4 h. ago This Calgary party vows to repeal citywide rezoning. Will it be the ballot question?

The next municipal election in Calgary, the first to include political parties, will be held on Oct. 20, 2025.

Culture

5 h. ago Myth of Empires — Xizhou Civilization DLC Available Now on Steam with a Limited

Uncover the secrets behind the Xizhou Civilization, cultivate the land, and earn riches untold in the latest Myth of Empires DLC SUZHOU, China, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Angela Game and Imperium Interactive Entertainment released the Xizhou Civilization Pack DLC for the multiplayer war sandbox game Myth of Empires, available on Steam with […]

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6 h. ago Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway — rather than runway — at Florida airport

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway — rather than a runway — at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said. No injuries were reported, and passengers departing Orlando International Airport were accommodated on another aircraft heading to their destination […]

Economics

7 h. ago Release of 1961 plan to break up CIA revives old conspiracy theory about who killed JFK

A key adviser warned President John F. Kennedy after the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961 that the agency behind it, the CIA, had grown too powerful. He proposed giving the State Department control of “all clandestine activities” and breaking up the CIA. The page of Special Assistant Arthur Schlesinger Jr.’s memo […]

Events

7 h. ago Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives. Trump has derided the Education Department as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. However, completing its dismantling is most likely […]

Culture

7 h. ago FirstKey Homes Named One of USA Today’s Top Workplaces in the USA for 2025

ATLANTA — FirstKey Homes, an industry-leading provider of single-family rental homes nationwide, today announced that it was named one of USA Today’s top workplaces in the United States for 2025. “FirstKey Homes is dedicated to being a great place to work and is proud to be recognized by USA Today for the fourth year in […]

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8 h. ago VIQ Solutions Announces Conclusion of Strategic Review Process and Board Change

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ”, “VIQ Solutions” or the “Company”) (TSX: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announces the conclusion of the Company’s strategic review process (the “Strategic Review”). The Strategic Review was first announced on February 3, 2025, and was overseen […]

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8 h. ago Poll suggests Canadians are growing more alarmed by U.S. tariffs and aggression

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians are feeling increasingly alarmed by U.S. tariffs, President Donald Trump and American economic aggression. The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from March 14 to March 16, suggests 41 per cent of respondents see those three factors as the most pressing threats facing Canada today […]

Economics

8 h. ago Assaults drop in first month of Downtown Eastside crime crackdown, police say

The Vancouver Police Department announced Task Force Barrage in mid-February, a three-pronged plan to target organized and violent crime in the neighbourhood.

Events

9 h. ago Jury convicts men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist in New York

NEW YORK — A jury has convicted two men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in New York City in a murder-for-hire scheme that prosecutors said was financed by the Iranian government. The verdict was returned at a federal court in New York on Thursday, ending a two-week trial […]

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9 h. ago Sunwing Flight Attendants Speak out Against Quebec City Base Closure

QUÉBEC — Flight attendants at Sunwing, represented by CUPE 8125, are speaking out against WestJet’s decision to close their base in Quebec City after acquiring and merging its operations with Sunwing in 2024. On March 17, members of CUPE 8125 joined Sunwing pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association at a press conference in […]

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9 h. ago Les partis sur la ligne de départ des élections fédérales dimanche

Un scrutin est prévu aussi tôt que le 28 avril, après une campagne d’au moins 37 jours.

Politics

9 h. ago Capstone Copper Announces Pricing and Upsizing of Senior Notes Offering

All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announces that it has successfully completed the pricing of its offering (the “Offering”) of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). The offering was upsized from the previously announced […]

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9 h. ago Superior Plus Announces Appointment of Dale Winger as President of Certarus

TORONTO — Superior Plus Corp. (“Superior” or “the company”) (TSX: SPB) announced today that Dale Winger will assume the role of President of Certarus. Dale will accelerate Certarus’ focus on optimizing the performance of its assets, while balancing a disciplined approach to growth with driving free cash flow. He replaces Natasha Cherednichenko, who made notable […]

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10 h. ago 2 critically injured, up to 20 displaced after fire at Burnaby supportive housing building

Capt. Paul Rushton, a fire information officer with the Burnaby Fire Department, said the call came in around 3 a.m. for a fire at 7272 Kingsway Ave.

Events

11 h. ago Parse Biosciences Expands Global Reach with the South Australian Genomics Centre as Certified Service Provider

The SAGC joins Parse’s network to meet rising demand for high-quality single cell solutions in Australia SEATTLE — Parse Biosciences, the leader in scalable and accessible single cell sequencing, is pleased to welcome the South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) as the newest member of its Certified Service Provider (CSP) Program. As a certified provider, the […]

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11 h. ago Sir Elton John Announced as the 15th Glenn Gould Prize Laureate: Prestigious Award Recognizes Sir Elton’s Impact on the Arts and Humanity

Jury and Event Photos Can Be Downloaded Here B-roll Can Be Downloaded Here TORONTO & LONDON — Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time, has been named the Laureate of the 15th Glenn Gould Prize, The Glenn Gould Foundation announced today. After public nominations, the distinction of The […]

Culture

11 h. ago Ontario colleges, universities and businesses call for more post

Three major organizations representing Ontario’s colleges, universities and business community are urging the province to boost investment in the post-secondary sector, saying the economic threat from the United States underscores the need. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Ontario Universities and Colleges Ontario released an open letter today to Colleges and Universities Minister […]

Society

12 h. ago People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released

Sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers was unveiled in the newly unredacted John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week, and that is not sitting well with the people affected. Joseph diGenova, a former campaign lawyer for President Donald Trump, was among those whose personal information was disclosed. He said he is planning to […]

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13 h. ago New Edmonton music: Real Sickies, Logan Klaus, JJ Miller and more

The latest in releases from some of Edmonton's finest musical acts.

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