Uday Rana
Journalist at Global News. Ex Globe and Mail, CBC. Toronto cyclist.
- Reposted by Uday RanaWhen the racist meme becomes national policy
- Reposted by Uday RanaProvincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry said she was disappointed but not surprised by B.C.'s decision to end its drug decriminalization pilot. “I believed, and I still believe, that it’s a sound policy," she said. "But the implementation has been fraught. It’s become a touchstone political issue."
- Reposted by Uday RanaLife expectancy in #Canada nearly back to pre-pandemic levels: StatCan via @udayrana.bsky.social @globalnews.ca #publichealth #COVID #influenza globalnews.ca/news/1161131...
- Reposted by Uday RanaToronto is proposing $132.5M over 10 years for cycling infrastructure. That's down from $175M in last year's budget and $289M (!!) in 2024. Meanwhile Montreal is planning to spend $473.5M. Cities make choices.
- Reposted by Uday Rana"In accepting this voluntary position, I will be stepping aside from my role as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for the Reconstruction of Ukraine," Freeland said. globalnews.ca/news/1159943...
- Reposted by Uday RanaHere’s a gift link to our live blog www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
- Reposted by Uday RanaLatest post from our executive editor for Latin America 👀
- Reposted by Uday RanaIf you have ANY information on what's happening in Caracas, I'm marisakabas.04 on Signal
- Reposted by Uday RanaBREAKING: Residents in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas reported loud explosions and aircraft overflying the city in the early hours of Saturday morning, with multiples areas experiencing power outages
- Reposted by Uday RanaUnder Irish law Musk can be jailed for 12 months for being a director of a company distributing CSAM. Section 9 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998. 'X' is a company registered in Ireland.
- Reposted by Uday RanaAll indicators of influenza activity are increasing quickly, with all regions throughout the country reporting growing influenza activity, Health Canada said. globalnews.ca/news/1158207...
- Reposted by Uday RanaI did this interview at Yonge & St Clair, the reporter hoping he'd catch a gig worker bombing down the sidewalk. Instead a pickup truck was parked in the bike lane behind us, and for the entire conversation rider after rider was forced into traffic. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
- Reposted by Uday RanaValues.
- Talking about inheritance with your parents can be an awkward experience, but necessary. I wrote about how you can approach that conversation over the holidays. After all, as one personal finance expert told me, "Ten in 10 times, humans die." globalnews.ca/news/1154311...
- Snowbirds are staying home - and so is their money. I wrote about why real estate in Canada's ski towns is booming as snowbirds skip the U.S. this winter. globalnews.ca/news/1153525...
- Now, what eight-year-old doesn't jump with joy at the prospect of a tax-deferred investment account beneath the Christmas tree? Here's why an RESP might make for a good holiday present for the kids in your life. globalnews.ca/news/1153744...
- Canada is not heading into an election just yet, the Liberals survive yet another confidence vote. #ConfidenceVote
- Are you looking for a seasonal job ahead of the holidays? I wrote about why that may be hard to do this winter. globalnews.ca/news/1151674...
- If you're travelling between Canada and the U.S. sometime soon, you might want to check with your airline for flight disruptions. I wrote about how the U.S. #governmentshutdown2025 is affecting Canadian air passengers. globalnews.ca/news/1151645...
- Thinking about what Canada's #Budget2025 means for your taxes? I looked at how the Liberals changed tax policy this week. globalnews.ca/news/1151267...
- Reposted by Uday RanaBlue Jays fans: Are you changing your Halloween plans for Game 6? Let us know! social@torstar.ca 📩
- 100% tariff on Shohei Ohtani, please.
- Reposted by Uday Rana#Budget will include funds for hiring 1,000 new #CBSA officers, #Carney says - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1148240...
- Reposted by Uday RanaTrump says new 25% tariff on heavy trucks coming in weeks - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1146658...
- Reposted by Uday RanaMost of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States came down on Monday, in keeping with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement last month. globalnews.ca/news/1136935...
