Is thrifting still affordable in Toronto? Inside the economics of the city’s second-hand market

Thrift shopping has long been where Toronto shoppers stretch a dollar, but more shoppers are noticing price tags that feel closer to retail than second-hand resale. Shoppers recently ignited a heated discussion about for-profit store Value Village...

What the Toronto Blue Jays' run means to the Vancouver Canadians

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Baseball Blue Jays skipper John Schneider is among the former C's with the club and "he’s always been a big, big supporter of the team in Vancouver,” said C’s general manager Allan Bailey Toronto Blue Jays manager...

Peoria youth catches waves against international competitors

Bentlee Shafer has always loved the water. She was crawling onto waterboards and enjoying water sports by the time she was 4 years old. She learned to wake surf before reaching 10 years old. Wakesurfing stems from water skiing — think snowboarding...

Charting A Global Economy Gripped By Inflation, Tariffs, And A Shutdown

Saturday, October 4, 2025 8:34 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash A complex and often contradictory picture of the global economy is emerging, as a fresh wave of inflation in Europe clashes with a US labor market that is being forced into a data...

India's services and manufacturing exports offer untapped potential for foreign investors: World Bank Chief Economist

India's export sectors, particularly services and manufacturing, offer significant untapped potential for foreign investors, according to Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist, South Asia Region, World Bank. "I draw attention to two opportunities...

Week Ahead: U.S. Government Remains Closed, China Is On Extended Holiday, And Markets Hardly Notice

Image Source: Unsplash The US federal government was forced to close by the inability of Congress to pass a single appropriations bill for the new fiscal year that began October 1. Despite the disruption for government workers and their families,...

1 Top Canadian Stock to Buy Right Now With $5,000

It can be tempting to wait for lower prices before putting $5,000 that’s sitting around in savings to work. Undoubtedly, if you tune into the financial news, you’ll probably hear that stocks are expensive and that a plunge may not be all too far...

Canadian Dollar to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 4, 2025

Karachi/Ottawa: The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has slipped slightly to 201.61 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, a modest decline from 201.86 PKR on September 27. This latest movement follows a period of fluctuations, with recent rates at...

International tourism is down in Los Angeles, California. Are Trump and ICE to blame?

About two months ago, my cousin Guillermo happily ventured from picturesque Cuernavaca, Mexico, to 95-degree Southern California. He took his wife and two young kids to Disneyland, Universal Studios, the zoo, the beach and a Dodger game over a...

2 Safer Canadian Stocks to Buy Now With $7,000

Are you worried about the market peaking? Here are two safer Canadian stocks to add to your portfolio if there is a market or economic downturn. Posted by Robin Brown has been a Motley Fool contributor since January 2020. He has lived in Canada,...

KINSELLA: The greatest threat we face in Canada comes from Islamic extremists

Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Opinion Columnists But the relentless refrain from Ottawa is that the bigger threat is from the far Right – not the Islamists Members of the Jewish community comfort each other near to the Heaton Park Hebrew...

What the Toronto Blue Jays’ run means to the Vancouver Canadians

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Baseball Blue Jays skipper John Schneider is among the former C's with the club and "he’s always been a big, big supporter of the team in Vancouver,” said C’s general manager Allan Bailey Get the latest from Steve...

Canadian citizen arrested in Cabarete with weapons and suspected controlled substances

Canadian Justin James Cabarete Municipal District, Puerto Plata – Authorities arrested Canadian citizen Justin James during a raid last Saturday at his residence located in the Costa Azul residential area of ​​Cabarete. In the operation, carried...

'Hateful anti-American remarks': US politician targets Shashi Tharoor for questioning diaspora's silence

US politician, under fire for anti-India comment, questions if Indians are seeking Shashi Tharoor's resignation for his 'anti-America' remark. At a time when India and the US are grappling with several bilateral issues, including tariffs and the...

So far, Trump's not getting the 'drill, baby, drill' he wants. Here's why

As President Trump began his second term, he proclaimed in his inauguration speech that America would "drill, baby, drill," promising a boom in drilling and lower prices at the pump. Nine months in, Trump may only be getting the "lower prices"...

Duties and division of powers: Which governments do what as Edmonton votes for new city council

Snow clearing, health care and immigration are often tackled by three distinct levels of government — but do you know who handles what? With a municipal election set for Oct. 20, CBC Edmonton hit the streets to gauge how informed people are when...

Kyiv seeks international support after Russia launched large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy sector

A session of the ministry. Photo: Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy Ukraine's Ministry of Energy has convened an urgent G7+ coordination meeting to request international assistance after a large-scale Russian attack on the country's energy...

Businesses, industry groups welcome Jays playoffs

TORONTO – As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending...

Business Orlando Sentinel As flight delays loom, SpaceX puts up defense in rocket vs. airplane debate

The competition for airspace is just beginning as the space age kicks into high gear on the Space Coast. At the center of it all is SpaceX, which seeks to bring its game-changing Starship to Florida but with a sobering cost, delaying as many as...

LETTER: Canadians being 'held hostage' by another postal strike

'Everything just keeps getting worse and worse' when it comes to Canada Post, laments letter writer BarrieToday welcomes letters to the editor at [email protected] or via the website. Please include your full name, daytime phone number and address...