17 m. ago Stabbing rattles Richmond Row businesses: 'Zero safety in London'

The stabbing of an employee at a Richmond Row restaurant has raised safety concerns among nearby business owners

Economics

2 h. ago Alberta, Ottawa putting $203M to building over 2,300 new affordable housing units

The province said the funding will go to 25 projects and see more than 2,300 units built, ranging from student housing in Edmonton to units in Calgary for the homeless.

Economics

2 h. ago Ottawa providing $16 million for Maritimes electricity distribution, solar projects

The funds will go toward improvements to the electricity grid, carbon capture technologies and the expansion of wind and solar power projects.

Economics

3 h. ago What different looks will the sagging Ottawa Redblacks have for soaring Hamilton Tiger

Two players who were declared their team’s Most Outstanding Rookie in 2024 will have important starting roles for the Ottawa Redblacks (1-4) when they visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) for a critical division clash Saturday night. The more familiar to most CFL fans will be Kalil (The Thrill) Pimpleton, who, along with his responsibilities as […]

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4 h. ago Ukraine’s Kyivstar CEO Says Russian Hackers Target Network Often

Ukrainian telecommunications infrastructure is coming under constant cyberattacks from Russia as part of the war, according to the chief executive officer of the country’s largest mobile operator.

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4 h. ago European Stocks Decline on Renewed Threat from Trump’s Tariffs

European stocks dropped as US President Donald Trump ramped up his trade rhetoric and threatened blanket tariffs of 15% to 20% on most countries.

Economics

4 h. ago Carney convoquera son cabinet mardi pour une réunion d’urgence

Le premier ministre veut discuter des nouvelles menaces tarifaires annoncées jeudi soir par le président américain.

Transport

5 h. ago Opinion: What Canada needs right now? Free movement – on land, and in the skies 

If we want to strengthen our financial systems, increase interprovincial trade, encourage tourism, and open new regions to economic development, the answer lies in the skies. Recently, the Canadian Competition Bureau released its report on the state of competition within the airline industry. Eleven months in the making, the report makes 10 recommendations to governments […]

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6 h. ago Trade war with U.S. has not dampened foreign investors’ appetite for Montreal

A Montreal economic development agency says the value of investment from foreign companies rose 55 per cent to $1.69 billion in the first six months of the year.

Economics

7 h. ago It's going to be a total nightmare getting around Toronto this weekend

Toronto is in for an exciting summer weekend packed full of festivals, parades, and car showcases, but before you head out, you'll want to be aware of some major road closures and transit shutdowns that could affect your travel plans.The Festival of India's Chariot Fest will be rolling into town this weekend, promising a vibrant and spiritual celebration on Saturday, July 12. The highlight of the event is a parade that kicks off at 11 a.m. at Yonge and Dundas, featuring three hand-pulled, 40-foot-tall chariots moving to the rhythm of drumming, singing, and dancing, all the way down to Queens Quay. The parade runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., so if you're planning to drive in that area, make sure to plan ahead and take alternative routes. Temporary diversions will also be in place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 19 Bay/97C Yonge buses. Also on Saturday is ImportFest 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which brings together the best in modified cars and...

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7 h. ago Labour’s Biggest Affiliate Trade Union Suspends Angela Rayner

The trade union Unite suspended Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and announced plans to “re-examine” the relationship with Labour, portending a split between the UK’s governing party and one of its historically biggest funders.

Economics

7 h. ago Trump’s tariffs on Canada not priced into markets, CIBC says

The latest salvo in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade dispute with Canada may hit a relatively small pool of goods, but North American stock markets aren’t fully appreciating the risk, according to CIBC Capital Markets. The higher tariff rate may affect only 10% to 15% of Canadian exports to the U.S., said CIBC portfolio strategist […]

Economics

7 h. ago Carney says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will “steadfastly” defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on social media, Carney said Canada will continue to work to secure a trade deal with the U.S. by a revised deadline of Aug. 1. In […]

Economics

7 h. ago Carney says deadline for new deal with U.S. delayed as Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canada

Carney wrote on social media that Canada and the U.S. are now working towards a new deadline of Aug. 1 to sign a new trade deal

Economics

8 h. ago S&P Retreats From Record as Tariff Fears Return to Haunt Traders

US equities tumbled at the open on Friday, as President Donald Trump escalated his trade fight, threatening a 35% tariff on some Canadian goods and floating the possibility of increasing levies on most other countries.

Economics

8 h. ago Trump’s Trade War Pushes Some Canadians to Turn Sour on US Stocks

Canadians have been shunning US products as a result of President Donald Trump’s trade war. Now there’s evidence some also want to see fewer US stocks in their retirement accounts and pensions funds.

Economics

8 h. ago Howard Levitt: What the Trump–Musk falling out can teach employers and employees

Anticipating the breakdown of the relationship and invoking mitigating steps could have prevented most of the blowback on the president

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8 h. ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in June. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

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9 h. ago CGLCC's CEO on the importance of queer entrepreneurs in Canada

Despite what you may think, 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are not a niche group. In Canada alone, there are over 100,000 queer and trans-owned businesses contributing more than $22 billion in economic viability and employing over 435,000 Canadians. These are the people who service your car, cut your hair, roast your coffee – simply put, they’re everywhere. So, why are queer business people still facing challenges not felt by their straight cohorts? The realities of discriminationDarrell Schuurman, Founder and CEO of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), explains to blogTO that hurdles happen from the get-go."One in five queer or trans entrepreneurs experience challenges in starting or scaling their business, which includes things like access to capital, access to mentorship, and access to global supports and markets.""We know that they continue to face significant discrimination, and that one in four have lost business because of 2SLGBTQI+ owners...

Economics

9 h. ago Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers on hook for $11 million in unpaid EV rebates

OTTAWA — The federal government will explain today how it plans to reimburse auto dealers who were left hanging when Ottawa suspended its electric vehicle rebate program earlier this year. In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out. Ottawa spent nearly $3 billion […]

Economics