4 h. ago Oil Rises as Fresh US Sanctions Against Iran Jolt Crude Market

Oil rose for a second day after the Trump administration imposed new sanctions on flows of Iranian oil, framing the move as a return to a strategy of maximum pressure against Tehran.

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4 h. ago Oil Edges Higher as Investors Assess Iran Sanctions and Trade

Oil edged higher as investors assessed a fresh wave of US sanctions on Iranian oil, and the Trump administration’s latest trade salvos.

Economics

6 h. ago BlackRock® Canada Announces Final February Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final February 2025 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on February 25, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on February 28, 2025. Details […]

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7 h. ago Les trois erreurs stratégiques de Donald Trump face à l’Ukraine

Il risque de retourner les armements occidentaux contre l’Occident, de renforcer l’Iran et de fragiliser Taïwan.

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7 h. ago Toronto bakery and chocolate shop reopening following closure

After closing its original location in Toronto nearly a year ago, a Filipino-inspired bakery and chocolate factory are preparing to open in a fresh new space with a bigger vision.Founded by Rae Abayan, Bakerrae serves Filipino-inspired baked goods made from scratch using French techniques, while Chachalate — founded by Ry Lee — is an ethical chocolate company that uses directly traded cocoa beans.Though the closure of their former spot at 149 Main St. marked the end of an exciting chapter, the two businesses are embracing their second chance at a physical shop — one that will be bigger and better."Having our own space to create is really important," Abayan told blogTO. "We developed a great community in the Upper Beaches, and that was something we knew we wanted to get back."Thankfully for customers, Bakerrae and Chachalate will be uniting under one roof once again — this time, at a shop in East Chinatown near Broadview and Gerrard Street East....

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7 h. ago Mayor Olivia Chow slammed for ‘tone deaf’ video celebrating beef patties

In case you didn’t know, Feb. 23 marked Jamaican Patty Day in Toronto. But if you follow Mayor Olivia Chow on social media, then she already let you know in one of her infamous videos. From getting to know members of snow removal crews, meeting vendors at St. Lawrence Market and chatting up TTC riders, […]

Culture

8 h. ago Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to officials and court documents. During a Jan. […]

Economics

11 h. ago Canada Infrastructure Bank loans Australian EV charging company $194M

Jolt expected to install up to 1,500 new curbside locations

Economics

12 h. ago Canada Metal Processing Group announces steps to respond to U.S. tariff threats on steel sector

BROSSARD, Quebec, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Metal Processing Group (MPG Canada) and its subsidiaries, Ivaco Rolling Mills, Sivaco, and Infasco, are announcing the difficult but necessary steps to respond to the current challenging market environment and the threat of incoming tariffs from the United States on steel and steel derivatives. These measures […]

Economics

13 h. ago DAWN calls on International Criminal Court to Investigate Biden administration for Aiding and Abetting Israeli Crimes in Gaza

Trump Administration Sanctions against Court, Plans for Forced Displacement of Palestinians, Also Constitute International Crimes WASHINGTON — The International Criminal Court (“ICC”) should investigate former U.S. officials President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for their accessorial roles in aiding and abetting, as well as intentionally contributing to, […]

Society

13 h. ago The GTA neighbourhoods where you can still get a house for under $1 million

Toronto may still be one of the least affordable places in the world for real estate, but the city's market has softened quite remarkably in the last year or so.Even if the price declines have been most notable in the condo segment — which has plummeted from its investor-driven heyday — the sheer abundance of available listings at the moment has given buyers far more choice.Price points have been pretty stubbornly stagnant overall considering the lack of activity, but there has still been room for many would-be homeowners to haggle properties down, and a number of neighbourhoods in the region where the average cost of even a house, not a condo, is now falling below the crucial $1 million mark.Homes are still selling for far under asking price in the vast majority of the Toronto areahttps://t.co/vLNpN8eLpz— blogTO (@blogTO) January 10, 2025Wahi, which hosts listings along with offering regula...

Economics

13 h. ago Gallant Capital Completes Acquisition of the Government Services Business of Navient Corporation

LOS ANGELES — Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”) announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Government Services business (“NGS” or the “Company”) of Navient Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVI). NGS provides tech-enabled outsourced business processing to U.S. federal, state, and local government clients. NGS is a leader in the tolling and parking technology and services market […]

Economics

14 h. ago CBAK Energy’s 32140 Cells Capture 19% of Global Market Share, Report Shows

DALIAN, China, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries and electric energy solutions in China, today announced its significant global market share in the rapidly growing large cylindrical battery segment, which saw remarkable growth in 2024. According […]

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14 h. ago Central Restaurants Announces Opening Date in Vancouver’s Financial District

Officially opening to the public on March 6, Central Restaurants Bentall promises good food, good drinks, and good trouble for Vancouver locals and visitors alike Interior of Central Restaurants Bentall VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Central Restaurants (Central), created by the award-winning team behind CRAFT Beer Market, proudly announces the […]

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15 h. ago Signia Introduces Pure Charge&Go BCT IX Hearing Aids Featuring Bluetooth® Classic Connectivity with No Compromise

New Pure Charge&Go BCT IX hearing aids introduce the longest battery runtime of any Bluetooth® Classic hearing aid with an unprecedented 36 hours of battery life. Pure Charge&Go BCT IX is the smallest hearing aid with Bluetooth® Classic available on the market today.1 Pure Charge&Go BCT IX hearing aids bring the full audiological feature set […]

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15 h. ago Energy Vault Begins Construction of Battery Energy Storage Deployment at ACEN Australia’s New England Solar

Start of construction marks a major milestone for Energy Vault as the company begins its first mobilization of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Australian market Energy Vault, ACEN Australia joined by local officials and Anaiwan First Nations leaders for welcome ceremony at New England Solar in New South Wales WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. […]

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17 h. ago Iraq Minister Hopes Kurdistan Oil Exports Resume in Two Days

Iraq’s oil minister said he’s hoping crude oil exports from the country’s northern Kurdistan region will restart in two days after a halt of almost two years following a payments dispute.

Politics

17 h. ago Here’s how to keep small and large appliances fresh & functional

A home expert's guide to the perfect clean.

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17 h. ago EU begins easing Syria energy, transport and banking sanctions to help revive its economy

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday began easing energy and transport sanctions and banking restrictions against Syria, aiming to help breathe life into the conflict-torn country’s economy if its new leaders work toward a peaceful future. The EU started to impose asset freezes and travel bans on Syrian officials, banks, agencies and other […]

Sport

18 h. ago Anaergia Announces Commencement of OTCQX Trading in the U.S.

CARLSBAD, Calif. & BURLINGTON, Ontario — Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX: ANRGF), announced that its common shares begin trading today on the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker symbol ANRGF. The OTCQX Best Market is the highest-level market of OTC Markets on which 12,000 U.S. and global securities trade. […]

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