8 h. ago Oil Renews Slide Before OPEC+ Meeting That May Agree Supply Hike

Oil declined at the end of a volatile week as traders weighed a potential supply hike from OPEC+ and the trade war’s risks to demand, against a fresh threat of US sanctions against Iranian flows.

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8 h. ago Oil Rises as Traders Parse Signals on Trade Before OPEC+ Meeting

Oil rose, paring a steep weekly loss, as traders weighed the possibility of US-China trade talks and a fresh sanctions threat against Iranian flows against a potential supply hike from OPEC+.

Economics

15 h. ago OPEC’s Oil Production Fell Last Month Despite Plans to Increase

OPEC’s crude production fell last month despite the group’s long-awaited plans to increase, with much of the reduction stemming from looming US sanctions on Venezuela.

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18 h. ago Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plans Generated Positive Q1 Returns in Turbulent Markets

TORONTO — Canadian pension plans showed strength and resilience amidst a tumultuous backdrop during the first quarter of 2025, with the median pension plan rising 1.5% for the three-month period, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe. Financial markets were roiled in Q1 by heightened macro uncertainty and elevated levels of volatility, primarily driven by […]

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33 h. ago Oil Holds April’s Slump as Saudis Signal Increased OPEC+ Supply

Oil was little changed after posting its biggest monthly decline since 2021, as signs that the Saudi-led OPEC+ alliance may be entering a prolonged period of higher production added to concerns the global trade war will squash demand.

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44 h. ago Elon Musk's Starlink offering huge deal to lure angry Canadians back

Any Canadians in the market for Starlink will want to take advantage of the satellite internet company's latest deal: $0 hardware.New Starlink customers can get the 'Standard' hardware kit for free with a 12-month Residential plan "in select areas." That plan costs $140 per month.The Standard kit typically costs $499 in Canada and includes a satellite dish, kickstand, router and the necessary cables. However, lately it's been on sale for around half that quite often.Per the terms on the Starlink website, the deal includes a 30-day trial period with a full refund, so if you go for it and end up disliking the internet service, you can get your money back.However, if you change your service address, cancel, fail to pay your bill on time, transfer your kit to another user or cancel during the 30-day period (and fail to return the kit), Starlink will charge a fee.Regarding the availability of the deal in "select areas,"&nb...

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6 d. ago Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine’s tailings dam

VANCOUVER — A B.C. First Nation that is going to court to try to stop a mining company from raising its tailings dam is now applying for an emergency injunction to put the construction on hold. The Xatsull nation announced earlier this month that it had filed a legal challenge over the plan to allow […]

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7 d. ago Even more people will be able to take advantage of Canada's dental care plan next month

More people will be able to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) next month.Introduced in 2023, the measure aims to help lower dental costs for those earning less than $90,000 annually.According to the government, the dental care plan will help up to nine million uninsured Canadians get the necessary care.Applications are currently open for the coverage period ending June 30 for eligible seniors aged 65 and over, children under 18 and adults with a valid federal Disability Tax Credit certificate for 2023.In May, the CDCP will expand to allow qualified Canadians ages 18 to 64 to apply for coverage.Canadians already covered by the CDCP will need to renew for the 2025-2026 period before June 1 to avoid a potential gap in coverage. To do so, they'll need to have filed their 2024 tax return and received the notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.Do you qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?You must meet all four of the following requirements t...

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8 d. ago Oil Holds Decline With Focus on OPEC+ Supply and Tariff Outlook

Oil held a decline as investors weighed the prospect of more OPEC+ supply and the fallout from trade tensions between the US and China.

Economics

8 d. ago OPEC+ Tensions With Kazakhstan Boil Over Sending Oil Price Lower

OPEC+’s audacious bid to punish its oil-quota cheats prompted a renewed plunge in crude on Wednesday, as growing tensions with Kazakhstan stoked fears of an escalating price war.

Economics

9 d. ago HGreg relaunches its “Buy a car, plant a tree” for the 9th year in a row

MONTREAL — HGreg is relaunching its “Buy a car, plant a Tree” campaign for the ninth year running, in partnership with Tree Canada. For one month, the company will plant a tree for every car sold throughout the HGreg network. Last year, 2,072 trees were planted as part of this initiative, bringing the total number […]

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9 d. ago LUCK OF THE DRAW: Trio of Ontario lottery players hit the jackpot

Mississauga retiree Carlos Nicolas has varied plans for the $1 million he scored playing Lotto Max last month. The father of three matched all seven Encore numbers in exact order in the March 21 draw and says he was shocked to find out he won. “I went to the store and scanned my Lotto Max ticket […]

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1 week ago India’s Modi to Meet Saudi Crown Prince in Push for Closer Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi is set to kick off a two-day trip to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he seeks to deepen ties with the major oil exporter and OPEC+ leader at a time of mounting global trade uncertainty.

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2 w. ago Vancouver student meal program to receive large donation after city cuts budget

Earlier this month, the school board learned of the city's plans to cut the program's funding from $320,000 last year to $162,500 this year, citing "significant budget pressures" and "substantive funding" that was expected from the province.

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2 w. ago VW Brand Freezes US Prices Through May to Ease Tariff Concerns

Volkswagen AG’s namesake brand plans to keep prices flat in the US through next month, the latest automaker to try to keep customers coming to dealer lots after the Trump administration increased tariffs.

Economics

2 w. ago Iraq Plans Oil Export Cuts Amid Pressure to Reach OPEC+ Target

Iraq plans to cut oil exports this month as it faces growing pressure to adhere to its OPEC+ production target, according to an official with knowledge of the matter.

Economics

2 w. ago Iraq to Cut Oil Price in Federal Budget Amid Plummeting Market

Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest producer, plans to cut its oil-price assumption in the federal budget after the market plunged.

Economics

2 w. ago OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Forecast for 2025 and 2026 on Trade War

OPEC cut forecasts for global oil demand growth slightly this year and next as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught takes a toll on consumption, while remaining more bullish than other forecasters.

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2 w. ago GM to Idle Plant in Second Blow to Canada Auto Sector Since Tariffs Started

General Motors Co. will temporarily halt production at a factory in Ontario that makes commercial vans, the second Canadian assembly plant to shut this month.

Economics

3 w. ago Varcoe: 'Market is fearful' — Global trade war, increased OPEC production shock oil prices, stocks

“There's a lot of uncertainty around how this is going to impact the global economy”

Economics