- Reposted by Uday RanaThe first report of Taylor Swift’s romance with Travis Kelce came from an unlikely source: the short-lived outlet The Messenger. When the company shut down mere months later, a piece of celebrity history vanished. My latest for the @washingtonpost.com
- When Taylor Swift went on her Eras Tour, it helped boost local spending. Now, she's getting married. Will it help boost local economies? I asked the experts. globalnews.ca/news/1135264...
- Canadian property owners down south are breaking up with the U.S. I wrote about a new Royal LePage report that says more than half of Canadians with U.S. properties are planning to ditch them - and the biggest reason is Donald Trump. globalnews.ca/news/1135050...
- 'Buy now, pay later' offers are becoming popular among Canadians - even for small purchases like groceries and takeout. But experts warn you're opening yourselves up to risk if you let it become a habit. My piece for Global News. globalnews.ca/news/1134095...
- Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza - Reuters apple.news/AKriujhYdQl2...
- Canada intends to recognize the State of #Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
- Tariffs making car-buying difficult? Here’s why the used car market is “hot right now.” globalnews.ca/news/1130424...
- Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto does. I asked some experts why that is the case. globalnews.ca/news/1129082...
- Renting in Canada? I wrote about why it might be a good time for some to make the jump to home ownership. globalnews.ca/news/1129887...
- Canada's real estate market has been slow this year, but one report suggests signs of life might be appearing in some markets. I wrote about it for Global News. globalnews.ca/news/1123264...
- Reposted by Uday RanaB.C. ostrich farm failed to contain bio risk from avian flu, agency says globalnews.ca/news/1120676... @udayrana.bsky.social @globalnews.ca 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca
- For nearly one-third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians expect they'll be paying back their mortgages into retirement. globalnews.ca/news/1119728...
- Could you afford a mortgage in your city? Here's a report that could help you decide! globalnews.ca/news/1119357...
- Which homebuyers should wait it out and which ones should move into the market now? I asked some experts on how you should gauge the risk. globalnews.ca/news/1117987...
- Reposted by Uday RanaProbably more a debate than an interview, but a debate I'm happy to have: Will the Trump tariffs -- the actual Trump tariffs rather than some hypothetical he could have implemented -- will help bring jobs onshore?
- Canadians have been pulling back on spending amidst Trump's trade war. Can three Canadian teams having a deep NHL playoff run spur economic activity? I wrote about 'Hockeynomics' for Global News. (At the risk of showing my bias: GO LEAFS GO) globalnews.ca/news/1117276...
- Hello! I’ll be writing more about real estate, the housing market and personal finance in Canada for Global News. If you have any tips, advice and pitches or simply want to grab a get-to-know-you coffee somewhere in Toronto, do reach out on uday.rana@globalnews.ca!
- If I don’t immediately write back, I do apologize. I get a high volume of emails and may end up missing your message.
- Canada's housing market is "cracking" under the weight of Donald Trump's trade war. I asked experts what's keeping homebuyers out and what advice they have for them. globalnews.ca/news/1117060...
- Reposted by Uday RanaYou can tell this is fake because it involves the cops actually writing a ticket for bike lane obstruction
- Reposted by Uday RanaThousands of kids’ jewelry items recalled over lead in Canada globalnews.ca/news/1115891... @udayrana.bsky.social 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
- Stakes are high in Australia’s general election this Saturday, but there is an election day perk for Australians even in a ‘wurst’ case scenario – hot dogs. I wrote about 'Democracy sausage', a beloved Aussie election day tradition. globalnews.ca/news/1116149...
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has an “extremely ambitious” housing plan, to double the rate of housing construction in Canada. I asked experts how long it would take to implement it. globalnews.ca/news/1115948...
- Polls have now closed in Atlantic Canada. I'll be covering the #CanadaElection2025 results for Global News. Follow this link for updates! globalnews.ca/news/1115357...
- Canada in the 1970s saw an economic crisis some called 'stagflation'. Some fear it may return with Trump's trade war. I asked economists what 'stagflation' is and whether it can return. globalnews.ca/news/1114714...
- Reposted by Uday RanaI counted the numbers of Bikes vs Cars on Bloor St, where Doug Ford wants to remove the bike lanes that see some of the highest ridership in North America. During an average rush hour, I found 29 bikes and 24 cars over 2 minutes. All traffic modes were moving efficiently.
