9 h. ago Modi Bolsters India’s Economy With Tax Cuts Ahead of US Tariffs

India expects consumption tax cuts announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give a boost to the economy without hurting the government’s fiscal deficit, helping to offset the fallout from higher US tariffs.

Economics

11 h. ago L’ouragan «Erin» menace de se renforcer à nouveau à l’approche des Bahamas

Le premier ouragan de la saison au-dessus de l’Atlantique nord s’est renforcé samedi jusqu’à la catégorie maximale 5.

Other

16 h. ago Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3, expected to turn northward: meteorologists

Maximum winds diminished, but the storm's overall size grew

Society

16 h. ago Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3, expected to turn northward and restrengthen

Maximum winds diminished, but the storm's overall size grew

Other

17 h. ago Fringe Review: Killed to Death brings the farce, and the nostalgia

There’s a lot of talent in the cast and especially '60s daytime mood music keyboardist, who I half expected to be the culprit in some way.

Events

20 h. ago Hurricane Erin’s Winds to Pick Up as Storm Leaves Caribbean Area

Hurricane Erin’s winds are expected to intensify as the dangerous storm grows overnight while it moves past Puerto Rico, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Transport

21 h. ago Byelection day in Alberta nears for vote with 214 candidates, including Poilievre

Pierre Poilievre faces a key test Monday in Alberta's Battle River Crowfoot byelection, expected to win the Tory stronghold but watched closely for his vote margin.

Politics

21 h. ago Air Canada to restart flights Sunday after Ottawa intervenes in strike

Air Canada to resume flights today after feds order binding arbitration, ending strike & lockout within 12 hrs. Full operations are expected to take days to normalize.

Culture

21 h. ago Union representing Air Canada flight attendants says strike will continue

Air Canada to resume flights today after feds order binding arbitration, ending strike & lockout within 12 hrs. Full operations are expected to take days to normalize.

Other

24 h. ago Economists expect tariffs lifted food prices, core inflation in July

OTTAWA — Tariff impacts are expected to keep underlying inflation elevated in July, a Desjardins economist says, even if the headline figure retreats. Statistics Canada is set to report inflation figures for July on Tuesday. A poll of economists expects annual inflation cooled last month to 1.7 per cent, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. […]

Economics

30 h. ago A Toronto home that hasn't been on the market since 1965 is a total time capsule

Some houses feel like they've been plucked straight out of another era, but 547 Ossington Ave. has literally been living in the same decade since The Beatles were still all alive and together.For the first time since 1965, the charming corner property at Dewson St. and Ossington Ave. is up for grabs, and walking inside feels like cracking open a perfectly preserved time capsule.We're talking teal-blue carpet, a wood-panelled basement and retro brown kitchen tiles. The only thing missing is a swirl of groovy wallpaper and a pastel pink toilet.The living room. If you can look past — or fully embrace — the retro vibes, this place is actually a rare downtown gem.The kitchen. 547 Ossington Ave. is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-storey house with a centre-hall layout and a private drive with a detached garage — a combo so scarce in this area of Toronto, you might expect it to come with a velvet rope and an admission fee...

Other

41 h. ago Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in Caribbean

The U.S. government deployed more than 200 emergency workers to Puerto Rico as a precaution after a flood watch was issued for the entire U.S. territory.

Transport

42 h. ago L’ouragan «Erin» passe en catégorie maximale à l’approche des Caraïbes

Le premier ouragan de la saison dans l’Atlantique nord menace d’inondations et de pluies intenses Porto Rico, notamment.

Transport

42 h. ago L'ouragan «Erin» passe en catégorie 5 à l'approche des Caraïbes

L'ouragan Erin s'est rapidement renforcé jusqu'à être classé comme ouragan de catégorie 5 samedi, au moment où il se dirige vers les Caraïbes.

Transport

44 h. ago Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean as region braces for flooding

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm is currently 150 miles (240 kilometres) northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 kph). It is moving west-northwest at 20 mph […]

Events

59 h. ago Elephant in the room: still one massive unknown about Connor McDavid's new contract

Until Connor McDavid signs a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers, nothing is certain. But according to numerous credible sources, hockey insiders like Bob Stauffer, Elliotte Friedman and Frank Seravalli, we can expect McDavid to sign sometime before Edmonton’s training camp starts in September, most likely on a deal ranging from three-to-five years. But there’s […]

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59 h. ago Still one massive unknown about Connor McDavid's new contract

Until Connor McDavid signs a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers, nothing is certain. But according to numerous credible sources, hockey insiders like Bob Stauffer, Elliotte Friedman and Frank Seravalli, we can expect McDavid to sign sometime before Edmonton’s training camp starts in September, most likely on a deal ranging from three-to-five years. But there’s […]

Other

59 h. ago Blue Jays expecting Bieber, Springer soon, but don’t hold breath on Santander

Don't expect the Jays to mess with what's working unless they're certain Santander is back to his old self.

Other

64 h. ago Spirit Halloween already opening stores in Ontario in the middle of summer

It might only be mid-August, but it seems Halloween fanatics in Ontario are already gearing up for the spooky season. Although the autumn holiday is still 77 days away, American retailer Spirit Halloween has prematurely begun opening stores across the province, which, depending on where you fall on the Halloween-loving spectrum, could be considered either exciting or early to a fault. As expected, the early rollout already sparked elation (and an equal amount of confusion), with costume planning apparently well underway for a large portion of shoppers.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Spirit Halloween (@spirithalloween)As of Aug. 15, locations now open include Spirit Halloween on King Street and in North York, Erin Mills, Bramalea City, Stoney Creek, Upper James, and Niagara Falls.More stores are expected to open later this month in areas like St Clair A...

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64 h. ago Trump says he’ll push for Ukraine ceasefire at ‘high stakes’ Putin summit

The high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska could determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine, with Russia expected to hold firm to its long-term ambitions.

Events