1 hour ago Europe’s Solar Season Is Getting More Intense and Disruptive

Europe’s solar energy season is getting longer and more intense, threatening to disrupt markets and overwhelm grids with a glut of cheap power.

Economics

1 hour ago Boehringer Ingelheim reaches more patients in 2024 and prepares new medicine launches

Number of patients reached in 2024 jumps 8% to 66 million  R&D investments rise to EUR 6.2 billion, 23.2% of group net sales Company prepares new product launches starting in 2025 Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a continued rise in the number of patients it reached, 66 million in 2024, up 8.0% from the previous year. […]

Science

1 hour ago Sri Lanka Firm Plans Nation’s First Listed Sukuk in Coming Weeks

Sri Lankan renewable energy producer Vidullanka Plc is planning to sell the nation’s first publicly listed Sukuk bond in coming weeks after efforts by the local bourse to kick start an Islamic finance market.

Economics

3 h. ago India Tech Startups Worth $100 Billion Seen Seeking IPOs by 2027

More than three dozen tech startups with a combined valuation of $100 billion are set to go public by 2027 in what would mark a rebound in stock sales in India, according to one of the country’s top deal advisers to internet companies.

Economics

6 h. ago Easing Cash Crunch Likely to Cushion Indian Stock and Bond Markets

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Economics

9 h. ago China’s Government Is Selling Its First Sovereign Green Bond

China kicked off its first-ever sale of a green sovereign bond, as it looks to raise as much as 6 billion yuan ($826 million) in an offering it plans to list in London.

Economics

9 h. ago Amid tariff uncertainty, B.C. logistics firm says calls are up 500% from concerned companies

The reciprocal tariffs will be in addition to the sweeping 25 per cent tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico at the start of March and the 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs.

Economics

10 h. ago Snowfall warning issued for Calgary and areas of the eastern Rocky Mountains

It's not an April Fools joke as a blast of winter weather takes aim at Calgary and a large area of western Alberta starting Tuesday evening and into Thursday morning.

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10 h. ago B.C.'s finance minister makes it up on the fly on carbon tax and gets it wrong

Vaughn Palmer: Brenda Bailey ducked questions the government could have researched starting last fall

Transport

12 h. ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

12 h. ago ‘Means the world’: Tiny home removed from Toronto park after resident given full time housing

After years of experiencing homelessness, a Toronto man is celebrating a fresh start as he moves into permanent housing with the help of Tiny Tiny Homes.

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12 h. ago Automakers report stellar sales ahead of Trump’s tariffs taking effect

NEW YORK (AP) — The major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains. For some companies, the strong performance last month helped make up for a sluggish start to the year. Automakers sold nearly 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. in March, up 13.6%. That brought total sales for […]

Economics

14 h. ago How to avoid needing basement waterproofing before Toronto's spring thaw

The spring days are trickling in and Toronto's starting to warm up — but with the change in seasons comes the annual big thaw.Yup, it's time to say goodbye to all the snow and slush and prep for surging lakes and streams. Unfortunately, the spring thaw also gives way to the very unfortunate scenario of leaking basements. So what's a Toronto resident to do to protect their home's foundation? Cue DryShield Basement Waterproofing and their handy tips and tricks to keep your Toronto basement waterproofed and dry. Here are three ways to prevent a basement leak repair this season.Clear downspouts and guttersClogged downspouts and gutters are the perfect ingredients for a basement leak. DryShield Waterproofing suggests getting down and dirty to clean out those pipes from debris — while directing the water away from your foundation. Whether you use a garden hose, a wet/dry vacuum, or just your hands, making sure these laneways ar...

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14 h. ago Could Air Canada flight attendants go on strike as negotiations start after 10

Here's what 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants are asking for

Culture

16 h. ago Add these 6 Vancouver classical music concerts to your April calendar

April brings flowers, showers, Easter and a whole lot of classical offerings. Many of the concerts are clustered uncomfortably close together mid-month but there are lots to choose from: Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello, and Alexander Melnikov, piano When: April 6, 3 p.m. Where: Vancouver Playhouse April recitals start with a bang as the Vancouver Recital Society […]

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17 h. ago Gold prices could keep climbing as Trump’s trade policies rock markets

Gold prices have been spiking as President Donald Trump's tariff policies have started an international trade war that's roiled financial markets.

Economics

18 h. ago Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.60 with annual inflationary increase

Ontario minimum wage earners will be making $17.60 an hour, starting Oct. 1.

Economics

19 h. ago New report shows young people in Ontario have little hope of buying homes

11 out of 26 Ontario municipalities analyzed in the report were deemed “completely unattainable” Toronto, Ontario, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Affordability in Ontario has never been worse. A new report by Mike Moffatt at the Missing Middle Initiative, commissioned by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), shows that most major metro areas in […]

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20 h. ago Ice storm recovery: Parts of Ontario in line for major rainfall, more freezing rain midweek

Southern Ontario is set to see a significant amount of rainfall midweek just days after a major ice storm hit parts of the region over the weekend.

Politics

22 h. ago Two different stretches of TTC subway will shut down for this entire weekend

TTC subway closures this weekend could throw a wrench in your commute.The transit agency is planning overlapping closures on both the Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth on the weekend of April 5-6, 2025, affecting six stations and almost seven kilometres of combined track.Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's planned subway outages.Line 1Subway service will be halted between Sheppard West and Lawrence West stations on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, to accommodate track work along this over-4-kilometre stretch of track.Shuttle buses will cover the gap in service covering Lawrence West, Yorkdale, Wilson, and Sheppard West stations, all of which will remain open for riders to purchase fares and connect with surface routes.Service along this stretch will resume Monday, April 7, in time for the morning rush at approximately 6 a.m.Line 2The planned Line 1 outage overlaps with another disruption that will impact Line 2 riders starting on Friday nig...

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