Japan stocks closed at fresh all-time highs on Thursday as Asia markets climbed after the Federal Reserve maintained its forecast for three rate cuts this year, while holding rates at 5.25%-5.5% in its latest meeting.In Japan, markets returned from holiday with a bang, the Nikkei storming higher 812.06 points, or 2%, to 40,815.66. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index climbed 320.03 points, or 1.9%, to 16,863.10. Korea’s Kospi gained mightily to its highest since last April. Australian stocks jumped after flash data from Judo Bank showed that the country’s business activity expanded at a faster…
Month: March 2024
Partner of slain Toronto police officer set to testify at murder trial
The trial of a man accused of killing a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago is expected to hear from the officer’s partner today.
Anti-Black and homophobic hate crimes increased significantly post-pandemic, StatCan reports
The number of hate crimes based on race and sexuality increased significantly in 2022, according to the latest report on hate crimes by Statistics Canada. Advocates for Black and LGBTQ2S+ communities aren’t surprised.
Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals
Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals
Short-handed, reeling Raptors drop eighth in a row with blowout loss to Kings
Domantas Sabonis had a 13-point, 17-rebound, 10-assist triple-double as the Sacramento Kings handed the Toronto Raptors their eighth straight loss, 123-89, on Wednesday.
Unions stand with fish harvesters as protests continue in St. John’s
“It’s our duty to show solidarity,” CUPE President Sherry Hillier says as protests set to continue Thursday amid threat of mass arrests.
NRPS Investigating At Least 8 Residential Break and Enters in Grimsby and Lincoln
8 District (Grimsby / Lincoln / West Lincoln) detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service are actively investigating a series of overnight residential break and enters in the towns of Grimsby and Lincoln. Read more…
Search Warrant of a Residence Leads to 9 Arrests in St. Catharines
In March of 2024, members of the Human Trafficking Unit and 1 District Street Crime Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service, commenced an investigation into alleged illegal activities occurring at a residence in the area of Read Road and Lakeshore Road, in the City of St. Catharines. Read more…