66 m. ago Poilievre, Singh focus on affordability, Carney visits his Ottawa riding

OTTAWA — The Conservatives and NDP both promised affordability measures on the campaign trail Saturday, with the NDP focused on capping the price of some food items and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offering more tax writeoffs to some trades workers. As the federal election campaign moved into its seventh day, both NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh […]

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2 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: Price increases testing the limits of many B.C. wine fans

Canadian provinces and territories have been applying massive tariffs on wine, beer and spirits for decades

Economics

3 h. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from the rubble

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The new total is a sharp rise […]

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8 h. ago Maritimes can expect big relief at the pump next week, but how long will it last?

Maritimers can expect relief at the pump starting next week, as the consumer carbon price is scheduled to be removed on April 1. 

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13 h. ago Contemporary French chateau in Toronto hits the market for over $9 million

In 2017, 34 Old English Ln. sold for a little over $3 million with the intention of being completely transformed. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom house was one of the original Old English Lane homes and was in need of some major TLC. And gurrrrrllll, 34 Old English Ln. got a makeover!Spanning over 10,000 square feet, 34 Old English Ln. is now a contemporary French chateau with an Indiana limestone facade, architectural details galore and all the modern amenities you could ask for. The dining room. As you drive up to the estate, you're greeted by a circular heated driveway, four-car garage and perfectly manicured landscaping. The foyer. The custom wrought iron doors set the tone for the interior of the house, which is giving chic hotel vibes. The living room and kitchen.The main floor has an open concept layout with soaring 11-foot ceilings and 22-foot ceilings in the Great Room, which has a dramatic fireplace.  The living room. Floor-to-...

Economics

17 h. ago HYTN Secures Strategic Supply Agreements and Qualifies 4000kg of Cannabis for German Market

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN, FSE: 85W0, OTC PINK: HYTNF) (“HYTN” or the “Company”), a leader in pharmaceutical-grade cannabis manufacturing, is pleased to announce it has entered into strategic supply agreements (the “Agreements”) and successfully completed vendor qualification with two cannabis cultivators under its Good Manufacturing […]

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18 h. ago Flair Airlines passenger speaks out after being forced off flight

A Montreal woman who just returned from a vacation to Mexico says her trip took a turn for the worse as she was heading home Sunday.

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19 h. ago Car Buyers Who Fear Tariff Price Hikes Are Swarming Dealerships

Car shoppers are descending on showrooms. Automakers are speeding up shipments of new vehicles. Dealers are huddling with their rivals to exchange ideas on how best to cope.

Economics

20 h. ago Check your measles vaccination, B.C. urges, as Ontario and Texas outbreaks grow

Health officials said they were concerned about the potential for measles to spread in B.C. as families return from overseas vacations in virus hotspots during spring break.

Science

20 h. ago EU Nations Weigh New Tools to Make Gas Storage More Flexible

European Union nations are considering empowering the bloc’s regulatory arm to allow more flexible gas storage goals if prices of the fuel surge due to speculation or market manipulation.

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20 h. ago Federal election fact check: Conservatives blame former Vancouver mayor for high housing prices

Gregor Robertson, who was mayor of Vancouver from 2008 to 2018, will run for the Liberals in Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby

Politics

21 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays quietly hike prices on all their cheapest menu items

If you check out a Toronto Blue Jays game this season, there's a pretty good chance you also might be buying something to eat or drink at the same time.And while most of the vendors around the ballpark have a heavy markup on their products — particularly the alcoholic ones — there's a well-known way to get cheaper options at the Rogers Centre.Available on the 200 Level in section 240 and on the 500 Level in section 537, the Dugout Deals stands are much cheaper than other concession stands around the ballpark. While they might have long lines, it's far and away the most cost-effective spot to get food or drinks at the game.But while the prices are still better than you'll find anywhere else, they've gone up a bit since the 2024 season. With the Jays returning to the ballpark on Thursday to kick off their 2025 campaign, each of the nine Dugout Deals options has gone up slightly since last year.12oz Bud / Bud Light – $5.65 to $6.49Value Hot Dog – $3.29 to $3.49V...

Economics

21 h. ago Here are the discounts Canadians can get at Hudson's Bay liquidation sale

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) liquidation sale is now underway.North America's oldest retailer officially announced that it would shutter all but six Canadian locations last week.It received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15."The sales offer customers a chance to find great deals from this historic retailer that has endured for generations," reads a statement from HBC.If you haven't had a chance to check out the Hudson's Bay liquidation sale, here's a look at just how much you can save.There are 73 Hudson's Bay stores participating in the sale, in addition to two Saks Fifth Avenues and 13 Saks Off 5th stores in Canada.HBC discounts range from 15 per cent to 40 per cent off the lowest ticketed prices across the store.Canadians looking for deals at Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th will get 15 per cent discounts off the lowest ticketed price across the store.Megan Devlin/Daily Hive"While all merchandise is being sol...

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22 h. ago Trump Is Rattling the Market’s Faith That the Dollar Is a Haven

As US stock prices tumbled this month, John Sidawi, a fund manager at Federated Investment Management Co., noticed something strange.

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22 h. ago Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, killing scores in two countries

Full extent of death and destruction was not immediately clear, particularly in Myanmar, which is embroiled in a civil war

Events

23 h. ago Here's how grocery prices have changed at Walmart in Toronto between 2024 and 2025

Does it feel like you're paying more for groceries? You're not imagining it. But while some prices at Walmart Canada went up in the last year, some items actually got cheaper.Canada's Food Price Report (CFPR) had forecast that food prices would increase by 3 per cent to 5 per cent in 2025. The report states that an average Canadian family of four is expected to spend $16,833.67 on food this year — up $801.56 from 2024.According to the report, Canadians are likely to see the most significant price increases in categories such as bakery, dairy, meat, restaurants and vegetables, up from 4 per cent to 6 per cent.Meanwhile, wages can't seem to keep up. The federal minimum wage is scheduled to increase by 45 cents on April 1 from $17.30/hour to $17.75 per/hour — a 2.4 per cent increase.And this year, a U.S.-Canada trade dispute has resulted in uncertainty across several industries.We wanted to see how prices in April 2024 compare to the curre...

Economics

23 h. ago Bitcoin Options Show Traders Are Hedging Against Drop Back Below $80,000

Crypto traders are flocking to the options market to hedge against further price declines, as President Donald Trump’s planned tariff announcements next week keep financial market on edge.

Economics

24 h. ago Market Rout Starts With Big Tech as Tariff, Inflation Fears Hit

US stocks buckled again Friday as risk assets were pummeled by everything from renewed tariff concerns to signs that inflation remains sticky while consumer spending wobbles.

Economics

24 h. ago Pimco, TCW Snap Up Bonds Ditched by Multistrategy Hedge Funds

Pacific Investment Management Co., AllianceBernstein Holding LP and TCW Group Inc. seized on a buying opportunity after recent market volatility forced multistrategy hedge funds to offload risky corporate bonds.

Economics

25 h. ago Une anesthésiste de l’hôpital Royal Victoria radiée pour un dîner au resto «inacceptable» et des signatures à l'aveugle

Une anesthésiste qui a laissé un confrère surveiller deux patientes en même temps pour aller au resto vient d’être radiée trois mois.

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