Gravy sent to Premier Doug Ford briefly shuts down Ontario government building
Toronto police said they were called to Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto just after 11:30 a.m. after a suspicious package was found.
Politics
Apr 16
How to protect, improve your credit score amid cost-of-living pressures
Canada's cost-of-living pressures are impacting some people's ability to pay down debt and keep their credit scores in good standing.
Canada
Apr 13
‘Quintupling down’: Ford shows no sign of backing away from ‘like-minded’ judges comments
Ford, who has staunchly defended his position, showed no signs of backing down in the face of persistent pushback on Wednesday.
Canada
Mar 6
Ford shut down internal push to raise university, college tuition: Docs
Internal documents obtained by Global News show the minister in charge of universities and colleges was ready to raise tuition fees before Premier Doug Ford shut the plan down.
Politics
Feb 27
Doug Ford to sit down for rare long-form radio interview
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will take part in an interview on AM640 on Thursday afternoon, marking a rare long-form conversation with the province's most powerful politician.
Politics
Feb 22
Doug Ford reiterates plan for ‘like-minded judges’ on Ontario courts
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has doubled down on his comments about appointing "like-minded judges" in Ontario as backlash over his original comments continues.
Politics
Feb 26
Ford asks ‘who’s running the country’ in attack on Trudeau, Guilbeault
Ontario Premier Doug Ford took aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a rare attack during his first sit-down interview since winning re-election in June 2022.
Politics
Feb 22
TSX down 160 points as energy stocks move lower, U.S. markets continue to fall
Canada's main stock index lost almost 160 points on Monday, weighed down by weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also fell, led by a 1.8 per cent drop on the Nasdaq.
Economy
Apr 15
Markets turn red after Fed official questions need to cut interest rates this year
Canada and U.S. markets ended the trading day in the red, reversing course mid-afternoon after spending the majority of the day higher.
Economy
Apr 4
S&P/TSX gains 100 points, U.S. markets mixed ahead of inflation reports
Broad-based strength led by base metals helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points on Tuesday, while U.S. markets muddled to a mixed close.
Economy
Apr 9
S&P/TSX edges lower, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of busy week
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 4.08 points at 22,260.30.
Economy
Apr 8
S&P/TSX composite ticks higher Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed
Strength in energy and base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed but held relatively steady.
Economy
Apr 3
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also rise
Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Wednesday on broad-based strength led by base metals and industrials.
Economy
Mar 27
Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla to practice with Dalmeny U15 Sabres
Two-time Olympic gold medallist and Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla will be skating with the Dalmeny U15 Sabres after the team won the Dr. Oetker Practice with a Pro contest.
Sports
Apr 9
S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also fall
Canada's main stock index declined more than 100 points on Tuesday as losses in financial, industrial and telecom stocks outweighed strength in energy and base metals.
Economy
Apr 2
Chair of Alberta Energy Regulator says he’s stepping down in September
David Goldie joined the AER in 2019 when the board was given the mandate to reform the organization's governance and make it more streamlined.
Canada
Apr 9
Hamilton councillors set to face dialogue on who should operate city’s LRT
A city report is recommending Hamilton’s forthcoming $3.4-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) system be initially operated by a private contractor, not the city.
Politics
Apr 15
Premier Ford clarifies fourplex comments despite insisting it would be a ‘disaster’
Ford stated that while he’s in favour of four-units on a single property he’s against the idea of four-storey buildings in neighbourhoods.
Politics
Mar 22
Canadian, U.S. markets rally after differing labour market reports
Canadian and American markets moved higher on Friday, with the TSX posting a new all-time closing high, even as jobs reports in both countries painted different economic pictures.
Economy
Apr 5
S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday, U.S. markets also take a dip
Canada's main stock index was down almost 30 points Tuesday, led by weakness in energy and base metals, while U.S. markets also moved into the red.
Economy
Mar 26
