U.S. Highlights The Federal Reserve Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey showed that most banks tightened lending standards further in the first quarter, with demand for loans falling in concert. Growth in U.S. consumer credit slowed materially in March as the upward trend in rates through the first quarter weighed on...
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP handed out a trio of fictional "awards" at the legislature Thursday as a sarcastic jab at the provincial government for its travel spending over the past year.From April 2023 to April 2024, the Saskatchewan government spent about $423,400 on out-of-province travel, nearly $200,000 of it on international trips, according...
Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. “The stories that come out through the fashion are deeply moving,” says Kim Coltman, organizer of the two-day...
Police officers and emergency dispatchers in Durham Region have been instructed to complete a mandatory training course on suspect pursuits within the next two months in light of a wrong-way highway crash that killed an infant and his grandparents.Police say the training is required annually but confirm the instructions to...
$10 dollars for butter. $13 dollars for rice. $27 for chicken. Where you live plays a big factor in what you pay at the grocery store. And while it’s no secret the same item may have a different price depending on the store, city or province, we wanted to see...
Le projet de loi 61 déposé jeudi par la ministre Geneviève Guilbault fait craindre aux municipalités de perdre le contrôle des projets de transport collectif qui leur sont chers.La pièce législative déposée jeudi prévoit la création de l'agence Mobilité Infra Québec. Elle vise notamment à stopper la multiplication des différents bureaux...
Women's professional basketball is coming to Toronto. CBC Sports has learned that Kilmer Sports Inc., headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum, has been granted an expansion franchise with the Women's National Basketball Association.An announcement is expected May 23 in Toronto, with the team to begin play in May 2026, according to...
A former chief justice from Ontario has been tasked with confronting abuse and maltreatment in sport in Canada. A former chief justice from Ontario has been tasked with confronting abuse and maltreatment in sport in Canada. Lise Maisonneuve was introduced by Canadian sports minister Carla Qualtrough on Thursday as the...
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. Michelle Plouffe had nine...
Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team got off to a strong start at an Olympic qualifying tournament on Friday in Utsunomiya, Japan.The team of Katherine and Michelle Plouffe, of Lethbridge, Alta., Paige Crozon, of Humboldt, Sask., and Edmonton's Kacie Bosch scored a 19-12 win over Kenya to begin pool play.Crozon led the Canadian attack with 10 points, while...
Just the thought that he may come face to face with Lionel Messi has CF Montreal captain Samuel Piette pinching himself.Piette grew up watching the man many consider the greatest footballer ever dash down the wing and toy with defenders at FC Barcelona.On Saturday, the global icon will make his...
Milt Stegall's name is written all over the Canadian Football League's record book, but there's one record he knows he'll never hold.After lining up at his familiar receiver position for the first day of Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie camp on Wednesday, the 54-year-old admitted he has no interest in trying...
Toronto accueillera la 14e équipe de la WNBA, et première formation de la ligue au Canada, selon des sources de CBC Sports. La nouvelle équipe de basketball féminin professionnel devrait disputer son premier match en mai 2026. L’annonce officielle doit être faite à Toronto le 23 mai, selon les informations de...
Other NBA talent that Team Canada relied upon during the World Cup—and could call upon again for the Olympics—includes Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dwight Powell of the Dallas Mavericks (both of whom are currently competing in the NBA playoffs), and Kelly Olynk of the Toronto Raptors. These...
By: Sean Zak May 10, 2024 RBC chief marketing officer Mary DePaoli speaks with local press during the RBC Canadian Open media day this week. YouTube: Golf Canada There are a lot of stakeholders that the PGA Tour and commissioner Jay Monahan must keep happy. These days, doing so has...
A Canadian diplomat and an RCMP officer heaped praise and gratitude on a sanctioned Haitian businessman that Global Affairs accuses of gangland connections, after he allowed a helicopter airlift of Canadian citizens and police at his luxury golf course last month, emails provided by his lawyers suggest.Emails attributed to consul...
Bill Ford has been elected president of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for 2024. Ford has been an executive with Woodbine Entertainment since 2011 and is currently its Chief Racing Officer and General Counsel. He has been a Director of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for...
At Saturday’s running of the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, a Canadian father and daughter horse-breeding duo is once again hoping to see one of their homegrown colts make it into the winner’s circle. Langley, BC native John Gunther, along with his daughter Tanya, own and operate Glennwood Farm...
Mental health is not something one possesses or lacks, but a universal aspect of the human experience, says Marie-Josée Bellemare, Director of Wellness at Tennis Canada. A big part of managing mental health is recognizing the signs of stress and anxiety. While stress, she says, can have a positive effect,...
The ITF Junior Tour landed in Canada last month, with Nicolas Arseneault and Emma Dong cleaning up on home soil by each winning multiple titles. Around the globe, the Canadians acquitted themselves well by racking up the wins. As well, two Canadian teams book their places in competition finals later...
The 37-year-old Pakistani-Canadian all-rounder, who started playing for Canada in 2008, was one of several cricketers who took in the ballpark before the Blue Jays took the field. They were there to cross-promote the two sports but also raise awareness that Canada will be competing in the ICC Men’s T20...
Preferred Region How does this work? Local athletes will once again be representing Canada on the world stage when cricketers from Brampton head to the ICC T20 World Cup this year. The T20 World Cup trophy will be in town this weekend as the City of Brampton will be hosting...
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Canada Games Plaza is in for a makeover. Thanks in part to a $300,000 grant from the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), Tourism PG will add a market and year-round skating to the plaza. The work will coincide with Tourism PG’s Visitor Centre moving inside the Civic Centre. “It was...
Moncton and Saint John have submitted a joint intent to bid for the 2029 Canada Games, which will be hosted in New Brunswick for the third time.Shane Porter, the director of events and venues for the City of Moncton, said that with an event the size and scale of the...
Tourism Prince George (TPG) is moving ahead with plans to activate the Canada Games Plaza with an open-air container market, year-round skating rink and seating. Tourism Prince George (TPG) is moving ahead with plans to activate the Canada Games Plaza with an open-air container market, year-round skating rink and seating....
The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against both the player and club. According to the CFL, Kelly is also suspended for Toronto's two pre-season games for violating its gender-based...
The Amazing Race Canada is coming to Maxville Friday, May 10. Grab your kilt and head to the Glengarry Highland Games site at 12:30 p.m. sharp. Canadian legend Jon Montgomery and The Amazing Race Canada contestants will be converging on the grounds for an installment of the popular TV show. At 12:30 p.m.,...
