6 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: ‘Canes are back exactly five years since EBUG David Ayres

When the schedule first came out, you couldn’t blame the Maple Leafs for thinking someone at NHL headquarters was up to mischief. Buried in the busy post-4 Nations Face-Off slate Saturday is a visit by the Hurricanes, exactly five years to the day that Zamboni driver David Ayres was tossed into the Carolina crease and against all odds, […]

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8 h. ago Ontario Liberals suspend Oshawa candidate over social media post

Ontario’s Liberals have suspended their candidate in Oshawa over an inflammatory social media post. The suspension for Viresh Bansal comes after several Liberal candidates called on leader Bonnie Crombie to dump him. Bansal posted a response in 2023 to an NDP statement on the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar after Prime Minister Justin […]

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8 h. ago Ontario Liberals drop candidate under fire for comments about killing of Sikh leader

On Monday, the Progressive Conservatives unearthed a past post from Liberal Oshawa candidate Viresh Bansal referring to the killing of a Sikh leader.

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11 h. ago Rogers is increasing its U.S. and international roaming charges

Rogers and its flanker brand Fido are set to increase U.S. and international roaming rates on March 3rd, just in time for March Break.Notices appearing on both wireless provider's websites detail the change.Currently, Rogers and Fido charge $12/day for U.S. roaming and $15/day for international roaming. Starting March 3rd, roaming rates will rise to $14/day for U.S. roaming and $16/day for international roaming.We have reached out to Rogers to learn if the company will change other aspects of the 'Roam Like Home' program, such as how many days per billing cycle customers can be charged for roaming (the current cap is 20 days), and will update this post with any further information it provides.A notice from the telecom advises the price raise starts March 3. Photo from MobileSyrup.Notably, the change brings Rogers' roaming rates closer to what Bell and Telus charge.Bell raised its prices to $13/day for U.S. and $16/day for international roaming in early ...

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14 h. ago Woman whose two dogs were shot near home disputes hunter's account

An Aylmer-area woman whose two dogs were shot and killed earlier this month says there are inconsistencies in an account of a man who says he mistakenly shot the dogs while hunting coyotes. Kaitlin Strong said she is seeking help after the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) told her the “shooter’s confession” is “not at […]

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15 h. ago Hockey fans online: ‘I hope Premier Trump of the 11th province was watching that’ game

'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game,' said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a post on X, after Team Canada's win

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15 h. ago Green Ribbon Panel Economic and Energy Leaders Release Statement on Tariff Threat

Panel’s D.C. roundtable highlights key principles to ensure energy security and a sustainable future WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday, the Green Ribbon Panel issued a statement emphasizing the importance of Canada-US economic cooperation to secure a sustainable energy future and strengthen economic resilience. At a roundtable of business, policy, labour and sector […]

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16 h. ago Supreme Court deals severe blow to Holocaust survivors’ lawsuit against Hungary

WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court ruling on Friday dealt a severe blow to Holocaust survivors and their families in a long-running lawsuit seeking compensation from Hungary for property confiscated during the Second World War. The justices threw out an appeals court ruling that had allowed the lawsuit to continue despite a federal law that […]

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17 h. ago City of Calgary exploring Red Line LRT extension further south

The City of Calgary is seeking feedback on a four kilometre Red Line LRT expansion south with two new stations at Silverado and 210 Avenue South.

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18 h. ago Seeking savings, Metro Vancouver board considers funding cuts to seven programs

Some Metro programs cost only a few cents per household each year, but would struggle to operate without it.

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19 h. ago Trudeau has words for Trump after Canada's 4 Nations championship win over U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was ready following Team Canada's OT win over the United States.Following Connor McDavid's electrifying golden goal to secure Canada the 4 Nations championship, Trudeau took to social media with a subtle jab at U.S. President Donald Trump."You can't take our country — and you can't take our game," Trudeau wrote.You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 21, 2025This comes after a relentless series of statements made by Trump referring to Canada as the 51st American state. This strange statement was first made by the 78-year-old president back in December and was initially played off by many as a joke. As he continued to say it, however, it started rubbing some Canadians the wrong way.Notably, he has referred to Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada rather than the prime minister. Trump repeated the statement Thursday in a post...

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21 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Family refuses to help relative who once helped them

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my wife’s nephew needed a car. His parents had poor credit at that time. I took him to a car dealer, where he found a car, and I didn’t hesitate to cosign the loan. He paid the loan off on time. I am now in financial difficulty, and one possibility […]

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22 h. ago Adani Green Seeks to Recast $1.1 Billion Loan in Rupees Post DOJ

Adani Green Energy Ltd., controlled by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, is in talks with local lenders including Power Finance Corp. to refinance as much as $1.1 billion worth of dollar debt in rupees, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Economics

24 h. ago Pacific Green Signs Agreement to Sell Its 250MW / 500MWh Limestone Coast North Battery Energy Park Development

Sydney, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Green Technologies, Inc. (“Pacific Green”, OTCQB: PGTK) announces that it has signed binding documentation for the sale of 100% of the shares in its Limestone Coast North Energy Park to Intera Renewables (Intera) in a deal representing an enterprise value of A$460 million (US$293 million) (the “Transaction”). […]

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31 h. ago Cops seeking suspects after pair assaulted, threatened with death near Eaton Centre

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people being sought in an assault investigation. Toronto Police said they responded to reports of an assault on Jan. 12 at about 11:10 p.m. in the Bay-Edwards Sts. area north of the Eaton Centre, where two people were walking home before being approached by the […]

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32 h. ago HanesBrands Announces Successful Pricing of Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C — HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) today announced that it has successfully priced its senior secured term loan B facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.1 billion (the “Term Loan B”) to replace the Company’s existing $300 million Term Loan B due 2030 (the “Existing Term Loan B”). The Term Loan B will mature […]

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34 h. ago Calgary Bluesfest sings the blues over Cowboys Park paving plan

70 per cent of the green space at downtown west end park to be paved for tent-based activities

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34 h. ago 'The clock is ticking': B.C. festivals call on government for funding help

An open letter from a consortium of 24 leading B.C. entertainment events calls for the renewal of post-pandemic funding.

Politics

34 h. ago Court sides with federal government in dispute with Ottawa over payments in lieu of taxes

The Feb. 19 ruling by Justice Peter G. Pamel also awarded court costs of $5,000 each to Public Services and Procurement Canada and Canada Post.

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36 h. ago Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky LLP Notifies Shareholders of a Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Investors who Acquired Shares of Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ)

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky, LLP (www.aftlaw.com), a nationally recognized securities fraud class action law firm announces that purchasers of Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) Class A common stock between February 26, 2020 and April 30, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until March 18, 2025 to seek appointment […]

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