79 m. ago Canadian filmmaker Jason Buxton's second feature, Sharp Corner, a study in obsession

In Jason Buxton’s quiet thriller Sharp Corner, there was one location and set piece that was clearly central to the film. That would be the sharp corner of the title and the house that lies perilously just beyond it. It’s on a rural road and leads to a number of fatal accidents outside Josh and […]

Culture

86 m. ago The Who announce ‘The Song Is Over’ North American farewell tour

Lone Canadian shows will take place Sept. 2 and 4 at Toronto's Budweiser Stage and Sept. 23 in Vancouver

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1 hour ago Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday. The central bank says in its latest Financial Stability Report that at the start of the year, households had, on average, less debt relative to their income […]

Economics

2 h. ago Shoppers ’more resilient’ in face of tariffs than Canadian Tire CEO expected

The tariff fight that has broken out between the U.S. and its trading partners doesn’t appear to be rankling Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. customers as much as its CEO once expected. Greg Hicks said shoppers across the Toronto-based company’s banners — Canadian Tire, SportChek, Party City, Mark’s and Pro Hockey Life — appear to be […]

Economics

3 h. ago The Art of the Deal: William Shatner wants Carney to push U.S. to join Canada and become 11th province

'It's cleaner, there's plenty of power, there's lovely people who want to work with you'

Culture

3 h. ago Vancouver's The Cultch has announced its new season: Here's what you need to know

Australia's Circa, East Van Panto and more coming to East Vancouver venue this season

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4 h. ago U.S. and U.K. expected to announce trade deal that Trump says will cement their relationship

WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal on Thursday that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, delivering a political victory for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Trump can also use to validate his turbulent approach to the international economy. Trump posted on his […]

Economics

4 h. ago International companies to host live webcasts at Deutsche Bank’s Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference on May 15, 2025

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Deutsche Bank today announced the lineup for its Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference (“dbVIC”) on Thursday, May 15, 2025 featuring live webcast presentations from international companies with American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programs in the United States. Representatives from participating companies based in China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Denmark, […]

Society

4 h. ago Preview: No nerves for actor portraying prominent Tom Hanks character in The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown’s 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code has sold more than 80 million copies and been translated into 44 languages. The 2006 film version, starring Tom Hanks as symbologist Robert Langdon, grossed $760 million and spawned two sequels. The success of the novel and film is like a sword of Damocles hanging over Graham […]

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4 h. ago Calgary comedian, drag performer Karla Marx explores 'silly, wild, unusual' side of trans life in new album

On Karla Marx’s sophomore album, Fruity, the comedian revisits an awkward rite of passage that many of a certain age went through in the Canadian education system. The segment, called The Gender Pinnie, revolves around the dreaded partner dance. For many, it was the most feared part of gym class, where “sweaty teenagers” were forced […]

Culture

5 h. ago U.S., UK to announce trade pact, Trump’s 1st deal since tariffs began

Trump said the deal would be a “full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.”

Economics

5 h. ago Brookfield Wealth Solutions Announces First Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Distribution

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Wealth Solutions (NYSE, TSX: BNT) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, stated, “Our business is off to a strong start in 2025. We have entered the U.K. market and begun offering new products that […]

Culture

5 h. ago Blue Moon Metals Announces Start of Mobilization for Nussir Underground Development, Follow on Equity Investment of C$1.13M From Mining Contractor and Engagement of Market Maker

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Moon Metals Inc. (“Blue Moon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOON; OTCQX: BMOOF), is pleased to announce the mobilization of Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner AS (“LNS”) in preparation for underground development of the exploration decline and confirmation of underground mining parameters at its Nussir Copper-Gold-Silver Project in Northern […]

Economics

6 h. ago India Shuts Over 25 Airports Near Pakistan as Tensions Mount

India has halted civilian flights to more airports that are relatively closer to Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said, signaling escalating tensions after New Delhi carried out military strikes in its neighbor’s territory.

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6 h. ago Arizona Sonoran Updates on PFS Workstreams at the Cactus Project

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO — Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”), an emerging U.S. copper developer in Arizona, today provides an update on key workstreams associated with advancing the 2024 Preliminary Economic Assessment (“2024 PEA” see the Aug 7, 2024 Press Release | Technical Report) to Pre-feasibility Study […]

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6 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Alcohol overpowers love and reason for engaged couple

DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I have been arguing almost every day. We have been verbally and emotionally hurting each other. I love her very much, but she has a severe alcohol disorder, and I want her to stop drinking. She keeps begging me for money whenever she runs out of her own. She wants […]

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8 h. ago NielsenIQ Expands NIQ Product Insights, Enabling Retailers and Brands to Better Navigate Global Challenges from Tariffs

Expansion will enable global retail, and CPG enterprises to address and adapt to regional regulatory changes, spot early shopping trends, and personalize and innovate products for discerning consumers NIQ Product Insights (NPI) provides critical intelligence about product attributes, inclusive of dietary, sustainability, and clean label characteristics, shoppers care about the most NIQ’s AI-powered solution provides […]

Economics

10 h. ago Toyota reports booming sales but stays cautious on profit because of various costs

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top automaker Toyota reported record sales for the fiscal year through March on Thursday, but its profit for the latest quarter faltered partly because of a certification scandal. Toyota Motor Corp.’s January-March net profit totaled 664.6 billion yen ($4.6 billion), down from 997.6 billion yen the same period a year ago. […]

Economics

11 h. ago Toyota Warns of Profit Drop as Tariff Chaos Threatens Carmakers

Toyota Motor Corp. is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble to shield themselves from US President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil.

Economics

11 h. ago Toyota Sees $1.3 Billion Profit Hit in Two Months on US Tariffs

Toyota Motor Corp. said US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will result in a ¥180 billion ($1.3 billion) hit to operating income in just two months, with the Japanese carmaker joining a growing list of companies scrambling to shield themselves from trade turmoil.

Economics