71 m. ago Victory in Europe Day commemorations underway in Toronto, Ottawa

OTTAWA — Veterans, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders are gathering at events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Veterans Affairs Canada says Canadians and Allied soldiers accepted the surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands on May 5, 1945. Remaining German forces then […]

Economics

81 m. ago Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon back together for Canada at world championship

Be aware: Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon join forces to play for Canada at the ice hockey world championship after 10 years. As all eyes are on the NHL playoffs, the two major stars are in Europe for the worlds opening on Friday across the Swedish capital of Stockholm and Denmark’s city of Herning. It […]

Sport

96 m. ago As Canada Embraces the Energy Superpower Conversation, Energy Creates Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Youth Energy Superheroes

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As national discussions grow around Canada’s role as a global energy superpower, Energy Creates—a national scholarship contest for youth—is awarding five full-tuition scholarships, each worth up to $100,000, for a total of up to $500,000. The scholarships will go to students whose creative projects imagine a future powered […]

Economics

1 hour ago The 10 cheapest destinations to fly to from Canada this summer

You can book a roundtrip flight to any one of these spots for under $750, according to a new report

Transport

1 hour ago La guerre commerciale pourrait freiner la croissance et faire grimper le chômage au Canada

Les ménages et le système financier montraient des signes de résilience accrue début 2025, observe la Banque du Canada.

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1 hour ago Toronto’s Pearson airport: Possible measles exposure prompts health officials to investigate

People who were in the vicinity of Terminal 1 between 7:28 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET could have come into contact with measles

Economics

2 h. ago Bank of Canada says trade war ‘poses greatest threat to Canadian economy’

The Bank of Canada is warning the trade war brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy poses a significant threat to the economy, according to the latest report

Economics

2 h. ago Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday. The central bank says in its latest Financial Stability Report that at the start of the year, households had, on average, less debt relative to their income […]

Economics

2 h. ago Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger ‘market dysfunction’

Financial stability report says global trade war could lead to severe economic consequences for Canada

Economics

2 h. ago Mortgage rates at 3% or lower the magic number to reignite Canada’s housing market

Many potential homeowners don't have a lot of wiggle room when it comes to what they are comfortable paying

Events

2 h. ago PowerSchool hack: School boards face new ransom demands months after leak

At least three school boards in Canada are reporting having been contacted for ransom following the PowerSchool data breach in December 2024.

Society

3 h. ago The Art of the Deal: William Shatner wants Carney to push U.S. to join Canada and become 11th province

'It's cleaner, there's plenty of power, there's lovely people who want to work with you'

Culture

3 h. ago Everything you need to know about Canada's Wonderland for 2025 season

The 2025 season has arrived at Canada's Wonderland, and there are plenty of changes at the park that people should be aware of before visiting this year.During the 2025 off-season, there have been several changes to Wonderland's lineup of attractions, new food, and even a lawsuit filed against the park.Here's everything you need to know before visiting Canada's Wonderland in 2025:New flagship attractionThe enormous new AlpenFury launch coaster will soon become Canada's longest, tallest, and fastest, hurtling riders on a kilometre-long track with an impressive nine inversions — more than any other coaster in North America — that will top out at thrilling speeds of 115 km/h.The ride is not ready as of opening day, May 8, but Wonderland assures guests that AlpenFury will open this spring.Demolished and reconstructed ridesTwo fan favourites are noticeably absent from Wonderland as of opening day.A Wonderland spokesperson confirmed to b...

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3 h. ago Here's why a slump in the luxury fashion market could be good news for Canadian resale

There's a clear shift in shopping patterns due to tariff concerns as U.S. clients are hesitant to purchase items in Canada, and Canadian buyers avoid U.S.-based pieces

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3 h. ago More than 100 vultures die in mass poisoning in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — At least 123 vultures died in South Africa’s flagship national park after eating the carcass of an elephant that was poisoned by poachers with agricultural pesticides, park authorities and an animal conservation group said Thursday. Another 83 vultures that were rescued from the site and transported for treatment by helicopter […]

Events

4 h. ago Major battery brands ordered to pay Ontario millions in new ruling

Energizer, Duracell and Panasonic have been ordered to pay a total of nearly $3 million for missing recycling targets in Ontario.As reported by The Toronto Star, the province's Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) has slapped fines on the leading battery manufacturers. Energizer and Duracell will each have to pay $1 million, while Panasonic must fork over $781,725.Speaking to The Star, the RPRA explained that the three companies recycled only 19 per cent of the single-use batteries they sold in Ontario in 2023 — well below the 40 per cent target. The authority added that the companies were "insufficiently responsive to our previous efforts to encourage their compliance with Ontario's recycling laws."However, the non-profit organization Call2Recycle Canada called the ruling "punitive and unwarranted" and noted that the companies are planning an appeal. They'll have two weeks to do so.Speaking to the outlet&...

Politics

4 h. ago Newsweek Names Cintas Corporation as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z

The business services leader is recognized for creating an environment that supports young professionals in their development and career success. CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z. This award highlights Cintas’ dedication to investing in the growth of young professionals and positioning […]

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4 h. ago Nowvertical Named Google Cloud Premier Partner in the UK, Highlighting Momentum Of Global Integration Strategy

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NowVertical Group Inc. (TSXV: NOW) (“NowVertical” or the “Company”), a leading data and AI solutions provider, today announced it’s UK operations have been recognised as a Google Cloud Premier Partner — the highest designation within the Google Cloud Partner Advantage programme. This achievement follows NowVertical’s recent 2025 Google Cloud Data Analytics […]

Culture

4 h. ago What’s in a ‘papal name’ and what the new pope’s choice could mean for the church

The chosen name often honours a saint, a previous pope, or a particular legacy the new pontiff wishes to emulate

Culture

4 h. ago Cizzle Brands Announces Launch of CWENCH Hydration™ at Golf Town

The launch of CWENCH Hydration™ at Golf Town, one of Canada’s leading golf retailers, and at prestigious Canadian golf courses nationwide, along with its sponsorship of two prominent Canadian junior golf tours, positions the brand to be the premier sports drink for golfers in the country. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: […]

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