36 m. ago Toronto restaurants take U.S. products off their menu due to Trump tariffs threat

As Canada waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs, Toronto restaurants are already taking steps to limit their reliance on U.S. products.Over the past few weeks, more and more business across the country have vowed to prioritize Canadian goods over U.S. alternatives as Trump's administration continues to deliberate over the specific of the tariffs, and with the deadline just a few hours away, some officials suggest that the final decision is still very much up in the air.On Monday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNN that he would be discussing the looming tariffs with Trump throughout the day. "He's going to decide today," Lutnick said. "We are going to put it out tomorrow."The tariffs, initially announced as a 25 per cent levy on Canadian goods, had been delayed for a month after Canada vowed to implement new border security measures, which included the appointment of a new fentanyl czar.Ontario...

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1 hour ago Toronto's BMO Field reveals $146 million renovation plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year — and a whole host of renovations are coming to the city's biggest soccer stadium.Today, the City and Toronto and MLSE provided further detail into the renovations at BMO Field, which is coming via a $123-million investment from the City and a $23-million investment from MLSE."Sport brings us together, as Torontonians and Canadians. As we prepare to host FIFA World Cup 26, we're investing in infrastructure for Toronto's future. We are supporting Team Canada while investing in the next generation of great Canadian athletes," Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in a release.The biggest temporary change includes a previously announced 10,000 temporary seats added on the north grandstand and 7,000 on the south grandstand, bringing the capacity to 45,000 for the duration of the tournament.Additional permanent changes include four new LED videoboards in the stadium's corner columns, self-serve technology at select concession stands, stadi...

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2 h. ago Canadian business groups say trade uncertainty has already done damage

The head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says across-the-board U.S. tariffs on imported goods would be a worst-case scenario if they kick in tomorrow. But Dan Kelly says even if there’s another last-minute reprieve from U.S. President Donald Trump, the ongoing threat and uncertainty would continue to inflict economic damage. He says some […]

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3 h. ago Toronto legend Mike Myers trolls Elon Musk and reps Canada on SNL

It's been years since Canadian actor Mike Myers appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL), and he certainly made an impression upon his return, taking aim at U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk.The actor from Scarborough, best known on SNL for his Wayne's World persona, made an electrifying return over the weekend and managed to troll both Musk and Trump in one episode.In the closing credits, Myers appeared onstage with comedian Shane Gillis and Canadian singer Tate McRae. As the guests said goodbye to viewers, Myers showed off his T-shirt emblazoned with the Canadian flag and the phrase "Canada is not for sale." He lifted his arm, pointed at his elbow, and mouthed, "Elbows up."For the past few months, Trump has been relentlessly referring to Canada as the 51st state, sparking outrage. Online, netizens cheered Myers, with one calling him "a Canadian legend.""Show some love for Mike Myers, who wore a 'Canada is not for sale' shirt on SNL last night," wrote another X user.Someone took a sw...

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3 h. ago Team Einarson lead Briane Harris files complaint against CCES with WADA: Report

Curler Briane Harris, recently reinstated after sitting out nearly a year due to a provisional suspension, has filed a complaint against the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport with the World Anti-Doping Agency, two sources with knowledge of the situation said. The complaint was sent to the Montreal-based agency on Feb. 7, claiming nonconformity with […]

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3 h. ago A judge repeatedly warned defence lawyers about running afoul of rape shield laws during an Edmonton sex assault trial. Their client was acquitted

A legal scholar says she is “shocked” after reviewing an Edmonton sexual assault case in which the alleged victim underwent three days of questioning by a team of defence lawyers, one of whom described the law protecting complainants from probing questions about their sexual history as “technicalities.” In January, Farhan Hussen Ahmed was found not […]

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3 h. ago Serena Williams joins ownership group for Toronto Tempo WNBA expansion team

'This moment is not just about basketball, it is about showcasing the true value and potential of female athletes.'

Sport

3 h. ago E3 Lithium Receives Up To $4.7 Million Investment from the Government of Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce that it has been conditionally approved for contribution funding of up to $4.7 million in a non-repayable investment from the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). This strategic funding […]

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4 h. ago Canada's largest U.S. border crossing still on track to open in Ontario this year

Canada-U.S. relations are at a historic nadir in 2025, but, despite the two countries' spiralling political relationship, construction is pressing on for the enormous Gordie Howe International Bridge — a mammoth representation of this once-unbreakable alliance.Crews from both sides of the border continue to work side by side amid this unfortunate watershed moment in Canada-U.S. relations, building a $6.4 billion engineering marvel that will close a missing link in the busy international trucking corridor that extends through Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.Once complete this September, the Gordie Howe Bridge will host the largest Canadian port of entry along the Canada-U.S. border — a boundary that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to erase through "economic force."Construction is making strides towards completion on the sprawling 53-hectare/130-acre Canadian Port of Entry, all as the U.S. threatens tariffs and even annexation.Though it is playing ou...

