70 m. ago Gold Climbs to Near Record Ahead of Trump’s Latest Tariff Reveal

Gold climbed toward a record ahead of US President Donald Trump’s implementation of sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, which are expected to take effect later Wednesday.

Economics

90 m. ago Trump Tariff Rollout Opens New Era of Risk for Global Economy

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is set to announce the most expansive US trade restrictions in a century, at a stroke upending the postwar global trading system and posing difficult-to-predict economic risks.

Economics

1 hour ago Suspected U.S. airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people, Houthi rebels say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Suspected U.S. airstrikes battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen into Wednesday, with the Houthis saying one strike killed at least four people near the Red Sea port city of Hodeida. The intense campaign of airstrikes under President Donald Trump, targeting the rebels over their attacks on shipping in Mideast waters stemming […]

Events

2 h. ago Hyundai and General Motors have signed an agreement to share technology and manufacturing expertise and that may bring a new Hyundai van to Cami assembly, said Sam Fiorani, vice

A Korean automotive giant is looking for a foothold in the Canadian auto industry and Cami Assembly in Ingersoll just might be it.

Economics

2 h. ago Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks. The agency’s interim president and CEO, Andre Tremblay, said the policy was set to go into effect Tuesday to change how food is stored and delivered in […]

Science

2 h. ago La CAQ refuse une motion visant à protéger la « liberté académique » dans les universités

La motion de QS dénonçait notamment les approches de Donald Trump et de Pierre Poilievre.

Society

3 h. ago Un démocrate s’élève contre Trump au Sénat et bat un record d’endurance

L’élu démocrate du New Jersey Cory Booker a discouru pendant 25 heures consécutives,

Sport

3 h. ago U.S. Senate vote to reverse tariffs on Canada tests Republican support for Trump

The Democrat resolution would end the emergency declaration that Trump signed to implement tariffs on Canada, but it would still need to be taken up by the Republican-controlled House

Economics

4 h. ago Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains House Seats in Florida

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

Other

4 h. ago Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains Florida House Seats

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

Other

4 h. ago Trump’s Tariff Plans Still in Limbo Ahead of Rose Garden Event

President Donald Trump’s deliberations over his plans to impose reciprocal tariffs are coming down to the wire, with his team said to be still finalizing the size and scope of the new levies he is slated to unveil on Wednesday afternoon.

Economics

5 h. ago Varcoe: As Trump tariff clock ticks down, case for Canadian trade corridors is 'long overdue'

'People have woken up to the fact that we can't depend on other countries for sovereignty or our economic prosperity. And so we've got to get going on this'

Economics

5 h. ago Anger against Trump is likely to cost the U.S. international visitors, forecaster says

Anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year, an influential travel forecasting company said Tuesday. Tourism Economics said it expects the number of people arriving in the U.S. from abroad to decline by 9.4% this year. That’s almost twice […]

Society

6 h. ago WARMINGTON: 22 Minutes goes elbows up on decency with ‘disgusting’ Poilievre skit

For a state broadcaster facing the threat of budget cuts, is pointing knives at the potential PM going too far?

Other

6 h. ago Cory Booker tops 22 hours in a marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti

WASHINGTON — New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday afternoon in a feat of endurance to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions. Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long […]

Other

7 h. ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

7 h. ago In marathon U.S. Senate speech, Cory Booker warns of ‘crisis’ under Trump

Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening and was still speaking more than 22 hours later to protest the Trump administration's policies.

Other

7 h. ago Automakers report stellar sales ahead of Trump’s tariffs taking effect

NEW YORK (AP) — The major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains. For some companies, the strong performance last month helped make up for a sluggish start to the year. Automakers sold nearly 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. in March, up 13.6%. That brought total sales for […]

Economics

7 h. ago Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake

LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok, a deal that could potentially stop the social media site from being banned in the United States.  The details of the meeting were confirmed by a person familiar with the situation who […]

Technology

8 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stocks mixed ahead of tariff day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 100 points while U.S. markets were mixed after a choppy day of trading, the day before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to enact tariffs on a wide range on imports. “The markets today really are in wait and see mode, and they seem to be […]

Economics