67 m. ago WATCH: Carney defends Liberal MP who called for Conservative candidate be handed over to China

WATCH: Liberal Leader Mark Carney is defending one of his candidates – MP Paul Chiang –  who called for a Conservative candidate to be handed over to the Chinese Consulate in Toronto. Chiang encouraged people to collect the bounty China has offered for democracy activist Joe Tay. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts […]

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76 m. ago New report shows Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate climbs back above 30%

The effect of increased oilpatch consolidation continues to be felt in Calgary’s downtown office market, with the vacancy rate for these buildings climbing back above 30 per cent during the first three months of the year. A report released Monday by commercial real estate firm CBRE Ltd. found the downtown office vacancy rate increased during […]

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89 m. ago Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook. Canada could see some 160,000 people lose their job in the second quarter, pushing unemployment up to 7.3 per cent, while […]

Culture

1 hour ago Charges after 'air pistol' flashed during neighbour dispute: London police

One man is charged after a gun was flashed during an argument at an east-end apartment building this weekend, London police say. It was about 11:15 a.m. on Sunday when police say two men in different units of a residential building in the area of Gordon Avenue and Commissioners Road East became involved in an argument. […]

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1 hour ago Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared Monday to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court. The justices suggested the Catholic Charities Bureau should not have to pay unemployment taxes because the work of the social services […]

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2 h. ago Nine Ontario supervised drug consumption sites to close despite injunction, minister says

The Ontario provincial government says nine supervised consumption sites will close Tuesday as planned, despite a recent court injunction allowing them to remain open temporarily. The office of Health Minister Sylvia Jones says nine sites that applied for funding to transition into government-approved service hubs will proceed with those plans. The Ontario Superior Court of […]

Politics

2 h. ago Ice and rain move through the Maritimes, but worst is over says Environment Canada

Freezing rain left trees and power lines coated and roads slick this morning as Environment Canada issued weather warnings for large parts of the Atlantic region.

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3 h. ago Ontario Hudson's Bay locations that were to remain open might have to close

An Ontario judge's recent decision has raised doubts over the fate of Hudson's Bay stores in the province, including those that were set to remain open, and increases the chance that lenders might seek to push the company into receivership.Justice Peter Osborne of the Superior Court of Justice has rejected a restructuring agreement proposed by the department store’s major lenders, signaling the potential for even further financial turmoil.On Saturday, Justice Osborne issued a written ruling stating that the proposed restructuring plan was "neither necessary nor appropriate at this time." The plan had been put forward in an effort to maximize liquidation proceeds and recover some of the millions owed to Hudson's Bay's senior lenders — Bank of America, Pathlight Capital, and Restore Capital — while also providing room for the company to restructure.During a Thursday hearing, lawyers for landlords opposed the restructuring agreement that was initiated by the...

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3 h. ago Canines and commuters: TTC sprinkled with dog adoption posters

The TTC is going to the dogs. For the next eight weeks, Toronto Animal Services (TAS) will advertise dogs living in its shelters that are available for adoption at 15 TTC subway stations, on the subway trains, and on the Dundas streetcar. “There are dogs all over Toronto bringing maximum cuteness!” TAS said on social […]

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3 h. ago Politecnico di Torino reveals expanded range of courses during 2025 orientation day event

An international university offering an increasingly wide range of courses and tailored programs for the most gifted students, together with aptitude-oriented education and cross-disciplinary courses that help develop soft skills and secure a qualified job immediately after graduation TORINO, Italy, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To assist high school students in selecting their university […]

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3 h. ago Canada's federal minimum wage for 2025 goes up on April Fools' Day

A lot of Canadians are about to get a raise this week, as the federal minimum wage for 2025 is set to increase on April 1.No, this is not an April Fools' joke. The hourly amount is adjusted annually on that day to keep pace with inflation.Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a Canadian law firm that specializes in employment law, says the federal minimum wage applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector. This includes businesses like banks, telecommunications companies, and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.The federal hourly wage went up in 2024 from $16.65 to $17.30. This year, it will increase by 45 cents from $17.30 to $17.75.The modest increase is higher than what was projected by some Canadian litigation and immigration firms earlier this year. ImmigCanada predicted the new rate would be around $17.70 per hour. This pay bump is based on last year's Consumer Price Index (CPI).In February, Minister of Employment, Workforce Developme...

