61 m. ago Ukraine Plans to Send Envoys to US for Talks on Minerals Deal

Ukrainian officials will visit the US at the end of this week for talks on a deal governing post-war plans to exploit mineral deposits and rebuild infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

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82 m. ago Feeding the Future: Rebuild Capelin and Cod to Revive Atlantic Fisheries

Oceana Canada Urges Federal Government to Pause Capelin Fishery and Reduce Northern Cod Quota to Protect Ocean Ecosystems and Coastal Communities HALIFAX, Nova Scotia and MI’KMA’KI, traditional, unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the past week, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) met with representatives from the fishing industry, […]

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3 h. ago 'Richer, stronger, safer': Poilievre rallies Tory troops at industrial hub south of Edmonton Monday night

"Ten years ago, inflation was rock bottom. So were interest rates. Taxes were falling faster than any time in our history."

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3 h. ago The World Suddenly Has a Plausible Alternative to US Treasuries

In the first rush for investment safe havens in years, US Treasury bonds are facing serious competition as a destination for global funds.

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7 h. ago South Korea Eyes Boosting Energy Imports to Cut Surplus With US

A top South Korean trade official said the government is reviewing multiple packages to present to the Trump administration as it seeks to reduce a trade surplus with the US in a bid to negotiate a lower tariff rate.

Economics

10 h. ago Trump administration fires senior Navy female officer at NATO

WASHINGTON — U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATO’s military committee, was fired over the weekend by the Trump administration, U.S. officials said Monday. Although no reason was given, officials said it was apparently tied to comments she has made that supported diversity in the force. According to the officials, Chatfield […]

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12 h. ago Consultant filling communications gap at troubled Thames Valley board

The Thames Valley District school board has hired a consultant as it overhauls its communications department, its top official says.

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13 h. ago Drugs like Ozempic could ‘significantly’ cut Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, commonly used for diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

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14 h. ago Reducing red tape on Canadian businesses could free up resources for growth; study

Canadian businesses spent 768 million hours on regulatory compliance in 2024, equivalent to nearly 394,000 full-time jobs

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14 h. ago Why the political climate might be right to cut red tape once and for all

Poilievre rule would require cutting regulations for every new one as interest in unleashing economy grows

Politics

15 h. ago The Masters announces Tiger Woods set to design Augusta golf course

Tiger Woods will leave his permanent mark on Augusta, deepening his legacy with the Masters Tournament. On Monday afternoon, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley announced that the five-time Masters champion will design a golf course at the nearby Augusta Municipal Golf Course, known to locals as The Patch. “Today’s announcements mark an important milestone for […]

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16 h. ago India’s Tariffs on US Goods Not ‘Humongous’, Says Trade Minister

India’s actual tariffs on imports from the US were not high, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, as the South Asian nation sought to shake off the ‘tariff king’ label put on it by US President Donald Trump.

Economics

16 h. ago Here's a look inside Toronto's futuristic new $128 million market building

The highly anticipated St. Lawrence Market North Building officially opened its doors for its first farmers' market on Saturday, and here's a look inside the futuristic, $128 million redevelopment. Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Chris Moise joined crowds of morning shoppers who were invited to explore the building's ground-floor, open-concept Market Hall for the very first time. The multi-use, five-storey building was designed by RSHP, and features a glass and orange metal exterior, a skylit atrium, blue-painted steel walkways, and orange pedestrian bridges. The brand new building — which has been under construction since 2016 — brought back the 200-year-old market indoors for the first time in nearly a decade. While it was revitalized, the Saturday market continued to operate from a tent behind the St. Lawrence Market Complex's brick south building on The Esplanade. @blogto After 25 years, St. Lawrence Market’s farmer...

Economics

16 h. ago Wall Street could be headed for a bear market. Here’s what that means

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street could soon be in the claws of another bear market as the Trump administration’s tariff blitz fuels fears that the added taxes on imported goods from around the world will sink the global economy. The last bear market happened in 2022, but this decline feels more like the sudden, […]

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17 h. ago Les Américains taxeront notre bois d’œuvre à 34%: «On pourrait s’attendre à plusieurs fermetures», prévient l'APCHQ

Les États-Unis iront de l’avant avec des droits de douane totaux de 34% sur le bois d’œuvre canadien, selon Bloomberg.

Economics

17 h. ago Trump threatens new 50% tariff on China on top of ‘reciprocal’ duties

Trump's response is in reaction to China retaliating to the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs with a 34 per cent duty of its own on American imports.

Economics

18 h. ago Carney targeted by Chinese WeChat ‘operation’ in Canada election: officials

The 'information operation' was launched by Youli-Youmian, WeChat's most popular news account, which has been linked to the Chinese Communist Party, Canadian officials said.

Politics

19 h. ago These Ontario companies were named among best places to work in Canada for 2025

The 2025 list of the Best Workplaces in Canada just dropped, and if you're currently on the hunt for a new job, you might want to check out these companies that were recognized for offering outstanding employee experiences and perks. Great Place to Work officially unveiled the list on Monday and highlighted workplaces across the country whose "employees trust the people they work for, have pride in the work they do, and enjoy the people they work with." To be eligible for the list, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified in the past year, and organizations with 100 or more employees must also complete a "culture audit" questionnaire. Here are the best workplaces in Ontario for 2025, according to the list. Under 100 employees PureLogic IT Solutions, Ottawa Oppono Lending Company, Markham Isaac Operations Ltd., TorontoiFathom Corp., OttawaSklar Wilton & Associates, TorontoSensei Labs Inc., TorontoCraft Public Relations, TorontoGibralt...

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19 h. ago Ontario defers tax collection for businesses amid Trump tariff fallout

With the ongoing economic uncertainty created by Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Ontario government says it is deferring a number of taxes for businesses.

Economics

19 h. ago Trump tariffs make Easter bittersweet for Swiss chocolatiers

GENEVA (AP) — With the normally brisk Easter season around the corner, the mood in Switzerland’s chocolate business is bittersweet, thanks to high cacao prices and — now — the newly added U.S. tariffs on imports. Many Swiss, from the government to chocolatiers to watchmakers and other businesses, are sensing “shock” over the tougher American […]

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