3 h. ago Copper rises as China says it’s weighing trade talks with U.S.

Copper prices have been bolstered by signs of strong demand in China and tightening supplies in the global market

Economics

3 h. ago Brampton man’s lottery dream comes true as he wins more than $250,000

Married father of three Alberto Amendola dreamt he won the lottery before he actually did. The Brampton man picked up a Lotto 6/49 second prize worth $255,160.40 in the Mar. 29 draw. “On a Saturday night, I had a dream I’d won the lottery,” he told OLG. “The next morning, I told my wife about […]

Economics

3 h. ago Alberta reports 17 more cases of measles, bringing total to more than 200

Measles symptoms include fever, coughing, a runny nose, red eyes and a blotchy, red rash that appears three to seven days after the fever starts.

Other

4 h. ago Joel Armia jouait avec une main fracturée depuis six semaines

Il a beaucoup été question du côté guerrier de Josh Anderson, mais celui de Joel Armia n’est pas à négliger: il a joué avec une main fracturée.

Other

4 h. ago Wisconsin governor responds to Trump border czar’s ‘chilling’ arrest threat

Trump's top border adviser suggested that Evers could be arrested over guidance issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.

Politics

5 h. ago New Netflix series starring Severance actor spotted filming around Toronto

A new Netflix series starring a Severance actor will be filming in and around Toronto over the next few months, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for any possible sightings. Best-selling American author Harlan Coben, known for his renowned mystery novels and thrillers that include Win, The Boy from the Woods, Run Away and the Myron Bolitar series, is officially bringing his hit novel, I Will Find You, to the streaming service. The eight-episode series started production in Toronto on April 21 and will be filming through the summer until August 29, according to the City of Toronto's website.The show's cast includes Sam Worthington (Avatar, Lift) as David Burroughs, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his son.However, when he receives word that his son might be alive, David embarks on a truth-finding mission that "leads him out of prison and into a world of deceit and despair," according to Netflix&#...

Culture

7 h. ago BTCC Exchange Scores Big on Day One of TOKEN2049 Dubai with Interactive Basketball Experience and Viral Mascot Nakamon

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, made a spectacular splash on the first day of TOKEN2049 Dubai with its eye-catching basketball-themed booth and widely popular mascot Nakamon, attracting thousands of crypto enthusiasts, traders, and […]

Sport

7 h. ago Bryan Adams and Tegan & Sara in Toronto next week for huge conference

One of Toronto's biggest music, arts and tech conferences is happening this month and some massive stars are in the lineup.The 42nd edition of the Departure Festival will showcase over 100 artists from across the city, Canada, and the world from May 6 to 11.Canada's creative industry and guests from around the world will also come together for the Departure Conference, sharing ideas and learning from industry leaders and music legends."The Departure Conference is a true launch pad for emerging talent and a hub for meaningful connections," said Kevin Barton, Executive Producer of Departure, to blogTO."Our goal is to establish Toronto as a global centre for industry collaboration and solidify its reputation as a place where careers get launched."With their conference pass, attendees can access exclusive keynote talks, showcases, networking, special events, and more.Conference speakers announced include celebrity chef and The Bear star Matty Matheson, Grammy...

Culture

10 h. ago Aritzia shifts some supply from China amid U.S. tariffs, CEO says

The Vancouver-based apparel company said Thursday that the Asian nation is one of the top three countries it relies on to make its clothing.

Economics

11 h. ago Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to face cyber threat as M&S’ struggles persist

LONDON (AP) — British retailer Marks & Spencer said Friday that it’s “working day and night” to resolve a cyberattack nearly two weeks ago that has left it unable to process any online orders, a day after luxury London department store Harrods confirmed it had become the latest target. With Co-op also having shut down […]

Other

11 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney unlikely to do anything to ease Alberta sovereignty talk

I have just finished my seventh interview on a radio talk show or podcast where the topic has been Alberta separation. Since Monday’s federal election, hosts (mostly from Ontario) have been wondering whether the threat of Alberta leaving Confederation is real. The cynic in me is tempted to chalk up this new-found interest in Alberta’s […]

Events

12 h. ago TikTok fined $600 million for illegally sending EU data to China

(Bloomberg) — TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd. was fined €530 million ($600 million) by the European Union for illegally sending user data to China, warning the firm it didn’t do enough to keep information out of reach from Chinese state services. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, the company’s main regulator in Europe, said TikTok infringed the bloc’s […]

Economics

13 h. ago Joel Kotkin: We must not take our eyes off the true threat — China

Trump is feeding anti-American sentiment in Canada and elsewhere, which is playing right in Beijing's hands

Other

14 h. ago Chengdu Origen and Vanotech Announce First Patient Dosed in VAN

Clinical trial of KH658 evaluates single suprachoroidal space administration of gene-therapy treatment for wet AMD CHENGDU, China and ROCKAWAY, N.J., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chengdu Origen Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (“Chengdu Origen”) and Vanotech Ltd. (“Vanotech”) announced today the first patient dosed in the VAN-2401 multi-center Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating treatment with KH658 […]

Science

19 h. ago Asian shares rise as China says it’s considering US overtures on Trump’s tariffs

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian markets advanced Friday after China’s Commerce Ministry said Beijing is evaluating overtures from the U.S. regarding President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Futures and oil prices advanced. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged 1.7% to 22,493.96, while markets in Shanghai were closed for a public holiday. Taiwan’s benchmark jumped 2.2%. An unnamed Chinese […]

Economics

19 h. ago China Shipping Loophole Closed by Trump, Raising Prices for US Consumers

Small-value packages shipped to the US from China will no longer be exempted from tariffs starting Friday, when President Donald Trump’s move against an exception he called a “big scam” takes effect.

Economics

19 h. ago Factories Key to Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ Urge China Tariff Relief

Almost as swiftly as he has erected his tariff wall around the US over the past 100 days, President Donald Trump has issued exemptions for a select but growing family of products like auto parts and smartphones.

Economics

23 h. ago Oil Renews Slide Before OPEC+ Meeting That May Agree Supply Hike

Oil declined at the end of a volatile week as traders weighed a potential supply hike from OPEC+ and the trade war’s risks to demand, against a fresh threat of US sanctions against Iranian flows.

Other

23 h. ago Oil Rises as Traders Parse Signals on Trade Before OPEC+ Meeting

Oil rose, paring a steep weekly loss, as traders weighed the possibility of US-China trade talks and a fresh sanctions threat against Iranian flows against a potential supply hike from OPEC+.

Economics

24 h. ago Aritzia diversifying away from China as tariff tensions continue: CEO

Aritzia Inc. says it is shifting some of its supply chain away from China, which has been hammered with triple-digit tariffs from the United States. The Vancouver-based apparel company said Thursday that the Asian nation is one of the top three countries it relies on to make its clothing, but it intends to cut its […]

Economics