43 m. ago S&P/TSX composite index edges higher, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index made modest gains Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed as investors weighed what might come next in trade disputes. “The market has been kind of steady since it had its surge on Monday,” said Andrew Buntain, vice-president and portfolio manager at Fiduciary Trust Canada, referring to the jump following […]

Economics

53 m. ago Israël «agresse» les Palestiniens, dit la ministre fédérale des Affaires étrangères

Anita Anand s’est également insurgée du présent blocus israélien de l’aide humanitaire.

Politics

66 m. ago Indigenous Services Canada renews commitment to fully fund Stoney Nakoda students attending Canadian Rockies school

CRPS says its partnership with Stoney Education Authority stretches back over 50 years, supporting students in Exshaw and Canmore, and achieving graduation rates among Indigenous students that exceeded provincial averages

Society

95 m. ago Dry, hot conditions lead to evacuation orders in Manitoba, Ontario

WINNIPEG — Fast-moving wildfires spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions prompted communities in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario to issue evacuation orders Wednesday as the regions endure another day of sweltering heat. About 1,000 people were ordered to leave a popular area for cottagers as wildfires continued to burn in eastern Manitoba. One fire destroyed […]

Events

1 hour ago Man jailed for 222 ‘bogus returns’ at N.B. Staples after asking for house arrest to avoid deportation

The Indonesian man's $89,732 fraud was 'prolific, far-reaching, long-lasting and meticulously planned and executed,' the judge wrote

Other

1 hour ago Canada Post pauses negotiations with union as May deadline nears

The union calls the pause 'reprehensible,' in part because there's no clear date for when new proposals from the postal service will arrive

Events

1 hour ago $190M Raised: Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025 Unveiled After Closed

Canada’s most promising early-stage companies officially unveiled today following a closed-door showcase at the NACO Summit, with ventures spanning AI, cleantech, healthtech, and space. OTTAWA, Ontario, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) today unveiled Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025—emerging companies led by bold entrepreneurs building transformative solutions […]

Economics

1 hour ago Expert tells U.S. senators Canada is a key ally on critical minerals

WASHINGTON — An expert in critical minerals is telling U.S. senators that Canada can be a key ally in efforts to reduce America’s reliance on Chinese supply — after President Donald Trump spent months claiming the U.S. doesn’t need anything from its northern neighbour. Gracelin Baskaran of the Center for Strategic and International Studies told […]

Events

2 h. ago Should you move up plans to buy a home? Gauge the risks and rewards

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), homes sales fell 9.3 per cent in March compared with this time last year.

Other

2 h. ago B.C. will be ‘engine of the new Canada’, Eby says ahead of trade mission to Asia

A few weeks ago, David Eby congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election win and urged him to “commit to a new era of federal-provincial-territorial cooperation.”

Society

3 h. ago Opinion: Canadian democracy needs universities — now more than ever

What happens to democracy when universities come under attack? If recent events in both the United States and Canada are any indication, we’re about to find out — and the answer should concern all of us. Recently, the U.S. federal government has withheld billions in funding from universities like Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, and Penn — […]

Society

3 h. ago EV sales in Canada dropped sharply in March, even as broader market grows

Automakers lobby groups are likely to point to the sales figures as they push Mark Carney to scrap the EV mandate

Transport

3 h. ago Postes Canada suspend les négociations avec le syndicat à l’approche de l’échéance

La société d’État affirme que les négociations des derniers jours ont été infructueuses.

Other

3 h. ago Canada’s telecoms say roaming revenue is down as U.S. travel drops

Rogers, Bell and Telus say they've experienced a decline in revenue from international roaming costs, with the latter's CEO suggesting it is likely to continue amid tensions.

Other

3 h. ago Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario are triggering evacuation alerts as the region endures another day of sweltering heat. Officials say an out-of-control fire burning near the border with Manitoba has more than doubled in size since Tuesday to around 23,000 hectares. Provincial police say they are assisting with the evacuation of a First Nation located […]

Events

3 h. ago Ford Canada facing national class action over claims batteries are defective

Ford vehicle owners in Canada could potentially be compensated from a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging performance issues due to a defective battery.On May 6, Charney Lawyers filed the class-action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The lawsuit seeks damages for all eligible Canadian residents who owned or leased specific models of Ford PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) or plug-in electric vehicles.The lawsuit has yet to be certified and comes just over a month after Charney Lawyers commenced a national class action in B.C. against Ford, alleging that certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed Transmission have been "linked to significant operational issues."The latest allegationsA Toronto-based plaintiff initiated the latest lawsuit after she and her husband purchased a used 2021 Ford Escape in April 2024 for $35,000 to save on gasoline and car repairs.However, a nationw...

Society

4 h. ago Salma Hayek almost ‘backed out’ of sexy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot

'If somebody had told me I was gonna be in it at 58, I would have sent them to the madhouse'

Sport

4 h. ago Carney dit oui aux pipelines, pour Guilbeault «ce n’est pas le bon moment»

Le ministre québécois a fait valoir qu’il n’y a pas de projet sur la table à l’heure actuelle.

Transport

4 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendant union head to conciliation amid impasse in negotiations

The union representing Air Canada flight attendants says it has filed for conciliation with the federal labour minister after reaching an impasse in contract negotiations with the airline. The Air Canada component of CUPE, which represents 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants, said its top priority is boosting compensation, noting an entry-level […]

Other

5 h. ago Titanic exhibition coming to Toronto features real artifacts from the ship

Now this is cool: If you're a fan of the historical wonder that is the Titanic, you can start getting excited, as Titanic: The Official Exhibition is gearing up to make its Canadian debut in Toronto on June 27, 2025.The exhibit was already quite the hit in the U.S. and Europe, and Canada is the next stop for this immersive journey. According to the organizers, it "invites visitors to relive the events of the fateful voyage and discover the stories, secrets, and lives of those who were aboard the legendary Titanic."When I say immersive, don't worry — there will be no sinking of ships. But there will be more than 90 objects retrieved from the Titanic and its sister ships, Olympic and Britannic. Visitors can also get up close to original items from the White Star Line. If all of that isn't cool enough, there will be rebuilds of the first-class cabins and objects from the legendary grand staircase (you definitely s...

Culture