1 hour ago Canada’s borders dangerously vulnerable to spies and agents of Iranian regime, Vancouver lawyer says

Douglas Todd: "A lot of people against the (Iranian) regime in Canada never speak up because the regime has their mom, or aunt, or brother or husband in Iran," says Ram Joubin.

Events

1 hour ago New report says Ottawa to blame for higher consumer prices after spending splurge

Trudeau government’s spending, not Bank of Canada interest rate policies, deemed largely responsible for soaring inflation during pandemic

Economics

5 h. ago Bank of Canada, Crown corporations set to align with Liberal cost

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada and most other federal Crown corporations will be looking to trim their budgets alongside a wider government effort to cut costs. A spokesperson for the Bank of Canada confirms the central bank will “align” with the Liberal government’s plans to carve out savings of 15 per cent in departments’ […]

Economics

5 h. ago How the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’ has become essential for homebuying

The survey emphasizes the struggle many Canadians have with keeping up with their bills

Other

5 h. ago Planning and pricing separate good garage sales from bad: deal hunters

Candy Ingram was hooked on garage sales from the first time her parents dragged her along to one. “I was 20 or 21, with my mom, and I put my hand in a box of jewelry and pulled out a gold ring, so all that got me going,” recalled the Winnipeg woman who now goes […]

Other

6 h. ago Help with down payment now essential for many homebuyers: survey

TORONTO — A new survey says financial help with a down payment is now essential for many homebuyers. Seven in 10 recent homebuyers say they could not have purchased their home without relying on family gifts, loans and other outside help, a Mortgage Professionals Canada survey published Thursday, found. “Down payment assistance is no longer […]

Other

6 h. ago Indian police find Russian mom living in a cave with her 2 young daughters

Russian national Nina Kutina, 40, and her two daughters, aged four and six, had been living in the cave undetected.

Events

6 h. ago Rescuers find mom and son lost in California forest thanks to notes they left on a remote road

A mother and her 9-year-old son who got lost in a remote California forest while on their way to a Boy Scouts camp were rescued after a search crew found notes the pair had left behind. The notes weighed down by rocks with “HELP” written at the top said they were stranded up the road […]

Events

11 h. ago 11 essential pieces for a comfortable and stylish airport look

The right airport outfit calls for a balance between comfort and style. Think soft fabrics, relaxed fits, and easy to style items that elevate any look.

Other

28 h. ago 60% of Canadians renewing mortgages could see payments go up by 2026

According to Bank of Canada analysis, 60 per cent of mortgage holders renewing in 2025 and 2026 are expected to see a payment increase.

Events

29 h. ago Trump says he’s “highly unlikely” to fire Fed’s Powell after floating that idea in private

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was “highly unlikely” to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a public statement made less than 24 hours after suggesting in a private meeting that he was leaning in favor of dismissing the head of the nation’s central bank. Trump confirmed that in a White […]

Events

31 h. ago Bank of America beats estimates as trading, lending revenue outperform

The company reaped the benefits of volatile markets and net interest income topped analysts’ estimates

Other

31 h. ago Manitoba Ride for Dad licence plate joins list of options available for drivers

The new plates join a wide range of specialty plates that let Manitoba drivers show their support for everything from local sports teams to charities.

Transport

51 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Calls Out WSIB and Ford Government for Outsourcing to U.S. Company, Laying Off Ontario Workers

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is calling out the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Ford government after confirmation that 26 document management jobs will be eliminated and handed to Iron Mountain, a private company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts The workers provide essential support to Ontario’s workplace safety system. […]

Politics

53 h. ago Bear cubs orphaned after mom shot in Maple Ridge have been rescued by B.C. wildlife group

The bear was shot after it attacked a Maple Ridge woman, who was left with a head wound after being struck by the black bear.

Events

55 h. ago S&P 500 Trades Steady as Bank Stocks Slide on Mixed Earnings

The S&P 500 Index trimmed early gains to trade little changed, weighed down by financial companies as mixed earnings results from banks offset an upbeat report showing consumer prices are cooling.

Economics

56 h. ago Latest inflation numbers slam door ‘shut’ on Bank of Canada July rate cut, say economists

Here's where economists think inflation and the central bank are headed over the second half of the year

Economics

58 h. ago WARMINGTON: Sir John A Macdonald was set free and now the guy who wanted him freed is too

The Sun has learned Integrity TO leader Daniel Tate has had his charges withdrawn in exchange for a food bank donation

Other

58 h. ago Canada Inflation Quickens; Core Measures Increase to Above 3%

Canadian consumer prices accelerated for the first time in four months and underlying price pressures firmed, likely keeping the central bank from cutting interest rates later this month.

Economics

3 d. ago Australia Proposes to Remove Credit and Debit Card Surcharging

Australia’s central bank wants merchants to remove surcharging on credit and debit card payments, in a move that could save consumers about A$1.2 billion ($785 million) a year.

Economics