2 h. ago BC Maritime Employers Association Collaborates with Local Indigenous Artist on Mural to Promote Reconciliation and Coastal Connections

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is proud to present the installation of an Indigenous mural at the BCMEA Dispatch Centre in Vancouver – setting the sails for BCMEA and the maritime sector’s collective journey towards reconciliation and cultural recognition. The mural, designed by Musqueam […]

Culture

2 h. ago More than 200k people are calling for Canada to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to revoke the Canadian citizenship of dual citizenship holder Elon Musk.Petition e-5353 was started by Nanaimo, B.C. resident Qualia Reed and backed by NDP Member of Parliament Charlie Angus, who had a biting response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 51st state comments.It was initiated on Feb. 20 and has garnered over 200,000 signatures in four days. As of Monday afternoon, 200,883 Canadians and counting have signed it.The petition accuses the Tesla CEO and now senior advisor to Trump of "engaging in activities that go against the national interest of Canada." It claims Musk has used his wealth and power to influence Canada's elections and has now become a member of a government "attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty.""The attempts of Elon Musk to attack Canadian sovereignty must be addressed," reads the petition. "We, the undersigned, citizens of Can...

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3 h. ago Le conflit dans l’est de la RDC a coûté la vie «à plus de 7000 personnes» depuis janvier

C’est ce qu’a affirmé la première ministre Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Elle assure que parmi eux, il y a « une masse importante » de civils.

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4 h. ago Former ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski auctions iPhones used for ’Woj bombs’

Adrian Wojnarowski is cleaning out his office of cell phones and press passes, and even offering dinner dates in a bid to raise name, image and likeness funds for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program. The former ESPN NBA reporter, best known for his breaking news “Woj bombs,” went to social media on Monday to […]

Technology

4 h. ago Alectra Inc. employees surpass fundraising goal, raising more than $27,000 for Coldest Night of the Year

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra employees once again stepped up to support their communities, raising $27,278 for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a national initiative aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship. More than 100 Alectra employees braved the winter temperatures, joining thousands of Canadians in walking to […]

Economics

5 h. ago WARMINGTON: Cops nab one of two suspects in carjacking of Brampton woman caught on video

The man, 24, was on house arrest for two previous robberies, assault, mischief over $5,000, and failure to comply with a release order

Transport

6 h. ago Parking in Toronto is a mess with the snow right now and these are the rules

One wouldn't think that Canada's largest city would end up debilitated for weeks because of a few hits of snow in the middle of winter, but here we are, with the City of Toronto's cleanup efforts set to take a few weeks to complete after back-t0-back storms earlier this month.The wintry precipitation proved to be enough to derail streetcars, halt mail service and close businesses, and even though we haven't seen any substantial accumulation in days, some sidewalks and lanes in the downtown core are still impassable.Navigating the city is one thing, but parking is decidedly more of a disaster, even after the bulk of roadways are looking far clearer than just one week ago.Many side streets have been reduced to just one lane (either total or in each direction), with the others piled too high with snow to traverse, or blocked off by the city for future clearing.For the 55,000+ residents who hold parking permits for these roads, nabbing a spot has become exponent...

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6 h. ago Brookfield seeks to raise US$7 billion for infrastructure fund

As the private credit industry grows, firms are searching for new clients, including retail investors and insurance companies

Economics

6 h. ago B.C. author launches petition to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship

It claims Musk's activities in Donald Trump's administration have gone against Canada's national interest. It has garnered more than 179,000 signatures.

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8 h. ago Starbucks will lay off 1,100 employees, CEO says in letter to staff

In a letter to employees released Monday, CEO Brian Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday.

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8 h. ago Federal workers sue over Elon Musk’s threat to fire them if they don’t explain their accomplishments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorneys for federal workers said Monday in a lawsuit that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired. The updated lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in California and was provided to The Associated Press, is trying […]

Events

9 h. ago Apple plans to add 20,000 U.S. jobs amid tariff threats from Trump

The company plans to spend US$500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years

Economics

9 h. ago German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises hopes of a stable two-party coalition of conservatives and center-left Social Democrats, with center-right leader Friedrich Merz as chancellor. But will it take the swift action business leaders are calling for? Here’s what leading economists […]

Politics

9 h. ago Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that […]

Science

9 h. ago CanadaHelps Estimates $266 Million Loss for Charities Due to Canada Post Strike; Urges Canadians to Use Extended Donation Deadline to Give

Funding lost from the 2024 postal strike and a looming recession from tariff threats places Canadian charities in a precarious position TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to estimates from CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, the Canada Post strike cost Canadian charities $266 million in lost donations, accounting […]

Economics

9 h. ago Starbucks Canada is drastically cutting its menu offerings this year

As part of plans to make room for menu innovation across Canada, several Starbucks beverages are officially leaving menus next month.In January, Starbucks confirmed it would be "simplifying" its menu with a 30 per cent reduction in the number of food and beverage items on offer in the U.S.At the time, the coffee giant was only able to share that it would also be streamlining its offerings in Canada, but we now have further details on just what that will entail.Why is Starbucks Canada changing its menu, and how much of it is leaving?Earlier this year, Starbucks confirmed it would be reducing its menu across the country, with the goal of having "fewer, better beverage and food offerings."Now the coffee chain said around 20 per cent of its food and beverages would be removed from Canadian menus over the 2025 fiscal year, with the first items leaving on March 4.However, the coffee chain reiterated that changing the menu would help with innovation while reducing ...

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9 h. ago Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations. In a letter to employees released Monday, Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday. Niccol said Starbucks is also eliminating several hundred open and unfilled positions. “Our intent is […]

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10 h. ago Three Takeaways as Hanley the hero for Flames against Sharks

If the Calgary Flames are going to actually pull this off, defy the odds and surpass every expectation by booking themselves a spot in the playoffs in the spring, they’re going to need unlikely heroes to step up. They’re going to need guys like Joel Hanley to seize whatever opportunities present themselves. And with the […]

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10 h. ago Le conflit dans l’est de la RDC a coûté la vie «à plus de 7 000 personnes» depuis janvier

La situation sécuritaire «a atteint des niveaux alarmants», selon la première ministre Judith Suminwa Tuluka.

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10 h. ago Pope Francis spends 10th day in hospital with ‘kidney insufficiency’

Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.

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