Opinion | Rampant trade tariffs are no cure for the US’ fentanyl crisis

The US government, despite opposition from all sides, has slapped tariffs indiscriminately on countries around the world. Citing China’s alleged failure to take sufficient measures to address the fentanyl issue, the United States announced an additional 20 per cent tariff on Chinese products exported to the US, including those from Hong Kong. It should be … Read more

Canadian farmland values up 9%, but growth rate slowing

Average Canadian farmland values continued their more than 30-year streak of increases last year, but Farm Credit Canada says the rate of growth is slowing and trade disruptions could further dent them. The Crown corporation, which provides financing and other services to the agriculture industry, said in a report Tuesday that the average value of … Read more

Towering 800ft half-built skyscraper looming over city as Europe’s tallest abandoned building could FINALLY be finished

EUROPE’S tallest abandoned building could finally be finished, but time is running out. Dieter Becken, 75, has taken on the challenge of finishing the skyscraper, but first needs to raise enough cash. 5 The Elbtower is Europe’s tallest abandoned buildingCredit: Alamy 5 Concept images show the plans for the skyscraperCredit: David Chipperfield 5 The Elbtower … Read more

‘Rising problem’ of ghost consultancies hits man who lost $12K trying to get Canadian visa for wife

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News series about immigration as told through the eyes of the people who have experienced it. Krishan Jogia turned to an immigration consultancy before landing in Toronto in 2023, only to realize later — after spending thousands of dollars — that he had been dealing with a “ghost” … Read more