18 m. ago U.S. stocks fall after Trump escalates tariff war with Europe

The turbulence is because of uncertainty about how much pain Trump will let the economy endure through tariffs and other policies in order to reshape the country.

Economics

54 m. ago Stepmother charged after emaciated man says he was held captive for two decades

The man set fire to his room and told first responders he did it to gain his freedom

Other

61 m. ago Liberal Airport Privatization Scheme Should Be Grounded: Canada’s Flight Attendants

OTTAWA, Ontario — CUPE’s Airline Division, which represents 18,500 flight attendants across Canada, is pushing back against the Liberal government’s proposal for increased privatization of Canadian airports. “Privatizing airports will put good union jobs at risk and increase costs for travellers at the very moment our jobs and services are being threatened by President Trump’s […]

Other

72 m. ago What Doug Ford and Mark Carney ate during meeting at Toronto diner

Recently re-elected Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney made headlines on Wednesday when they came together for their first face-to-face meeting, ahead of Ford's trip to Washington D.C. to discuss the ongoing trade issues with Trump's administration. The breakfast meeting, which was hosted at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke (located at 123 Rexdale Blvd.), allowed the two politicians to align their strategies on how best to approach U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on tariffs and free trade. Owner of Wally's Grill, George Gianakopoulos, told blogTO that "everyone had a positive experience" when the two politicians popped by for some breakfast yesterday morning. "We were thrilled to host Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney's breakfast meeting today. All the customers wanted to take photos with them and they obliged," Gianakopoulos said. "The two enjoyed their breakfast and Mr. Carney...

Transport

73 m. ago Doug Ford to meet U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington as tariff fight continues

Ford has said his goal is to get a coherent sense of the Trump administration's plans for tariffs

Politics

76 m. ago Toronto is about to get its own delightfully stereotypical Canada

Poutine and hockey and moose (mooses?), oh my! A Canada-themed bar featuring all of the country's favourite things is setting up shop in Toronto, and it's set to open its doors in just a few weeks.These are troubling times we Canadians find ourselves living in, what with the threats of tariffs and annexation looming over our heads, but, on the other hand, I can scareceley recall a time — save for maybe the 2010 Vancouver Olympics — where national pride has been at quite such a high.In December of 2024, the Angus Reid Institute reported that Canadian pride had fallen to its lowest levels in decades. Understandable, of course, given the country's complex colonial history and more renewed efforts in recent years to work towards Truth and Reconciliation.Nothing brings people together quite like a common enemy, though, and who better than Donald Trump, with his tariff threats and "51st state" jokes, to fill the role?As of February 2025, roughly two months ...

Other

93 m. ago ‘Buy the dip’ calls fade as Trump stock selloffs rattle Wall Street

Uncertainty has pulled down what had been one of the strongest U.S. bull runs since the Internet bubble of the 1990s

Economics

1 hour ago Trump, EU locked in tariff battle over U.S. whiskey, European wine

The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April 1.

Economics

1 hour ago EU and South Africa Pledge to Draw Closer as US Targets Both

The European Union and South Africa took another step toward shoring up a shaky relationship in a world where both are currently the target of US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable politics.

Other

2 h. ago Wall Street ouvre en légère baisse, toujours prudent face aux tarifs douaniers

La Bourse de New York a ouvert en légère baisse jeudi, quelque peu retenue par les nouveaux développements de la guerre commerciale lancée par Trump.

Economics

2 h. ago Trump menace de taxer à 200 % le champagne et les vins européens

L’UE a annoncé mercredi des droits de douane sur une série de produits américains.

Economics

2 h. ago Trump says Ireland cheats U.S. as its leader visits Oval Office

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said trade is 'a two-way street,' noting Ireland's purchase of Boeing aircraft

Politics

2 h. ago Iran Says Trump Must Stop Pressure and Threats if He Wants Nuclear Talks

Iran’s foreign minister said his country will enter direct US talks if Washington ends “pressure and threats” against the Islamic Republic, the latest in a series of exchanges with President Donald Trump on the prospects of a fresh nuclear deal.

Science

3 h. ago Trump roasts Rosie O’Donnell for moving to Ireland: ‘Better off not knowing her’

Former 'View' co-host has been fighting with Trump for close to two decades

Other

3 h. ago Trump’s tariffs ‘worth it’ even if they lead to U.S. recession: Lutnick

Howard Lutnick said in an interview that he doesn't expect a recession to occur, despite a growing number of U.S. economists raising concerns.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April […]

Economics

3 h. ago Canucks Coffee: What to make of struggling Arturs Silovs? A slump or NHL rite of passage?

He is 23 and still many years away from reaching his prime, so amid the angst and his frustration, patience must become a priority

Culture

3 h. ago Estonia Joins Calls on EU to Delay New Carbon Market for Fuels

Estonia joined other European Union nations in urging the bloc to delay or even scrap a new carbon market for transportation and heating fuels, on concerns it could boost energy costs.

Transport

3 h. ago Trump Vows 200% Tariff on EU Wine, Escalating Trade Tensions

President Donald Trump threatened to enact a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages, the latest escalation in a brewing trade war between the US and the EU.

Economics

3 h. ago 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump’s tariffs: poll

Markets have been in a tailspin since Trump began to put in place his massive tariff agenda

Economics