37 m. ago Opinion: Government needs to take meaningful steps to offset the impact of auto tariffs on consumers

Opinion: This is about more than the sticker price of a new car. It's about jobs. It's about families who rely on their vehicles for work, school, and everyday life

Politics

2 h. ago LILLEY: Carney campaign’s prayers answered with latest 51st state comments

Trump's press secretary puts idea of annexing Canada back on election agenda during White House media briefing

Transport

2 h. ago La prison à la maison pour une agente de voyage qui a fraudé 747 000$

Au terme d’une saga judiciaire de plus d’une décennie, une femme qui a fraudé un voyagiste pour 747 000 $ s’en tire avec de la prison à la maison.

Economics

2 h. ago Toronto businesses anticipate having to cut staff and freeze hiring due to tariffs

As much as we may want to avoid the subject, tariff talk continues to dominate the news cycle, with residents understandably confused about what's being taxed, from where, when, and how much — details that have changed multiple times at the whim of U.S. President Trump.As the levies persist, some cities will see greater impacts than others, as will some industries, though hardly any corner of the economy is immune. At a local level, the City of Toronto has launched an action plan that includes deferring industrial property taxes and a campaign urging residents to shop within their community rather than supporting American brands.Still, independent businesses are staring down the barrel of higher operating costs, logistical tribulations and more that, many say, will lead to even fewer jobs being available in the city when unemployment has risen to a brutal 8.7 per cent.Out of more than 500 small businesses that expressed their fears on th...

Economics

3 h. ago OC Transpo driver sentenced to 2 years probation for hitting and killing pedestrian

Abdullahi Ahmed Ali pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death after he hit and killed a woman crossing St. Laurent Boulevard.

Events

3 h. ago OC Transpo driver sentenced to two years probation for hitting, killing pedestrian

Abdullahi Ahmed Ali pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death after he hit and killed a woman crossing St. Laurent Boulevard.

Events

4 h. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

Economics

6 h. ago La France annonce l’expulsion de 12 agents algériens et rappelle son ambassadeur

L’Élysée a pris cette décision en représailles à des expulsions similaires annoncées par l’Algérie.

Other

6 h. ago Via Rail is hiring in Ontario and the jobs come with awesome perks

If the conventional desk job isn't for you, then maybe something a little more travel-centric is up your alley. Via Rail is hiring for a variety of roles right now, whether you'd like to work onboard or behind the scenes. The best part? The perks and benefits are pretty great.Via Rail has a handful of job pillars, which include customer service, mechanical maintenance, transport, and professional/management positions.Some of the most recent postings for jobs at Via Rail you can apply to now are:General workersSpecialist, Quality System & Maintenance programElectrician- HVACDiesel engine mechanicSpecialist director of Initiatives, Safety and Railway OperationsOn-train service attendantStudent locomotive engineer – conductorApplying is easy peasy. All you need to do is select the position you're interested in, create a profile, and fill out the application.Each job posting includes all the requirements and responsibilities, aka everything you need to know before you take the...

Other

7 h. ago Why the future of Old Age Security is making seniors anxious this election

Pension plan was called a 'lifeline under threat' by the Canadian Association of Retired Persons

Politics

7 h. ago More bad news for Oilers as Nurse facing suspension for crosscheck

If Player Safety decides to hit him with two or more games, it could have a catastrophic impact on Edmonton’s playoff fate

Other

8 h. ago Les chauffeurs d’autobus du RTL se dotent d’un mandat de grève

Le litige porte sur la rémunération, le recours à la sous-traitance et les horaires de travail.

Events

10 h. ago Joe Biden will speak about Social Security in his return to the national stage

WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage Tuesday to elevate liberal concerns that President Donald Trump’s agenda is threatening the health of Social Security. The 82-year-old Democrat has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January, which is typically the tradition for immediate past presidents. That’s even as […]

Politics

10 h. ago NIQ Unveils BASES AI Screener: Helping CPG Brands Thrive in the Age of Hyper

A real-time, AI-powered idea screening tool built for today’s fast-paced innovation cycles Synthetic survey panels offering quick, low-cost idea testing Combines NIQ panel data with Generative AI to deliver consumer insights reflecting real market trends CHICAGO — NielsenIQ (NIQ), a leader in consumer intelligence, officially launched BASES AI Screener, combining NIQ’s expansive consumer panel datasets, […]

Other

10 h. ago Inflation cooled to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell, StatCan says

OTTAWA — Canadians got a break on inflation in March even without a tax holiday as Statistics Canada says the pace of price increases slowed last month.  The agency says the annual inflation rate was 2.3 per cent in the month, down from 2.6 per cent in February.  StatCan says a drop in the price […]

Economics

14 h. ago Global Oil Surplus to Persist in 2026 as Demand Sags, IEA Says

The International Energy Agency slashed forecasts for global oil demand this year amid the brewing trade war, and in its first detailed assessment of 2026 predicted a persistent supply surplus.

Other

19 h. ago KINGMAKERS OF OAKLAND EXPANDS NATIONAL ACCESS IN CAPACITY BUILDING WITH CROWNS CURRICULUM AND INTRODUCES JEGNA EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM

Oakland, CA, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oakland, CA – April 14, 2025 – Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO), a leading organization dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for African-American boys, announces national access to its two highly impactful school-based programs: the Crowns Curriculum and Jegna Early Literacy. These programs are designed to empower African-American boys […]

Society

19 h. ago Ontario real estate agent fired after caught on video using slur on the job

A local Toronto real estate agent was recently fired after a video of him yelling at a neighbour went viral over the weekend — causing online outrage.Real estate agent Jeff Blackham, formerly of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., was caught on video screaming at a person off-camera.In the video, Blackham can be heard using profane language and a slur used to denigrate the lesbian community.What happened?The video was originally posted to Facebook with the caption: "Not cool. This is realtor Jeff Blackham from Keller Williams."After the video started going viral, the original poster added some clarity to the story.Passionate Local Realtor Jeff Blackhambyu/odausrel inwaterlooAllegedly, the original poster's neighbour goes to park in her driveway after work, only to be blocked by Blackman waving her way.After parking on the street, Blackman then allegedly came up to her car and gave her "the finger" and told her "she couldn't stay there because he doesn't want her in his vid...

Events

21 h. ago CATL Sees Little Impact From US Tariffs, Is Confident on Outlook

The world’s biggest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. sees little impact from US tariffs and remains bullish about the outlook for electric vehicles.

Economics

22 h. ago B.C. Lions: Former head coach Larry Donovan has died at age 84

Donovan guided B.C. to a 10-8 record in 1988 and to the Grey Cup game versus Winnipeg, where the Lions lost a heartbreaker 22-21

Events