3 d. ago Liberals lead dips for 1st time in Canada election as Tories gain: poll

The new Ipsos poll for Global News shows support for the Liberals has dropped to 42 per cent, the first time since the election began that the party has lost ground.

Politics

3 d. ago Harvey’s Mountain Classic: The inside scoop on Sunday’s animated Flames broadcast

Harvey’s Mountain Classic, which will air on Sportsnet 360, is Canada’s first-ever real-time, full-length animated data visualization of an NHL game

Transport

5 d. ago It’s time for Canada to seize opportunities that play to its strengths, says RBC CEO

Canada cannot 'fall back to where we were as a country' no matter what happens next, says Dave McKay

Other

5 d. ago Ford meets with Utah governor, who encourages more subnational trade missions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions. Gov. Spencer Cox says during this time of trade-driven conflict, subnational relationships are more important than ever. He says his trade mission […]

Society

5 d. ago Canada has a chance to turn U.S. brain drain into brain gain: CMA

Canada should seize the opportunity to turn the U.S. brain drain of doctors and scientists into its own brain gain, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said.

Other

6 d. ago Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in middle of trade war

WASHINGTON — Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America’s top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.-Canada relations, with President Donald Trump hitting Canada with tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum and continuing to hold out […]

Economics

7 d. ago Conservatives promise to go after tax cheats, end offshore loopholes

It’s time for Canada’s wealthy elite to pay their fair share. That was the message coming from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on the campaign trail Tuesday morning, promising to go after tax cheats who hide their money in offshore bank accounts. During a stop in Edmonton, Poilievre said a Conservative government in Ottawa will close […]

Economics

9 d. ago Edmonton's top scoring winger could well take a seat in playoffs. Here's why

Jeff Skinner is smart with the puck, creative on the attack, a tricky shooter and regularly helps put the puck in the net. No surprise then that Skinner has the highest rate of scoring at even strength of any Edmonton Oilers winger. He’s averaged 1.95 points per 60 minutes of even strength play. That’s ahead […]

Other

1 week ago Bump from Canadian women’s hockey team bittersweet for Hannah Miller

The forward from North Vancouver would have represented Canada for the first time in over a decade, but ran afoul of IIHF transfer rules

Sport

2 w. 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

2 w. ago 'Confident' Brad Jacobs won't be rattled by tight loss to Scotland at curling worlds

The roll has been real for Brad Jacobs and his decorated curling crew from Calgary. Real strong Real confident And real sincere for a few well-timed months now. Peaking at just the right time, Team Jacobs — a.k.a. Canada at the 2025 BKT World Men’s Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Sask. — […]

Other

2 w. ago Canada Downtown Office Vacancy Falls for First Time Since 2020

The vacancy rate for Canada’s downtown office buildings fell for the first time in five years as efforts to convert empty properties to other uses gathered momentum.

Other

2 w. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ‘great time’ at fundraiser with Ben Shapiro

'I will always stand up for the best interests of Albertans and I’m grateful for the opportunity I had to share our message with hundreds of Americans'

Other

2 w. ago Pimco, TCW Snap Up Bonds Ditched by Multistrategy Hedge Funds

Pacific Investment Management Co., AllianceBernstein Holding LP and TCW Group Inc. seized on a buying opportunity after recent market volatility forced multistrategy hedge funds to offload risky corporate bonds.

Economics

2 w. ago RBC CEO Dave McKay says bank well positioned as tariffs create uncertainty

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada may see near-term headwinds that drive lower-than-expected performance, but the bank is well positioned amid the current economic uncertainty, chief executive Dave McKay said Thursday. Speaking at the big Canadian bank’s first investor day since June 2018, McKay said RBC has started to see some softening across some of […]

Economics

2 w. ago Try your luck with NorthStar Bets' 3 online tournaments for a chance to win big

Ontario, it's time to place your bets.NorthStar Bets, one of Canada's leading online casino and sportsbook platforms, is unveiling three new online tournaments this spring and there's some serious cash to be won — to the tune of $100,000.These tournaments will feature the three most popular betting categories on the NorthStar Bets platform — Blackjack, Slots, and Sports Parley betting — and will run from March 24 to April 26, giving you multiple opportunities to get in on the action. The tournaments build on the recent success of NorthStar’s first-ever online Blackjack Championship event in Ontario, which saw the winner take home $35,000 in cash — their share of the $100,000 prize pool. “The NorthStar online community is an amazing group of players and we're pleased to provide existing and new players with the spring tournament series and bring the excitement of the casino experience...

Technology

3 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney surrounded by same crew that created disastrous Trudeau Liberal policies

By the time many of your read this, Canada is expected to be into a federal election. And the front-runner is a man who has never been elected to public office and has never faced Parliament. He isn’t even an MP. And he is keen to call a general election because he doesn’t have to […]

Events

3 w. ago What happened to housing the last time Trump tariffed Canada?

A look back at tariffs’ impact on the Canadian housing market during U.S. President Trump’s first term.

Economics

3 w. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

Politics

3 w. ago Opinion: It’s time for Canada to expand trade relations with Israel

Canada could make amends for its embarrassing decision to halt arms sales to Israel while the country faced a seven-front war of survival

Economics