8 m. ago Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad. He would be the first U.S. inmate shot to death in an execution in 15 years. Sigmon is scheduled to die March 7. On Friday, he became the first South Carolina inmate to choose the […]

Events

11 m. ago Ralph Ades Provides Update on Holdings of RealCap Holdings Limited

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ralph Ades (the “Acquiror”) announced today that the Acquiror acquired ownership and control of 121,498 common shares (the “Common Shares”) in the capital of RealCap Holdings Limited (the “Issuer”) (the “Acquisition”) as a result of the bequest of the shares to the Acquiror following the passing of the […]

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68 m. ago Alberta judge grants injunction blocking some students with special needs from attending school

Support staff and educational assistants at Black Gold School Division, just south of Edmonton, have served the school board with strike notice on Thursday and will be striking on Monday morning

Society

86 m. ago How much did lack of winning play into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract impasse with Blue Jays?

'My dad played a lot of years. He never won a World Series. My personal goal is to win a World Series and give the ring to my dad.'

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2 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith’s blame on Alberta health agency chilling: emergency doctor

Dr. Paul Parks says he's heard from scores of health workers across Alberta who felt intimidated by the premier's harsh critique this week of Alberta Health Services.

Science

2 h. ago FT Portfolios Canada Co. Announces Cash Distributions for Its Exchange Traded Funds

TSX: FUD, FSL & ETP Cboe CA: FJFB & SDVD TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FT Portfolios Canada Co. (“First Trust Canada”) is pleased to announce cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“First Trust ETFs”) listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Cboe Canada for the month ending February 28, 2025 The […]

Economics

2 h. ago Paul McCartney’s personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm” will make its Canadian debut in 2026. The exhibit includes video clips, archival materials and more than 250 photographs offering a behind-the-scenes look at the […]

Culture

3 h. ago Toronto charity shares experiences and challenges protecting vulnerable youth online

Editor's Note: The following story contains details about human trafficking that may upset some readers.February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada, and aims to raise awareness about its magnitude and prevalence while taking steps to combat and prevent the crime itself. "Sex trafficking is the most common form of human trafficking and is one of Canada's most lucrative and misunderstood crimes," Suzie Tarlattini, Supervisor of the Awareness and Prevention Program at Covenant House Toronto, tells blogTO."Most people don't realize that it can happen to someone they know, and when we believe this, we're distancing ourselves from the issue and from very real risk factors our children might be facing."Educating the GTAAlongside dual efforts to both prevent and support youth experiencing homelessness, Covenant House provides education about sex trafficking and online safety to students across the GTA so that they may understand the issue, how it happens, what wa...

Technology

3 h. ago Sinn Fein leaders won’t attend St. Patrick’s event at White House to protest U.S. stance on Gaza

LONDON — Sinn Fein’s leaders said Friday they will not attend a traditional St. Patrick’s Day event next month at the White House as a protest against President Donald Trump’s stance on Gaza. The Irish party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald said the Trump’s administration’s position was “catastrophically” wrong and she was taking “a principled stance […]

Politics

3 h. ago Alberta judge blocks order keeping kids with special needs out of class during strike

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge granted an injunction Thursday to block a ministerial order that has prevented children with special needs from attending school as a support strike drags on. More than 4,000 support staff, including educational assistants and cafeteria workers, have been on strike since mid-January over a wage dispute with the Edmonton Public […]

Society

3 h. ago Le gouvernement Trump écourte la durée d’un statut protégeant 520 000 Haïtiens

Leur statut de protection temporaire, qui les protège d’une expulsion, sera levé en août, plutôt qu’en février 2026.

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4 h. ago Wellness blogger Belle Gibson faked terminal cancer years ago. She’s still on the hook

Apple Cider Vinegar, a dramatic retelling of Gibson’s story released this month, doesn't recount what happened after it was revealed in 2015 that she wasn’t sick.

Events

4 h. ago Judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided Thursday he could not grant a motion from unions representing the workers to temporarily block the layoffs. He found that their complaint amounted to an employment dispute and must […]

Society

4 h. ago Hard loft meets cabin vibes in this unconventional $4.5 million Ontario house

It's rare for a listing to outright say that a property might not be "right" for a buyer.Generally, sales strategies are employed to maximize the potential buyer pool, not minimize it. But 55 Chisholm St. is a very unconventional home, so when Engelbrecht Associates say "this is not a property for everyone," it kind of makes sense. The main floor. Located in West Harbour in Oakville, this three-bedroom, four-bathroom house is a bold mix of industrial design and the cozy charm of a Muskoka cottage. The dining room. You have a soapstone fireplace mixed with polished concrete floors juxtaposed with a hyper-modern bright blue Scavolini kitchen. It shouldn't work, but somehow it does. The living room. The main floor of the house is an open concept space, where every room flows together. The fireplace. At the heart of the space is the soapstone fireplace that is reminicent of Swedish tile hearths that are used to heat homes, as t...

Economics

4 h. ago How Donald Trump’s tariff on pharmaceuticals could cause headaches for American patients and Canadian companies

Americans will feel the pain in their medicine chest when their antibiotics, vaccines, and prescriptions suddenly jump in cost by 25 per cent, said Mina Tadrous, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Economics

5 h. ago Harvest High Income Shares ETFs announces February 2025 Distributions

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) announces the following distributions for Harvest High Income Shares ETFs for the month ending February 28, 2025. The distribution will be paid on or about March 7, 2025 to unitholders of record on February 28, 2025 with an ex-dividend date of February 28, 2025. Harvest has established […]

Other

5 h. ago Harvest Declares Big Pharma Split Corp. February 2025 Distribution

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) declares the monthly cash distribution payable for Big Pharma Split Corp. of $0.1031 for each class A share (PRM:TSX) for the month ending February 28, 2025. The distribution is payable March 7, 2025 to class A shareholders of record at the close of business February 28, 2025. […]

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5 h. ago AGF Investments Announces February 2025 Cash Distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund, AGF Total Return Bond Fund and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the February 2025 cash distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund*, AGF Total Return Bond Fund* and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF, which pay monthly distributions. Unitholders of record on February 28, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on March 6, 2025. […]

Economics

5 h. ago Two More Groups of Education Support Staff Serve Strike Notice

CALGARY, Alberta — Two more groups of education support workers have filed 72-hour strike notice, meaning four groups in total will take job action on Monday. CUPE Local 3484, representing 570 support staff at Black Gold School Division, and CUPE Local 5040, representing 300 support staff at Foothills School Division, both served strike notice last […]

Other

5 h. ago Covalon Reports Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Year over Year Revenue Growth and Positive Earnings

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the “Company” or “Covalon”) (TSXV: COV; OTCQX: CVALF), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced its fiscal 2025 first quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2024 along with a number of important recent achievements and highlights. “Covalon achieved strong revenue growth, driven by the success of our […]

Culture