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More than 100 media outlets have received $22.2M in Google payments: journalism group

More than 100 media outlets have received $22.2M in Google payments: journalism group

Apr 30, 2025 / 1:33 pm

The organization administering the money Google agreed to give Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act says almost $22.2...

BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

Apr 30, 2025 / 10:47 am

Uncertainty about both the rapidly changing U.S. trade policy and the impact it’s having on the Canadian economy dominated discussion by the Bank of...

U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

Apr 30, 2025 / 10:21 am

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump's trade wars disrupted...

After a year of turmoil, The Washington Post is taking note of its journalism again

After a year of turmoil, The Washington Post is taking note of its journalism again

United States Apr 30, 2025 / 8:13 am

After a brutal year of headlines about The Washington Post, Executive Editor Matt Murray sounded almost relieved to be talking about journalism. In an...

Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering

Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering

United States Apr 30, 2025 / 8:08 am

A discouraging report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year, before most of President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs...

This Vancouver ring designer creates deeply personal pieces for life’s biggest moments

This Vancouver ring designer creates deeply personal pieces for life’s biggest moments

B.C. Apr 30, 2025 / 7:50 am

Popping the question is a major decision in a person's life, but the decision that soon follows can also be one that affects the couple 'til death they...

Telus tops watchdog's telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report

Telus tops watchdog's telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report

Canada Apr 30, 2025 / 7:03 am

A new report says Telus Corp. is the most complained-about telecommunications service provider in Canada so far this year, as overall grievances by customers...

Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too

Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too

Apr 30, 2025 / 6:58 am

With her purple-and-pink hair swaying, Reneé Colón stands on a stepladder in the rented corner of a warehouse, pouring Brazilian coffee beans into...

What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

Apr 30, 2025 / 6:57 am

Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice. Doctors say internet searches for medical information should be done...

Economy shrank 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

Economy shrank 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

Canada Apr 30, 2025 / 6:55 am

Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy contracted in February but early signs suggest moderate growth in March. The agency says real gross domestic product...

Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

United States Apr 30, 2025 / 6:53 am

When Florida state Rep. Fiona McFarland's infant daughter, Grace Melton, crawled for the first time, the mom of four was right next door, hard at work with...

Samsung reports revenue increase thanks to mobile phone sales but its chip business suffers

Samsung reports revenue increase thanks to mobile phone sales but its chip business suffers

South Korea Apr 30, 2025 / 6:34 am

Samsung Electronics reported Wednesday a sharp increase in consolidated revenue for the first quarter thanks to strong sales of its new smartphones, but its...

Europe saw stronger growth at start of year, but Trump's tariffs have darkened outlook

Europe saw stronger growth at start of year, but Trump's tariffs have darkened outlook

Europe Apr 30, 2025 / 6:26 am

Europe’s economy grew more strongly in the first three months of the year, only to see hopes for an ongoing recovery quickly squelched by U.S. President...

It's April 30. On tax deadline day, this is your final reminder to file

It's April 30. On tax deadline day, this is your final reminder to file

Canada Apr 30, 2025 / 6:25 am

For most Canadians, today is the last day to file your taxes which is especially important if you need to avoid late penalties and interest on amounts owing....

As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope

As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope

Canada Apr 30, 2025 / 5:57 am

The clock is ticking down on two deadlines that may determine the fate of Hudson's Bay. Anyone interested in buying Canada's oldest company or assets...

Loblaw says Q1 profit up from year ago amid strength in customer response to offers

Loblaw says Q1 profit up from year ago amid strength in customer response to offers

Canada Apr 30, 2025 / 3:56 am

Loblaw Companies Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as the company saw strong customer response to loyalty offers and...

Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte

Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte

Canada Apr 30, 2025 / 3:00 am

Deloitte's latest economic outlook sees the pain of tariffs gathering pace in the months ahead as the short-term boost from companies front-loading activity...

Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

Apr 29, 2025 / 10:54 am

The industry group representing Canada's oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held...

Trump set to give automobile industry some tariff relief: White House

Trump set to give automobile industry some tariff relief: White House

Apr 29, 2025 / 10:52 am

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Tuesday to provide some relief to an automotive...

Major companies face a difficult task in estimating the impact of tariffs on their business

Major companies face a difficult task in estimating the impact of tariffs on their business

United States Apr 29, 2025 / 8:04 am

Executives at some of the world's biggest companies are faced with the tricky task of explaining how President Donald Trump's tariffs are impacting...

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