1 hour ago US Economy Was Already Sputtering Before Trade Pain Kicked In

After cruising along comfortably for most of last year, the world’s largest economy lost altitude at the start of 2025 as consumers tired and the trade deficit ballooned on a tariff-related scramble for imports.

Economics

3 h. ago KESSEL: Does Prime Minister Carney know what genocide means?

His repeated emphasis on funding for Gaza — without matching clarity on the cause of the war or the nature of the enemy — is not just morally imbalanced, it is geopolitically reckless.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump is aiming for big concessions on trade, Carney warns voters

(Bloomberg) — Mark Carney said he expects U.S. President Donald Trump will try to extract “major concessions” from Canada in negotiations, and that he takes seriously the president’s stated desire to turn the country into a US state. “Take what the president says literally. I take it literally. I always have,” the Canadian prime minister […]

Economics

5 h. ago Trump Is Aiming for Big Concessions on Trade, Carney Warns Canada Voters

Mark Carney said he expects US President Donald Trump will try to extract “major concessions” from Canada in negotiations, and that he takes seriously the president’s stated desire to turn the country into a US state.

Economics

5 h. ago Federal Election Poll: Liberals poised to win slim majority or minority government

Watch: 'It'll go down as a historical win if the polls hold true," says Steve Mossop, an executive vice-president at Leger

Politics

10 h. ago Cappies: West Carleton presents a wonderful adaptation of The Odyssey

Show # 11 West Carleton Secondary School The Odyssey Director: Adam Smith Natasha Waters, Critic Nepean High School West Carleton Secondary School adapted Homer’s poem, The Odyssey, and transformed it into a comedic farce. They told the story of Odysseus, the Ithacan king on his 10 year long journey back from the Trojan War and […]

Transport

12 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Francis remained faithful to the truth during ‘pilgrimage’ to Canada

Pope reminded us that reconciliation between peoples may include government policies and enormous spending but it can't be reduced to that

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12 h. ago Opinion: The moral and legal case for Israel’s war against Hamas

Israel's war in Gaza is necessary, despite what its critics say

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12 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Dollar Slide Evocative of Nixon

The dollar is on pace for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency since Richard Nixon was in the White House as Donald Trump imposes tariffs and attempts to reshape global trade.

Culture

15 h. ago UK Government’s Steel Gambit Risks Being Undone by Trade War

The immediate crisis at British Steel has passed, but by taking control of the country’s last maker of virgin steel, the UK government has put itself in the crossfire of a global trade war.

Politics

18 h. ago Toronto's newest viral sandwich shop keeps selling out hours before closing time

There's a new sandwich shop on the block in Toronto, and the city is already going crazy for it.Lambo's, Vilda's, La Salumeria: Toronto is crazy for a good sandwich, and lucky for those of us that live here, there's no shortage of shops and restaurants in the city that crank out really, really great ones.Lucky for aspiring sandwich artists, the city has made a habit of raising its favourite sandwich shops to legend status when they feel it's deserved, so starting one, however risky, poses serious potential.That's a lesson that Pitmaster and Executive Chef Alex Rad, of Smoque N' Bones fame, is learning with his latest venture, Alfie's Sandwiches+Market.The doors of the Baldwin Village sandwich shop and market opened just a hair over two weeks ago, and, to put it lightly, people in Toronto are utterly obsessed.You don't have to take my word for it, though; instead, refer to the Instagram stories they post nearly every day, within hours of openi...

Economics

23 h. ago U.S. reverses termination of international student visas, legal statuses

More than 1,200 students nationwide suddenly lost their legal status or had visas revoked, leaving them at risk for deportation and creating confusion.

Society

24 h. ago Trump, China trade conflicting statements on trade talks, raising confusion

Trump asserted in an interview and in exchanges with reporters Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place.

Economics

24 h. ago Braid: The big ballot question — what leader can handle the lying president who wants Canada?

Trump is at economic war with half the world, but he seeks to own Canada. Big difference

Politics

25 h. ago Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.

MISSISSAUGA — The international trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump has complicated collecting trading cards in Canada. Several facets of the hobby have been impacted by the shifting web of tariffs between Canada, China, and the United States, with distributors, retailers, resellers, auction houses and collectors riding the highs and lows. Jeff MacDougall, […]

Economics

25 h. ago Why the Calgary Fire Department doesn't 'buy Canadian' as trade war with U.S. continues

The consolidation of the fire truck manufacturing sector in the United States has contributed to significantly lengthier wait times and inflated costs for new fire trucks, says Calgary's fire Chief

Events

25 h. ago Warm, windy weather pushing wildfire risk higher across Alberta

It’s warming up, windy and dry across much of the province – and one doesn’t need to be a weather expert to know what that means during spring in Alberta.

Events

25 h. ago OCUFA Welcomes Investments in Research and Innovation Projects in Ontario

Toronto, ON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) commends today’s announcement by the Ontario government of $75 million investment in 162 vital research projects across the province. This funding, allocated through the Early Researcher Awards and the Ontario Research Fund, acknowledges the pivotal role of Ontario’s publicly-funded […]

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26 h. ago Quebec government defends use of ’Go Habs Go!’ after language watchdog’s objection

The slogan is part of 'our DNA, our identity,' and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens, Quebec's French-language minister said

Politics

26 h. ago Iconic Ontario Place sign demolished as wholesale destruction continues

Another recognizable vestige of Ontario Place has been reduced to scrap as the provincial government presses forward with its controversial redevelopment of the former waterfront attraction.Demolition crews recently tore up the iconic welcome tower and sign at the former entrance to what was once a bustling hive of activity.The demolition comes just a month shy of the 54th anniversary of Ontario Place's May 22, 1971, opening.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by kotsy (@itsonlykotsy)Local photographer Kotsy has documented the demolition of Ontario Place via aerial drone-captured footage and stills since the wholesale destruction began in earnest last October.In the months since, Ontario Place's west island has been cleared of buildings along with connecting bridges as crews continue to erase the former attraction from the map ahead of a controversial redevelopment.Doug Ford's ...

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