2 h. ago Canada’s income gap reaches record high, Statistics Canada finds

The increase came as the highest income households gained from investments, while the lowest income households saw wages decline.

Economics

2 h. ago Canadian Businesses Transform Operations with Acumatica Cloud ERP

Business Solutions Leader Helps Mid-Market Organizations Unify Systems, Streamline Workflows and Enhance Scalability BELLEVUE, Wash. — While many Canadian mid-market businesses have confronted the challenges of mounting inflation, shifting consumer confidence and an increasingly uncertain economic landscape, they are optimistic about the future. With 92% of companies confident in their growth prospects over the next […]

Economics

4 h. ago FIFA may need to rethink World Cup calendar due to climate change: experts

With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous.

Society

5 h. ago Aude Gandon Appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies

NEW YORK — The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that Aude Gandon has been appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer (CDMO), effective August 1, 2025. Ms. Gandon will report directly to Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will join the company’s Executive Team. In this newly created role, […]

Economics

6 h. ago Pressure grows on Ford government for amendments to councillor removal plan

In the spring, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing reintroduced legislation first proposed in December to increase accountability and consequences for municipal councils.

Politics

8 h. ago Ottawa economy plunged into uncertainty as inflation, unemployment, tariff threats rise

Statistics Canada said Tuesday that the pace of inflation sped up to 1.9 per cent last month, up from a 1.7 per cent increase in May.

Economics

10 h. ago Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Blanket Mine Q2 2025 Production and Guidance

Increased production guidance at Blanket Mine for 2025 ST HELIER, Jersey, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM and VFEX: CMCL) announces gold production from the Blanket Mine (“Blanket”) in Zimbabwe for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (“Q2 2025”) and the half year ended […]

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15 h. ago Despite calls for change, Poilievre’s campaign manager keeps an advisory role, firm on party payroll

OTTAWA — As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces calls to make changes following his April election loss, the manager who ran that campaign remains an advisor, but is taking a less visible role, at least for now. Jenni Byrne’s future with the party has been a source of discussion among MPs and other Conservative supporters, frustrated by […]

Economics

16 h. ago Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave L.A., some will remain

President Donald Trump’s administration is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement activities, Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Tuesday. The president ordered the deployment of about 4,000 California National Guard troops and 700 active-duty Marines in early June to respond to protests against immigration raids […]

Society

16 h. ago Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in L.A.

LOS ANGELES — The Pentagon said Tuesday it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, accounting for nearly half of the soldiers sent to the city to deal with protests over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Roughly 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines have been in the city since […]

Society

16 h. ago McDonald’s Canada announces new CEO, taking effect in September

McDonald’s Canada has announced Annemarie Swijtink as its new CEO. Swijtink is currently the managing director of McDonald’s Netherlands and has held the position since June 2022. The current McDonald’s Canada CEO, Michele Boudria, has been in the role since 2022 after becoming the first woman in the position. McDonald’s Canada says Boudria’s legacy as […]

Other

16 h. ago U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler’s navy sails into Victoria for visit

Seen from a distance, it conjures up images of a distant era, when ships travelled the oceans with no source of power other than the force of the wind.

Events

17 h. ago Regina guard Simon making most of increased role with Saskatchewan Rattlers

First joining the Saskatchewan Rattlers at 19 years old, Regina-born guard Isaac Simon is receiving the most playing time of his CEBL career so far.

Other

18 h. ago Largo Reports Improved Q2 2025 Vanadium Production; Storion Energy to Support 48 MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Deployment in Texas

Q2 2025 and Other Highlights V2O5 production of 2,256 tonnes (5.0 million lbs1) in Q2 2025 vs. 2,689 tonnes produced in Q2 2024 and 74% higher than 1,297 tonnes produced in Q1 2025 Global recovery3 of 84.9% in Q2 2025, a 14% increase over the global recovery3 rate of 74.3% in Q2 2024 and 9% […]

Other

21 h. ago Sea Bears guard takes leave from team, expected to return later this season

The Sea Bears said Tuesday that guard Cody John will be away from the team for 'the next several weeks', and that the team intends to reactivate him later this season.

Other

22 h. ago Arctic Gateway Group Makes Significant Infrastructure Upgrades

Increased Freight Traffic, Expanded and Modernized Port of Churchill Infrastructure Will Better Serve the National Interest of Canada WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) is currently undertaking major infrastructure improvements at the Port of Churchill and along the Hudson Bay Railway. With expanded freight operations, new construction at the […]

Economics

22 h. ago Ultimatum de Trump à la Russie: les Ukrainiens célèbrent l’influence de l’«agent Melania Trumpenko»

Donald Trump a dévoilé lundi que son épouse avait joué un rôle clé dans sa décision de lancer un ultimatum au président russe Vladimir Poutine.

Other

23 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's electricity distribution is key to improving affordability

Alberta’s electricity system is at a tipping point. Driven by the rise of energy-intensive industries, a booming population, and a shift toward increasingly electrified homes and businesses, electricity demand is climbing faster than ever. Meeting this challenge isn’t just about building more centralized generation capacity — it’s also about building smarter. And that starts with […]

Other

24 h. ago CREA cuts 2025 forecast again but says home sales are rebounding from ’chaotic start’

For the second time this year, the Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales in 2025, even as it reported the number of homes changing hands across the country in June rose 3.5 per cent compared with a year ago. The association said Canadian home sales last month also increased 2.8 […]

Culture

25 h. ago ’Horrendous’ air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces

TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms. The weather agency said air quality was poor across swaths of Ontario and Quebec as […]

Events