Remember China’s Belt and Road mega project? Here’s what happened to it
August 29, 2025
Designed to spread Beijing's influence and economic clout, China's mega investment and infrastructure program has notched both wins and losses.
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B.C. disability benefit policies questioned after couple faces huge rent hike
August 15, 2025
Amelia Cooper and her husband, Aaron Busch, contacted Global News when they received less than a month's notice that their rent would increase from $1,345 to $2,265.
‘This fire didn’t have to happen’: Human-caused wildfires raise alarm in West Kelowna
August 15, 2025
The fire broke out Wednesday morning near Smith Creek. Helicopters were quickly deployed as crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service moved in fast.
Kelowna airport expecting travel disruptions amid Air Canada labour dispute
August 15, 2025
The labour strike impacts Air Canada's Mainline and Rouge flights only.
Japan’s economy expands more than expected in second quarter despite U.S. tariff headwinds
August 15, 2025
This was compared to the revised 0.1% growth seen in the first quarter, and was higher than the 0.1% increase expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Asia markets open higher as investors await key economic data in the region
August 15, 2025
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher as investors look toward a slate of Chinese economic data later in the day.
S&P 500 futures are little changed after benchmark notches another all-time high: Live updates
August 15, 2025
The benchmark notched a third straight day of all-time highs.
B.C. man running 7 marathons in 7 days to honour his dad who died of cancer
August 15, 2025
“To think what he would say about this, I can only imagine. My mom and I have a got a good laugh thinking about how crazy he would think I was for doing this one.”
Alberta Beef Producers to leave Canadian Cattle Association in 2026
August 15, 2025
The Alberta Beef Producers, who provide more than 50 per cent of the Canadian Cattle Association's annual budget, announced they will withdraw their membership next July.
Netflix wanted to beat Disney in family animation. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is its best chance
August 15, 2025
"It is a potential gold mine. Can Netflix mine all that gold out? That's the question," one analyst says.
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: As India’s rich venture abroad, many anchor fortunes in real estate
August 15, 2025
India's wealthy may be emigrating, but they are keeping a firm grip on their real estate investments in the country and abroad.
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee thinks central bank should wait a few months before cutting interest rates
August 15, 2025
"The hardest thing that the Fed ever has to do is get the timing right at moments of transition,” Goolsbee said on NBC News’ “Here’s the Scoop” podcast.
Canada’s counter-tariffs ‘pulled the rug out from’ CUSMA, U.S. envoy says
August 15, 2025
So far, Trump has imposed a 35 per cent tariff on all non-free trade Canadian goods, a 50 per cent levy on Canadian steel, aluminum and copper, and is threatening to bring in more.
E. coli cases linked to Calgary-area restaurant take another big jump
August 15, 2025
The number of cases of E. coli and Entamoeba histolytica in people who dined at the Saskatoon Farm, near Calgary, in mid-July, has taken another big jump.
8 best privacy screens for indoor & outdoor spaces
August 15, 2025
From sleek metal panels to foldable room dividers, these picks offer a perfect blend of form and function—indoors or out. Read on for top picks from Veradek, Pottery Barn and more.
Woman found dead last August remains unidentified, Winnipeg police say
August 15, 2025
Winnipeg police are asking the public for help in identifying a woman found dead a year ago at the Manwin Hotel.
Jays lead the AL and reinforcements are coming
August 15, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays are the top team in the American League standings and lead the major leagues in several statistical categories.
Applied Materials shares sink 10% on light forecast amid macroeconomic uncertainties
August 15, 2025
The stock sunk in extended trading as the company's outlook for the current quarter came in light.
GPT-5’s rollout fell flat for consumers, but the AI model is gaining where it matters most
August 15, 2025
Since its debut, GPT-5 has more than doubled coding and agent-building activity and driven an eight-fold jump in reasoning workloads.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals new stake in beleaguered insurer UnitedHealth
August 15, 2025
The Omaha-based conglomerate bought more than 5 million shares in the healthcare firm for a stake worth about $1.6 billion at the end of June.
S&P 500 ekes out a third day of gains as traders shake off a hot inflation report: Live updates
August 15, 2025
The moves come after another winning day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new intraday and closing record highs on Wednesday.
Intel stock climbs 7% on report Trump administration is considering stake in chipmaker
August 15, 2025
The U.S. government's stake in Intel would help fund factories it's currently building in Ohio, according to the report.
Potential Fed chair pick David Zervos of Jefferies backs aggressive interest rate cuts
August 15, 2025
The Jefferies strategist told CNBC that central bankers shouldn't be daunted by the PPI showing inflation pressures hotter than expected.
What’s behind the $8 billion hit to Saudi Arabia’s massive wealth fund
August 15, 2025
The PIF's assets under management climbed 19% from the end of 2023 to $913 billion, making it one of the largest sovereign wealth funds on the planet.
Wholesale prices rose 0.9% in July, much more than expected
August 15, 2025
The producer price index was expected to show a 0.2% increase for July, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Apple Watch getting redesigned blood oxygen feature following legal dispute
August 15, 2025
In 2023, the International Trade Commission found that Apple's blood oxygen sensors infringed on intellectual property from Masimo.
European stock markets rise amid potential meeting between Trump and Putin
August 15, 2025
Join CNBC for live updates on European markets.
UN warns of steep rise in sexual violence during conflict
August 14, 2025
Sexual violence in conflict zones rose sharply in 2024, increasing by a quarter compared to the previous year, the UN reported on Thursday. More than 4,600 survivors endured abuses used as weapons of war, torture, terrorism and political repression.
‘Humanitarian work, a moral obligation’: Retired doctor returns to face the ‘silent threat’ in Gaza
August 14, 2025
Dr. Younis Awadallah, a paediatrician who is almost 70 years old, does not hesitate to say that “humanitarian work cannot be retired.”
Syria: Violence in Alawite areas may be war crimes, say rights investigators
August 14, 2025
Top UN human rights investigators said on Thursday that war crimes may have been committed in predominantly Alawite areas of Syria in a wave of deadly violence earlier this year.
Hunger and a heatwave plague the Gaza Strip
August 14, 2025
As hunger and malnutrition deepen in the Gaza Strip, humanitarian missions continue to face delays and impediments, while scorching temperatures are adding to the suffering of the population.
World News in Brief: Shipwreck off Italy kills at least 27, anniversary of Taliban takeover, Peru amnesty law
August 14, 2025
At least 27 refugees and migrants were drowned in a shipwreck near the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Wednesday, according to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR).
Blocked roads and high security: What it means when JD Vance comes to town
August 14, 2025
Locals have criticized U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to the U.K., partly because they have been facing road closures and heightened security.
S&P upgrades India rating on economic resilience, sustained fiscal consolidation
August 14, 2025
Credit rating agency S&P Global upgraded India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit ratings to "BBB" from "BBB-" on Thursday.
In one of the world’s most expensive cities, more workers are living paycheck to paycheck
August 14, 2025
A cocktail of rising costs of living and growing prioritization for experiences is taking precedence over long-term financial planning, experts observed.
Putin vs. Trump? Ukraine talks could be a test of statecraft
August 14, 2025
Russia's president is going in to the high-stakes summit with little to lose and a lot to gain.
AI demand boosts iPhone maker Foxconn’s second-quarter profit by 27%, beating forecasts
August 14, 2025
Foxconn reported a second-quarter operating profit beat on strength of its growing artificial intelligence server business.
Trump’s meeting with Putin is a win-win for European defense stocks, no matter the outcome
August 14, 2025
Regional defense shares retreated after the summit in Alaska was announced.