6 h. ago Conservation group warns against West Fraser Timber's push for higher logging limits in southern Alberta

The current cut level, set by the province in 2017, is 157,800 cubic metres a year. West Fraser is proposing to raise that to 208,000 cubic metres annually under a new 10-year plan spanning 2025 to 2035

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6 h. ago Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — One major question will be front and center for Federal Reserve policymakers as they prepare for an annual conference in Jackson, Wyoming next week and a crucial policy meeting in September: Which is a bigger problem for the economy right now, stubborn inflation or slower hiring? Weak job gains since April have […]

Economics

7 h. ago Tech stocks drive S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets flat amid hot macro data

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in the technology sector, while U.S. markets were mostly flat as markets digested U.S. wholesale inflation data. Michael Greenberg, portfolio manager for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, said much of the market movements came from the recently released macroeconomic data out of […]

Economics

7 h. ago Man asks ChatGPT for advice on how to cut salt, ends up in hospital with hallucinations

When asked what could be a substitute for the chloride in table salt, ChatGPT suggested that he use sodium bromide. Bromide should not be ingested

Technology

7 h. ago Stock Rally Hits a Wall as US Inflation Picks Up: Markets Wrap

The blistering run in stocks hit a wall as a pick-up in inflation lifted bond yields alongside the dollar, with traders paring bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

Economics

8 h. ago Randall Denley: Ford’s tax cut ramblings won’t make up for the damage Trump’s tariffs will do

Right now, American tariffs are a big problem in three sectors. Giving everyone a little bit of money won’t fix that

Economics

8 h. ago Bank of Canada is open to rate cuts, but lower rates are likely a ways off

Robert McLister: Cuts could be several inflation reports and some crossed fingers away

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10 h. ago Echoes of 2007 Haunt Dollar as Fed Risks Easing Amid Inflation

The dollar is set for a toxic mix of a Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the face of rising annual inflation, a damaging scenario last seen nearly two decades ago, according to Bank of America Corp.

Economics

14 h. ago U.S. wholesalers saw higher costs than expected in July amid tariffs

U.S. producer inflation increased more than expected in July, signalling President Donald Trump's tariff policies are leading to higher prices, and consumers could be hit next.

Economics

15 h. ago Top Africa Money Manager Sees Private Capital Fixing Funding Gap

Africa’s largest money manager sees private capital as key to narrowing the continent’s $100 billion annual infrastructure-financing gap, critical to boosting economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty.

Economics

16 h. ago UK Battery Developer Aims to Raise Millions for Europe Expansion

UK battery developer Harmony Energy Ltd. is planning a capital raise as it pushes into new markets in Europe, where surging wind and solar are straining grids and boosting demand for storage.

Economics

17 h. ago Return to Office Split Deepens Banking’s Transatlantic Divide

US and Canadian banks are summoning staffers back to their offices at a faster rate than European rivals, widening the divide in one of finance’s defining workplace debates.

Other

18 h. ago ‘Significant crisis’: Number of violent incidents reported in Ontario’s schools grows

New data obtained by Global News reveals the rate of violence reported in Ontario's schools is growing, up almost 80 per cent compared to 2018-19.

Society

19 h. ago Norway Holds Key Rate, Keeps Prospect of More Easing in 2025

Norway’s central bank kept borrowing costs steady after a surprise cut in June and reiterated its plan to extend easing later this year.

Other

23 h. ago Asian shares are mixed after days of gains driven by hopes for US rate cuts

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after days of gains driven by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates, while U.S. futures slipped. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.4% to 42,657.94 as investors sold to lock in recent gains that have taken the benchmark to all-time records. The Japanese yen rose […]

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24 h. ago Eligible households will see latest Canada Child Benefit payments dropping soon

Eligible Canadian families should keep an eye on their bank accounts for the incoming child tax benefit payment.The eighth instalment of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be deposited on Wednesday, Aug. 20.In July, the child tax payment increased, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to up the benefit amount to help parents amid the cost-of-living crisis.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson told us in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."Canadian families saw a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments this year, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) also went up from $3,322 to $3,411 in...

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28 h. ago B.C.’s public sector growing at unsustainable rate, business group warns

The bulk of the growth came in health, community social services and public education, but the CFIB says much of it is not on the front lines.

Economics

29 h. ago Wacky offerings at this year’s CNE sure to pique appetites of curious foodies

Psssssttt!  Do you know where somebody can get a Maki Sushi Corn Dog, a Kreamchi Korean Dumpling, deep fried frozen watermelon — and wash it down with buttered Root Beer? Well, of course, all will be on offer starting this Friday, as the Princes’ Gates swing wide open to usher in the 146th edition of […]

Events

30 h. ago Lung cancer survival rate doubles, but still causes most cancer deaths: Feds

Five-year survival rates for people with lung cancer have doubled since the 1990s, but the disease still kills more patients than any other type of cancer, a Statistics Canada report said on Wednesday. The report said the number of people living five years after they were diagnosed jumped from 13% to 27% between 1992 and […]

Events

31 h. ago Brookfield Corporation Announces Pricing of $650 Million Notes Due 2036

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) today announced the pricing of a public offering of $650 million principal amount of senior notes due 2036 (the “notes”), which will bear interest at a rate of 5.330% per annum. The offering is expected to close on August 20, […]

Economics