7 h. ago Surprise September job gains dampen odds for Bank of Canada rate cut

OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market showed an unexpected hiring surge in September, but economists are mixed on whether the strength is enough to deter the Bank of Canada from cutting its policy rate again later this month. Statistics Canada said the unemployment rate held steady at 7.1 per cent in September as the economy […]

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26 h. ago Megaport Cloud Network Report 2025: The State of Cloud Networking

Megaport releases new global insights revealing how enterprises are orchestrating networks to deliver performance, compliance, and resilience at scale. BRISBANE, Australia — Megaport Limited (Megaport) (ASX: MP1), the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), today released its 2025 Cloud Network Report, revealing a decisive industry shift: enterprises are going further than expansion and […]

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33 h. ago The world's top 50 bars for 2025 have been revealed and Canada almost made the cut

A Hong Kong establishment with a classic Italian flair took the top spot this year

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34 h. ago The World's 50 Best Bars for 2025 have been revealed and Canada almost made the cut

A Hong Kong establishment with a classic Italian flair took the top spot this year

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34 h. ago Bar Leone Crowned The World’s Best Bar 2025 in Its Hometown of Hong Kong

The historic win highlights Hong Kong’s prominence on the world stage, reaffirming Hong Kong’s stature as a leading global cocktail destination TORONTO, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, has been unveiled at a glittering awards ceremony in Hong Kong this evening, marking the first time the […]

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51 h. ago B.C. designers make the cut for new season of Project Runway Canada

Reality competition show names 12 new contestants for upcoming season

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69 h. ago Canada was just crowned one of the top countries in the world

Canada has been highly rated by travellers from around the world in a new ranking.Condé Nast Traveler revealed its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards on Tuesday. The travel magazine received a staggering 757,109 votes in its 38th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, dubbing winners in categories such as best cities and best resorts in the world.CN Traveler also asked its readers to rank their favourite countries around the world, and Canada made the top 10.The True North took 10th place out of a total of 20, with a score of 90.94."Travellers today are craving what's real; experiences that build compassion, spark belonging, and remind us of what we share," said Gloria Loree, chief marketing officer at Destination Canada, in a statement about the ranking."For Americans, Canada offers exactly that. It's a place that welcomes you in, leaves a lasting mark, and sends you home seeing the world and one another a little differently.&q...

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7 d. ago 2025 count reveals sharp rise in homelessness in Okanagan, Shuswap

”In many communities it’s compounded by the toxic drug crisis, by residual impact of the pandemic,” said Housing Minister Christine Boyle.

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7 d. ago Canada Post tables new offers to union that include job cut provisions

Canada Post’s latest contract offers to striking postal workers has many of the same terms as its “final offers” in May, but removes a signing bonus and now has provisions related to job cuts expected ahead. The offers presented Friday come a little over a week after the federal government announced plans to transform the […]

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7 d. ago Posthaste: Move over Elon Musk, Ottawa has cut a bigger share of jobs than Washington

Economists say Canada is also tapping debt markets on pace with its neighbour

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7 d. ago Felice Capasso of Norway Crowned World’s Best Bartender 2025 at the prestigious World Class Global Finals

In its 16th year, Diageo World Class saw bartenders from 51 countries take to the stage for the world’s most coveted bartending title TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Felice Capasso from Norway has been awarded the career defining title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 at one of the world’s […]

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8 d. ago Judge bars release of graphic photos from scene of Kohberger slayings

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho judge is blocking the release of some graphic photos taken by investigators after Bryan Kohberger killed four University of Idaho students in 2022. Second District Judge Megan Marshall made the ruling Wednesday, saying the dissemination of “incredibly disturbing” photos across the internet — where the victims’ families might inadvertently see […]

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9 d. ago Bank of Canada says ‘weaker’ economy led to September rate cut

The Bank of Canada said last month's rate cut was as the result of the country's weakening economy amid the trade war and removing most retaliatory tariffs.

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9 d. ago Weaker economy, end to some retaliatory tariffs spurred Bank of Canada cut: summary

A weakening economy and the removal of most retaliatory tariffs helped convince the Bank of Canada that a cut to its key policy rate was warranted. The Bank of Canada released its summary of deliberations on Wednesday from the meeting ahead of its Sept. 17 decision to cut its benchmark rate by a quarter-percentage point […]

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9 d. ago Credit Card Fraud Escalates As Fraud Continues to Be a Concern for Canadians

– Identity fraud fuels sharp rise in credit card cases –– Equifax Canada Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report – TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report for the first half of 2025 reveals a sharp rise in credit card fraud, even as overall application […]

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1 week ago Posthaste: Why this economist thinks the Bank of Canada will cut more than expected — much more

Capital Economics predicts interest rate will drop to 1.75% by next year

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1 week ago 3 killed and several injured in North Carolina waterfront bar shooting

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man is accused of opening fire from a boat into a crowd gathered at a waterfront bar in a coastal town in North Carolina, killing three and injuring several others, authorities said Sunday. The shooting erupted about 9:30 p.m. Saturday near a popular stretch of bars and restaurants […]

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2 w. ago Sergio Busquets to retire after career having Lionel Messi’s back in Barcelona and MLS

Sergio Busquets was a maestro in midfield, the one who recovered the ball, started attacks and delivered that key pass for superstar teammates like Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta to turn into goals in Barcelona’s heyday. The 37-year-old Spanish world champion will soon end his hugely successful career, retiring from soccer at the end of […]

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2 w. ago Three restaurants in Ontario were just named among the best on the continent

North America's 50 best restaurants for 2025 have been revealed, and three Ontario eateries made their way onto the list.For the first time ever, World's 50 Best, one of the leading awarding bodies for the best restaurants and bars in the world, has unveiled its list for the top 50 restaurants in North America — and three spots in Ontario made it on the list.We may be biased, but let's be real, is anyone surprised?Fresh off the heels of a major victory on the 2025 Toronto Michelin Guide, where it received two stars, making it the most awarded restaurant in Canada, Lincoln's Restaurant Pearl Morissette leads the pack with an impressive third-place ranking.The Niagara region's restaurant and winery is celebrated for its commitment to local, seasonal cuisine and an endlessly changing menu crafted from ingredients sourced within the region.If the third-place finish wasn't enough, Restaurant Pearl Morissette also walked away with the award for...

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2 w. ago Canada Post workers on strike and here's what you need to know

Canada Post workers are now on strike following the government's announcement of major cost-cutting measures.The Canada Post strike is in protest of the government's decision to implement sweeping changes to the Crown corporation. Minister Joël Lightbound outlined these changes during a press conference on Sept. 25.On the same day, Jan Simpson, national president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), released a statement saying that Lightbound gave "no indication" that he would announce these changes after meeting with the union last week."The minister said he had the 'utmost respect' for postal workers. This is no way to show it," said Simpson.Changes coming to Canada PostLightbound stated that to cut costs, Canada Post will be transitioning to community mailboxes by converting four million addresses and closing rural post offices. Canada Post will also be able to adjust its delivery standards and raise stamp rates more freque...

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