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4 h. ago Dealership Adoption of Point Predictive’s BorrowerCheck™ Surges to Counter Rising Auto Fraud and Buybacks

SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Predictive reports record growth in adoption of its fraud detection technology across dealerships nationwide. BorrowerCheck™ is being rapidly implemented by major dealership groups and lenders to combat auto lending fraud, which increased to nearly $9.2 billion in 2024. The nationwide expansion includes partnerships with several prominent […]

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4 h. ago Capital gains tax break for investing in Canada is a big idea that makes sense

Kim Moody: Canada needs bold ideas right now, not increased spending that is fiscal laziness dressed up as leadership

Economics

5 h. ago People demanding Amazon Canada remove 'insulting' 51st state merch

Fed-up Canadians are taking a stand and calling on Amazon Canada to pull 51st-state merchandise being sold online.On February 9, Thornbury, ON, resident Sue Williams-Dunn started a Change.org petition titled "Urge Amazon to Discontinue Selling 'Canada, 51st State' Merchandise."Williams-Dunn stated that Canadians feel a "profound sense of betrayal by the US President to try to force us to become the 51st State through submission, not permission."change.org"The merchandise being sold on Amazon that highlights and supports this claim is not just offensive and immoral — it reinforces a direct threat to our democracy," stated Williams-Dunn."Seeing items on sale that portray this notion on a platform as huge as Amazon gives President Trump's intimidating tactics more power than they deserve and serves as a constant reminder of the bullying we are subjected to."As of Monday morning, there are over 56,600 signatures.A quick search on Amazon Canada reveals a mix of products with varyin...

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5 h. ago Genetec shares best practices for enhancing cyber resilience in cloud

MONTRÉAL, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of World Cloud Security Day on April 3rd, Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, shares key insights and best practices to help organizations protect their data and operations from increasing cyber threats. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, organizations must […]

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5 h. ago Apothecare and Stok’d Cannabis Announce Partnership to Provide Cannabis Consultations for Customers

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apothecare, a pharmacist-led cannabis consultation service, is collaborating with a growing network of trusted cannabis retailers—including Stok’d Cannabis, one of Ontario’s most welcoming and experiential brands. With three locations in Scarborough and one in Niagara Falls, Stok’d fosters a comfortable, community-driven shopping experience. This new partnership will offer […]

Society

6 h. ago Does bankrupt 23andMe have your genetic data? Delete it, B.C. experts warn

'This is a very alarming situation': There's no guarantee that Canadian regulations can permanently safeguard customer data after the American company's bankruptcy sale

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6 h. ago Hampton Financial Corporation Announces The Completion of A Non

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hampton Financial Corporation (“Hampton” or the “Company”, TSXV:HFC) is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement of debentures (the “Debentures”) in the principal amount of $1,267,000. The Debentures will mature five […]

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7 h. ago LEAF TAKEAWAYS: Less glamourous side of the game gets it done for Leafs in Anaheim

The Maple Leafs should get used to close games such as Sunday in Anaheim. Given they’re playing teams fighting for everything from first place to wildcard positioning down the stretch, hanging on for a 3-2 win after losing a two-goal lead is indicative of what’s ahead. Our takeaways from the final game of the California […]

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7 h. ago New Stratus Energy Announces Pricing and Upsizing of Previously Announced Concurrent Offerings

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Stratus Energy Inc. (TSX.V – NSE) (“New Stratus”, “NSE” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has priced and increased the size of its previously announced brokered private placement […]

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