42 h. ago Bank of Canada expected to cut benchmark rate to buffer economy against tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to announce an interest rate cut today as a cloud of uncertainty looms over the Canadian economy. Economists polled by Reuters widely see the central bank lowering its key lending rate to 2.75 per cent, which would mark its seventh consecutive cut. The decision comes as a […]

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Very difficult position’: Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States. Most economists expect the central bank will deliver another quarter-point rate cut while it waits to see how long the dispute with Canada’s largest trading partner lasts. The […]

Economics

4 d. ago Chretien tells Trump to ’stop this nonsense’ during speech at Liberal convention

OTTAWA — Moments before the new Liberal leader was announced on Sunday, former prime minister Jean Chretien took to the stage to reprimand U.S. President Donald Trump over tariffs and threats to Canada’s sovereignty. Chretien warned a crowd of Liberals gathered in Ottawa that Canada’s “long and fruitful” relationship with Americans was falling apart with […]

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6 d. ago Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. The government says all current and future variants of the newly listed firearms are prohibited, whether or not they are named in regulations. Since May 2020, […]

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7 d. ago Canada will build 3 Arctic military hubs as it ramps up regional footprint

The hubs are the cornerstone of the federal government's Arctic security strategy, which committed $2.67 billion over 20 years to building them.

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7 d. ago Trudeau says call with Trump was ’colourful’ and he wants tariffs lifted entirely

OTTAWA — One day after he had what he describes as a “colourful call” with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to insist the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada must be dropped. Speaking at an unrelated announcement in Ottawa, Trudeau says Canada will stand firm as long as the “unjustified” tariffs remain […]

Politics

7 d. ago Ottawa announces locations for first three Arctic military hubs

OTTAWA — The federal government says Iqaluit, Inuvik and Yellowknife will be the sites for three planned northern operational support hubs. Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Nunavut’s capital this morning to make the announcement. The hubs are the cornerstone of the federal government’s Arctic security strategy, which committed more than $2 billion over 20 […]

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8 d. ago Modern living: New way of building fills vital need for rental housing

An Edmonton-based builder has just broken ground on an Ottawa project that aims to address Ottawa’s rental crisis in an uncommon way.  Rohit Homes’ recently announced the Horizons at Crystal Bay, a development that will include 185 units spread across two six-storey buildings on Carling Avenue near Andrew Haydon Park. Construction is expected to be […]

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2 w. ago Minny's Ryan Hartman gets break for attack on Senators centre Tim Stutzle

The Minnesota Wild forward appealed his 10-game suspension for an attack on Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle, and it was announced Monday it had been reduced to eight games.

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