24 m. ago Tourists will need to book spot on popular Italian beach using app this summer

The new system could come into effect by July

Society

33 m. ago Bank of Canada Holds at 2.75%, Seeks More Clarity on Tariffs

The Bank of Canada paused its interest rate cutting cycle and said policymakers “will proceed carefully” as they wait to see how US President Donald Trump’s trade policy takes shape.

Economics

43 m. ago THE LATEST: Polling gap narrows, Greens disinvited from leaders’ debate

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election and tariff-related news, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering the election ahead of the April 28 vote. Plus, you can find all of […]

Politics

64 m. ago Bank of Canada holds interest rates: Read the official statement

Rate remains at 2.75%

Other

66 m. ago Some acetaminophen, melatonin tablets are being recalled in Canada

Health Canada has issued alerts for one lot of Laboratoire Riva Inc.’s acetaminophen caplet and six lots of Life Brand’s Timed Release Melatonin pills.

Other

68 m. ago Election Power Meter: Greens get the boot; Hockey wins French debate

We should have known when we created the Election Power Meter that hockey would be the most powerful force

Politics

81 m. ago Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy.  The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent, the first time it has left the key rate unchanged […]

Economics

82 m. ago B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

No Canadian shipyards submitted proposals to build the vessels, Ed Hooper, B.C. Ferries’ executive director of shipbuilding, said in a statement

Politics

2 h. ago Federal Election 2025: 12 hot topics and where each party stands

Wondering who to vote for in the federal election? Here's where the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Greens stand on 12 key issues.

Politics

2 h. ago In federal leaders’ debates, these are the topics set to dominate

While the Green Party was originally invited to take part in the federal leaders' debates, the party was disqualified for not meeting the criteria on Wednesday morning.

Politics

2 h. ago Green Party booted from leaders’ debates due to lack of candidates

Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault said it was a "strategic decision" not to run Green candidates in some ridings

Politics

3 h. ago California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The suit will argue that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China […]

Economics

3 h. ago Edmonton homebuyers continue to surge against national trend, province hurries to keep up with demand

With an election imminent and the threat of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump off and on, unlike other markets across Canada Edmonton homebuyers haven’t been deterred from the market. “I think when people are shopping for a home, the first thing that they’re thinking about is, what do I need for my family? […]

Society

3 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

3 h. ago SunOpta Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Release and Conference Call

MINNEAPOLIS — SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food, today announced that the Company will issue financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025 after the markets close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Following the release, SunOpta will host a conference call […]

Culture

3 h. ago Posthaste: Bank of Canada must cut rates deeper to salvage rocky housing market, say economists

Interest rates remain too high to turbocharge the sector, which is a major contributor to Canada's economy

Other

3 h. ago Here’s how people without ID or fixed address can vote in the federal election

ST. JOHN’S — Anyone who wants to register to vote in the April 28 federal election has to be able to prove who they are and where they live. Elections Canada realizes both of those things can be a challenge for someone without a home or standard ID cards, said spokesperson Diane Benson. If an […]

Politics

4 h. ago Letters April 16, 2025: ‘Carney isn’t in this to bring anything new to Canada’

Why now? Carney’s platform consists mainly of addressing externally forced issues such as tariffs and NATO, copied and borrowed Conservative planks like affordability, and continuation of prior Liberal policies such as no pipelines and emissions caps. There is nothing original in his platform and there is nothing or nobody original in his party. Why would […]

Transport

4 h. ago HILL: CPP another example of Albertans’ outsized contribution to Canada

Put simply, Albertan workers have been helping fund the retirement of Canadians from coast to coast for decades, and without Alberta, the CPP would look much different.

Other

4 h. ago The Conference Board of Canada in its recent Major City Insights report, states the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing 1.9 per cent in 2024.

A leading financial agency is forecasting solid economic growth for London, defying fears of a downturn amid a trade and tariff war between the U.S, and Canada. The Conference Board of Canada in its recent major city insights report, predicts the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing […]

Politics