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Unpacking the Bank of Canada's interest rate hold: FP video
Article content The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate this week and FP Video talks to economists about the decision and what the central bank might do next . Plus, as Donald Trump again ratchets up tariff threats against Canada, we...

No title, but NiJaree Canady brought the crowd, the spotlight and the cash to a sport that's ready to erupt
OKLAHOMA CITY -- After pitching only one inning in the biggest game in Texas Tech softball history, pitcher NiJaree Canady watched the remainder of the game from the dugout. Canady, who started every game of the Women's College World Series for...

From retaliation to negotiation: How Canada’s U.S. trade strategy is shifting under Carney
Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney's strategy for dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump is markedly different than that of his predecessor.Blair Gable/Reuters In the opening rounds of the trade war with the United States,...

Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida
Popeye Jones was an NBA rookie with the Mavericks the same season that Dallas debuted its new NHL team, and he decided to go to a Stars game after meeting future Hall of Fame player Mike Modano.“I couldn’t figure out hockey. They were jumping over...

How a multibillion dollar defence bank could help Canada increase its military spending
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics World How Canada Wins: 'We have to use our capital markets of allied nations for overwhelming force against our foes,' says defence bank president A Canadian Armed Forces member sends a radio message...

Canada tables 'One Canadian Economy' Bill to boost domestic trade and infrastructure
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has introduced Bill C-5, the "One Canadian Economy" bill, to dismantle interprovincial trade barriers and expedite the approval of major infrastructure projects. This legislative move seeks to unify Canada's...

Canada to provide Ukraine with Coyote, Bison armored vehicles worth over $23M
Ukraine will receive two types of military armored vehicles from Canada, with a total value of CAD 30 million (approximately USD 23 million). According to an Ukrinform correspondent, Canada's Ministry of National Defense said this in a press...

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 2 June 2025
Northern Ireland weekly market report - 2 June 2025 UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) Northern Ireland weekly market report - 2 June 2025Nov-25 UK feed wheat futures fell last week (Friday–Friday), falling back below the 20-day moving average. Prices...

Rediscovering Canada via a Stanley Cup Run
Breadcrumb Trail Links Life The Stanley Cup reminds us how we as a community can come together in faith, honour each other's differences and create the best country we can. Photo by Bruce Bennett /Getty Images They say sport is a microcosm of...

U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment ‘not a pattern’
By Canadian Press on June 7, 2025. OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada is pushing back on Ottawa’s travel advice, saying his country doesn’t search phones at the border and arguing some Americans travelling here are having a tough time. “We...

Modi's G7 invitation draws ire from Sikh community in Canada
OTTAWA: Sikh groups in Canada have strongly criticised Prime Minister Mark J Carney’s decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta, calling the move outrageous amid ongoing strained Canada-India...

19-year-old newcomer to Canada graduates from University of Windsor after starting degree at 15
As post-secondary educational institutions in southwestern Ontario hold their spring convocation ceremonies, one student is celebrating a particularly significant achievement. At just 19 years old, Richard Nonso has graduated from the University...

Financial services community pitches in for United Way of Halton & Hamilton
The financial services community of Hamilton and Halton gathered in full force Wednesday at the inaugural Champions For Change Financial Services Luncheon, in support of United Way Halton & Hamilton. The event welcomed 170 professionals from...

Gippy Grewal calls out unprofessional Mahindra dealers, company addresses concerns
Mahindra dealership in Punjab was recently called by Punjabi actor and singer–Gippy Grewal–for unprofessional conduct. Gippy Grewal is a known face in the Punjabi film and music industry. The actor-singer is also known to have a long list of...

Parvis Closes First Tranche Of Convertible Debenture Financing And Finalizes Strategic Appointments
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 6, 2025) - Parvis Invest Inc. (TSXV: PVIS) (" Parvis " or the " Company "), a technology-enabled platform redefining access to real estate and alternative private market...

Canada's competition watchdog publishes final greenwashing guidelines
Businesses can make environmental claims — only if they aren’t false or misleading and have been properly substantiated, according to new Canadian anti-greenwashing guidelines. The guidelines released Thursday by Canada’s Competition Bureau are...

CPA Canada and FP Canada team up to enhance financial services
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) and FP Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver more comprehensive financial guidance to Canadians. This move is aimed at fostering closer collaboration between the...
Market Talk - Friday, June 6
Friday, June 6, 2025 4:37 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 increased 187.12 points or 0.50% to 37,741.61 • Shanghai increased 1.26 points or 0.04% to 3,385.36 • Hang Seng decreased...

Trade war pushes Canada jobless rate to 7%
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 6, 2025. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP) MONTREAL, Canada — Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 7 percent in May, the statistics agency said Friday....

Canada’s retrofit momentum hinges on more than just heat pumps
The new federal mandate letter call for “bringing down costs for Canadians” and “creating new careers in the skilled trades.” Residential retrofits can do both, giving renewed urgency to programs like the Canada Greener Homes Initiative. A special...