79 m. ago AtkinsRealis sells stake in 407 highway, rounding off turn to pure

MONTREAL — AtkinsRealis Group Inc. announced the sale of its remaining stake in Ontario’s 407 toll highway operator in a $2.79-billion deal that caps off the company’s push to become a pure-play engineering firm. The Montreal-based company said Thursday it had signed agreements with subsidiaries of Spanish multinational Ferrovial SE and the Canada Pension Plan […]

Economics

1 hour ago UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians

GENEVA — United Nations-backed human rights experts on Thursday accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The allegations came in one of the most extensive reports of its kind on the issue since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern […]

Events

2 h. ago LME Copper Can Reach $10,000 Before Tariffs Bite, Citigroup Says

Copper will hit $10,000 a ton in London during the coming three months, according to Citigroup Inc., which said the global market will remain tight until the timeline for US import tariffs becomes clearer.

Economics

2 h. ago Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into ‘uncharted waters,’ analyst says

The Manitoba government is entering new territory with a plan to crack down on election disinformation and fine people up to $20,000 a day if offending material is not removed.

Politics

3 h. ago How The Bay's creditor protection filing could affect gift cards and rewards

If you're a member of The Bay Rewards program or have any unused gift cards lying around, you may be wondering what to do now that the department store has filed for creditor protection.The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) filed for creditor protection under the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) last Friday. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted it on the same day."Put simply, Hudson's Bay is out of money and cannot meet its financial obligations as they come due. It is hard not to have a sense of melancholy when considering the application before me," reads the judge's written decision on Friday, supporting the company's restructuring effortsHudson's Bay, founded in 1670, is the oldest company in North America and a Canadian retail institution. As it struggles to remain afloat 355 years later, some customers remain in limbo.The Bay RewardsRewards and loyalty programs expert Patrick Sojka says Hudson's Bay Rewards members are bearing...

Economics

3 h. ago Pope marks 12th anniversary of papacy hospitalized but with condition improving

ROME — Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia. The pope spent another tranquil night, the Vatican said in its brief morning statement. A chest X-ray confirmed improvements, the Vatican said on Wednesday, just two days after days after […]

Science

4 h. ago New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing jobs due to Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that 40% of Canadians are worried about losing their jobs as many businesses scale back hiring plans in response to the trade war with the United States. The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from March 7 to March 10, suggests that more than half of […]

Economics

8 h. ago New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that 40 per cent of Canadians are worried about losing their jobs as many businesses scale back hiring plans in response to the trade war with the United States. The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from March 7 to March 10, suggests that more than […]

Economics

8 h. ago Cornish Metals Releases Audited Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cornish Metals Inc. (TSX-V/AIM: CUSN) (“Cornish Metals” or the “Company”), a mineral exploration and development company focused on its 100% owned and permitted South Crofty tin project in Cornwall, United Kingdom, is pleased to announce that it has released its audited financial statements and management, discussion […]

Other

10 h. ago Course aux séries éliminatoires: le CH souffle dans le cou des Blue Jackets, malgré une défaite en prolongation contre le Kraken

Le sort du club montréalais dépendra aussi des résultats des autres équipes au cœur d’une lutte à finir dans l’Est

Other

11 h. ago Le Québec doit être un rempart contre les dérives autoritaires à l’endroit des universités américaines

Nous avons besoin que la communauté universitaire s’engage à promouvoir la mission de l’université par ses actions.

Society

13 h. ago Joly seeks unity in opposing U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec

The G7 has been facing increasing global turbulence in recent years -- military conflicts, a vast number of displaced people and a loss of influence to China

Politics

14 h. ago Appointment viewing: NHL East playoffs shaped by last days of schedule

About a month remains in the National Hockey League schedule, with playoff positioning and qualification still at stake in the Eastern Conference.  Many clubs face a daunting slate of opponents amid other issues. Postmedia looks at strength of schedule in the East, who’s already going to the dance and who might squeeze in. Numbers based on […]

Other

14 h. ago Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is welcoming her counterparts from some of the world’s most powerful countries to Quebec this week, as Ottawa works to maintain unity between Washington and its Group of Seven partners and pushes back on U.S. tariffs. “We all need to band together in the best way […]

Politics

14 h. ago Donald Trump’s tariffs have Saskatchewan steelworkers calling for action

'My message to Donald Trump is to stop , you have to stop,' said United Steelworkers Local 5890 President Mike Day.

Society

15 h. ago Hitmen hold off Oil Kings, climb into tie for first in conference; home playoff dates set

The surging Calgary Hitmen are now tied for first place in the WHL’s Eastern Conference following a 3-2 win over the host Edmonton Oil Kings on Wednesday. The game remained scoreless until the second period, when Calgary’s Hunter Aura broke the deadlock with a one-timer from the point for his seventh goal of the season. […]

Culture

15 h. ago Le lancement de la mission habitée de la NASA vers la SSI reporté

La mission permettrait le retour des deux astronautes américains coincés dans l’espace depuis neuf mois.

Society

15 h. ago Le lancement de la mission habitée de la Nasa vers l’ISS reporté

Le lancement de la mission habitée de la Nasa vers l’ISS, qui permettrait le retour de deux astronautes américains, a été reporté.

Society

15 h. ago ‘Just say thank you’: Lutnick says Canada is acting like Ukraine in Trump negotiations

Donald Trump 'needed to break some guy in Ontario who said he was going to tax American energy 25 per cent,' Howard Lutnick said

Other

16 h. ago Bill Gates’ Climate Group Lays Off US and Europe Policy Teams

Breakthrough Energy, the climate group funded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, has laid off dozens of employees in the US and Europe as it pulls back from public policy advocacy work that was a cornerstone of its mission.

Society