5 h. ago Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record

RALEIGH, N.C.  — Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.  Ovechkin beat Frederik Andersen on a 5-on-3 power-play with 34.5 seconds left in the second period. He now has 10 goals […]

Sport

7 h. ago ERES Announces a Further €362 Million in Strategic Dispositions

TORONTO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (“ERES” or “the REIT”) (TSX:ERE.UN) announced today the following (all amounts disclosed herein exclude transaction costs and other adjustments): A subsidiary of ERES has entered into an agreement (the “Disposition Agreement”) with an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group (the “Fortress Affiliate”) to […]

Economics

9 h. ago Who is Aydar Suniev, the prized prospect who signed with the Calgary Flames?

Selected in the third round, 80th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft by the Flames, Suniev has emerged as one of the more intriguing prospects in the organization’s pipeline

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11 h. ago Vast majority of Canadians now say they are living 'paycheque to paycheque'

Struggling financially due to the cost of living? You're not alone. A new survey shows most Canadians feel like they're only just covering their living costs.A new H&R Block Canada survey on how much money Canadians save shows that they're increasingly worried about not putting enough away for a rainy day. As a rule of thumb, 20 per cent of people's paycheques should go towards savings. However, on average, participants said they only manage to put away 7 per cent of their earnings.That's because the majority of participants said that they feel like living paycheque to paycheque is the "new reality.""When thinking about the prevailing culture of saving in Canada, a whopping 85 per cent feel that living paycheque to paycheque is the new norm," reads the survey. "This is up from 60 per cent who said they felt that way in a similar H&R Block study from 2024."It's hardly surprising, given that one in 10 Canadians say that what they earn isn't enough to cover living costs. Overal...

Politics

12 h. ago Ottawa bookstores warn new Trump tariffs could 'devastate' market, force closures

Independent booksellers say proposed tariffs could empty shelves and drive up costs for readers, but one Ottawa publisher sees a chance to confront Canada’s U.S.-dominated book industry.

Economics

13 h. ago How Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s goal record measures up to MLB’s historic home run chases

As Washington Capitals sniper nears all-time NHL mark, his chase hasn't been as controversial as the pursuits of MLB's home run mark.

Sport

13 h. ago Canadian Oil Patch Enters Trade War With Highest Prices in Years

Canada’s oil patch is entering the trade war with the US backed by the strongest pricing for its crude in four years, giving it a cushion against any potential declines and threatening high costs for American refiners and drivers.

Economics

15 h. ago Costa Rica resort refutes latest report on cause of death for teen son of ex

'The levels in the hotel room were non-existent and non-lethal. There was an error in this initial reporting."

Economics

15 h. ago Saskatchewan industries looking to be a step ahead of the looming tariffs

Saskatchewan industries are teaming in an effort to advocate for themselves with international partners. All in the goal of promoting trade and investment in the province.

Economics

16 h. ago Canada Construction Industry Databook 2025: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Infrastructure, City Level Market Size & Forecasts by Value & Volume 2020

DUBLIN — The “Canada Construction Industry Databook – Market Size & Forecast by Value & Volume, 40+ Market Segments Across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Infrastructure Construction, City Level Construction by Value and Construction Cost Structure, Q1 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Construction market in Canada is expected to grow by 3.9% […]

Economics

17 h. ago Costco Canada offering massive deal on membership this month

Want a Costco Canada membership? Now is the perfect time to buy or renew one for your household.On Sept. 1, 2024, Costco raised its annual membership fees for the first time in years. The Gold Star membership increased by $5 ($60 to $65), and the higher-tier Executive membership jumped by $10 to $130 annually.The good news is that Costco sometimes offers membership promotions with serious advantages. The big-box store currently has a deal for new and returning members (whose membership expired 18 or more months ago), but you'll have to act fast.The deal ends on April 13, 2025.Until that deadline, those who sign as Executive members online using the promo code COSTCO80 will receive a $80 voucher. It can be used on a $200 purchase at Costco.ca.For Gold Star members, the gift voucher is worth $40 (promo code: COSTCO40) and can be applied to a $100 purchase on the big box store's website.Savings like that could mean a ton of free essentials like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, applianc...

Economics

20 h. ago ‘There’s a disconnect’: Conservative candidate in GTA battleground thinks Liberal

Costas Menegakis's message to party HQ has been that the Conservatives' spotlight on the cost of living is resonating in his suburban GTA riding

Events

25 h. ago It was in again? Three takeaways as disallowed goal costs Flames in Utah

It won’t live as long in the memory of the most famous “It Was In” moment in Calgary Flames history. But a disallowed goal against the Utah Hockey Club (34-29-12) on Tuesday night could wind up costing the Flames (35-27-12) big-time. Maybe not as much as the shoulda-been-goal Martin Gelinas scored in Game 6 of […]

Economics

31 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

32 h. ago Maple Leafs’ Matthews gladly ‘witnessing history’ in Ovechkin chase

The long list of National Hockey League types blown away by Alex Ovechkin’s goal-record chase includes the guy who might catch him one day. Ovechkin went into the Washington Capitals’ game in Boston against the Bruins on Tuesday night five goals short of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 for most in NHL history. Maple […]

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34 h. ago Winning isn’t the only goal for Maple Leafs in tight Atlantic Division race

'You just want to continue to build momentum going in these last eight games.'

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35 h. ago Preview of new Scotia Place events centre gets Calgary Flames players pumped

Mikael Backlund knows he’s closer to the end of his NHL career than he is to the beginning. Last week, though, the 36-year-old Calgary Flames captain and his teammates got a glimpse of what’s in store for the team’s new home when Scotia Place opens in time for the 2027-28 season. That tantalizing preview couldn’t […]

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36 h. ago 18 départs consécutifs pour son gardien: André Tourigny défend vertement sa stratégie

L'utilisation du gardien Karel Vejmelka par l'entraîneur André Tourigny avec le Club de l'Utah suscite plusieurs questions.

Events

37 h. ago No batteries? Thinner packaging? US businesses look for ways to offset tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Gadgets sold without batteries. Toys sold in slimmed-down boxes or no packaging at all. More household goods that shoppers need to assemble themselves. These are some of the ways consumer product companies are retooling their wares to reduce costs and avoid raising prices as President Donald Trump levies new import taxes […]

Economics

39 h. ago GAME DAY: After dramatic comeback in Colorado, did Flames save some magic for Utah?

Thanks to Monday’s thriller in the Mile High City, the Flames have climbed within five points of the Blues for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference

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