2 h. ago China’s new tariff on Canadian canola takes effect as farmers urge action

The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada's most valuable crops to fall, wiping out millions of dollars in its value.

Economics

4 h. ago Centrica Joins ECP in £1.5 Billion Deal for Key LNG Terminal

Centrica Plc and Energy Capital Partners agreed to jointly purchase the UK’s Grain LNG terminal from National Grid Plc, in a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) deal that underlines the British utility’s long-term investment strategy.

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10 h. ago India Refiner Nayara Resorts to Transferring Fuel Exports at Sea

One of the first cargoes shipped by Nayara Energy Ltd. after it was hit by EU sanctions has been transferred to another tanker at sea, evidence the Indian refiner is trying to keep exporting fuel.

Economics

10 h. ago Eyes on the Bisons as Blue Jays’ Springer, Manoah, Bieber work their way back

Even with the Blue Jays in the thick of pennant race in mid-August, some of the attention around the American League East leaders these days is being diverted by their triple-A farm team in Buffalo. The Queen City has suddenly become the place to be outside of the Rogers Centre, with several Jays — George […]

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12 h. ago Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu urges ‘voluntary migration’

TEL AVIV — Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials and witnesses said, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for what he refers to as the voluntary migration of Palestinians from the war-ravaged territory. Netanyahu wants to realize U.S. President Donald Trump’s vision of relocating much […]

Events

13 h. ago Canadian auto parts makers say they’ve steered around the worst of tariff headwinds

Canadian auto parts companies say the current North American trade agreement is helping them manage headwinds from south of the border, even as tariff disruptions intensified over the past months. With recent earnings reports from Martinrea International Inc. and Linamar Corp., both firms highlighted compliance with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as a source of shelter from […]

Economics

13 h. ago NBA approves Celtics sale to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1B

BOSTON — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team. The league said the transaction is expected to close shortly. […]

Economics

15 h. ago Families whose ancestors gave up Indigenous status sue for rights return

A statement of claim was filed in Vancouver seeking damages from the federal government for 'being deprived of the benefits' of status under the Indian Act

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15 h. ago NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion

BOSTON (AP) — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team. The league said the transaction is expected to close […]

Economics

16 h. ago ’THIS IS OUR LIVELIHOOD’: Farmers brace for hit from China’s canola tariff

Farmer Bill Prybylski says China’s planned tariff on canola seed wasn’t factored into his business equations this year. The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the 75.8% preliminary duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused canola prices to fall by $1 per bushel. That translates to a loss of about $200,000 for his […]

Economics

17 h. ago London police probing gunshot in Old East Village, seek witnesses

No one was hurt and no property was damaged, police said.

Events

18 h. ago Ontario opens $1B tariff support program for eligible businesses

Ontario is opening up a $1-billion fund aimed at giving relief to businesses affected by steel, aluminum and auto tariffs. The Protect Ontario Financing Program is part of a $5-billion tariff-related support package the provincial government announced in its spring budget. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the loan program will help businesses make payroll, lease […]

Economics

18 h. ago 'Very stressful': Southern Alberta farmers say China's tariff on Canadian canola seed creates price uncertainty

Starting Thursday, China says it's placing a 75.8-per-cent levy on canola seed

Economics

19 h. ago Police seek public help to identify suspect in random CTrain assault

The suspect is described as 5’9” tall, weighing 170 pounds, with a slim build, blond hair and darker facial hair

Events

19 h. ago Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEO

Consumers are still seeking local products, but executives at one of Canada’s biggest grocers say the buy Canadian movement is starting to lose some steam. “It’s decelerating somewhat,” Metro Inc. chief executive Eric La Fleche told analysts during a third-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday. “Consumers are still buying more Canadian, so we’re seeing more […]

Culture

20 h. ago Cops seek man accused of indecent acts in front of Oakville homes

Halton Regional Police cops are trying to identify a man accused of committing indecent acts while facing doorbell cameras in Oakville earlier this week.  Police said the suspect rang the doorbell of at least two homes on Monday on Pelee Blvd. When no one answered, cops alleged that he committed an indecent act while facing […]

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20 h. ago Metro navigates tariff headwinds with supplier deals, posts 9% profit growth

Grocer said 20% of vendor price increase requests were tariff related

Economics

21 h. ago Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a looming strike

A work stoppage looms for around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants after their union and the airline issued 72-hour strike and lockout notices, respectively, early Wednesday morning. Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights that were scheduled to take off Thursday, with increasingly more disruptions by the weekend if a last-minute deal can’t be […]

Transport

22 h. ago Hexagon Agility to Supply CNG Fuel Systems for 100 Trucks in Major Mexico Rollout

•Deal is a landmark deployment for Kenworth Mexicana – All trucks to feature the new Cummins X15N engine Salisbury, NC, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hexagon Agility, a global leader in clean fuel solutions, has received an order to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for 100 heavy-duty trucks to be operated by […]

Politics

23 h. ago Buffalo Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff, agrees to four

Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday. Cook’s deal will pay him $48 million over the four years, two people with knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press. The contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money, one of […]

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