Bitcoin eyes record high as cryptocurrency bursts above US$65K
Bitcoin rallied to a two-year high on Monday, breaking above US$65,000 as a wave of money carried it within striking distance of record levels.
Money
Mar 4
Bitcoin just hit a new high. Is it time to reconsider crypto in your portfolio?
Bitcoin hit an all-time price high on Tuesday, marking a rebound from lows seen two years ago. Here's what analysts say about having the popular cryptocurrency in your portfolio.
Money
Mar 5
Bitcoin hits US$60K for 1st time in over 2 years. What’s behind the latest rally
Bitcoin's price hit $60,000 on Wednesday for the first time in more than two years, as a surge of capital into new U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded products fueled a rally.
Money
Feb 29
U.S. has not approved a bitcoin exchange trade fund, SEC says after alleged hack
The U.S. SEC said a social media post announcing the approval of a long-awaited bitcoin exchange-traded fund was “unauthorized,” and that the agency's account was hacked.
U.S. News
Jan 9
First Bitcoin ETFs approved in U.S. a day after alleged hack teased decision
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's reluctant approval of the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin added it is still deeply skeptical about cryptocurrencies.
Money
Jan 10
Raptors hopeful for better ‘luck’ next season
This was supposed to be Scottie Barnes's season.
Sports
Apr 15
Canadian con artist sentenced to 10 years for $175M psychic mail fraud in U.S.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Patrice Runner's psychic mail scam preyed on victims who were "elderly and vulnerable" and promised them financial opportunity.
Crime
Apr 16
Federal minister’s ties to lobbyist raise ethical concerns
The lobbyist met with high-ranking ministry staffers across federal departments, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Investigations
Apr 30
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for FTX fraud worth over US$8B
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing US$8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded.
U.S. News
Mar 28
Bitcoin hits US$50K for 1st time since 2021. What’s behind the surge
The cryptocurrency has risen 16.3 per cent so far this year, touching its highest since Dec. 27, 2021 with bitcoin having oscillated around the $50,000 level.
Consumer
Feb 12
Winnipeg students come together for third annual Manitoba chess championship
On Tuesday afternoon, the game brought dozens of students from grades seven to 12 together for the third annual Manitoba High School Chess Championship.
Entertainment
Mar 26
Pension funds are Canada’s ‘crown jewels.’ Should they invest more at home?
Ottawa says it's looking to encourage Canada's public pension plans to invest more in the country. Some members of the business community support the idea, but pensions push back.
Canada
Mar 15
Reddit IPO: Stock soars after making public market debut
Reddit begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol “RDDT” on Thursday in the company's highly-anticipated IPO.
Money
Mar 21
Bodies of aid workers killed in Israeli strikes transported out of Gaza
The three British citizens, a Polish citizen, an Australian and a Canadian American dual citizen worked for World Central Kitchen, an international charity.
World
Apr 3
Reddit seeks US$6.4B valuation in much-awaited IPO
Reddit is aiming for a valuation of up to US$6.4 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the social media platform said on Monday.
Tech
Mar 11
Olynyk says signing with Raptors was a priority
Once Kelly Olynyk was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Toronto Raptors, he knew he had to sign an extension with his hometown team.
Sports
Mar 5
Trendy must-have ideas for the best wedding registry
The best on-trend gifts for every newly engaged couple’s registry.
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Apr 29
Call of the Wilde: Toronto Maple Leafs edge the Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens are trying to close that gap in a rebuild. In this one, however, they fell one goal short for the 21st time this season with a 3-2 Toronto final.
Sports
Mar 9
Crescent Point Energy raises quarterly dividend 15%, reports Q4 profit
Crescent Point Energy Corp. raised its quarterly base dividend by 15 per cent as it reported fourth-quarter net income of $951.2 million.
Economy
Feb 29
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall to the Buffalo Sabres
Montreal has 12 NHL potential defenders. Eventually, they will have to decide on which top-eight rearguards to keep, and which four to trade.
Sports
Feb 21