Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ConSynSer / – President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday lifting 50% U.S. tariffs on several Canadian forestry and agricultural products, the White House said. Plywood sheets, some paper products and packing crates and boxes are
– According to the World Trade Organization, multilateral development banks are set to deliver approximately US$10 billion in supply chain finance to developing economies in 2026. This amount represents a two- to threefold rise compared to 2024 and is part
Bilateral merchandise trade between European and North American markets hit an all-time high of 81.8 billion euros last year, highlighting the strength of integrated trade partnerships. As per fresh data from Eurostat, the EU shipped goods worth 48.8 billion to
– Costco has increased the online retail price of its Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil to $57.99 per 10-quart case. The package includes two 5-quart bottles and is available in several common viscosity grades. Additionally, Costco has implemented a
Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined a reinforced federal agenda to accelerate domestic manufacturing and secure supply chain independence in response to U.S. trade restrictions. The plan incentivizes domestic capital allocation, supports critical infrastructure, and expands non-U.S. export routes to maintain
– According to Oxford Economics, Quebec is set to experience the most significant provincial industrial setback in Canada as a result of the recent U.S. tariffs. The research firm projects that by 2028, Quebec’s annual economic output could decline by
– Canada will implement tariffs of 15%, 25%, and 50% on C$27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports starting September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. These measures encompass more than 700 tariff items and align exactly with U.S. duties on
WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – On Thursday, the US dollar hovered near a three-month low amid falling long-term Treasury yields. The dollar index traded around 98.81 against a basket of six major currencies. The euro climbed to approximately $1.1676,
News
– A 44-year-old man from Alberta was taken into custody by Vancouver police after a vehicle chase through downtown Vancouver on Monday afternoon. The Vancouver Police Department stated that officers initiated the pursuit after observing a woman in apparent distress
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Alberta’s independence referendum question risks creating “years of uncertainty” for Canada, calling the separation push a “dangerous bluff” during a Thursday news conference in Ottawa. Carney said the debate comes as Canada seeks to
Canada has set a federal plan to enable construction of up to 10 new large scale nuclear reactors. The plan forms part of the country’s new nuclear energy strategy. It places nuclear power at the center of Canada’s electricity, uranium
Ontario will introduce mandatory school changes this fall that affect high school exams, final marks, classroom materials and graduation rules. The changes apply as the province prepares for the 2026-27 school year. They include written exams for Grades 9 to
Torrential rain flooded homes, cut power and closed roads across parts of Montreal after several lines of thunderstorms stalled over southern Quebec on Saturday. Environment Canada said 100 to 170 mm of rain fell in a few hours over Montreal’s
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has enacted Bill C-30, a budget implementation law that changes Canada’s pesticide approval system. The Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act received Royal Assent on June 18. The law amends the Pest Control Products Act
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia began the first full workweek of spring under fresh snow and icy conditions on Monday, as Environment Canada warned that a late-season weather system would bring accumulating snowfall, pockets of freezing rain and gusty winds to parts
OTTAWA: Canada said on March 16 it will commit C$200 million over 10 years to secure a dedicated launch pad at Spaceport Nova Scotia, a step the federal government said will anchor a sovereign space launch capability from Canadian soil.
TORONTO: Canadian hospital emergency departments are under sustained strain as rising patient volumes, bed shortages and staffing gaps push waits for some patients past 20 hours and intensify scrutiny after recent deaths linked to prolonged delays. National data released by
MONTREAL: Power outages were still lingering in Montreal and other parts of Quebec after a freezing rain storm coated power lines, roads and tree branches, disrupting transit and daily life across the region. Around 6 a.m. on Thursday, 33,972 Hydro-Québec
CALGARY: Alberta Health Services ordered Calgary to issue a boil water advisory for parts of the city’s southwest on Friday after a private-property service line break disrupted a watermain serving Spruce Cliff and limited areas of Wildwood and Rosscarrock. The
NEW WESTMINSTER: Police seized C$11,000 in counterfeit bank notes at a Safeway store in New Westminster after employees identified suspicious cash and contacted officers, adding to a string of counterfeit currency cases that police services across British Columbia have flagged
Travel
Early Thursday, Ontario’s emergency forestry restrictions in the Northwestern region were lifted following significant rainfall that substantially decreased wildfire risks. The Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed that the regional restricted fire zone and the associated backcountry travel ban were officially
Sports
Electric vehicle sales in Canada rebounded in early 2026, but Saskatchewan still trails most of the country in adoption. The province posted faster growth than Canada as a whole in new zero-emission vehicle registrations. Its market share remains far below
Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled a new self-driving technology system designed to operate on complex urban streets, marking a significant development in its ongoing efforts to expand autonomous driving capabilities. The Japanese automaker conducted a live demonstration in central Tokyo
Toyota is recalling more than 70,000 vehicles in Canada due to a defect that could cause the instrument panel display to fail, preventing drivers from seeing critical information such as speed, warning indicators and fuel levels. The recall, issued in
Cadillac has unveiled its latest concept vehicle, the all-electric Elevated Velocity crossover, ahead of its public debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California, on August 15, 2025. Designed as a high-performance 2+2 luxury crossover, the Elevated Velocity
United States automakers are recalibrating their strategies following significant shifts in federal electric vehicle policy under President Donald Trump. Since taking office, Trump has acted to dismantle measures favoring EVs, beginning with an executive order to eliminate what he described
Technology
– On October 20, in Seoul, the World Bank Group introduced its inaugural digital plan, addressing the needs of more than 2 billion individuals who remain offline globally. The initiative aims to expand accessible digital services in developing nations, enhance
– Prime Minister Mark Carney has formed a national artificial intelligence council to guide the federal government on AI integration, safety measures, and sovereignty issues. Announced on October 2, 2026, the Prime Minister’s National Council on Artificial Intelligence aims to
On Tuesday, former presidential candidate Andrew Yang called on federal lawmakers to replace traditional labor taxes with direct levies on artificial intelligence. During his appearance on CNBC’s Power Lunch, Yang highlighted that current tax policies inadvertently encourage companies to substitute
OTTAWA: Canada’s government said on March 9, 2026 that the National Research Council of Canada will invest more than C$900 million under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, focusing on drones and aerospace, support for Canadian firms developing defence and dual-use technology,
MENA Newswire, MOUNTAIN VIEW: Google is expanding Gemini artificial intelligence features in its Chrome browser, adding a built-in side panel for the assistant, an image creation and editing tool, and a new automated browsing option designed to carry out multi-step
Lifestyle
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus sneaker. This collaboration represents a fusion of art and style, as Highsnobiety’s HIGHArt, an online showcase of products and stories, inspires
In a world where we are inundated with options for almost everything, the name Starbucks stands out as the epitome of coffee culture, connecting billions of people across diverse geographies. How did a single coffeehouse chain from Seattle gain the global notoriety
On August 23, which would have been Kobe Bryant’s birthday, Nike released a revamped classic: the Kobe 8 Protro Halo. This shoe isn’t just another pair of kicks — it’s a tribute to a basketball legend and his “Black Mamba” identity. The release was
Fashion is not merely an industry, but a reflection of society’s heartbeat at any given point in history. From the streets of Paris to the runways of Milan, fashion is a universal language spoken with fabrics, patterns, and trends. But