5 h. ago LILLEY: Poilievre brings hope while Carney counters with fear

Election debate highlights stark differences between Conservative and Liberal leaders, and just how out of touch with reality the latter is

Transport

13 h. ago Additional alleged victims feared after case worker, 71, accused of child luring

A 71-year-old case worker has been charged with child luring and York Regional Police are appealing to other possible alleged victims. On Feb. 15, investigators were told a youth had been frequently communicating with a male suspect, who indicated he was a therapist and would offer his services at no cost. Police say they met […]

Society

14 h. ago Netflix defies Big Tech slump as Wall Street seeks tariff haven

Netflix subscriptions are viewed as one of the last things consumers will cancel in a recession

Economics

14 h. ago The trade war is rocking economies. Get your ‘houses in order,’ IMF urges

The International Monetary Fund is forecasting slower global growth and urges countries to get their 'houses in order,' though it notes a global recession is unlikely.

Economics

14 h. ago Video: 'New fear unlocked' after TransLink bus suffers coolant leak

The video, shared to r/Vancouver, was shared by user SpreadTerrible1664 on Wednesday evening and showed an orange liquid leaking from the ceiling of a TransLink bus, dropping onto a seat, pooling on the floor of the bus, before spilling out the back doors and into the street.

Other

16 h. ago Pas de récession mondiale en vue malgré les tarifs, estime le FMI

Ils provoqueront tout de même un ralentissement « notable », souligne la patronne du Fonds monétaire international.

Economics

17 h. ago IMF Says Global Economy Slowing on Trade ‘Reboot’ But Avoiding Recession

The head of the International Monetary Fund warned that the global economy will slow due to the US-led world trade “reboot,” but a recession isn’t in the forecast.

Economics

19 h. ago ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Trump Tariff Fears Threaten Recovery

The European Central Bank lowered interest rates for the seventh time since last June as global trade tensions threaten to derail the region’s economic recovery.

Economics

23 h. ago Canadians cancel U.S. business trips en masse amid tariff anger and border fear

MONTREAL — First came the tariff threats. Then the annexation taunts. But it wasn’t until reports surfaced about foreigners detained while trying to enter the U.S. that Oscar Acosta decided to call off trips to three business conventions south of the border. He was “undeterred until last month” — when the tech CEO read about […]

Economics

30 h. ago Bell: Carney keeps peddling the Big Lie, fear is the name of the game

If a snake oil salesman was picking a place to ply his con artist trade the obvious choice would be Canada — hands down

Transport

36 h. ago Here’s what economists are saying about the Bank of Canada announcement

Inflation, trade tensions with the United States, and the threat of a recession weigh heavily on economists' minds

Other

37 h. ago United Airlines Is So Unsure About the Economy It Offers Two Profit Scenarios

United Airlines Holdings Inc. reassured investors worried about wobbly demand with a vow to make money even during a recession.

Other

37 h. ago U.S. Fed chief says tariffs, inflation fears mean rate cuts can wait

The sharp volatility in financial markets since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs April 2, only to put most on hold, led to questions on potential rate cuts.

Economics

38 h. ago Why cost of living is still the top ballot box issue for gen Z voters

Young Canadians say politicians aren’t doing enough to address their youngest voters' economic and financial fears

Economics

41 h. ago Visa cancellations sow panic for international students in U.S., with hundreds fearing deportation

WASHINGTON — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S., and they’d discovered in early April their legal status had been terminated with little notice. To their knowledge, none of the students had committed a deportable offence. In recent […]

Society

44 h. ago The Conference Board of Canada in its recent Major City Insights report, states the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing 1.9 per cent in 2024.

A leading financial agency is forecasting solid economic growth for London, defying fears of a downturn amid a trade and tariff war between the U.S, and Canada. The Conference Board of Canada in its recent major city insights report, predicts the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing […]

Politics

45 h. ago New poll shows Liberals riding ‘fear’ vote, Tories winning ‘hope,’ as gap narrows slightly

Just three in 10 who planned to support the Liberals said hope was driving them to the polls

Other

58 h. ago Alberta government introduces promised mandatory addiction treatment legislation

Critics have said they fear involuntary treatment could cause harm and violate human rights.

Politics

59 h. ago Toronto businesses anticipate having to cut staff and freeze hiring due to tariffs

As much as we may want to avoid the subject, tariff talk continues to dominate the news cycle, with residents understandably confused about what's being taxed, from where, when, and how much — details that have changed multiple times at the whim of U.S. President Trump.As the levies persist, some cities will see greater impacts than others, as will some industries, though hardly any corner of the economy is immune. At a local level, the City of Toronto has launched an action plan that includes deferring industrial property taxes and a campaign urging residents to shop within their community rather than supporting American brands.Still, independent businesses are staring down the barrel of higher operating costs, logistical tribulations and more that, many say, will lead to even fewer jobs being available in the city when unemployment has risen to a brutal 8.7 per cent.Out of more than 500 small businesses that expressed their fears on th...

Economics

61 h. ago OFFICER DOWN TRIAL  “The emotions got the best of me.”  — OPP officer says he punched up cuffed cop killer out of fear and B/C he wouldn’t shut up 

“Emotions got the best of me,” Const. Ionut Mihuta testified at the first-degree murder trial of Alain Bellefeuille.

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