Money

Business Matters: Federal budget 2024 brings changes to banking fees

The Liberals' 2024 federal budget includes several measures affecting the banking sector, such as cracking down on junk fees and working toward a framework for open banking. Kyle Benning has the details in Business Matters for Tuesday, April 17, 2024.

Live Nation could face lawsuit from U.S. Justice Department

The U.S. Justice Department will reportedly file an anti-trust lawsuit against entertainment giant, Live Nation. Erica Natividad with the details and how the outcome could impact Canada.

Mayorkas impeachment goes down in flames while Mike Johnson’s Ukrainian headache persists

Mayorkas impeachment goes down in flames while Mike Johnson’s Ukrainian headache persists - House GOP leader may look to Democrats to avert disaster — but that may only delay his fate

Acquisition of Grand Slam of Curling is about to 'blow up the roaring game'

The Curling Group founder Nic Sulsky explains the changes he hopes to bring to the newly acquired curling circuit alongside supporters John Morris and Jennifer Jones.

Reuters: Kremlin clamps down on officials' travel over state secret fears

The Kremlin is tightening rules around foreign travel for Russian officials over fears foreign countries could target them and obtain state secrets, Reuters reported on April 18, citing undisclosed sources. According to sources who spoke to the news agency, even travel to countries with warm relations with Moscow is being restricted. "You can't go ...

Boeing's safety culture under fire at US Senate hearings

By Allison Lampert and Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) -Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing quality, both at the center of a corporate crisis following a January mid-air panel blowout on a near-new 737 MAX 9, were scrutinized on Wednesday in two U.S. Senate hearings. Testimony at the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations raised questions about Boeing's treatment of

El Niño may be over — what weather could Canadians see in the coming months?

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology announced on Tuesday that it appeared El Niño was over after the weather system brought warmer and drier temperatures to several parts of the world. At least one atmospheric physicist says this lull could mean more localized weather such as thunderstorms. And as Sean Previl reports, the lingering effects of El Niño and the potential approach of a cooler La Niña could lead to more wildfires and a possibly severe hurricane season.

Ukraine war latest: Russian attack on Chernihiv kills 17, Johnson sets date on Ukraine aid vote

Key developments on April 17: ・Russian missile attack on Chernihiv kills at least 17, injures 60, including children ・Johnson says vote on Ukraine, Israel foreign aid bills to take place on April 20 ・Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan ・Kharkiv at risk of becoming 'second Aleppo,' mayor says ・NATO-Ukraine Council mee...

Arsenal fans remind Xavi of Robin van Persie scandal after Barcelona crash out of Europe

What goes around comes around.

Class actions don't always pay big, but can make you some extra cash: experts

TORONTO — Over the last decade, Todd Cocks has turned a series of misfortunes into money in his wallet. There was the time hackers accessed his and millions of other PlayStation users' personal information, another when electronics manufacturers were accused of fixing computer monitor prices and the time his bank was charging hidden foreign exchang...

Clock ticking as M.D. of Pincher Creek chases water solutions

The Municipal District of Pincher Creek has spent more than $1 million hauling water over the past number of months. They now believe they have a solution, but its success is far from certain.

Canadian journalist speaks on gang violence in Haiti

As gang violence in Haiti continues to escalate, Canadian journalist Harold Isaac, who's on the ground in Haiti, joins Miranda Anthistle with the latest on the situation.

Microsoft to cease all support for these Office versions: Alternatives revealed

Microsoft has announced that it would end support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 as of October 14, 2025. Basic support for these products ended in October 2020 and October 2023, respectively. Now comes the end of their extended support. RBC-Ukraine explains what to do when Microsoft stops supporting Office 2016 and 2019, and what alternatives are ...

Morgan Stanley, HSBC cutting Asia investment banking jobs on China deals slowdown

(Corrects grammar in paragraph 6.) HONG KONG (Reuters) -Morgan Stanley and HSBC are cutting dozens of investment banking jobs in the Asia Pacific region this week, sources said, as they ramp up cost-cutting, with weaker dealmaking and sluggish markets in China and Hong Kong weighing on business prospects. Morgan Stanley is cutting at least 50 investment banking jobs in the region starting this

B.C. signs historic agreement handing over title to Haida Gwaii

The B.C. government and the Council of Haida Nation have signed an agreement officially recognizing Haida Gwaii’s Aboriginal title, more than two decades after the nation launched a legal action seeking formal recognition.

