13 h. ago The dangers of Canada leaving its digital sovereignty in American hands

How Canada Wins: Having so many digital services that we rely on coming from U.S. companies has left us vulnerable to losing those services, Guillaume Beaumier warns

Events

15 h. ago A Trader’s Guide to the Alaska Talks Between Trump and Putin

Traders are dusting off their geopolitical playbooks ahead of Friday’s meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, looking for any signs as to how the outcome will shape the future direction of markets.

Politics

21 h. ago Henderson contending at Portland Classic in bid to end victory drought

PORTLAND, Ore. — Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek. Henderson won the first of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in 2015 by eight strokes at Columbia Edgewater at age 17, […]

Other

24 h. ago Alberta Beef Producers to leave Canadian Cattle Association in 2026

The Alberta Beef Producers, who provide more than 50 per cent of the Canadian Cattle Association's annual budget, announced they will withdraw their membership next July.

Other

27 h. ago Stock Rally Hits a Wall as US Inflation Picks Up: Markets Wrap

The blistering run in stocks hit a wall as a pick-up in inflation lifted bond yields alongside the dollar, with traders paring bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

Economics

32 h. ago Alleged horny holy roller probed for sex affair, payouts to teenage stripper

A Catholic priest is being probed for his alleged longtime sexual affair with a 17-year-old stripper, and boffo payoffs she claims he paid to buy her silence. The Guardian reports that Robert Sullivan, 61, is now on leave as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Homewood, Alabama. Former teen stripper Heather Jones, 33, […]

Other

33 h. ago Supreme Court won’t hear Eaton Centre shooter’s sentencing appeal

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the sentencing appeal of a man who opened fire in Toronto’s Eaton Centre mall in 2012, killing two people and leaving several others injured. Christopher Husbands was found guilty in 2019 of two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Ahmed Hassan and Nixon Nirmalendran. […]

Events

39 h. ago Toronto’s first Simons location marks ‘new chapter’ for department store: CEO

TORONTO — Wandering through Simons’s newest store a day before it opened on Thursday, Bernard Leblanc had a quiet confidence despite the busyness surrounding him. Across almost every inch of the flagship store at Yorkdale mall in Toronto, staff were scurrying to unwrap and steam the last of the location’s merchandise, vacuum carpets and dress […]

Culture

47 h. ago A Trader’s Guide to President Prabowo’s First Indonesian Budget

As Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presents his 2026 budget to parliament Friday, the market will be watching how he intends to promote his populist agenda while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Economics

50 h. ago New York man charged with cyberstalking a family member of killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man has been charged with cyberstalking a family member of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly leaving threatening voicemails that expressed glee about Thompson’s killing within hours of the fatal shooting, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Shane Daley, 40, is accused of placing multiple calls to Thompson’s family member after […]

Events

51 h. ago Bear warning issued due to buffaloberry abundance in Kananaskis Country, Bow Valley

'If you see a bear: stop, speak calmly, and slowly leave the area — give them plenty of space,' Alberta Parks said in a warning

Other

52 h. ago 'Terrifying': Passengers in fear as B.C. ferry loses anchor in cloud of smoke

Smoke, screeching sounds and shuddering leave B.C. Ferries passengers in state of agitation after anchor spontaneously drops into the waters among the Gulf Islands

Other

58 h. ago Stock markets could rally Wednesday amid optimism for future rate cuts

Stock markets in the U.S. and worldwide are poised for a gainful Wednesday trading session as traders in the U.S. are especially optimistic with a higher potential for rate cuts.

Economics

59 h. ago Around 20,000 under wildfire evacuation alert in Newfoundland and Labrador

About 5,400 residents in two areas of St. John's were told on Tuesday to be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice due to wildfires. 

Events

64 h. ago McDonald’s Japan’s Pokemon card Happy Meals promotion comes to an unhappy end

TOKYO (AP) — Fast-food chain McDonald’s Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores. The meals, called Happy Sets in Japan, were meant for children. They came with a toy, such as a […]

Transport

3 d. ago Spirit Airlines sounds the alarm on its future ability to stay in business

NEW YORK (AP) — Just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is warning about its future ability to stay in business. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the budget carrier’s parent company, says it has “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern over the next year — which is […]

Economics

3 d. ago Tacos from this Toronto restaurant were just ranked best in the city

Tacos from a Mexican restaurant in Toronto were just voted the best in the entire city, so here's everything you need to know about them.Another annual Toronto TacoFest has come and gone, leaving a tortilla crumb trail of carnage in its wake. While taco lovers across the city are nursing their birria-induced food comas, one taco joint in the city is busy celebrating its newly minted title as the creator of the best taco in Toronto.According to the scores of attendees at the food festival, at least.From Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 11, dozens of local Mexican restaurants joined forces with food fanatics in the thousands to spend a weekend consuming as many tacos (among other things) as their bodies would allow.On the last day of the festival, the pièce de résistance came in the form of a golden taco trophy awarded to the local taqueria that won the majority of votes from attendees.This year, it went to Kensington Market force Birria C...

Other

3 d. ago Squarepoint Hires Metal Traders to Expand in Physical Copper

Investment firm Squarepoint Capital LLP hired traders to source and sell metals from all over the world, the latest sign of the firm’s major push into physical commodity trading.

Economics

3 d. ago Emerging Market Stocks Trade Steady Before US Inflation Data

Emerging-market stocks and currencies were steady as traders awaited US inflation data for clues on the path for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.

Economics

3 d. ago Mind the gap: Wheelchair passengers question accessibility of new Mark V SkyTrains

SkyTrain riders using wheelchairs, strollers and other mobility devices say the new Mark V cars leave gaps of as much as five centimetres between platforms and the train floors.

Transport