13 h. ago Lobster fishers raise alarm about low Canadian prices, some giving up on season

Lobster fishers around Atlantic Canada are speaking out about this year's prices, with some saying it's unfairly low this season.

Economics

7 d. ago Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

Record gold prices are translating into higher profits for Canadian producers and excitement about the potential for more growth, though miners remain cautious on spending. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. is among the first big producers to report results after a quarter that saw gold top US$3,000 an ounce, while this week it pushed to over […]

Economics

9 d. ago ‘People have almost died’: Soaring N.S. lobster fishing tensions revealed

Communication released to Global News under the Freedom of Information Act provides a rare glimpse into how far the situation deteriorated for fishery officers in Nova Scotia.

Events

2 w. ago Bell Canada launches its own new smartphone brand called Ahlo

Bell has launched a new smartphone brand called Ahlo.The carrier says the phone has been designed in Canada with "value-conscious users" in mind. That said, it's likely assembled in other parts of the world. So far, Bell hasn't shared the phone's manufacturer.The phone is now available for $270 outright or $1 per month at Bell or Virgin Plus (for a limited time) — a steal compared to $1,161 or $32 per month for the iPhone 16. You can also buy it through various Canadian retailers, but this deal price appears to be locked to Bell/Virgin's network.The new smartphone is aimed at "value-conscious users" with a far cheaper price tag than competitors.Here are some of its specs and features:6.58" FHD+ display50MP quad camera5,000 mAh battery5G connectivityFingerprint scannerAndroid 14 OSUSB-C connectivity (cable included)24-month warrantyThe phone will be available through Bell and its Virgin Plus flanker brand, as well as the following retailers:Best Buy ExpressThe Mo...

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2 w. ago Aid groups: Thousands of children in Gaza are malnourished amid Israel’s blockade

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Aid groups are raising new alarm over Israel’s blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where no food or other supplies have been allowed in for more than six weeks. Thousands of children are malnourished, and most people are only eating one meal every other day, the United Nations says. Israel […]

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2 w. ago What does Alberta's controversial involuntary treatment legislation mean?

Alberta’s controversial involuntary addiction treatment legislation may help some, but experts say the lack of evidence on its effectiveness raises alarm bells. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 53, the Compassionate Intervention Act, on Tuesday. If passed, adults and youths with severe addiction and found to either cause imminent harm to themselves […]

Economics

2 w. ago Why Pierre Poilievre keeps bringing up Swedish castles and Kitchener homes in speeches

CPC Leader citing a viral video series that compares prices of Canadian homes to European castles

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3 w. ago Canadian car dealership expects price hikes soon over auto tariff dispute

The general manager of a Ford dealership in Dartmouth, N.S. said that 75 per cent of the cars in his showroom are manufactured south of the border.

Economics

4 w. ago Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

CALGARY — Fears of a tariff-driven recession have led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector’s outlook should the weakness persist. West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel on Friday, recovering some ground by […]

Economics

4 w. ago Sharp drop in global crude oil prices drags down Canadian energy stocks

West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel today.

Economics

4 w. ago Huge share of Canadian renters blame housing crisis on wages

A new survey by online marketplace rentals.ca shows that many Canadian renters feel priced out of the housing market, with several factors driving unaffordability.The 2025 Federal Election Survey questioned hundreds of Canadian renters and discovered that over 40 per cent blamed the housing crisis on wage stagnation compared to housing prices.A total of 47 per cent of renters surveyed also identified stagnant wages and rising housing costs as a key issue in the upcoming federal election."Renters are just as concerned about affordability pressures and economic fairness as they are about supply constraints," stated the report."While issues for currently undecided voters were similar to the broader population, they did skew more towards concerns with inflation and wage stagnation, indicating that addressing the overall cost of living could be the key for parties hoping to win over these swing voters."A recent report from Normandin Beaudry, an actuarial consulting service, sai...

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4 w. ago New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto imports will drive prices higher for both new and used cars. Sean Mactavish, CEO of used-car marketplace Autozen, says prices are already rising on some used cars as sellers anticipate buyers looking for a better deal compared to a new vehicle. “New car prices go up. People (look) […]

Economics

last month Canadian Oil Patch Enters Trade War With Highest Prices in Years

Canada’s oil patch is entering the trade war with the US backed by the strongest pricing for its crude in four years, giving it a cushion against any potential declines and threatening high costs for American refiners and drivers.

Economics