38 h. ago With Customers at the Core, VinFast Makes EV First Steps Easier

MARKHAM, Ontario — Many Canadians remain hesitant about switching to electric vehicles, and VinFast is trying to smooth the transition by tackling not just costs and charging gaps but also the small “firsts” that can make or break a driver’s confidence. Canada’s electric-vehicle market continues to cool. In the second quarter of 2025, zero-emission vehicles […]

Economics

54 h. ago Gold prices keep soaring as stock markets on both sides of the border see gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished 150 points higher on Wednesday, boosted by strength in the technology and basic materials sectors, while U.S. markets remained in record territory as gold prices continued to soar. Kim Inglis, a senior portfolio manager at Raymond James, said much of the focus was on gold prices surpassing the […]

Economics

60 h. ago Philip Morris International Urges U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee to Recommend Continued Marketing of IQOS as Modified Risk Product

A pioneer in modified risk tobacco products, Philip Morris International is the only company to have received a modified risk marketing claim for an electronic nicotine device. FDA concludes “Evidence continues to support the modified exposure claim that ‘Scientific studies have shown that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to the IQOS system significantly reduces your […]

Society

4 d. ago Markets continue ‘positive tone’ from last week as mining, energy send TSX higher

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished higher as energy and mining companies had a strong day, while U.S. markets were mixed amid continuing excitement around AI. Brianne Gardner, senior wealth manager with Velocity Investment Partners at Raymond James, said that much of the gains in equity markets on Monday appeared to be a “continuation […]

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5 d. ago BAT Announces 70% of Policy Experts Continue to Misidentify Nicotine as Primary Cause of Smoking

Multi-market survey of 450 policy experts1 shows that they continue to see nicotine as a primary cause of smoking-related disease, despite the growing weight of evidence to the contrary Conducted in 2024 and 2025 across 15 different markets, this research also highlights regional disparities in nicotine risk perception due to regulatory barriers and lack of […]

Politics

7 d. ago Stock markets carry on amid absent U.S. jobs data, leaving Fed without its ‘compass’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up more than 300 points in a broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets were mixed on Friday as investors carried on without U.S. jobs data. “I think the market resilience that we have seen over the past several months continues in the face of the standstill in Washington. […]

Economics

7 d. ago GTA Housing Market Sees Boost in September Following Interest Rate Cut

TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — September home sales increased in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) compared to a year earlier, as more homebuyers sought to take advantage of more affordable monthly mortgage payments. Buyers continued to respond to substantial choice in the marketplace by negotiating the average selling price downward. “The Bank of […]

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8 d. ago Markets reach new highs despite U.S. government shutdown and economic ‘data vacuum’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index reversed earlier losses to finish in positive territory and continue its streak of record highs, while U.S. markets also gained despite a U.S. government shutdown preventing the release of economic data. “The market’s hitting all-time new highs … we were looking for some jobless claims data today from the […]

Politics

8 d. ago Increased supply and slowing demand continues to drive down Calgary's housing prices

Calgary's real estate market is continuing to shift toward favouring the buyer, as an increase in new listings meets slowing demand.

Economics

8 d. ago Increased supply and slowing demand continue to drive down Calgary's housing prices

Calgary's real estate market is continuing to shift toward favouring the buyer, as an increase in new listings meets slowing demand.

Economics

9 d. ago Stock markets hit new highs despite U.S. economic data, government shutdown

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index continued to reach new highs, while U.S. markets also pushed further into record territory as investors shrugged off new data on the U.S. jobs market and a government shutdown. Theresa Shutt, chief investment officer at Harbourfront Wealth Management, said markets were “clearly not slowing down” on concerns about the […]

Politics

1 week ago Klick Health Welcomes Latest Wave of New Senior Talent as Record

Independent health agency adds more seasoned leaders across Client Success, Creative, Consulting, Media, Market Access, Project Management, Strategy, and Technology as it continues to experience industry-leading global growth TORONTO & NEW YORK — In the midst of another record-breaking year, Klick Health today announced a fresh wave of new senior talent, welcoming 21 accomplished leaders […]

Sport

2 w. ago Canadian market continues streak of improving monthly sales in August

Newfoundland leads the pack with its percentage of increased sales of homes, with Alberta riding a six-month upward trend.

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2 w. ago Saudi Arabia Strengthens Position as Regional Fintech Hub with 68 Experimental Permits and 50 Fintech Companies in the CMA Fintech Lab

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has continued to strengthen the regulatory foundations for fintech growth, announcing that a total of 68 fintech experimental permits have been granted by the end of Q2 2025, with 50 fintech companies currently registered under the CMA’s Fintech Lab, 36 of which are […]

Economics

2 w. ago $12B in food and drink exports could be shifted away from U.S.: Farm Credit Canada

Farm Credit Canada has identified $12 billion in food and beverage exports that could be shifted away from the U.S. market as cross-border trade comes under continued strain. The Crown corporation, which provides financing and other services to the agriculture industry, says U.S. tariffs have introduced uncertainty to a relationship that has historically been of […]

Economics

3 w. ago Bollinger Innovations Takes Further Cost Cutting Actions Resulting in Reducing Its Quarterly Cash Burn from $21.2M to $8.9M; a 58% Quarterly Decrease

Company is reducing expenses without affecting marketing, sales and manufacturing capabilities while sales momentum continues to grow BREA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Bollinger Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: BINI) (“Bollinger Innovations” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today the Company has taken further cost cutting actions by reducing its quarterly cash burn […]

Economics

3 w. ago 10 condos you can buy for less than $400k in downtown Toronto right now

Toronto's real estate market is in an unprecedented downward spiral which continues to scare away buyers worried about what snail-paced sales and a growing backlog of listings will mean for their future investment.But, for those brave enough to fulfill their dream of property ownership amid such an uncertain market (and economy in general), there are some serious deals to be had, with house, townhome and condo prices inching downward, in some cases to levels not seen in many years.For the first time in a long time, units in downtown T.O. are getting snagged for around the $350,000 mark — one, in fact, sold for only $295,000 this week — with dozens currently available in the $300k range, which would have been unheard of just a few years ago.Here are some of the most affordable units on the market right now:1014-251 Jarvis StreetKW Living Realty, Brokerage/condos.caThis clean, bright studio may be small and cookie-cutter, but wha...

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