- Reposted by Uday RanaThe star of Fantastic Four and The Last Of Us made a big impression at the London premiere of Thunderbolts* on Tuesday night.
- Reposted by Uday Rana“A huge 89% majority of the world’s people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the climate crisis, but feel they are trapped in a self-fulfilling “spiral of silence” because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority, research suggests.” Most of us want #ClimateAction.
- Pierre Poilievre released the Conservative Party's platform yesterday. Here's what it said. globalnews.ca/news/1114273...
- It’s early voting day, Canada! You can vote early starting today and on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!
- Missed the English language federal leaders debate? I covered it for Global News, here are the key highlights! globalnews.ca/news/1113684...
- “Mr. Poilievre, you spent years running against Justin Trudeau and the carbon tax and they're both gone,” Liberal Leader Mark Carney tells Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. #EnglishDebate #CanadaElection2025
- As U.S. tariffs throw global trade into turmoil, the Bank of Canada decided to hold interest rates steady after seven consecutive rate cuts. Here's what it means for you. globalnews.ca/news/1113275...
- Home sales in Canada have plummeted as fears around tariffs are keeping new homebuyers on the sidelines. I write for Global News. globalnews.ca/news/1113252...
- Are you planning to renovate your home? Here's why you should factor in the cost of the trade war. My story for Global News. globalnews.ca/news/1112754...
- The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate steady at 2.75 %, ending a streak of seven consecutive rate cuts.
- Will the Bank of Canada cut interests rates for the right time in a row as the trade war deepens? We at Global News will be keeping an eye on the bank’s announcement and bringing you expert analysis. Follow me for updates. apple.news/AjW-UwN4MSZ2...
- It's not just people buying new cars, Trump's auto tariffs will hit you even if you're an existing car owner in Canada. I asked the experts how much they'll cost you. globalnews.ca/news/1112559...
- Reposted by Uday RanaOh my god.
- Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on nearly 200 countries that could launch the biggest global trade war in 100 years. He called it “Liberation Day”. Canada and Mexico are not on the list. globalnews.ca/news/1111106...
- Some of the highest rates of tariffs are being charged against some of the world’s poorest countries, including Bangladesh (37 per cent), Sri Lanka (44 per cent), Laos (48 per cent) and Botswana (37 per cent). The highest rate, 50 per cent, is being charged to Lesotho.
- Some of the new rates that the United States will charge other countries include: • China – 34 per cent • European Union – 20 per cent • Japan – 24 per cent • India – 26 per cent • Vietnam – 46 per cent • Israel – 17 per cent • United Kingdom – 10 per cent
- Canada and Mexico will be covered under the previous fentanyl-related tariffs (although most goods are traded under the rules of the CUSMA free trade agreement and are therefore exempt). But both countries are not directly affected by today’s announcement.
- Liberal Leader Mark Carney has promised to build an “all-in-Canada” supply chain. I asked the experts what that could look like in practical terms and whether that’s even possible. globalnews.ca/news/1110339...
- “You can’t unscramble the egg.” Canada’s auto industry is bracing for “chaos” from Trump’s latest tariffs. globalnews.ca/news/1110079...
- A very quick Google search will tell you that your awful AI-generated knockoff Studio Ghibli memes are causing massive damage to the planet and its resources. In addition to being a crime against art.
- Canadians are getting cautious about their spending and saving more amid fears of Donald Trump's tariffs, the Bank of Canada noted Wednesday. globalnews.ca/news/1109946...
- The Liberals and the Conservatives both have a plan to axe the GST on some new home constructions. But their plans differ slightly. I asked some experts whether either one will make buying a home in Canada more affordable. globalnews.ca/news/1109899...
- Reposted by Uday RanaHalf of business owners on this Toronto street estimated that more than 25% of their customers arrived by car. In fact, it was 4%. And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%. Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
- Spring in Canada is when activity in the real estate market heats up. But this year’s spring housing market is “dead on arrival” because of Trump’s tariffs. But is there a silver living for some buyers? I wrote for Global News. globalnews.ca/news/1108533...
