ago Criminal network tied to towing industry dismantled: Peel police

Police have dismantled an organized criminal network linked to the towing industry and seized tow trucks, stolen vehicles and weapons after an investigation into several extortion incidents. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah says the investigation dubbed Project Outsource is a blow to the alleged criminal organization that spread fear and violence in the community. […]

Events

30 h. ago Trump says deal with Canada is achievable but ‘we have different concepts’ on trade

The heads of the world's seven most powerful economies are meeting amid a U.S.-led tariff war and global uncertainty

Economics

31 h. ago Free summer admission to Canada's national parks and historic sites begins Friday

The program, which runs until Sept. 2, follows up on a Liberal campaign promise to promote Canadian tourism in response to the United States' tariff war.

Society

31 h. ago Mitsubishi Said in Advanced Talks to Buy Aethon for $8 Billion

Mitsubishi Corp. is in advanced talks to buy Aethon Energy Management for close to $8 billion, people familiar with the matter said, in what would be the Japanese conglomerate’s biggest ever acquisition.

Economics

33 h. ago Picton Plans More AI, Technology Hiring in Canadian Firm’s Growth Push

Canadian hedge fund manager David Picton says artificial intelligence will be a disruptive force for the money management industry, and his firm is looking to expand its technology capabilities as part of its growth plan.

Economics

36 h. ago European Gas Prices Rise With Middle East Conflict Intensifying

European natural gas prices extended gains as fears of a wider war in the Middle East continued to dominate energy markets.

Economics

38 h. ago Buy Canadian moment creates opportunity for Roots and its domestic leather business

TORONTO — Rifling through the Roots Corp. product archives on a recent Thursday morning, CEO Meghan Roach is surrounded by the kind of heritage “most consumer brands would die to have.” In every direction she turns are racks of leather jackets spanning the company’s 52 years. Some are replicas of custom pieces gifted to Toronto […]

Economics

45 h. ago Israel, Iran Keep Attacks on Each Other as Fighting Grinds On

Open hostilities between Israel and Iran entered a fourth day on Monday with no sign of easing, stoking fears of a wider war in the oil-rich region.

Events