Zelensky confirms Ukraine struck Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea

Ukrainian forces carried out an attack early on April 17 against a Russian military airfield in Dzhankoi in occupied Crimea, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address. Zelensky thanked the Armed Forces and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi for the operation but did not elaborate on the consequences. Explosions were reported near t...

Mikel Arteta makes Premier League 'guarantee' after Champions League exit

'Very sad and disappointed.'

Trump trial jury selection process follows a familiar pattern with an unpredictable outcome

NEW YORK (AP) — When the first batch of potential jurors was brought in for Donald Trump's criminal trial this week, all the lawyers had to go on to size them up — at first — were their names and the answers they gave in court to a set of screening questions. Then the lawyers went to work, scouring social media for posts that might reveal whether p...

Chance for rotating storms with today's thunderstorm threat in southern Ontario

You'll want to remain weather aware across southern Ontario on Wednesday, with rounds of rain and thunderstorms pushing into the region. Some storms have the potential to reach severe limits

ArriveCan contractor questioned and condemned in House of Commons

GC Strategies partner Kristian Firth was called to face questions from MPs and admonished by the Speaker in the House of Commons — an extremely rare measure that hasn't happened since 1913 — because he refused to answer questions from a parliamentary committee on whether his firm helped set the terms for the $25 million ArriveCan contract.

Premier Ford sounds off on gas prices

Drivers across the GTA now have to pay 14 cents more per litre at the pumps. That double-digit spike is prompting outrage from some drivers, and even the Premier of Ontario. Shauna Hunt explains.

Here’s a Top Stock I’d Buy as the Loonie Falls

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock looks like a great buy as the loonie looks to be a wild mover. The post Here’s a Top Stock I’d Buy as the Loonie Falls appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

'High School Confidential' singer Carole Pope focus of documentary 'AntiDiva'

TORONTO — Carole Pope is coming out with her life story. Producers of "AntiDiva: The Confessions of Carole Pope" say production is underway on a feature-length documentary that explores the career and life of the 78-year-old "queer maverick." Pope is one half of Toronto new wave act Rough Trade, whose 1981 single "High School Confidential" pushed b...

Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high. Officials ordered more than 11,000 people to leave the area. The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past 24 hours, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanolo...

Annual home prices predicted to rise nearly 10% by end of year: Royal LePage

A realty firm is making a grim prediction about home prices in Canada, forecasting a big jump by the end of the year. Global's Nathaniel Dove explores why prices might go up.

British actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against publisher of the Sun - court documents

LONDON (Reuters) - British actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun tabloid newspaper over claims journalists used private investigators to tap his phone and burgle his house, his lawyer said in court documents on Wednesday. Grant, alongside King Charles' son Prince Harry, was suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) for alleged widespread unlawful information gathering,

Additional 300+ GO Transit trips added to schedule, Ford announces

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that the province will add over 300 GO Transit trips to the transit schedule by the end of the month. Ford described this as the "single biggest enhancement" of GO service since 2013.

Bill Barr says he will vote ‘the Republican ticket’ – despite once calling Trump a ‘9-year-old child’

Bill Barr says he will vote ‘the Republican ticket’ – despite once calling Trump a ‘9-year-old child’ - The former Trump administration attorney general called the hush money trial an ‘abomination’

Harry Kane reacts to knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League

'An unbelievable win!'

'Didn't see this coming': Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Jontay Porter gambling allegations

Speaking to media on Wednesday, Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri commented on centre Jontay Porter's gambling allegations, before it was announced the Raptor received a lifetime ban from the NBA for breaking the league's rules. Ujiri said when the allegations came, he "didn't see this coming," and allowed for the NBA to investigate.

Biden roasts Trump during campaign stop in Pennsylvania

President Joe Biden mocking Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, as sparks fly on the campaign trail. Brandon Choghri with a look at the increasing insults as November nears.

