6 h. ago Number of Canadians who think we should play ‘hardball’ in tariffs war rises since December

A trade war for four years? More than a third of Canadians — 39% — expect the U.S. trade war to persist until President Donald Trump is gone from office — if he does indeed leave after a second term, according to a new Angus Reid survey. And if that’s the case, more Canadians are […]

Economics

3 d. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Carney should embrace harm reduction for smokers

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is out to prove he’s a centrist. By ending unpopular Trudeau-era policies like the capital gains tax hike and the consumer carbon tax, Carney is clearly making a play for the political middle.  If Carney really wants Canadian consumers to believe he’s moved to the middle, it’s time for the Liberals […]

Transport

7 d. ago Gold Rises to Record as Trade War Concerns Drive Haven Demand

Gold rose to a record as concerns about a widening trade war remained front of mind for investors, after President Donald Trump pushed ahead with US tariffs on all auto imports.

Economics

1 week ago Premier Doug Ford’s approval rating soars to highest in 4 years: Poll

Most premiers seeing rise amid Canada-U.S. trade war

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1 week ago British Appetite for Home Dining Poses Unlikely Inflation Threat

The UK’s competitive grocery sector tends to ensure that food stays relatively cheap, yet shoppers are facing a curious situation as inflation rises despite talk of a supermarket price war.

Economics

1 week ago 'Proud' Canada Homan v. Switzerland Tirinzoni: Final set for epic worlds curling final

History on Canadian women's side when they play for gold in rematch of last year's finale

Sport

2 w. ago Kobe Bryant once got stopped by Canadian border security when facing Toronto Raptors

A seemingly evergreen conversation around the Toronto Raptors opened up again this week.Former Raptors forward Thad Young spoke up on the Out The Mud podcast about how he found it "tough" to live in Toronto, citing reasons such as having to frequently go through airport customs as one of the challenges of playing for the Raptors.And then speaking today on FanDuelTV's Run It Back show, former Raptors player Lou Williams shared his own experiences of travelling with the team, including a story about the late Kobe Bryant having an issue with one of the security rules at Toronto's Pearson Airport."Kobe did have a moment. He did not want to take his shoes off at customs, that is true," Williams said.Williams' co-host Chandler Parsons also shared that a teammate of his once was unable to travel into Canada due to his legal troubles, though he didn't expand further on specifics.Kobe Bryant didn't want to take off his shoes going through customs ...

Events

2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays add Canadian alternative to U.S. soda in new drinks lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays are just around the corner from quenching their fans' thirst for baseball.And for those in attendance at games at the Rogers Centre starting on March 27, the concession stands around the ballpark can help quench, well, regular thirst.In addition to the new food items — such as cotton candy fries and mini pancakes — the Jays have unveiled a new drink menu for this season.Cocktails include:Touch Em' All Joe (Aperol Spritz)Hugo Spritz  (features notes of elderflower and lemon.Tropical Spritz (guava flavour profile)Mango Spritz (prosecco-based mango cocktail)The Stop Slide (coffee-based cocktail exclusively at The Stop)Frozen Margarita (watermelon, guava, mango and blood orange)Black & Blue Margarita (exclusively at The Catch Bar)Big Leagues Stone Fruit Bourbon (old fashioned with a fruity twist)Long Fly Ball Strawberry Ginger Lemonade (vodka-based cocktail)Boys of Summer Prickly Pear MargaritaOK Blue Jays&nbs...

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2 w. ago Laid off amid the trade war? What Canadians should know about severance, EI

As layoff fears rise across Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, many may be wondering: what should you do in those first days after a layoff if it happens to you?

Economics

3 w. ago Canadian Olympians are being paid far less than U.S. athletes

American athletes who compete in the Olympics moving forward will receive significantly more money than their rival Canadian competitors.While competing in the Olympics is a huge honour for all athletes, the money they earn isn't as much as you would expect. In fact, many wind up working other jobs in order to afford all the costs of being such a high-level athlete, such as training and nutrition.However, thanks to a $100-million donation from philanthropist Ross Stevens, there won't be nearly as much financial stress for American athletes.Going forward, U.S. representatives at both the Olympics and Paralympics will receive at least $200,000 in post-retirement benefits."The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the ultimate symbol of human excellence. I do not believe that financial insecurity should stop our nation's elite athletes from breaking through to new frontiers of excellence," said Stevens."Team USA athletes, extraordinary individuals, have proven they can achieve greatness and...

Culture

last month Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once

Now that Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war, consumers can expect some prices to rise at the grocery store — but not on all products, and not all at once. Gary Sands of the Federation of Independent Grocers says stores are already getting price increase requests from some of their suppliers. After […]

Economics