51 m. ago China Shuns Costly LNG Imports Even as Summer Power Demand Rises

Sweltering temperatures are pushing up appetite for electricity in China — just not yet enough to revive the country’s spot purchases of costly liquefied natural gas.

Economics

3 h. ago Les avantages de la fin des barrières intérieures seraient surestimés, avance un rapport

Le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives estime qu’elles ne contribueront que modestement à stimuler l’économie.

Other

5 h. ago Canadian natural gas prices could climb 60% this year as LNG exports ramp up, Deloitte predicts

At the current pace of drilling and investment it could take four to seven years for Canadian producers to meet demand from LNG export projects, the report says

Economics

7 h. ago Smith and Ford sign commitments to remove trade barriers on energy, liquor and automotive industries

The agreements are not legally binding, but set out an understanding the two provinces will cooperate to remove trade barriers across multiple industries

Economics

7 h. ago Canadian telecoms are shutting down their 3G wireless networks

Telus and Bell have separately shared plans to shut down 3G service in parts of Manitoba, which suggests a full Canada-wide shutdown is coming.Bell has a new support page on its website that says that "Later this year, we'll take the first steps towards discontinuing our 3G/HSPA network in order to improve our 4G/LTE and 5G networks. These updates will affect service for 3G/HSPA device users as well as customers with non-VoLTE (Voice over LTE) capable devices."According to the company, Manitoba customers will lose access to 3G on December 31, 2025. Customers will need to update to a newer device that supports VoLTE. The telecom also notes that devices that don't support LTE will lose access to 9-1-1. You also need to be aware that LTE support doesn't necessarily mean VoLTE support.You can use Bell's VoLTE web tool to check if your device is compatible with its network.While Bell never outright said that it plans to shut down its 3G servi...

Other

8 h. ago Buyers now offering way less than asking price for homes in almost all of the GTA

One may wonder how much more doom and gloom the Toronto housing market can handle, as the negative statistics and outlooks keep piling up month after month.The city, having been immensely overvalued and undersupplied for so long, is in a bit of a state of shock now that the market has done a 180, with more homes now up for sale than ever, making for largest gap between supply and demand on record.Even if this is all good for would-be buyers who have been waiting for some semblance of affordability for years, the stagnation has only led to a modest drop in average prices lately, with most owners and developers unwilling or unable to bear the substantial loss of pricing to sell in this current landscape.Still, per the latest numbers from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), the cost of the standard residential property in the GTA slid 5.4 per cent in June compared to the same time last year — the most significant year-over-...

Economics

10 h. ago US Warns of Blackout Risk From Killing Coal as Trump Snubs Renewables

Blackouts in the US could double by 2030 amid an expected increase in power demand brought on by AI, according to a Trump administration report that blames the expected energy shortfall on the closures of coal and natural gas power plants and overreliance on renewable energy.

Events

11 h. ago Jersey Milk chocolate bars being discontinued amid low consumer demand

Mondelez Canada Inc. says it's no longer producing Jersey Milk chocolate bars.

Other

14 h. ago Conference Board report forecasts 1.5% GDP growth for this year

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the economy will grow by 1.5 per cent this year as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies continues to weigh on business and consumer confidence. Cory Renner, associate director of economic forecasting at the Conference Board, says the economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter, but the […]

Culture

14 h. ago Five Years On, Barrick’s Twiga Partnership Delivers Growth and Shared Value for Tanzania

All amounts expressed in US dollars BULYANHULU, Tanzania, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five years after its formation, the Twiga partnership between Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) and the government of Tanzania continues to redefine the role of mining in national development, delivering shared value, operational excellence and long-term investment in the country’s future. Speaking […]

Culture

15 h. ago Les avantages de la fin des barrières interprovinciales seraient surestimés, avance un rapport

Le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives estime qu’elles ne contribueront que modestement à stimuler l’économie.

Other

15 h. ago 'One call to safety': WIN House starts pilot project with 211 to help with shelter supports

"Our hope is that we reduce the barriers that women, children and LGBTQ+gender diverse and men fleeing violence, that it's easier for them to get access to the system they need support from"

Culture

15 h. ago Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: Think tank

OTTAWA — A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada’s premiers to break down internal trade barriers as little more than “political theatre.” It lands just ahead of the country’s internal trade ministers meeting in Quebec City this week, where they are expected to […]

Politics

23 h. ago Où est le plan de François Legault pour l’économie du Québec?

Les secousses économiques s’accumulent au Québec. L’été laisse place aux grandes questions : qui tient la barre? Et surtout, où est le plan?

Other

26 h. ago Oil Drops as Larger OPEC+ Supply Increase Raises Glut Concerns

Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.

Other

26 h. ago Oil Dips as Larger OPEC+ Supply Increase Raises Glut Concerns

Oil pushed lower after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.

Other

30 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Members Vote Yes to Ratify Tentative Agreement

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is pleased to announce that its members have voted to accept the tentative collective agreement negotiated by their bargaining committee. “I am proud of my coworkers and the strength of our union, we are a critical safety net for Ontario workers and Ontarians spoke up, sending […]

Other

32 h. ago Bodies of all 7 missing people found at a California fireworks warehouse that exploded

ESPARTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Northern California have found the bodies of all seven people missing since an explosion last week at a fireworks warehouse that caused a wildfire and shook a tiny farming community. The barrage of fireworks that exploded Tuesday caused a massive blaze that led to other spot fires and collapsed […]

Events

33 h. ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

33 h. ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics