56 m. ago Powell to Volatile Stock Market: You’re on Your Own, for Now

A relatively calm day on the stock market turned turbulent after Jerome Powell made clear the Federal Reserve remains on war-footing against inflation, even if that means risk assets suffer.

Economics

65 m. ago Police officer's use of force on man who died two days after was lawful, necessary and proportionate: ASIRT report

A report by Alberta’s civilian oversight team has found that police use of force on a man who died two days after he was arrested for impaired driving was lawful, necessary and proportionate “in all the circumstances.” The report shared on Wednesday by the executive director of Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), comes three […]

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97 m. ago What makes a ‘good day’? Researchers at UBC find it involves no more than six hours of work

'We now know more about the recipe for a good day, and by extension, the recipe for a good life,' say UBC psychology researchers

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1 hour ago Confessed killer believed he was attacking an "animalistic creature" when he fatally stabbed a Calgary woman, court hears

Calgary murder suspect Michael Adenyi believed he was being attacked by demonic animals when he repeatedly stabbed city woman Vanessa Ladouceur. But Adenyi told defence lawyer Curtis Mennie on Wednesday that when he cut himself during the fatal attack he was “shot” back into reality and discovered the “creature” was a person. The admitted killer […]

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2 h. ago J.K. Rowling celebrates after U.K’s top court backs ‘biological’ definition of woman

Author J.K. Rowling is ecstatic after the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition. Five judges ruled unanimously that the Equality Act of 2010 means trans women can be excluded from some groups and single-sex spaces, such as changing rooms, homeless shelters, swimming […]

Culture

3 h. ago Toronto casino fined $120,000 for not detecting alleged cheating scheme

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $120,000 fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for failing to to detect an alleged cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme. In March 2024, the OPP’s Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), embedded within the AGCO, laid charges against five individuals following allegations that two table […]

Economics

4 h. ago Saharan Dust Set to Curb Solar Output as It Blows Into Germany

A plume of Saharan dust is set to curb solar generation in parts of central and southern Europe in the coming days, adding support to power prices around midday.

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4 h. ago Thrilling Porsche race track attraction to open in Ontario this spring

The hotly anticipated Porsche Experience Centre Toronto (PEC) — the first of its kind in Canada — is just a few months away after years of construction and delays.Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. announced on Wednesday that the new attraction under construction just outside Toronto will open in June as part of Pickering's 20-acre Durham Live entertainment complex, boasting a race track, simulators, a cafe, and a gift shop dedicated to the German sports car manufacturer.The facility's imminent opening comes roughly three and a half years after the project was first announced in late 2021, and is undoubtedly welcome news for the motoring community following construction delays and a missed 2024 opening.The PEC in Durham will mark the tenth such attraction worldwide and the third in North America after locations in Atlanta and Los Angeles."The upcoming opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto marks an important milestone for the brand here," said Trevor Arthur, President &...

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5 h. ago AGCO issues $120,000 penalty to Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for cheat scheme involving two dealers

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a monetary penalty totalling $120,000 against Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership (“Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto”) alleging they failed to detect a cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. In March […]

Economics

6 h. ago Visa cancellations sow panic for international students in U.S., with hundreds fearing deportation

WASHINGTON — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S., and they’d discovered in early April their legal status had been terminated with little notice. To their knowledge, none of the students had committed a deportable offence. In recent […]

Society

6 h. ago Here's how you can watch the federal election debates in Canada this week

The big debate between the federal party leaders is set to take place this week.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet will take part in two debates.A French-language debate will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. ET and be moderated by Radio-Canada's Patrice Roy. One day later, on April 17 at 7 p.m. ET, an English debate will take place with TVO's Steve Paikin serving as moderator. Both will be broadcast live from Montreal's Maison de Radio-Canada atrium. Both will run for two hours without commercials.If you're interested in tuning in, the process is pretty simple, with many broadcasters set to air the events. This includes:CBC — CBCnews.ca, CBC News app (Android/iOS), CBC Gem, CBC’s YouTube channelCPAC — CPAC YouTube channelCTV — CTVNews.ca, the CTV News app (Android/iOS), CTV News YouTube channelGlobal News —...

Politics

7 h. ago To keep Canadians coming, Palm Springs hangs love letters in its streets

The 40 red banners, attached to light posts on the city’s main road, are hard to miss. Each one – hanging outside hotels, restaurants, bars, art galleries and other attractions – features an image of the Canadian flag shaped as a heart. Officials in Palm Springs, California, hope the signage makes the desert resort city’s […]

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7 h. ago U.K. Supreme Court rules transgender people excluded from definition of ‘woman’ under law

Ruling means that a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female should not be considered a woman for equality purposes

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7 h. ago Green Party disinvited from federal leaders’ debate, commission says

The decision comes just hours before the French language debate is scheduled to take place in Montreal, and one day before the English debate

Politics

7 h. ago Canucks vs. Golden Knights Game Day: And so a miserable season closes

One team is headed for the playoffs, one is facing oblivion.

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8 h. ago Flood Risk America Protects FedEx Station in Lismore NSW From Flooding

LISMORE, Australia — FedEx Station in Lismore put its custom flood barriers to the test during Cyclone Alfred. While Alfred was a lower-tier storm, its slow movement caused significant damage with heavy rain, storm surges, and strong winds to coastal areas for days before landfall. Cyclone Alfred’s impact continues to be felt in the community, […]

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8 h. ago Gildan Activewear to Issue First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release on April 29, 2025

MONTREAL, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and NYSE) will report its first quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A press release will be issued after markets close, and a conference call is scheduled on that same day at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the […]

Culture

8 h. ago PolicyMe Announces $30 Million CAD in Funding and Expanded Product Suite, Transforming Digital Insurance

PolicyMe has expanded from Life Insurance into a new Health & Dental offering and introduces an end-to-end white-labeled platform, advancing its mission to make insurance more effortless for Canadians. TORONTO — PolicyMe, Canada’s leading digital insurance provider, announced $30 million CAD in additional funding—secured through multiple tranches of equity and debt financing between 2023 and […]

Economics

8 h. ago Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs – and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, […]

Economics

9 h. ago U.K.’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

LONDON — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a long-running dispute between a feminist group and the Scottish government. Several women’s groups that supported the appeal celebrated outside court and hailed it as a major victory in their effort […]

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