18 h. ago Tariff turmoil not the only headwind hitting cottage country

Watch: Don Kottick, president at ReMax Canada, on the state of the recreational real estate market

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27 h. ago Ontario cottage country resort has luxe amenities and relaxing lake views

In-province travel is where it's at this summer, Ontario. If you're looking to stay local for your next getaway, Windermere House needs to be on your radar.Nestled on the shores of Muskoka's Lake Rosseau, this resort not only has breathtaking views, but the accommodations will have you feeling like you've escaped to somewhere much further.Open since 1870, Windermere House has earned a reputation for being "Muskoka's most prestigious hotel and resort," over the years (and decades).Hitting the water has to be on your list of things to do while visiting, and you can do so in the lake or the pool. The resort's heated pool is perfect for those who prefer to lounge, while kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are available for guests who want to venture out.You really can't go wrong with any suite, and there's a room for groups of all sizes. If you're heading to Windermere for a romantic escape, there are options for rooms fittin...

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36 h. ago Canada's Wonderland hosting huge fireworks display for Victoria Day 2025

You can celebrate the long-awaited Victoria Day long weekend with an epic fireworks display at Canada's Wonderland.Toronto's unofficial kickoff to summer is right around the corner as the city's residents get ready to hit cottage country, head to one of the city's beautiful beaches or party it up at a series of social functions to celebrate Victoria Day.Maybe it would be more accurate to say that we're celebrating the first long weekend of the year with warm weather more or less guaranteed, but if there's anyone out there genuinely celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday, consider me corrected.Of all the many wonderful ways people like to spend their time on the holiday, the best of all could quite possibly be rallying your friends and family and checking out a massive fireworks show. What says "summer is here" better, or more loudly, than fireworks, anyway?The City of Toronto will be putting on a free show from Ashbridge's Bay Park at 10 p.m....

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6 d. ago Toyota Warns of Profit Drop as Tariff Chaos Threatens Carmakers

Toyota Motor Corp. is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble to shield themselves from US President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil.

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8 d. ago Carney set to meet with Trump at White House amid tariff turmoil today

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today, following months of the U.S. president targeting Canada with tariffs and taunts. Carney and Trump will meet at the White House and the prime minister has said he expects “difficult, but constructive” conversations. […]

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8 d. ago $14M in Jewels Hit Auction Block for $1 Amidst Tariff Turmoil

LAS VEGAS, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With rising tariffs, inflation, and economic uncertainty shaking global markets, investors are turning to gold and fine jewelry as a safe-haven asset. Now, a $14 million jewelry auction series at Lloyds Auctions is giving buyers the ultimate opportunity to secure gold, diamonds, and rare luxury pieces starting […]

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1 week ago Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits climb

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw a rise in both profits and uncertainty in its latest quarter as the country’s biggest railroad operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff turmoil, the company stood by its financial forecast for the year even as other companies have […]

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1 week ago Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits inch up

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw profits rise five per cent in its latest quarter as the country’s biggest railway operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff turmoil, the company stood by its financial forecast for the year even as other companies have lowered their […]

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1 week ago Tariff turmoil prompts cloudy forecasts from General Motors, Harley

NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty continues to hang over the latest round of financial results and forecasts for companies both big and small as they try to navigate a global trade system severely shaken by a shift in U.S. policy. Roughly half of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported their latest quarterly financial […]

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2 w. ago Stocks Are Mixed in Buildup to Big Tech Earnings: Markets Wrap

European stocks rose, while US futures slipped as tariff turmoil threw up a mixed impact on company earnings and as investors looked ahead to key US economic data.

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2 w. ago Tariff turmoil: What P&G, Pepsi and other companies are saying about tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Tariff worries continue hanging over companies as they report their latest financial results and try to provide guidance on their path ahead. Some tariffs remain in place against key U.S. trading partners, but others have been postponed to give nations time to negotiate. The tariff and trade picture continues shifting and […]

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2 w. ago One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

LONDON (AP) — New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device. The market for used cell phones is booming. It’s now growing faster than the market for new […]

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3 w. ago Woman rescued after vehicle crashes into Ontario cottage country lake

Ontario Provincial Police in Peterborough County say officers rescued a 45-year-old woman after her vehicle crashed into Rice Lake early Tuesday morning.

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4 w. ago Tariff turmoil means Canada’s housing market is ‘treading water at best’

The national average home price in Canada was $678,331 in March 2025, down 3.7 per cent from March 2024, the Canadian Real Estate Association said.

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4 w. ago Crypto Firm Bitdeer Prioritizes Mining to Weather Tariff Turmoil

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group is doubling down on its self-mining operations while pushing ahead with plans to make machines in the US, as it confronts a cooling crypto market and mounting uncertainty over US trade policy.

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4 w. ago Police watchdog probing death of man involved in cottage country shootout

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s investigating the death of a man who was involved in an exchange of gunfire with police in cottage country. The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to a call in Minden Hills on Sunday about a man who had left his property with a firearm. The SIU says Ontario Provincial […]

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last month Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

CALGARY — A survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians’ outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they’ve taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil. The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted by Ipsos rose nine points to 88 this quarter over the previous one. It says about three quarters […]

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