85 m. ago TRREB: More Interest Rate Cuts and a Trade Deal Would Further Improve Home Sales

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ownership housing affordability continued to improve in June 2025. Average selling prices and borrowing costs remained lower than last year’s levels. However, despite some month-over-month momentum, many would-be homebuyers remained on the sidelines due to economic uncertainty.  “The GTA housing market continued to show signs of recovery in […]

Economics

1 hour ago China’s Main Grid Sees Renewables Trimming Chance of Blackouts

China’s record buildout of renewables may help networks overcome weather-driven demand spikes, according to the research arm of the country’s biggest grid operator.

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8 h. ago China shows signs of tackling the price wars that are taking a toll on its EV industry

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government is signaling enough is enough when it comes to the fierce competition in the country’s electric car market. China’s industrial policy has engineered a remarkable transformation to electric vehicles in what is the world’s largest auto market. In so doing, it has spawned far more makers than can possibly […]

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9 h. ago Tesla driver altercation on BC Ferries latest in ‘negative interactions,’ union says

On Canada Day, North Saanich RCMP officers were called on board a vessel after a man was seen yelling and being abusive toward staff.

Transport

10 h. ago Calgary housing inventory returns to 2021 levels: CREB report

Growing number of listings met by a decline in sales over recent months, although number of sales remains consistent with long-term trends

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12 h. ago Russia won’t back down in Ukraine war, Kremlin says after Trump

Putin also emphasized the need to resolve the situation around Iran and in the broader Middle East “exclusively by political and diplomatic means,” the Kremlin aid said.

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13 h. ago Victim’s hijab ’violently’ pulled off during alleged swarming attack: Advocates

OSHAWA — A swarming attack on a business owner in Oshawa that police are investigating as a possible hate crime has shaken the victim’s family and the broader Muslim community, which has seen a rise in Islamophobic incidents, advocates said Thursday. Amira Elghawaby, a federal special representative on combating Islamophobia, said the alleged suspects “violently” […]

Events

15 h. ago Vancouver Fire cracking down on continuous flame butane torches after rash of fires

Despite a sales ban passed a year ago, there have been dozens of fires blamed on the lockable torches

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15 h. ago Vancouver firefighters launch crackdown on banned lockable butane torches

The city banned the sale of lockable butane torches last summer, after Vancouver Fire Rescue Services linked them to at least 80 fire-related injuries and six deaths.

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16 h. ago Trump Aides Envision Presidential Trip to China With CEOs in Tow

President Donald Trump’s administration is reaching out to business executives to weigh interest in accompanying him on a possible trip to China this year, according to people familiar with the matter, highlighting the potential for strengthening ties between the economies even as the US signals its desire to decouple from Beijing.

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16 h. ago Putin, Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin

MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Iran, Ukraine and other issues on Thursday in a “frank and constructive” phone call, the Kremlin said, in their sixth publicly disclosed chat since Trump returned to the White House. While discussing the situation around Iran and in the broader Middle East, […]

Politics

18 h. ago Vancouver home sales fall 10% in June but board believes momentum could be building

Greater Vancouver Realtors says residential sales in the region totalled 2,181 last month, down from the 2,418 sales recorded in June 2024 and roughly 25 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average.

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18 h. ago Automakers ’cautiously optimistic’ on EV mandate changes after meeting with PM

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association says he’s “cautiously optimistic” the federal government will repeal its electric vehicle sales mandate. Brian Kingston was among several auto industry executives who met with Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday in Ottawa. Along with discussing the impact of U.S. tariffs, the automakers urged Carney to […]

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18 h. ago Uncertainty forecast to weigh on Calgary home sales for rest of 2025

Townhome, apartment-style condo prices expected to fall slightly, while single-family homes under $800,000 may rise, CREB predicts.

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20 h. ago How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The decision by the United States to pause some weapons shipments to Ukraine has come at a tough time for Kyiv: Russia’s bigger army is making a concerted push on parts of the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line and is intensifying long-range drone and missile attacks that increasingly hammer civilians in […]

Events

21 h. ago ALPHAMIN PROVIDES Q2 2025 OPERATIONAL UPDATE/ FILES AMENDED CONSTITUTION

GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphamin Resources Corp. (AFM:TSXV, APH:JSE AltX)( “Alphamin” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an operational update as follows: Q2 2025 contained tin production of 4,106 tonnes following a phased operational restart on 15 April 2025 (Q1 2025: 4,270 tonnes) Contained tin sales of 4,587 tonnes […]

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21 h. ago B.C. hits LNG milestone with first export shipment from Kitimat. What's next?

First conceived of during different times, LNG Canada's first export shipment arrives just in time to fit Canada's political imperative to diversify trade away from the U.S.

Economics

21 h. ago France fines Shein 40M euros over ‘deceptive’ sales practices

Paris (AFP) — France announced Thursday a record 40 million-euro fine against e-commerce giant Shein over “deceptive commercial practices” after a competition inquiry, saying it misled customers on price deals and on its environmental impact. The French competition and anti-fraud office said the investigation found Shein used “deceptive commercial practices towards consumers regarding… price reductions”, […]

Economics

23 h. ago Brookfield Business Partners Announces Sale of Assets to Seed New Evergreen Private Equity Strategy

• Transaction enables Brookfield Business Partners to monetize a partial interest in three businesses at a value accretive to the trading price of its units and shares • Provides new evergreen private equity strategy with an immediate, diversified portfolio • The Transaction was subject to a rigorous, independent review process which included a fairness opinion provided by […]

Economics

23 h. ago Azimut Expands its Flagship Elmer Project with the Acquisition of the K2 Property

LONGUEIL, Quebec, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding purchase and sale agreement (the “Agreement”) with Dios Exploration Inc. (“Dios”) to acquire their K2 Property adjacent to the Elmer Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee […]

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