24 h. ago Loblaws says groceries are about to get more expensive in Canada again

Shoppers can expect to see grocery prices continue to rise in Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to a new report by Loblaw Companies Limited.The retailer, which owns major grocery chains like Loblaws, No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore, released its April food inflation report on Monday, following Statistics Canada's latest Consumer Price Index release last week.StatsCan reported that the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, with food inflation spiking to 3.2 per cent.Loblaw says the 25 per cent tariffs slapped on Canada continue to challenge key sectors and lower consumer confidence.When the trade war between Canada and the U.S. began in March, the grocery giant told us that shoppers would not see an immediate impact on food prices."We expect a wide range of timing depending on the type of product, the current level of inventory, and the ability to find alternatives," said a Lo...

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48 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs just pulled off something they haven't done in decades

The Toronto Maple Leafs were firing on all cylinders in their Game 1 victory on Sunday night.Taking on the Ottawa Senators in the first Battle of Ontario matchup in the postseason since 2004, Toronto came through with a workmanlike 6-2 victory over their provincial rivals.And while all wins count the same in a best-of-7 series, how the Leafs got the W wasn't something they've seen since, well, last millennium.Toronto scored three goals on the night via the power play, a welcome sight for those who saw Toronto go 1-for-11 on the man advantage in 2024 in a seven-game first-round series against the Boston Bruins.Via Sportsnet Stats, it was actually the first time Toronto had scored three power play goals in a playoff game since 1999, in another Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference Final.Leafs score 3 Power Play goals in a playoff game for the first time since Game 1 of the 1999 East Final vs the Sabres pic.twitter.com/9RG3qQh0e5— Sportsnet Stats (@S...

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65 h. ago Federal Election: Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh talk inflation and cost of living in battleground B.C.

Conservative leader vows to cut Ottawa's annual budget for consultants by $10 billion to help bring down inflation, while NDP leader pledges to stop price gouging at the grocery store

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6 d. ago Toronto adds 75 Automated Speed Enforcement cameras throughout city

The City of Toronto has added 75 new Automated Speed Enforcement cameras to help remind motorists to reduce their speed. In December 2024, Toronto City Council approved the installation of additional cameras, bringing the total number to 150. The City says ASE cameras are installed in Community Safety Zones to help enhance safety for the […]

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1 week ago TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Generates $50.3M in Local Economic Impact, Uniting Global Runners

TORONTO, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is pleased to announce their 2024 Economic Impact Study, which reinforces the role of major events in positioning Toronto as a world-class city and a hub of homegrown tourism. The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon generated $50.3 million in economic impact for the City […]

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2 w. ago Rebel News sues Crown corporation for allegedly trying to stop Donald Trump Jr. event

The 2024 event went ahead without a hitch at Toronto's Downsview Park, but the lawsuit claims it happened despite a campaign by Canada Lands Company Ltd. to stop it

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2 w. ago Here's how Toronto grocery prices compare with the Philippines

Groceries can be expensive no matter where you are. So we decided to compare prices at Walmart Canada to those of a supermarket in the Philippines.One Manila resident shared photos during a recent shopping trip at Cash & Carry, a supermarket selling local and international products.Filipinos can shop at "wet markets," a popular non-supermarket setting where meat, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and fruit can be purchased for a lower price. However, to make the shopping experience more easily comparable, we looked at a regular supermarket in the Philippines and Walmart Canada in Toronto.We also calculated the product's approximate price per unit and used the C$1 to 40.46 Philippine pesos conversion rate. Here's how shopping in the Philippines compares.Fuji applesPhilippines: Fuji apple, 204 pesos/1 kg ($5.04)Canada: Fuji apple, $5.50/1 kgPotatoesPhilippines: Potatoes, 210 pesos/1 kg ($5.18)Canada: Russet potatoes, $3.20/1 kgOnionsPhilippines: White onions, 192 pesos/1 kg ($4.74)Can...

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2 w. ago Trump’s odd fascination with word ‘groceries’ reappears in tariff speech

There is no evidence supporting his statement that grocery prices are falling

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3 w. ago Here's how grocery prices have changed at Walmart in Toronto between 2024 and 2025

Does it feel like you're paying more for groceries? You're not imagining it. But while some prices at Walmart Canada went up in the last year, some items actually got cheaper.Canada's Food Price Report (CFPR) had forecast that food prices would increase by 3 per cent to 5 per cent in 2025. The report states that an average Canadian family of four is expected to spend $16,833.67 on food this year — up $801.56 from 2024.According to the report, Canadians are likely to see the most significant price increases in categories such as bakery, dairy, meat, restaurants and vegetables, up from 4 per cent to 6 per cent.Meanwhile, wages can't seem to keep up. The federal minimum wage is scheduled to increase by 45 cents on April 1 from $17.30/hour to $17.75 per/hour — a 2.4 per cent increase.And this year, a U.S.-Canada trade dispute has resulted in uncertainty across several industries.We wanted to see how prices in April 2024 compare to the curre...

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4 w. ago Dundee Corporation Delivers on Strategic Goals and Reports 2024 Profit

TORONTO, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “2024 marked a transformative year for Dundee with broad positive performance in our core strategy and key initiatives that further align our capital structure with our long-term growth objectives,” said Jonathan Goodman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dundee Corporation. “During the third quarter, we sold 11 million […]

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4 w. ago Images of person of interest, vehicle released in 2024 Toronto murder

Joey Omar Black, 26, was found fatally shot in the Lawrence Allen Centre parking lot

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