4 h. ago Toronto market is so much more than a place for fashion and delicious food

A multidisciplinary space located in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood has been drawing attention for years with its intriguing blend of retail, dining, and art — a combination not often found in the city.Located on Queen St. E. near Jones Ave., ALLWOOD MRKT combines a plant-focused café, boutiques, and a curated art gallery under the direction of designer, chef, and entrepreneur, Kevin Allwood.When you step inside, you're immediately greeted by the boutique's wide range of handcrafted items from all over the world. Think potted plants, small-batch hot sauces, and one-of-a-kind pieces from Africa, including mud cloths from the Ivory Coast, handwoven baskets from Zimbabwe and South Africa, as well as apothecary products, home goods, and intricate jewellery.Every item you find in the store is part of a tightly curated selection that emphasizes both craftsmanship and traceability."Ethical means traceable, intentional, and human. It means knowin...

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7 h. ago Malaysia’s 2026 Budget to Give Markets a Boost, Analysts Say

Malaysia’s spending plan for 2026 will be mildly positive for local assets given the absence of negative surprises, according to analysts.

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8 h. ago Malaysia Sees Ringgit on Path to Strengthen Below 4 Per Dollar

The Malaysian ringgit is set to extend its recent gains as strong domestic spending and the government’s fiscal prudence cushion the blow from US tariffs, Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

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15 h. ago Libération des otages à Gaza: un analyste refuse de crier victoire

À la veille de la libération prévue des 20 otages israéliens retenus par le Hamas, Guillaume Lavoie souligne la fragilité du cessez-le-feu à Gaza.

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15 h. ago ‘Tron: Ares’ wins North America box office, but disappoints at $33.5M

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) — “Tron: Ares,” the latest installment in the Disney sci-fi franchise, debuted atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday, but analysts said its $33.5 million haul was disappointing given its huge budget. “The movie was tracking well, but interest stalled during the last 10 days and the […]

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16 h. ago Texas Water Crisis Threatens Booming Industrial Hotspot for Exxon, Koch

Water shortages in South Texas are posing major risks to a fast-growing industrial hub that’s crucial to President Donald Trump’s twin goals of dominating global energy markets and slashing trade deficits.

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17 h. ago Opération couverture cellulaire: «On commence à ne plus y croire»

Plusieurs municipalités du Québec craignent que le gouvernement ne parvienne pas à respecter sa promesse d’ici la fin de son mandat, en 2026.

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17 h. ago Donald Trump perd le Nobel de la paix, mais préserve ses chances

Il aurait été prématuré de décerner le Nobel de la paix au président américain. Je m’attends cependant à ce qu’on revienne à la charge en 2026.

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17 h. ago Brewers edge Cubs in Game 5 to earn NLCS matchup with Dodgers

MILWAUKEE — Ending their recent run of playoff frustration earned the Milwaukee Brewers a new nickname from their manager. Pat Murphy has referred to his team as the “Average Joes,” a nod to their small-market status and lack of big names. But after the Brewers beat the rival Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth […]

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33 h. ago Le premier ministre français compose en urgence son gouvernement, le budget comme objectif

Sa nomination est perçue comme la dernière chance pour Emmanuel Macron de redynamiser son second mandat.

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38 h. ago Crypto sees more than $6 billion in liquidations after Trump tariff threats to China

Crypto market traders were hit by record liquidations just days after Bitcoin touched an all-time high, volatility triggered in large part by the latest round of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Cryptocurrency prices tumbled on Friday after Trump said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on China and export controls on software. The […]

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41 h. ago Corporate Debt Is Benefiting as US Looks More Like an Emerging Market: Credit Weekly

US corporate bonds are trading at their highest valuations in decades, but to some investors and strategists, it’s partly an illusion fueled by government dysfunction, and company debt has room to rally more.

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52 h. ago Restaurants in Toronto left with no choice but to raise prices amid skyrocketing inflation

Several popular Toronto restaurants have been left with no choice but to raise their prices as inflation continues to swell.The non-stop rise of food costs is a reality that people across Canada have grown accustomed to over the past few years. That's not to say we're happy about it, but it's just the way it is — kind of like accepting the fact that the Leafs will, inevitably, let us down each hockey season.Still, many restaurants across the city, particularly independents, have tried their best to keep costs for their diners low, understanding that we're all feeling the pinch these days, and believing that skyrocketing supply costs shouldn't get in the way of your ability to eat great food.A noble quest, indeed. Alas, inflation is getting to a point where even the restaurants most committed to maintaining reasonably accessible prices are finally being forced to give them a boost.For Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken owner Jordan Harasinski Gillis, kee...

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52 h. ago Is Toronto's viral 'croissant pizza' craze actually worth the hype?

Croissant pizza is Toronto's latest viral obsession, but is it really worth the hype?It seems like only yesterday when "Dubai chocolate," which roughly shakes down, these days, to the simple combination of milk chocolate and pistachio, was all anyone could talk — and post — about.Nowadays, though, there's another viral creation taking over Toronto's social media feeds, and it combines two dairy-laden, carbohydrate-dense favourites: croissants and pizza.Croissant meets pizza, what's not to like?It comes as no surprise, at least to those familiar with the local croissant scene, that this latest viral creation comes, naturally, by way of Dubai, introduced to the Toronto scene by Little Pebbles Cafe.The cafe, which boasts locations in Kensington Market and Little Italy, is known for its crazy croissant creations, like a hollowed-out pastry filled with sippable hot chocolate to an oversized 1-kg croissant. That they would latch on to the croissant pi...

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52 h. ago Le rythme des hausses salariales restera stable en 2026, selon le CRHA

L’Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA) anticipe des augmentations salariales moyennes de 3,2 %.

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55 h. ago Oil prices tumble to a 5 month low on new Trump tariff threats

The price of oil tumbled to a 5 month low on Friday as global markets plunged following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to greatly increase tariffs on Chinese imports.

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57 h. ago Budget culturel et filet social dans la mire de Steven Guilbeault

Le ministre de l’Identité et de la Culture canadiennes planche sur l’extension du filet social pour les artistes.

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58 h. ago Steven Guilbeault annonce trois mesures du budget fédéral pour «les plus vulnérables»

Dans les prochaines années, l’ARC produira automatiquement la déclaration de familles à faibles revenus.

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58 h. ago Steven Guilbeault annonce trois mesures du budget fédéral pour « les plus vulnérables »

Dans les prochaines années, l’ARC produira automatiquement la déclaration de familles à faibles revenus.

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59 h. ago These 5 TSX stocks had their target prices hiked by analysts, though one comes with some risk

The week in stocks: Why tax-loss selling could be critical for investors this year and how hockey could translate into wins for these stocks

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