Businesses downbeat but less worried about worst-case tariff scenario, Bank of Canada surveys find

Open this photo in gallery:The Bank of Canada building in Ottawa. A pair of surveys conducted by the central bank captured the sour mood across Canada as Mr. Trump rolled out tariffs through the spring and early summer.Blair Gable/Reuters U.S....

'We'll see': Kentucky Gov. Beshear addresses presidential run speculation

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is gaining national attention as speculation grows about his political future, including a possible presidential run. Beshear addressed the growing speculation about his political ambitions. "We'll see," he said. "If...

Trump thinks Canadians are ‘nasty’ to deal with for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze, ambassador says

Open this photo in gallery:U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra speaks during a Fourth of July party at Lornado, the residence of the ambassador from the United States, in Ottawa, on July 4.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press Canadians avoiding travel to...

Lewis Hamilton 'consoles teary-eyed' F1 star after Belgian Grand Prix nightmare

Lewis Hamilton was pictured consoling an upset Kimi Antonelli in the Mercedes motorhome after a nightmare Belgian Grand Prix weekend for the F1 rookie. Both Hamilton and Antonelli made costly mistakes at Spa, with each driver unable to get out of...

Lewis Hamilton shows true colours as approach to struggling F1 rival spotted on live TV

Lewis Hamilton offered consolation to teenager Kimi Antonelli who continues to struggle in his debut Formula 1 season. The teenager began the year strongly but, since entering the European portion of the season, has looked a little lost and has...

F1 Takeaways: Piastri outperforms Norris to win Belgian GP

The Belgian Grand Prix isn't kind to pole sitters. Oscar Piastri experienced that first-hand during Saturday's sprint, as the McLaren driver lost the lead on the opening lap to Max Verstappen and settled for a second-place finish behind the Red...

Saskatchewan leads Canada in housing start growth for 2025

Saskatchewan continues to outpace the rest of the country in housing construction, with new data showing the province led all others in urban housing start growth for the first half of 2025. Figures released this week by Canada Mortgage and...

Gaza is ‘hell on earth’ with doctors fainting from hunger, UN says, as 1,000 people estimated to have been killed seeking food

WHO says Israeli forces attacked staff residence and main warehouse in GazaThe World Health Organization (WHO) has said the Israeli military attacked its staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah on Monday, compromising its operations in...

Learning these 5 international languages can boost your global employability

In today’s borderless job market, having a foreign language on your resume is more than a nice-to-have: it's often a decisive advantage. Whether you want to study abroad, work with international clients, or lead cross-cultural teams, mastering an...

Canadian country star strumming into Collingwood next month

Amanda Keeles will headline the Live and Original music series on Aug. 23 at the Shipyards Amphitheatre From a steady job in finance to a county music career on the road – a lot has changed for Amanda Keeles in the past two years. Keeles will...

Romana King on Financial Literacy for Canadians

Romana King, a seasoned financial and real estate expert, discusses Canadians’ top financial regrets, especially not saving early enough. She emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, budgeting, and realistic homeownership goals. King...

The Markets Mirror: S&P 500 sets new records: Resilient rally pushes index to 8.28% YTD gains

Last week, I reported on the S&P 500 slipping from record highs in the wake of political uncertainty surrounding possible changes in Federal Reserve leadership (“S&P 500 slips from Record highs as Trump moves closer to firing Fed chair Powell”)....

7 of Canada's 'best companies' are hiring in Toronto and you can make up to $155,000

A new ranking has revealed the top companies in Canada for 2025 — and several of them are currently hiring in Toronto. Published by TIME and Statista, the list highlights standout employers across the country based on factors like employee...

I’m still here, Oshoala dismisses retirement rumour

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has debunked rumours suggesting she has retired from international football, as she described the claims as baseless. Oshoala disclosed this on Saturday while speaking with reporters in Morocco after...

Guyana’s passport offers visa-free access to 91 countries

The strength of Guyana passport further improved, now allowing for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to some 91 countries and territories around the world – an increase from 89 recorded last year. According to the recently released 2025 Henley...

Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy named to Team Canada coaching staff

Luciano Frattolin: Dad Who Killed His Daughter Was Struggling to Pay Child Support as He Tells Court He's Broke and Can't Hire a Lawyer

The Canadian father charged with murdering his nine-year-old daughter was reportedly drowning in debt, was struggling to keep up with child support payments—and shared bizarre social posts claiming the young girl had turned his life upside down....

At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in past 24 hours as Unwra chief brands Gaza ‘hell on earth’ - as it happened

At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire and strikes in past 24 hours, health ministry saysGaza’s health ministry said on Tuesday at least 72 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire and military strikes in the past 24 hours, Agence...

Report: Steady Labor Outlook, But Employers Gravitating Toward AI

New England employers are mostly planning to keep labor levels steady, but they are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to boost output without needing to hire new workers, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank. In a...

King Charles ‘Very Concerned’ Trump Will Rant About Immigration During State Visit

King Charles worried Trump will stoke migration fears King Charles III is “very concerned” that President Donald Trump could launch into an unfiltered rant about immigration while standing alongside him during his state visit to the United Kingdom...