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4 h. ago Elon Musk welcomes 14th child, his 4th with Canadian Shivon Zilis

'Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much,' Shivon Zilis wrote in her announcement.

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4 h. ago LifeScienceHistory.com Launches with Rewritten Hit Rock ‘n Roll Song Celebrating Science and Reason

New song celebrates life science and related sciences from astronomy, genetics and geology to computing, medicine and telecommunications. SEATTLE — LifeScienceHistory.com: Where history is made daily, officially launches today with the release of a rewritten hit rock n’ roll song celebrating science and reason entitled: Earth is a Rock, Let the DNA Mold Me. Earth […]

Culture

5 h. ago Canadian Anora producer, Vancouver Dune VFX supervisors Oscar winners

'I don't know how this can be real life. This is really an incredible, impossible journey for the past 10 months,' producer Samantha Quan said before thanking her family

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5 h. ago McDonald's restaurant in Ontario changes its name to McDavid's

Here's the golden goal you've been waiting for — McDonald's is now McDavid's!The fast food giant has officially rebranded two of its locations in Canada, including one in Newmarket, to "McDavid's" in honour of Connor McDavid's heart-stopping overtime goal that led Team Canada to victory at the 4 Nations Face-off last month.In a tweet last summer, McDonald's Canada made a bold promise to the Edmonton Oilers captain during the team's Stanley Cup playoff run, writing, "ok @cmcdavid97 how about this… if you bring the cup back to Canada we'll turn an Edmonton McD's into a McDavid's. Deal?"Although the Oilers didn't win the Stanley Cup that year, McDavid's clutch overtime goal for Team Canada sealed the deal, and McDonald's kept their word.look at this photograph https://t.co/bvu9OlCpww— McDonald's 🇨🇦 (@McDonaldsCanada) February 21, 2025In an update to their original tweet, McDonald's Canada revealed that the two rebranded locations would be opening very soon....

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5 h. ago As Trump tariffs loom within hours, how the coming days could play out

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to hit the Canadian economy, with some economists expecting Canada to dip into a period of recession.

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6 h. ago Trifecta Collective Expands Globally with Acquisition of Canadian Concrete Expo, Marking a Bold Step in Its Rapid Growth

Market-leading Canadian event becomes fourth acquisition and fifth event for independent show organizer ARLINGTON, Va. — Trifecta Collective LLC, owned and backed by GreyLion, a leading private equity firm focused on high-growth businesses today announced that it has acquired the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE). CCE is the leading event in Canada serving the concrete, construction […]

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6 h. ago Today in history — The Sound of Music released; the first commercial jet crash; and, the 'first' hockey game

On this day, March 3, in history: In 1801, David Emanuel, the first Jewish governor in the United States, took office in Georgia. In 1841, Sir George Simpson, governor of the Hudson’s Bay Co., began a trip around the world. The trip would take 20 months. Simpson was 53 when the trip began and had […]

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6 h. ago Majority of shoppers confused by what it means to “buy Canadian”

'Residents are trying to opt for products with a higher percentage of Canadian ingredients, materials and labour'

Politics

7 h. ago How Canada turned itself into a fentanyl playground: Full Comment podcast

If you want a thriving fentanyl trade in your country, attracting heavily armed cartels, super labs and a large and growing market of users subsidized by the government and unimpeded by law enforcement, just do everything Canada’s been doing. So says Marshall Smith, former chief of staff to the Alberta premier, a former addict and […]

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7 h. ago Vancouver's Filipino community wants its own cultural centre 'for the next generation'

The Filipino community is the third-largest cultural group in B.C. but has no hub to gather: 'If we want to learn our history, our culture, our traditions and our languages, where do we find that?'

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7 h. ago Westhaven Announces Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Shovelnose Gold Project, British Columbia

After-Tax NPV Doubled to $454 Million After-Tax IRR of 43.2% Payback of Initial Capital Costs of 2.1 Years All amounts are in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) is pleased to report the completion of an Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) at its […]

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