12 h. ago US Bitcoin Mining Firm Raises Funds With Chinese Rivals Stuck

A US maker of Bitcoin mining computers said it has closed a $153 million funding round as its Chinese competitors face increasing scrutiny and tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Economics

61 h. ago Another Bank of Canada interest rate cut is on the way and here's what could happen

Amid times of economic uncertainty — an upcoming federal election and tense relations with the U.S. — Canadians are waiting for the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement.The central bank has made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate so far this year, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.That announcement came a week after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, and Canada retaliated with counter-tariffs. The BoC claimed the Canadian economy entered the year in a "solid position," saying GDP showed robust growth, and inflation was finally close to the two per cent target.However, with economic aggression from the U.S., BoC officials predicted a slower pace of economic activity and increased inflationary pressures in Canada. The latter concern contributed to the decision to lower the policy rate by a quarter point.The last BoC update did not come with an extensive m...

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6 d. ago Some schools in Canada are suspending U.S. field trips to prevent ‘negative experiences at the border’

Global Affairs Canada updated its advisory last week warning Canadians that they may face 'scrutiny' from border guards

Society

7 d. ago LIBERAL COPYCATS: Using the Conservative playbook to their advantage?

WATCH as Postmedia political columnist Lorne Gunter says the Liberals are now stealing the Conservative playbook and sounding more like the Conservatives, utilizing their ideas in hopes of winning the upcoming election. One of the major issues is pipelines and delivering oil to Ontario and Quebec. But will they follow through with the ideas? What do […]

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1 week ago Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada has updated its advice to those travelling to the United States, warning they may face “scrutiny” from border guards and the possibility of detention if denied entry. An updated advisory issued Friday by Global Affairs Canada urges Canadians crossing the U.S. border to be forthcoming with officials in that country and to expect scrutiny […]

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1 week ago Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say?

Federal party leaders and candidates in the upcoming election say they are committed to getting Canada to meet NATO's current defence spending target of two per cent of GDP.

Politics

1 week ago Huge share of Canadian renters blame housing crisis on wages

A new survey by online marketplace rentals.ca shows that many Canadian renters feel priced out of the housing market, with several factors driving unaffordability.The 2025 Federal Election Survey questioned hundreds of Canadian renters and discovered that over 40 per cent blamed the housing crisis on wage stagnation compared to housing prices.A total of 47 per cent of renters surveyed also identified stagnant wages and rising housing costs as a key issue in the upcoming federal election."Renters are just as concerned about affordability pressures and economic fairness as they are about supply constraints," stated the report."While issues for currently undecided voters were similar to the broader population, they did skew more towards concerns with inflation and wage stagnation, indicating that addressing the overall cost of living could be the key for parties hoping to win over these swing voters."A recent report from Normandin Beaudry, an actuarial consulting service, sai...

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1 week ago Guy who littered every inch of Toronto with pictures of his face running in federal election

A controversial former Toronto mayoral candidate, best known for plastering every inch of the city with election signs, has thrown his name into the ring for Canada's upcoming federal election.Chinese-Canadian businessman Xiaohua Gong (also known as Xiao Hua Gong or Edward Gong) is the latest candidate to announce their bid to become Member of Parliament (MP) for the Don Valley North riding in Toronto, sharing the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday evening.Gong, listed as "no affiliation" with any political parties, is looking to fill the seat that will be left vacant by former Liberal and current independent MP Han Dong, who announced he will not seek re-election for the riding.Gong is running against NDP candidate Naila Saeed, Conservative hopeful Joe Tay, and Liberal Party candidate Maggie Chi.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Xiaohua Gong (@gong4mayor)This is not Gong's first ...

Politics

1 week ago B.C. men, women more split on Pierre Poilievre than Mark Carney: Leger poll

Men are more likely to cast their ballots for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative party in the upcoming federal election

Transport

2 w. ago Saskatoon could be an election battleground, new poll suggests

Saskatoon could become a potential battleground amidst Canada’s upcoming federal election. New poll data suggests some ridings are closer to flipping over than previously thought.

Politics

2 w. ago Canadians should be cautious about responding to random election texts

While it might seem normal to get texts asking about voting preferences during an election, Canadians should be wary of messages from unknown senders and do a little research before responding — or don't reply at all.Earlier this month, I received a text from "Lily"  claiming to be with ERG National Research and conducting a poll about voting preferences in the upcoming election.The message seemed innocent enough and there wasn't anything particularly unusual about it.Jonathan Lamont/MobileSyrupDespite the message looking innocent, I decided to look up ERG National Research online before responding. I found a notice from the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) warning that it received complaints about ERG sending these types of messages."ERG National Research is NOT a member of CRIC. The messages they are sending are not in compliance with CRIC Standards. They do not indicate the purpose for asking these questions and they do not provide a way to contact them with q...

Politics

2 w. ago All the ways Canadians can vote in the upcoming federal election

Voting season is about to kick off after Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap federal election in Canada.On Sunday, Governor General Mary Simon agreed with Carney's request to dissolve parliament and call an election amid heightened tensions with the United States.The election in Canada will take place on Monday, April 28. With Canadians heading to the polling stations soon, here are all of the ways you can vote.Vote on election day in CanadaCanadians can vote on April 28 at their assigned polling station. You can register to vote in advance or at the polls.One way to register in advance is by checking "yes" to the question in the Elections Canada section in your Canada Revenue Agency tax return.The second way is to register online using the Online Voter Registration Service. You'll be asked to include your name, address, date of birth, and gender. The site also allows you to check if you're already registered and allows you to update your address.Once registered, keep an eye ou...

Politics

3 w. ago Edmontonians prepare for new candidates, ridings in upcoming federal election

The Conservative Party, Liberal Party, NDP and others are starting to list their candidates throughout Edmonton and the surrounding region.

Politics

3 w. ago Despite saying he would, Carney won’t take part in TVA debate: Campaign

Top Liberal has faced scrutiny for his French skills, particularly during party's leadership race

Culture

3 w. ago Veteran Westman MP Maguire says health issues mean he won’t run in 2025

The federal representative for Brandon-Souris is not running in the upcoming federal election due to health concerns.

Science

3 w. ago Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault says he will not run in federal election

Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault says he will not run again in the upcoming federal election. The Liberal party had confirmed Boissonnault as a candidate in Edmonton Centre, a riding he won in 2015, lost in 2019, then reclaimed in 2021. In a statement posted to X Friday, the former cabinet minister says the past […]

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3 w. ago Randy Boissonnault, who faced scrutiny over claims of Indigenous heritage, drops out of upcoming election

The Liberals will have to find a new candidate for the riding, which is one of the few in Alberta that the party hopes to win

Politics

3 w. ago Le député libéral Randy Boissonnault ne se représentera pas aux prochaines élections

L’élu s’était retrouvé au cœur d’un scandale en novembre dernier.

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3 w. ago Randy Boissonnault announces he will not run in upcoming election

OTTAWA — Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault says he will not run again in the upcoming election. The Liberal party had confirmed Boissonnault as a candidate in Edmonton Centre, a riding he won in 2015, lost in 2019, then reclaimed in 2021. In a statement posted to X today, the former cabinet minister says the […]

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3 w. ago Smith, LaGrange face more questions over AHS firings and procurement practices

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange continue to face scrutiny over the dismissal of the former head of Alberta Health Services.

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