26 m. ago Alberta at odds with Calgary craft brewery after substantial beer tax hike

Big Rock Brewery is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays the province after a new rate was introduced last month

Economics

2 h. ago Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to levels never seen before. Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time this week. The price to buy gold on the spot market in New York is following closely behind. Interest in buying gold can rise […]

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2 h. ago Home prices continue to rise in Calgary despite more on the market

Price increases run counter to usual situation when sales fall and inventory jumps.

Economics

2 h. ago Airline known for providing staff free housing is hiring in Toronto

It's a particularly tough time to secure a job in Toronto right now, especially one that can cover the high costs of rent, food and other rising expenses of living in the city.But, one international airline that's looking for Toronto talent right now boasts some pretty great work perks, the most attractive of which is free company-provided accommodation.Emirates, which is regularly rated one of the world's best carriers, has been hosting career fairs across Canada to fill a number of cabin crew roles.It held one such event at the Novotel Toronto in January, and is back with yet another hiring spree at the same location this month.Candidates interested taking advantage of a tax-free salary plus medical benefits, a number of travel and lifestyle discounts, and the aforementioned free rent in Emirates' home base of Dubai, can head to Novotel at 45 The Esplanade at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25 for the event, which will take place all day.Staff will be on-site to ...

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3 h. ago Toronto's legendary ice cream shop is officially open for the season

As the chill of winter slowly, but surely fades away, Toronto is gearing up for warmer and brighter days ahead, and one sign of the approaching summer is the return of Tom's Dairy Freeze.Located at 630 The Queensway, the iconic ice cream shop has been serving up delicious soft-serve ice cream, old-fashioned sundaes, milkshakes, and banana splits since 1969.After a seasonal break from December 1 to March 13, Tom's Dairy Freeze has officially reopened for the 2025 season as of March 14.Tom's Dairy Freeze is officially open for the season as of Friday. Photo: Jack Landau.On any given day in the summer, you can expect to see a long line stretching down the block from the shop, as those craving a sweet treat wait patiently to have their ice cream cones adorned with colourful dips and fun toppings.As of Friday, March 14, Tom's is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and if you're serious about your ice cream, make sure to arrive a little early — after all, we've b...

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7 h. ago More Britons Expect Rates to Rise Than Fall as Inflation Spikes

UK households expect interest rates to rise in response to a resurgence in inflation, despite the Bank of England pledging to continue gradually easing policy.

Economics

7 h. ago Review: Nathan Rateliff and the Night Sweats offer powerful set in Calgary that was both explosive, intimate

Nathaniel Rateliff’s ultimate message to Calgary at the Saddledome Thursday night was fairly blunt. It wasn’t angry, just direct. It was delivered with a well-earned weariness after he ended his concert with a sweaty run through the Motown-on-steroids gem Love Don’t. “Don’t let the mother******s divide us,” he said as a final farewell. While he […]

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7 h. ago Review: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats offer powerful set in Calgary that was both explosive, intimate

Nathaniel Rateliff’s ultimate message to Calgary at the Saddledome Thursday night was fairly blunt. It wasn’t angry, just direct. It was delivered with a well-earned weariness after he ended his concert with a sweaty run through the Motown-on-steroids gem Love Don’t. “Don’t let the mother******s divide us,” he said as a final farewell. While he […]

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7 h. ago Fed Expected to Cut Rates Twice This Year, Starting in September

The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through the first half of the year, before delivering two reductions beginning in September, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.

Culture

8 h. ago Green Thumb Opens Sixth Ohio Location, RISE Dispensary Whitehall

RISE Dispensaries will serve patients and adult-use customers of Central Ohio with the opening of RISE Dispensary Whitehall located at 4141 E Broad St., Whitehall, OH 43213. RISE Dispensary Whitehall is the first RISE in the Columbus, Ohio area and sixth RISE in the state. Continuing with RISE’s new store opening tradition, profits from RISE […]

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8 h. ago Canadian meeting with Howard Lutnick ‘lowered the temperature,’ but tariffs remain

Doug Ford, Francois-Philippe Champagne and Dominic LeBlanc say exchange constructive, but expect no immediate changes to punishing duties

Economics

12 h. ago Futures Rise, Dollar Up as US Shutdown Risk Eases: Markets Wrap

US and European equity-index futures rallied with Asian stocks Friday as signs the US will avoid a government shutdown boosted sentiment.

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12 h. ago US Stock Futures Advance as Risk of Shutdown Eases: Markets Wrap

US equity futures climbed as signs that lawmakers in Washington will avoid a government shutdown brightened sentiment.

Economics

13 h. ago Polish Policymaker Kotecki Still Sees Some Chance of Interest

Poland may still reduce interest rates as early as July despite the central bank’s new projections showing a higher inflation path and hawkish comments by Governor Adam Glapinski, policymaker Ludwik Kotecki said.

Events

14 h. ago Saudi Aramco Oil Sales to China Set to Fall Sharply in April

Saudi Aramco is set to supply the lowest amount of oil to China in several months, even as the OPEC+ cartel gears up to boost output.

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15 h. ago EN CHIFFRES | Voici à quel point votre pâté chinois vous coûte plus cher

Eh oui, l’inflation a un impact même sur nos recettes les plus classiques et les plus réconfortantes.

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21 h. ago Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. Successfully Refinances Loans for Seven Properties

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (“SST VI”), a publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”), has successfully refinanced loans on seven of its Canadian properties. This refinancing proactively addresses the loans’ upcoming 2025 maturities while lowering SST VI’s interest rate […]

Economics

23 h. ago Man dies after falling from malfunctioning chairlift at Montana ski resort

Jeffrey Zinne, 37, was riding alone in a three-person chair that carries skiers up the mountain when he fell from an unspecified height.

Events

24 h. ago Montreal adds police patrols in metro, limits loitering to boost security sense

Montreal is increasing police patrols and cracking down on loitering in the metro system in response to a massive rise in people struggling with drug addiction and mental illness.

Events

24 h. ago First phase of Brentwood Block community in Burnaby set to rise

Planned 41-storey tower runs on sunlight and sustainable energy

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