99 m. ago Thanks Trump: Alberta sand miners expect a local boom because of trade war

“We realized that government did not fundamentally understand what was holding things up in our industry."

Economics

99 m. ago Keith Gerein: Frustrated Cartmell was his own worst enemy during council's hearing on Edmonton infill

Coun. Sarah Hamilton may have shocked everyone late Friday when she fired a few public F-bombs at a colleague who seemed to be questioning her professionalism. But frankly, I suspect there were a lot more expletives expressed behind city hall’s closed doors last week, most notably at mayoral contender Tim Cartmell’s bizarre and spurious approach […]

Culture

3 h. ago Jesse Kline: Liberals get a crash course in the importance of natural resources

Trump's copper tariffs wouldn't hurt so much if the Grits hadn't wasted billions on failed innovation investments while stifling resource development

Economics

3 h. ago Oil Steady as Traders Weigh Trump’s Tariffs and Red Sea Attacks

Oil was broadly steady as traders considered the effects of sweeping US trade tariffs and fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping.

Economics

5 h. ago Canada Seeks Southeast Asia Trade Deal to Blunt Trump Tariffs

Canada’s top diplomat said she aims to finalize a free trade agreement with Southeast Asian nations “as soon as possible,” as the country looks to expand economic ties in the face of tariffs from President Donald Trump.

Economics

5 h. ago ‘This is worrisome’: Mass layoffs, shutdowns feared as Trump’s copper tariffs loom

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat is especially cause for concern in Quebec, which harbours Canada's last copper smelting facility

Economics

9 h. ago Indonesia Touts ‘Sweetener’ as Negotiators Meet US Officials

Indonesia’s lead trade negotiator met with members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet in Washington, armed with several business deals to advance tariff talks after a last-hour effort to secure a resolution this week was derailed.

Other

10 h. ago BYD, Other EV Battery Makers Face More Pressure to Cut Emissions

Electric vehicle battery suppliers, including BYD Co. and EVE Energy Co., need to step up efforts to switch to clean power at manufacturing sites and curb emissions in supply chains, according to environmental group Greenpeace.

Society

10 h. ago Canadian pharmaceutical industry alarmed after Trump threatens 200% tariff on drug imports

Canadian exports less than 5% of all generic medicines sold in the U.S., but Canada 'could get caught in the crossfire if there are broad-based tariffs'

Economics

11 h. ago Trump Says 50% Tariff on Copper Imports to Take Effect August 1

President Donald Trump said the US would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt American producers of everything from automobiles to appliances.

Economics

12 h. ago L’industrie pharmaceutique canadienne craint l’imposition des droits de douane de Trump

Sans accès au marché américain, il pourrait être difficile de continuer à produire certains médicaments génériques.

Events

12 h. ago Trump annonce des droits de douane de 50% sur le cuivre dès le 1er août

Mercredi, le président américain a aussi dévoilé de nouveaux tarifs douaniers pour plusieurs pays.

Other

12 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Cops say man stole keys at Toronto hospital before break

Police are trying to identify a suspect accused of stealing house keys from someone who was at a Toronto hospital, then breaking into the home and stealing various personal items. Toronto Police responded on July 3 around 8 p.m. to a break-in call in the Duncan-Adelaide Sts. area. Police said the victims’ keys were taken […]

Events

13 h. ago Trump praises Liberian leader on English — his native tongue

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders Wednesday, and — after brief remarks from President Joseph Boakai — asked the business graduate where he […]

Politics

13 h. ago Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Donald Trump’s administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams, alleging the policy violates federal law. The move escalates a battle between the Republican administration in Washington and Democratic-led California over trans athletes. The lawsuit filed by the Justice Department […]

Politics

13 h. ago Arrest made after woman groped on busy Broadway bus: Transit Police

The woman was on a crowded B-Line bus when a suspect allegedly made inappropriate sexual contact with her

Events

14 h. ago RCMP arrests stun small towns near Quebec City where 2 suspects live

Residents of two rural communities near Quebec City were stunned by the dawn RCMP tactical squad arrests amid allegations that militiamen with weapons and ammo lived among them.

Other

15 h. ago Canadian pharmaceutical industry alarmed after Trump floats 200 per cent tariff

WASHINGTON — Canada likely isn’t the main target of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical imports, an industry representative said Wednesday _ but his plan could still put parts of the Canadian sector in peril. “Canada is not the target but we could get caught in the […]

Economics

15 h. ago Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, citing Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’ trial

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will implement a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil starting August 1, and cites the trial of former president Bolsonaro.

Economics

16 h. ago What Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ means for corporate America

Private equity cheers the legislation while Tesla and AI start-ups lose out

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