55 m. ago Asian shares advance, despite Wall Street’s tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets advanced Friday, shrugging off another decline on Wall Street, with markets in China gaining after state-run banks and other financial institutions were ordered to do more to help spur more consumer spending. U.S. futures and oil prices advanced. Hong Kong’s benchmark jumped 2.5% to 24,038.85, while the Shanghai Composite index […]

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3 h. ago 12 people with minor injuries after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport

DENVER (AP) — Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly. All of the people transported to hospitals had minor injuries, according to a post on the social platform X by Denver […]

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5 h. ago Steep markups keep B.C. craft spirits off BC Liquor Store shelves, industry says

With U.S. booze pulled from the shelves of BC Liquor Stores amid the U.S. trade war, the province’s craft distillers say now is the time for the province to support local products. “Do we want to have BC Liquor Stores with empty shelves when it should be filled with shelves that are powering our own...

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5 h. ago «Gadoua, t'as l'doua»: «Ça m’agace», se plaint un expert du marketing

Certaines publicités diffusées par des diffuseurs publics malmènent le français en utilisant le patois ou le joual et cette formule dérange.

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7 h. ago Alberta puts $2M towards planning for Edmonton hospital capacity increase

The funding plan calls for the construction of a new tower that would hold up to 350 inpatient beds at both the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals

Economics

8 h. ago Stock Turmoil Spreads as Fear Hits the World of Corporate Bonds

As stocks stumbled in recent weeks, a cohort of Wall Street pros took solace as credit markets held firm and economic data proved benign.

Economics

8 h. ago Blue Moon Announces Resumption of Trading, Graduation to Tier 1 on the TSX Venture Exchange and Completion of Share Consolidation Following Transformational Acquisitions

TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Moon Metals Inc. (“Blue Moon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOON) is pleased to announce that its common shares (the “Blue Moon Shares”) will resume trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) at the market open on Friday, March 14, 2025. Upon resumption of trading, the graduation of […]

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9 h. ago TSX, U.S. markets continue to sell off Thursday after latest Trump tariff threat

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. markets continued their sell-off Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff streak continued, taking the S&P 500 into its first correction since 2023. A correction is when an index falls more than 10 per cent below its record, which the S&P 500 did as it fell 1.4 per cent, down […]

Economics

10 h. ago Mom says Canadian woman in ’inhumane’ U.S. detention, Global Affairs can’t intervene

Global Affairs says it can’t intervene on behalf of a Canadian being held in an Arizona immigration detention centre, where the woman’s mother has described conditions as “inhumane and deeply concerning.” Alexis Eagles said her daughter, Vancouver businesswoman and former actress Jasmine Mooney, is being detained at the San Luis Regional Detention Center with about […]

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11 h. ago Loblaw clarifies made in Canada label confusion amid tariffs

No grocery store label is safe from the scrutiny of Canadian shoppers during the Canada-United States tariff war.The federal government's initial retaliatory tariffs saw a long list of grocery items impacted by the 25 per cent duty.U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada on Wednesday, so Ottawa responded with another $29.8 billion worth of tariffs on American goods ranging from stoves to roller coasters.Calls to support Canadian-made products have grown stronger than ever with nearly 25,000 people signing a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.Canada's major grocers have heard the calls to highlight Canadian goods in stores. Loblaw has even started marking Canadian products with a maple leaf symbol and imported U.S. products with prices that have been affected by tariffs with a "T" symbol.However, some shoppers shared their confusion about discrepan...

Economics

11 h. ago Nobu Hotel Toronto opens bookings and is offering discounts for first guests

After the extremely-hyped grand opening of Nobu's very first Canadian restaurant last summer, the next stage of the upscale hospitality brand's enormous Entertainment District development is now ready to make its equally-anticipated premiere.As of Thursday, the chain — which is synonymous with luxury and known to be frequented by the elite — is finally accepting reservations for its Nobu Hotel Toronto, with the first slots available as early as June 1, 2025.Even better, inaugural guests will be able to enjoy a special opening offer that includes a free room upgrade and other exclusive perks during their stay, as well as a hotel credit of up to $200.The update comes some eight years after the landmark residential, hotel and restaurant complex was first announced for 15-35 Mercer Street, and a whole seven years after construction first started.Locals eagerly looking forward to a taste of Hollywood in T.O. were very pat...

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11 h. ago Marc Carney vire plusieurs ministres québécois de premier plan associés à Justin Trudeau

Plusieurs ministres québécois ayant joué un rôle clé pendant l’ère Trudeau se font virer par leur nouveau patron Mark Carney, au pouvoir dès demain.

Politics

11 h. ago Trump threatens to acquire Canada, Greenland while next to NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said nothing about the possibility of the U.S. threatening a founding NATO member, after Trump called the Canadian border 'artificial.'

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12 h. ago Guilbeault expected to be shuffled out of post as Carney attempts break from Trudeau era

Carney and his cabinet will be sworn in on Friday morning, marking the end of Justin Trudeau’s nine-year run as prime minister

Politics

12 h. ago Conservative party, activist group ratchet up digital ads against Mark Carney

Like Liberal leaders before him, the Conservatives are attempting to define Liberal Leader Mark Carney to voters before he has a chance to.

Culture

12 h. ago London police, hospital officials ready for early St. Patrick's Day parties

London police and hospital officials aren’t taking any chances and say they're ready for any potential St. Patrick’s Day troubles.

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12 h. ago Fashion brands Max & Co. and Marella set up shop in Vancouver

Vancouver-based Vestis Fashion Group Inc. is celebrating its 40th anniversary with two new boutique openings in Vancouver.

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13 h. ago Trudeau says he’s ‘proud of Canadians’ in video posted on last day in office

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians today as he marks his last full day in office. In a video posted to X, Trudeau says he’s proud to have served a country full of people who stand up for what’s right, rise to every occasion and “always have each others’ […]

Politics

13 h. ago Mark Carney set to name cabinet ministers at Friday morning ceremony

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will reveal the makeup of his cabinet on Friday morning, a collection of Liberal ministers who will see Canada through the next election. The swearing-in ceremony for Carney’s government is set for 11 a.m. at Rideau Hall. It is widely expected that the new cabinet table will have fewer seats than […]

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14 h. ago Trump, féroce critique de l’OTAN, reçoit le chef de l’alliance de défense

Le secrétaire général de l’OTAN, Mark Rutte, est arrivé à la Maison-Blanche.

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