2 h. ago Trump open to tariff negotiations, will hit drug imports ‘soon’

United States President Donald Trump said he was open to negotiations that would reduce the tariffs he’s planning to implement on countries next week, but that he didn’t expect deals ahead of his April 2 announcement. “I’m certainly open to that, if we can do something, we can get something for it,” Trump told reporters […]

Economics

2 h. ago Strong growth in residential activity in Nova Scotia drives construction employment demands higher to 2034

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction activity in Nova Scotia recorded another strong year in 2024, with both the residential and non-residential sectors reporting gains in activity over the previous year. The former was elevated by gains in new-housing and renovation activity, while the latter saw strong levels of activity in both […]

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3 h. ago France ‘deeply shocked’ by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

PARIS (AP) — France’s minister for foreign trade says the country won’t compromise after the U.S. State Department reportedly demanded that French companies drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Laurent Saint-Martin spoke to RTL Radio on Monday following reports that U.S. diplomats are interfering in the operations of French companies. French media reported last week […]

Sport

3 h. ago The outlook for Newfoundland and Labrador’s construction sector is closely linked to major project activity

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction investment growth in Newfoundland and Labrador was modest in 2024. Both the residential and non-residential sectors reported growth in activity, with gains of 3% and 2%, respectively. Although the former benefitted from growth in new housing construction, activity in residential renovations – which is the principal […]

Politics

14 h. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

A fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea brings hope for a boost in global shipments of wheat from Europe’s breadbasket. The US is set to release its latest corn plantings report, signaling future output for the world’s largest exporter of the grain. And energy traders across the world are hot for US liquefied natural gas.

Culture

14 h. ago Good news on major Oilers trade acquisition, iffy news on McDavid and Ekholm

This in from the Edmonton Oilers practice, some good news on major Edmonton Oilers trade acquisition Trent Frederic, but iffy news on the injury status of Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner, Mattias Ekholm and John Klingberg. Reported Tony Brar of Oilers TV: “McDavid, Ekholm, S. Skinner & Klingberg will not be initially flying out with the […]

Politics

15 h. ago A fifth of North America’s pollinating species at risk of extinction: report

Out of 472 species of bees studied in Canada and the U.S., 34.7 per cent were at risk of extinction

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16 h. ago Women experience 10% drop in earnings after menopause diagnosis: Study

As if going through menopause wasn’t already annoying enough, but a recent study has concluded that women also experience a significant plunge in earnings after getting diagnosed. Researchers from University College London, the University of Bergen, Stanford University, and the University of Delaware took a closer look at how menopause impacts women’s earnings, employment patterns, […]

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16 h. ago New Report: EV Mandates Risk Economic Disruption, Deepen Inequality

Current policies may benefit Tesla and increase vulnerability to United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new report commissioned by the Energy Futures Institute, Are EV Mandates and Market Reality on a Collision Course?, warns that government-mandated electric vehicle (EV) sales targets in British Columbia and Canada could destabilize markets, […]

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18 h. ago ‘BOOKEND THE COURTSHIP:’ Avid readers embrace public library marriage

A couple of bookworms from Massachusetts are thrilled to start the next chapter of their lives after getting married in a public library. According to a report from people.com, Andrew Ivey told CBS affiliate station WBZ that he proposed to his now-wife, Maricruz Osorio, with a copy of Leigh Bardugo’s 2024 historical romance novel, The […]

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18 h. ago Gazans call for end of Hamas rule at funeral for protester allegedly executed

International human rights organizations have raised concerns about the terrorist organization's response to dissent, citing reports of arbitrary detentions, intimidation and use of torture against political opponents

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18 h. ago Statham’s ‘A Working Man’ upsets ‘Snow White’ to take No. 1 at the box office

NEW YORK (AP) — In an unexpected upset, the Jason Statham thriller “A Working Man” took No. 1 at the box office, besting the rapidly declining “Snow White,” according to studio estimates Sunday. Even after a lackluster debut, the Walt Disney Co.’s live-action remake was predicted to remain the top film in U.S. and Canadian […]

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19 h. ago SEX FILES: Why contempt — not cheating or money — is the real relationship killer

If contempt is present, you can work together to repair the damage

Events

19 h. ago Pickleball’s popularity serves up spike in injuries, sparking safety talks

The popularity of pickleball, the low-impact racket sport, has continued to grow. With more people playing, more injuries are being reported.

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20 h. ago Bum thumb sends Max Scherzer to IL three innings into his Blue Jays career

After leaving the mound due to injury just three innings into his Blue Jays career, Max Scherzer said on Saturday that he won’t pitch again until his thumb his 100%. And on Sunday, the team confirmed that it might take a while. Prior to the finale of a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles, the […]

Transport

20 h. ago Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ With Putin, Threatens Oil Penalties

President Donald Trump said he’s “pissed off” at Russian President Vladimir Putin and would consider “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if a ceasefire with Ukraine can’t be reached, NBC News reported.

Politics

21 h. ago THE LATEST: Conservatives focus on capital gains tax, Carney locks media out of events

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering the election ahead of the April 28 vote. Plus, you can find all of our election coverage […]

Economics

22 h. ago France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a ‘diktat’ about Trump’s DEI policies

PARIS (AP) — A French minister on Sunday accused U.S. diplomats of interfering in the operations of French companies by sending them a letter reportedly telling them that U.S. President Donald Trump’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could also apply outside of the United States. French media said that the letter received by […]

Politics

24 h. ago Letters, March 30, 2025: ‘Liberals eating Conservatives’ lunch’

Tories in trouble Carney is winning because he is the true conservative. Carney takes all of the winning policies away from Poilievre and then leaves Poilievre desperate to differentiate himself with nothing but scraps of imported American culture war nonsense. The Liberals have become conservatives and the conservatives have become a bargain-bin MAGA movement, and […]

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29 h. ago Three takeaways as Flames admit ‘we kind of blew it’ in Edmonton

For nearly 57 minutes, Dustin Wolf and the Calgary Flames had silenced the NHL’s leading lamp-lighter. And then, with 3:12 remaining in regulation, Leon Draisaitl sniped his 50th of the season. During the sudden-death session, the Edmonton Oilers’ second-fiddle superstar scored No. 51. In what was a speedy, scrappy, tight-checking and hard-hitting edition of the […]

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