Trump says things are ‘going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years over...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, “I think it’s going very well.” “The markets are going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the...
Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members
“Lost Together” hit-makers Blue Rodeo are getting their own commemorative stamp. Canada Post unveiled the stamp Thursday at a Toronto music venue, revealing a design that revolves around a collage of black-and-white studio portraits of the band’s current lineup. Along...
Yukon targets Elon Musk’s companies in response to U.S. tariffs
The Yukon government says it’s ending rebates for all Tesla products, as it targets companies associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is also a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. A statement from Premier Ranj Pillai says the...
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat
The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps millions of low-income households pay for heat during the winter, unnerving state officials who are now wondering whether they will still receive millions of...
Police say robbers backed truck into Scarborough jewellery store
Toronto police say robbers broke into a jewellery store in Scarborough on Thursday night by backing a truck into it. It happened at around 6:26 p.m. at a business in the Morningside Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East area. Police say...
Police seeking suspects after Hindu Temple vandalized in Georgetown
Halton Regional Police have released security of images of two suspects after a Hindu Temple in the Georgetown community of Halton Hills was vandalized on Sunday. Investigators say at around 1:10 a.m. on March 30, two male suspects wearing hoodies...
High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
British Columbia’s premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump’s talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province’s softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby said at a...
Syrian immigrant feels immediate impact of trade war in new business
A barbershop may not be one of the places that comes to mind as being affected in a trade war between Canada and the United States, but according to Ahmad Fakhourji, his business costs went up as soon as he...
Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12...
NEW YORK (AP) — A Georgia businessman who scammed former NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons out of millions of dollars was sentenced Thursday to more than 12 years in federal prison. A Manhattan jury in October convicted Calvin...
Maple Leafs clinch playoff spot with victory over Panthers
Mitch Marner scored the goal-ahead goal in the third period and Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Florida Panthers 3-2 in a key matchup atop the Atlantic Division standings Wednesday. John Tavares and Matthew...
