23 m. ago Education minister ‘concerned’ by vaccination rates amidst Ontario measles outbreak

The province has been dealing with a measles outbreak since the end of last year, with hundreds of new cases reported weekly. Some schools have suspended students.

Politics

1 hour ago Trump Floats Exceptions for Auto Parts Facing 25% US Tariffs

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible temporary exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up US manufacturing.

Economics

2 h. ago BioTalent Canada Celebrates Six Years as a Certified Great Place to Work®

OTTAWA, Ontario — For the sixth consecutive year, BioTalent Canada has earned the distinction of being certified as a Great Place to Work®, reinforcing its commitment to building a thriving, diverse, and resilient workforce in Canada’s bio-economy. “Our culture is built around collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful workforce impact,” Henderson adds. […]

Culture

2 h. ago Ontario police warn of Bell and Rogers scammers who visit your home

Guelph Police have published a warning about a new scam involving Rogers and Bell. The police have received reports of fraudulent service promotions from individuals claiming they are from Rogers or Bell.Scammers claiming they are with carriers aren't exactly new, but what's crazy about this scam is that the people of Guelph have received a phone call and had someone visit their home in person.These scammers pretend to work for Bell or Rogers and offer the victim a discounted or lower rate. They then collect as much information as possible, even meeting victims at their homes to get even more information or help them register for their fake programs and services.After getting the information, they'll log into their Rogers or Bell account, change their details and steal what they can.One victim described one of the scammers as a man in his thirties, brown-skinned, with a slight East-Indian accent. He was carrying a notebook, cleanly dressed and driving a four-door whit...

Events

2 h. ago Trump Again Accuses Zelenskiy of Starting War as Talks Grind On

President Donald Trump continued to blame Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the war in Ukraine amid questions about which side is responsible for the failure to achieve the ceasefire Trump has promised to deliver.

Politics

2 h. ago What's open and closed on the 2025 Easter Long Weekend in Toronto

If you're searching for what's open and closed in Toronto this Easter long weekend, look no further. The Easter long weekend is upon us and that means we have a stat holiday coming up.Good Friday just so happens to land on April 18, 2025, and that means we're up for some closures in Toronto that might affect your plans. Though several businesses will be closed, and even into the weekend, there are still plenty of attractions and destinations that will be open as usual.We've compiled a list of what's open and closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday in Toronto. It's time to start making your holiday plans.While several Toronto malls will be closed on Good Friday, the Eaton Centre remains open.Good FridayHere's what's open and closed on April 18, 2025:ClosedCentrepoint MallYorkdale Shopping CentreCF Sherway GardensCF Fairview MallBayview VillageScarborough Town CentreVaughan MillsShops at Don MillsSquare One Shopping CentreMost grocery chainsLCBOBeer StoreToronto Public Library br...

Other

2 h. ago Body of missing scuba diver found in water in Kingston, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say emergency crews responded on Sunday to the shore along Ontario and Lower Union streets for a scuba diver in distress on the surface of the water. 

Other

2 h. ago Carney Proposes to Speed Up Canada’s Rearmament, Looking to Europe

Mark Carney said a government led by him would speed up Canada’s military spending plans and change its defense-procurement strategy so that it doesn’t depend as much on US contractors, if his Liberal Party wins this month’s election.

Economics

2 h. ago New Jersey Warehouse Filled With Copper Shows Trump Tariff Risk

Jay Richman, the owner of E.W. Berger & Bro, has been loading up on copper plumbing parts to get ahead of possible US import tariffs — filling his warehouse with extra fasteners, fittings and tubing made from the red metal.

Economics

3 h. ago Centrica Refrains From Refilling UK Gas Storage for Next Winter

Centrica Plc hasn’t started refilling the UK’s biggest gas storage facility in the North Sea, potentially leaving the nation without reserves for next winter.

Other

3 h. ago Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

CALGARY — A survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians’ outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they’ve taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil. The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted by Ipsos rose nine points to 88 this quarter over the previous one. It says about three quarters […]

Economics

3 h. ago Stocks rise worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now

NEW YORK — Stocks are rallying worldwide Monday after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs, for now at least, and as stress from within the U.S. bond market seems to be relaxing. The S&P 500 was 1.3% higher in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 399 points, or 1%, as […]

Economics

3 h. ago Financial Crisis Is One Scenario in US Trade War, Scope Ratings Says

US President Donald Trump’s trade war may have already inflicted persisting economic damage and could still lead to a financial crisis, according to Scope Ratings.

Economics

3 h. ago BASF signs its first Canadian Master Research Agreement with the University of Toronto

BASF’s milestone partnership unlocks new opportunities and simplifies collaboration between BASF researchers across the globe and those at the University of Toronto. The partnership will drive innovation in key areas, with five new projects underway, including research on lasso peptide and fungicide synergies for seed treatments and machine learning for solubility prediction. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, April […]

Society

3 h. ago Medical Manufacturing Technologies Enhances Product Line with Acquisition of FEPeeler, Unveiling Advanced Heat Shrink Removal and Braided Catheter Cutting Solutions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. & MINNEAPOLIS — Medical Manufacturing Technologies ( MMT), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management and a leading global provider of medical device manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of heat shrink removal tooling and braided catheter cutting capabilities with the acquisition of Mayer Engineering, the innovative makers of the FEPeeler. […]

Economics

4 h. ago Abell Pest Control Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ in 2025

Toronto, Ontario, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abell Pest Control, the largest Canadian-owned pest management company, is proud to announce that the company has ranked in the top 100 of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the third consecutive year in the 100-999 employee’s category. “We’ve built a strong culture at Abell by placing a high […]

Other

4 h. ago Tech Giants Fuel Wall Street’s Cautious Comeback: Markets Wrap

Stock traders threw caution to the wind and sent tech companies rallying, in a high-stakes bet that President Donald Trump is adopting a softer stance toward the sector in his disruptive trade war.

Other

4 h. ago ‘So Wrong’ Stock Forecasters Struggle to See Through Trade Chaos

Wall Street’s leading prognosticators have been humbled this year, with so many proven wrong about the damage President Donald Trump’s combative trade policies would do to the stock market.

Economics

4 h. ago Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Executive & Professional Lines Leaders

BOSTON — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced the promotion of Shelley Norman to U.S. Executive & Professional (E&P) Lines Field Leader, and Brady Head to E&P Product Lead, North America. “These promotions reflect Shelley and Brady’s exceptional leadership and their impact on our North American E&P Lines business,” said Anthony Tatulli, Head of […]

Politics

4 h. ago ‘A nasty surprise’: TurboTax customers in Ontario owe big money after CRA audits

A growing number of TurboTax customers in Ontario are facing unexpected bills from the CRA after audits showed they were given financial credits to which they weren't entitled.

Economics