75 m. ago Carney, Freeland Jockey in Debate Over Who Can Be Toughest Opponent to Trump

Mark Carney, the front-runner in the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, squared off for the first time with his main rival Chrystia Freeland in a French-language TV debate that focused on how to handle President Donald Trump.

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84 m. ago Trump backs Musk as he roils federal workforce with demands, threats

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump backed Elon Musk’s demand that federal employees explain their recent accomplishments by the end of Monday or risk getting fired, even as government agency officials were told that compliance with Musk’s edict was voluntary. Confusion and anger over the situation spawned new litigation and added to turmoil within the […]

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2 h. ago Pan American Energy Announces Filing of Amended Offering Document

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTCQB: PAANF | FRA: SS60) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) announces that it has filed, via its SEDAR+ profile which may be accessed at […]

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2 h. ago CEO says Community Living BC working to ‘rebuild trust’ amid community criticism

There have been growing calls for the provincial government to dismantle CLBC, and fold its responsibilities directly into the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

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2 h. ago Trump says U.S. tariffs on Canada will proceed and here's his full statement

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed today that U.S. tariffs will be proceeding against Canada and they could start as early as next week. Trump responded to a reporter's question about tariffs during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier today. The reporter had asked Trump if the tariffs would proceed or whether Mexico and Canada had "done enough on the border" to stop them from taking effect.🚨MAJOR BREAKINGDONALD TRUMP CONFIRMS THAT TARIFFS ON CANADA WILL "GO FORWARD. ON TIME"likely referring to the first week of MarchThis, after the Bank of Canada warned they had no tools to effectively deal with inflation AND a depression. pic.twitter.com/hMNAm5UEHr— Tablesalt 🇨🇦 (@Tablesalt13) February 24, 2025The announcement comes in the wake of the Bank of Canada warning that U.S. tariffs could have a "severe" impact on Canada's economy.Trump's full statement on U.S. tariffs on CanadaWe're on time with the tariffs, and it seems like that's moving...

Economics

3 h. ago Edmonton Nordic spa one step closer to reality after council approves rezoning

Scandinave Group Inc. wants to build a Nordic spa in southwest Edmonton, on land in Brander Gardens donated to the University of Alberta more than a decade ago.

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3 h. ago Trump expresses hope Ukraine war nearing end as he meets with French president

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed hope that Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he met Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the invasion. But France’s leader cautioned that it’s crucial that any potential agreement with Moscow does not amount to surrender for Ukraine. Their talks come […]

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3 h. ago Canadian North airline to be purchased by Exchange Income Corp.

The airline provides service to 24 remote Arctic communities in Nunavut and N.W.T. through Ottawa and Edmonton, as well as dedicated charters in northern Alberta and B.C.

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3 h. ago U.S. refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splits with allies in UN votes

UNITED NATIONS — In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three UN resolutions Monday seeking an end to the three-year war. The growing divide follows Trump’s decision to open direct […]

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4 h. ago Alberta government to focus on legislative agenda, despite allegations of corruption

Alberta MLAs will be meeting under a cloud for the start of the spring session Tuesday, almost two weeks after the former head of AHS filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit.

Politics

4 h. ago Poutine qualifie de «bonne idée» la proposition de Trump de couper de moitié les dépenses militaires

Le président russe a qualifié de «bonne idée» l'idée que la Russie, les États-Unis et la Chine devraient diminuer de moitié leurs dépenses militaires.

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4 h. ago Musqueam, Ottawa agree to share Vancouver airport lease revenue

Crown-Indigenous relations minister Gary Anandasangaree said the revenue-sharing agreement is part of a broader rights-recognition agreement that is being worked on with the Musqueam.

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5 h. ago City releases schedule of Edmonton's bridge renewals for 2025

The city has been eyeing its year of construction ahead, which includes work on three bridges vital to accessing the downtown core.

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5 h. ago Alberta cabinet minister denies allegations made by ousted AHS president

Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams says his concern over an investigation into AHS procurement stemmed from allegations of misspent public dollars, and not who was being investigated.

Politics

5 h. ago Asian Stocks Decline at Open as US Pressures China: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks started on a risk-off mood Tuesday after US President Donald Trump’s move to curb Chinese investments and proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico prompted investors to trim positions. A decline in US stocks at the end of trading also hurt sentiment.

Economics

5 h. ago Hong Kong, Asian Stocks Drop as US Pressures China: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks fell after President Donald Trump’s move to curb Chinese investments and proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico prompted investors to trim risky bets. A decline in US stocks at the end of trading also hurt sentiment.

Economics

5 h. ago Alleged luxury home drug lab trial continues with one defendant

The court case surrounding an alleged $8-million drug lab found in a luxury London home continued Monday with just one defendant. Late last week, the Crown requested Superior Court Justice Ian Leach dismiss all charges against Donovan Wendt, 32, who was charged in April 2023 after police discovered a large, sophisticated lab for making cannabis […]

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5 h. ago Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Announces the Promotion of Derek Li to CFO

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd. (“Tornado”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (TSX-V: TGH; OTCQX: TGHLF) is pleased to announce the promotion of Derek Li as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Derek will be replacing Al Robertson who has decided to retire. CFO Transition “We extend […]

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6 h. ago Toronto police charge 2 men after search allegedly turns up gun, drugs

A man who was allegedly armed and in possession of drugs was busted when officers searched a home, according to Toronto Police. Members of the Gun and Gang Task Force arrested two men after executing a search warrant in the Jameson Ave.-Queen St. area at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. Police allege one man was […]

Events

6 h. ago Croisade contre les sentences bonbon: le Québec, nouvel allié de la PM de l’Alberta

Complices improbables, le Québec appuie... la PM de l’Alberta dans sa croisade contre la prolifération des sentences bonbon.

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