25 m. ago Bank of Canada Weighed Cut In July, Opted to Wait for More Data

The Bank of Canada considered cutting interest rates at its last meeting, but trade uncertainty and sticky core inflation compelled officials to hold borrowing costs steady.

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26 m. ago Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEO

Consumers are still seeking local products, but executives at one of Canada’s biggest grocers say the buy Canadian movement is starting to lose some steam. “It’s decelerating somewhat,” Metro Inc. chief executive Eric La Fleche told analysts during a third-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday. “Consumers are still buying more Canadian, so we’re seeing more […]

Culture

43 m. ago Hudson’s Bay is now just a numbered company as it continues to sell its assets to repay creditors

The renaming process had to take place since HBC sold its intellectual property to Canadian Tire

Economics

43 m. ago ConvergX® and GreyLevel Inc. Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Cross

Driving commercialization from Canada’s Industrial Heartland to the Arctic — Delivering Impact Across Canada to the NATO Allies and Partner Nations WHITEHORSE, YUKON & CALGARY, ALBERTA, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConvergX®, a global cross-sector business congress and integrator connecting defence, aerospace, energy, and technology industries to accelerate cross-sector collaboration, innovation, and market access […]

Culture

69 m. ago Alligator Alcatraz is holding numerous inmates with no criminal history: report

Alligator Alcatraz was opened as the Trump administration amped up its pursuit of people it considers to be illegally in the U.S.

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80 m. ago Oklahoma City Thunder’s Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week

The Larry O’Brien Trophy will be in Montreal next week. Lu Dort, who won an NBA championship in June with the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will have a two-day celebration in his home city. On Aug. 20, Dort will be accepting a special invitation from Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante to City […]

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2 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man sought for alleged East York assaults

A 31-year-old Toronto man is wanted for alleged assaults in East York earlier this week. Toronto Police responded on Tuesday at about 9:30 p.m. to an assault call in the Dawes Rd.-Victoria Park Ave. area. Police alleged that the suspect went to the victim’s apartment and while inside, he assaulted two people, who fled and […]

Events

3 h. ago Alberta government says canola tariffs are a “devastating blow” to farmers

Alberta's agriculture minister is calling on Ottawa to "act swiftly" and engage in constructive dialogue with China to restore Canadian canola farmers access to the Chinese market.

Politics

3 h. ago Canada ‘Ready to Engage’ With China on Trade as Canola Feud Escalates

Canada’s trade and agriculture ministers said they are “deeply disappointed” with China’s decision to impose new duties on Canadian canola, but stand ready to engage with Beijing on the trade dispute.

Economics

4 h. ago These are the features that homebuyers in Canada say are their biggest dealbreakers

There are many factors Canadian homebuyers need to consider when it comes to making the big purchase.Sometimes, the decision comes down to budget; other times, it comes down to checking off all of the amenities on your wishlist.When it comes to dealbreakers for Canadian homebuyers, a new Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX Canada found that what's on the outside might matter more than what's on the inside.The survey found that prospective homebuyers are judging listings based on curb appeal and the state of the neighbourhood even before they stop inside the home."While the home is the ultimate goal for buyers, the neighbouring properties and surrounding community often say a lot about what life might be like there for you, as a resident," said Don Kottick, president of RE/MAX Canada."Not all homebuyers are able or willing to see past a rough exterior to find properties with potential, and something like an unkempt streetscape could be their sign...

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5 h. ago Farms and Fuels Alliance Celebrates Ontario Government’s Commitment to Homegrown Ethanol Industry and Rural Jobs

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Farms and Fuels Alliance ( FFA) today applauded the Ontario government’s decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province’s agricultural sector, secure thousands of Ontario jobs, and ensure a continued sustainable environmental future due to Canada’s homegrown biofuel industry. “We’re pleased that Ontario […]

Politics

5 h. ago B.C. seeing fewer U.S. visitors in 2025, but trend offset by increase in Canadian tourists

“(Tourism) operators are reporting a shift in where their visitors are coming from — particularly a surge in domestic travel from across Canada,” says Destination BC.

Society

5 h. ago Netcoins Launches 8 Additional Coins, Strengthening Canada’s Crypto Market Access

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), owner of Netcoins, Blockchain Intelligence Group, and TerraZero, is pleased to announce that Netcoins, a leading Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, is Expanding its Crypto Offering with 8 New High-Demand Tokens. New additions […]

Technology

6 h. ago Keeping Edmonton moving: How the city plans to improve snow clearing and sidewalk repairs

For many Edmontonians, navigating the city’s sidewalks during winter is a daily challenge that often goes unseen. Imagine waking up not knowing whether the path to your bus stop or local store will be clear of snow and ice, forcing you to mentally prepare for obstacles that most people never consider. This is a reality […]

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6 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Pure folly for Liberals to try and force electric vehicles on Canadians

I cannot imagine in a free and democratic society what justifies a government ordering consumers to buy a particular kind of car.

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6 h. ago Mexico transfers 26 wanted fugitives including cartel kingpins to U.S.

The move was made amid pressure to crack down on cross-border fentanyl smuggling

Culture

10 h. ago Canadian news publishers, experts raise alarm over Google search AI summaries

OTTAWA — News publishers say the AI-generated summaries that now top many Google search results are cutting into their online traffic — and experts are still flagging concerns about the summaries’ accuracy as they warn the internet itself is being reshaped. When Google rolled out its AI Overview feature last year, its mistakes — including […]

Technology

13 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendants yet to call 72 hour notice of job action

There’s no word yet whether Air Canada and the union representing some 10,000 of its flight attendants have averted a possible strike or lockout that could begin as soon as Saturday. The Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees will be in position to strike as of 12:01 a.m. ET on Saturday. […]

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14 h. ago Canadian travellers cautioned with new advisory about 'deadly' outbreak in Bali

A "deadly" outbreak in Bali has prompted the Canadian government to issue an advisory for those travelling in the region.If you're heading anywhere in Bali, Indonesia, it's important to note that on Aug. 11, the Government of Canada shared an updated health advisory for the popular beach destination due to an outbreak of rabies. Canadians travelling there are being urged to "exercise a high degree of caution.""There is an increase in rabies cases in both dogs and humans in Bali, Indonesia, particularly in Jembrana Regency and the South Kuta and Mengwi Districts of Badung Regency," warns the advisory.Travellers should know that rabies can be deadly if people don't receive treatment before symptoms start. Rabies is most often contracted through bites or scratches from an infected animal. Tourists, especially children, are at higher risk, so it's important to keep an eye on children when around animals.If you g...

Events

14 h. ago Baisse considérable du niveau de l’eau: bateaux endommagés et activités nautiques sur pause sur le fleuve

La baisse considérable du niveau du fleuve chamboule les activités nautiques, notamment du côté des bateaux qui sont nombreux à subir des dommages.

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