2 h. ago Thailand Surprises With Rate Cut as Risks to Growth Increase

The Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months, acting after disappointing growth data and public calls for lower borrowing costs from both the prime minister and the International Monetary Fund.

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4 h. ago Toronto house listed for just $1 is primed for a bidding war

In this slow real estate market, some realtors are thinking outside the box to get their house to sell. Take 218 Bogert Ave., for example. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in West Lansing has been on and off the market four times since 2023 without selling. The living room. It was first listed for $1,599,000, but after a month on the market, owners took it down. They then performed a couple of upgrades in the house, like painting the kitchen cabinets, and re-listed it for $1,698,000.But, it still didn't sell.  A bedroom. Most recently, it was listed again for $1,888,000. But still, you guessed it: no bites. A bathroom. Now, the realtors have opted to list 218 Bogert Ave. for just $1, hoping maybe they'll get lucky and spark a bidding war that will get the owners closer to their desired selling price. A bedroom. It does seem a bit strange that the involved parties have ...

Economics

4 h. ago Le responsable du «fiasco» SAAQclic livre sa version des faits

En entrevue, Karl Malenfant dit avoir été le «cobaye» du ministère d’Éric Caire et assure ne pas avoir menti.

Culture

4 h. ago Le palmarès des cégeps: la ministre Déry doit s’engager davantage pour la réussite étudiante

Profondément préoccupés par la réussite des étudiants, nous souhaitons réagir aux propos de la ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur.

Politics

4 h. ago Le Canada, paradis pour les criminels et enfer pour les victimes

Le ministre de la Justice, Simon Jolin-Barrette, a rappelé le fédéral à ses responsabilités.

Events

6 h. ago US Threats Mean Canada Must Strengthen Military, Candidates Say

Canada must quickly ramp up its defense spending to reach the NATO target while also weaning itself off US-made equipment, argued contenders to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

Events

6 h. ago US Threats Mean Canada Must Bolster Military, Candidates Say

Canada must quickly ramp up its defense spending to reach the NATO target while also weaning itself off US-made equipment, argued contenders to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

Events

7 h. ago B.C. emergency room doctor sues colleague alleging sexual assault

A B.C. emergency room doctor is suing one of her colleagues, alleging she was sexually assaulted after a work event.

Sport

7 h. ago B.C. Mounties’ discipline hearing hears from officer who complained about group chats

The three officers are facing allegations of workplace harassment and discreditable conduct that could, if substantiated, result in their dismissal.

Events

9 h. ago Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers

New Alberta legislation moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach to define three types of bed-based addiction services, including withdrawal management and intensive treatment.

Economics

9 h. ago More than $36,000 lost to scammers in the Central Okanagan since January

According to Kelowna RCMP, there have been at least 14 scams involving seniors since January, possibly more that went unreported.

Economics

9 h. ago WARMINGTON: Not every day cops accuse someone of assault with a stuffed animal

But at a counter protest against a vigil for Israeli hostages in Gaza a man was handcuffed after allegedly assaulting a woman

Events

9 h. ago Alberta addictions minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Dan Williams was asked about his involvement after being mentioned twice in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed two weeks ago by the former CEO of Alberta Health Services.

Politics

10 h. ago North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

ACHESON, Alberta, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On February 24, 2025, the North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG” or “the Company”) (TSX:NOA.TO/NYSE:NOA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend (the “Dividend”) of twelve Canadian cents ($0.12) per common share, payable to common shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, […]

Culture

10 h. ago Poll shows Freeland close second on first ballot in Liberal leadership race

MONTREAL — A new poll suggests that while former central banker Mark Carney is still the odds-on favourite to win the Liberal leadership, he isn’t likely to win on the first ballot. A Mainstreet Research survey shows Carney with a solid lead among registered Liberals — and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland coming in second. […]

Politics

10 h. ago Alberta legislature resumes with minister's resignation furthering focus on AHS scandal

Opposition New Democrats focus their question period efforts on the growing AHS procurement scandal, fuelled by the resignation of the provincial infrastructure minister earlier in the day

Politics

11 h. ago ’Havens of love and care’: Ontarians protest closures of supervised consumption sites

Dozens of people gathered outside Ontario’s health ministry in Toronto on Tuesday, two days before the provincial election, to protest the province’s plans to shut down 10 supervised drug consumption sites by the end of March. Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government announced last summer that it would close the consumption sites, including five in Toronto, […]

Transport

11 h. ago Energy minister clarifies confusion over apparent Metro Vancouver EV subsidies

B.C.'s energy minister has stepped in to try and clear up confusion about an electric vehicle subsidy that sparked concerns at a recent Metro Vancouver board meeting.

Politics

11 h. ago Braid: Minister Guthrie rattles UCP with surprise resignation, hints of more trouble

Peter Guthrie did refer to AHS in his farewell note, but his main concern was for the whole purchasing system

Politics

11 h. ago Braid: Pete Guthrie rattles UCP with surprise resignation, hints of more trouble

Peter Guthrie did refer to AHS in his farewell note, but his main concern was for the whole purchasing system

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