2 h. ago Oil Market’s Focus Shifts to Demand as Trump Reignites Trade War

While US President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff strategy has disrupted the oil market for months, his renewed attacks on trading partners this week have solidified consensus on at least one matter: The outlook for crude demand is set to worsen.

Economics

3 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Alberta’s rules on explicit sex books are reasonable. Don’t believe the fake news

The province did not ban depictions of hugging and kissing in school libraries, as some media reports initially suggested

Events

8 h. ago Crumbling $2 million Toronto multiplex looks like the set of a horror movie

If you've ever strolled the leafy streets of Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood and wondered what the insides of those grand old homes-turned-too-many-apartments actually look like, well, wonder no more.Anyone who has ever rented as a student in this city probably already knows the answer: many of them look like haunted houses that have given up trying.And none of them haunt harder than 43 Dewson St.A vacant unit. Perched on a quiet corner just a stone's throw from the buzz of College Street, this "majestic" six-unit multiplex just hit the market for $1,945,000—after a not-so-subtle price drop from $2.2 million.The living area of the vacant unit. Why the discount? Because this place is rough. Like, a bathtub falling through the floor-level rough.Another vacant unit with a fireplace. Sure, if you squint through the cobwebs, crumbling plaster, and general aura of despair, you can catch glimpses of the home's former glory and character-filled past....

Economics

9 h. ago Quaint little Ontario town boasts charming main street and picturesque waterfall

Small towns are a significant part of Ontario's charm, especially quaint gems like Fenelon Falls, a village that feels a world away from big-city life, just waiting to be explored. It's the place of small-town dreams, and nowhere like you've visited before. Fenelon Falls can be described as a varied mix of all things you'd like to find in a town like this, full of unique restaurants, shops and cottages to rent along the water. Nicknamed the "Jewel of the Kawarthas," it has a population of around 2,500 people and is mainly known as a tourist town — mostly active in the peak summer cottagegoer season, but you can find trails offering beautiful fall colours in the autumn too. But the best part of this place is right in the middle of all the action: part of its namesake is inspired by a waterfall that runs through the heart of the town. Though nowhere near the stature of major waterfalls elsewhere in the province, Fenelon Falls can...

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9 h. ago This Toronto fashion store is tucked away behind a quaint Victorian townhouse exterior

Tucked away behind the preserved facades of a Victorian townhouse in Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood is WDLT 117, a three-storey designer concept store that blurs the line between retail and lifestyle.Founded by Chloe Ma and Darryl Ding, WDLT 117 brings together fashion, design, coffee, home goods, and flowers under one roof at 7 St. Thomas Street. The store came about after the founders, who often travelled around the world, noticed a lack of representation of emerging brands and more fashion-forward pieces.The hybrid shop is located in a building that's the "first of its kind" office condo in Toronto to offer exclusive commercial ownership, and seamlessly blends Victorian townhomes with a contemporary fritted glass tower.2022 exterior of the Victorian townhome exteriors incorporated into the base of 7 St. Thomas. Photo: Jack Landau.WDLT comes from the word "wanderlust," and the numbers that follow also reflect the evolution of the streetscape."Since the prev...

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13 h. ago Boil water advisory issued for parts of St. Thomas after bacteria detected

Southwestern Public Health on Friday urged residents in parts of St. Thomas to boil their water before use after samples tested positive for bacteria. The advisory, issued at 4 p.m., applies to all users on East Avenue, Chester Street, West Avenue, Devonshire Place, Balflour Street, Ada Street, Parkside Drive, Bell Drive, Henry Street, Glenbanner Street, […]

Culture

16 h. ago Ingredion to Release 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results On August 1, 2025

WESTCHESTER, Ill., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food manufacturing industry, will release its second quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025, before the market opens Friday, August 1, 2025. Jim Zallie, president and chief executive officer and […]

Culture

17 h. ago The Glebe's Sultan Ahmet restaurant closes after failure to pay rent

After just more than a year, the restaurant on Bank Street in the old Clocktower pub building has closed.

Other

19 h. ago Cyclist dies after collision with dump truck in southwest Calgary

The intersection of 26th Avenue and 32nd Street S.W. is expected to be closed for several hours

Events

20 h. ago Alberta’s economy is expected to outperform this year, but young people are still struggling to find work

Outside of the pandemic, Alberta's job market hasn't been this bad for people under 25 since the downturn of the early 1990s

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22 h. ago Deachman: City fees are squeezing small developers out of rental housing

François Latreille, a small ByWard Market developer, says city charges are making low-rise developments impossible to build. And he has the expenses list to show it.

Sport

22 h. ago Department of Defense investment in rare earth mining company offers road map for sector revitalization

Government guarantees to pay miner above market rates for 10 years

Economics

23 h. ago Jane Birkin’s original Hermes bag sells at auction for more than $10 million

The bag was named after actor, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin. Luxury fashion house Hermes created it for her

Economics

24 h. ago HSBC Exits Banks’ Climate Coalition Abandoned by Wall Street

HSBC Holdings Plc has left the world’s biggest climate alliance for banks, which was rocked over the past eight months by an exodus of the biggest US lenders.

Society

24 h. ago Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%

OTTAWA — Canada’s labour market topped expectations in June amid a surprise surge in hiring. Statistics Canada said Friday that the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.9 per cent in June as the economy added some 83,000 jobs. The vast majority of those jobs were part-time, the agency said, with […]

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26 h. ago Oil Swings With Focus on Trump’s Plan for Russia, Saudi Output

Oil swung as traders await US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Russia and weigh surging supplies from Saudi Arabia.

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26 h. ago AECOM announces planned dates for third quarter fiscal 2025 earnings results and conference call

DALLAS — AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that it intends to issue its third quarter fiscal 2025 earnings results after the U.S. market closes on August 4, 2025. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors on August 5, 2025, at 8 a.m. Eastern […]

Culture

32 h. ago Toronto home featured in a design magazine hits the market for $4.5 million

If you've ever dreamed of living in a home so polished it could grace the pages of House and Home — well, 152 Kenilworth Ave. in Toronto already has.Right in the heart of The Beaches, this newly renovated stunner isn't just move-in ready—it's show-off-to-everyone-you-know ready. Designed and curated by East Design House, the five-bedroom home has a surprising amount of character for a new build.Vintage French doors lead to the home office. Inside, you'll find reclaimed hardwood floors from Eastern Europe, coffered ceilings, vintage French doors, and custom millwork that all add century-home-like charm to the house.The living room. The main floor is fairly open concept in layout with tons of natural light.The kitchen. The living spaces are anchored by the kitchen with a dramatic waterfall island, striking marble countertops, integrated appliances, and a built-in bar area designed for entertaining.The family room. The home ...

Economics

33 h. ago Jane Street Ban Weighs on NSE Market Valuation and Expiry Turnover

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

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37 h. ago Chinese Stocks Narrow Gap With Hong Kong as Policy Bets Grow

After lagging Hong Kong stocks by the most since 2008, Chinese equities are showing signs of catching up as valuations and optimism over policy support rekindle investor interest.

Economics