Vacant Home Tax redesign possible after thousands wrongfully charged

More than 100,000 homeowners in Toronto ended up with bills that are now being reversed. Mayor Chow is looking to overhaul the program while some city councillors want it cancelled. Mark McAllister reports.

True story behind World War II’s Great Escape – and what the film got wrong

Young orca may be eating, doesn’t want to be caught, expert say

One of the people involved in the operation to rescue a young orca whale off northern Vancouver Island says she’s in good shape and may be eating. Martin Haulena, a veterinarian with Vancouver Aquarium, says the whale has become use to the noise of boats and sounds made to try to push her to one end of the lagoon and she isn’t interested in being caught. (April 15, 2024)

Long Covid leaves clues in the blood which could help with treatment

New research suggests that long Covid leaves distinctive signs in the blood which could potentially be targeted for treatment. Long Covid leads to ongoing inflammation which can be detected in the blood, according to findings from the largest UK study of patients admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Analysis shows that patients with prolonged sym...

Brad Jacobs joins Brendan Bottcher’s former teammates in Alberta

Skip Brad Jacobs has linked up with Brendan Bottcher’s former teammates for next season forming a powerhouse crew.

US fast food chain ‘better than KFC’ turns secret menu hack into new burger

The chain is giving fans exactly what they want...

Powerful earthquake rocks Japan sending debris flying and blocking roads

People have been urged to avoid areas where the tremors were strong.

Why Vancouver’s food culture is changing — and restaurants are struggling to stay open

Food and wine columnist Shiva Reddy delves into why so many Vancouver restaurants have closed in recent months, citing the struggle to cover expenses amid declining foot traffic, rising debts and changing consumer habits as factors.

New doc uncovers racism and inappropriate behavior at popular retailer

Director Eva Orner uncovers a toxic work culture at popular retailer Brandy Melville, and the damage fast fashion is doing to the global environment in her new documentary “Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion,” airing now on HBO and streaming on Max. (April 12)

Catering strike takes bite out of Pearson Airport

Over 800 workers for a prominent catering company that supplies food and drink to several airlines, have hit the picket lines. As Shauna Hunt reports, the union is demanding better pay after years of supporting the company through turbulent times.

Oilers recall pair of veteran forwards before end of regular season

The Oilers will have some extra depth on hand for their final couple of games of the season.

Ontario Expanding Highway 7 from Pickering to Markham

The Ministry of Transportation announced last week the widening of Highway 7. Officials say the $12M dollar investment is critical, as both York Region and Durham Region continue to face exponential growth. Lexy Benedict reports.

Hope doesn't last long where Lyra McKee was murdered

The journalist and LGBT+ activist was shot dead in 2019.

El Salvador's Bukele releases father of soccer player from prison after son's plea on social media

SAN SALVADOR (AP) — El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele released the father of a Salvadoran soccer player from prison after the athlete published a plea for his release on social media, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Marcelo “El Chiky” Díaz, who plays for El Salvador's national team, on Tuesday published a letter on X, formerly Twitter, sayin...

NHL Board of Governors meeting to approve Coyotes sale to Utah

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman revealed there will be a Board of Governors meeting at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 18 to approve the sale of the Coyotes to Utah.

Netflix’s 10 most-watched shows right now – and one still reigns supreme

Safety concerns raised before attack, P.E.I. Nurses' Union says

The P.E.I. Nurses' Union says an attack on a nurse at the mental health and addictions emergency department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital came after staff brought forward concerns about the unit's safety. Barbara Brookins, CEO of the union, spoke to CBC P.E.I. about the incident.

Teacher in Manitoba Interlake school division protecting Anishinabemowin language from 'dying out'

Lillian Traverse nearly lost touch with her first language of Anishinabemowin in youth amid teasing in school. Now, she's teaching it to elementary school children in Ashern, Man.

Calgary community rallies to confront series of heartbreaking deaths

Families in Calgary’s South Sudanese community say young adults are dying, often of drug overdose or gang violence, and their peers don’t speak about what happened. Now the community is coming together to find a solution.