2 h. ago Liberal leadership candidates split on whether to shrink public service

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed to reduce the size of the public service if he becomes prime minister, and at least one Liberal leadership candidate agrees.

Politics

5 h. ago Berube makes first goalie rotation decision as schedule heats up

Well, Craig Berube certainly had enough time to think about his goalie rotation for this weekend’s back-to-back.  After a break in the NHL schedule of almost two weeks to accommodate the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Maple Leafs coach chose Anthony Stolarz to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, and Joseph Woll to play Sunday in […]

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6 h. ago U.S. threatened to cut Ukraine’s Starlink access over minerals: sources

Ukraine was told it faced imminent shutoff of the critical Starlink internet service if it did not reach a deal on critical minerals with the U.S, according to sources.

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17 h. ago That time Knowlton Nash was the most famous news anchor in Canada

Knowlton Nash, a name synonymous with Canadian journalism, dedicated his life to shaping the world of news broadcasting. For a decade, he stood at the helm of CBC Television's flagship news program, The National, and gained a place in the hearts of many Canadians from coast to coast.His steady voice, warm demeanour, and signature oversized glasses earned him a reputation as a trusted figure in Canadian journalism, and his career, which spanned multiple decades, was marked by groundbreaking moments and high-stakes stories.Born Cyril Knowlton Nash in Toronto on Nov. 18, 1927, he was named after his father. At the age of five, Nash decided that he preferred to be known as Knowlton. At just eight years old, Nash sold his first newspaper and began producing his own newssheet.His fascination with news continued to grow, and by the age of 10, he had already released multiple editions of his own weekly newspaper, which he sold for less than a nickel.Nash took his first professional step int...

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22 h. ago Fraser Basin Council loses Metro Vancouver funding as board begins spending review

Funding for the Fraser Basin Council was cut while six other programs were spared. Cutting all the programs would have resulted in a savings of about $1 per household.

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23 h. ago London Eats: From beverages to desserts, ginseng rules at Jing Jing

A herb with healing properties used since the time of rich and powerful Chinese emperors is the namesake of a downtown London eatery and market. 

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23 h. ago It is time to admit that no, not everybody can play with the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid

There is a saying that has made its way around Edmonton since Connor McDavid was drafted that “anyone could score X number of goals alongside 97”. A fourth liner. An AHL player. My Grandma. My Dog. But just having just watched the Four Nations Face-Off tournament where Canada had a roster full of elite-level wingers […]

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23 h. ago Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit says it was victim of $1.5 billion hack

A major cryptocurrency exchange says it was the victim of a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency, marking one of the biggest online thefts of all time. Bybit said Friday that a routine transfer of Ethereum, one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, between digital wallets was “manipulated” by an attacker […]

Economics

24 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hiring Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society

24 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hires Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society

24 h. ago Police catch inmates, including murderer, who escaped Ontario prison by simply walking away

The two elderly men serving time for serious crimes were apparently able to just walk away from the minimum security prison in Gravenhurst

Events

24 h. ago Ninepoint Partners Announces Estimated February 2025 Cash Distributions for Ninepoint Cash Management Fund – ETF Series

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the estimated February 2025 cash distribution for the ETF Series of Ninepoint Cash Management Fund (the “Fund”). Ninepoint Partners expects to issue a press release on or about February 27, 2025, which will provide the final distribution rate. The record date […]

Culture

24 h. ago Alberta separatist behind divisive ‘Let’s join the USA!’ billboard

A billboard in central Alberta calling to join the United States was paid for by a group called America Fund, which was founded by members of the former Wexit separatist movement.

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24 h. ago Toronto seeing most new home listings in Canada but hardly anyone is buying

Predictions that Toronto's housing market would see a triumphant return of the enthusiasm and heat it's historically known for have fallen flat thus far, with sales continuing to dwindle far below hopes and expectations, and new listings continuing to pour onto the market.Nearly 20,000 homes are now up for sale within the GTA, per the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)'s numbers for January, marking a worrying 48.6 per cent uptick in new listings and 70.2 per cent increase in active listings compared to this time last year.The number of sales transactions, meanwhile, has fallen 7.9 per cent over the same time frame, disheartening realtors and sellers who were expecting a bounceback after an abysmal 2024.RBC economists really put these numbers into perspective in a new special housing report that this month compared how the real estate scenes in major cities across Canada are faring.One graph shows Toronto to have the third-biggest year-over...

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25 h. ago Robert De Niro hopes fiery ‘Zero Day’ speech makes viewers think about threats to democracy

'I hope they think about that line,' two-time Oscar winner says

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25 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 ...

Society

25 h. ago Next stage for captain Brady Tkachuk and the Senators is Hockey Night in Canada

The Ottawa Senators will begin the final stretch to try to make the playoffs for the first time in eight years with the Montreal Canadiens in town.

Sport

25 h. ago Bank of Canada’s Macklem Doubts Core Inflation Gauges, Pledges Review

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says underlying price pressures may be cooler than indicated by the central bank’s two preferred measures of core inflation.

Economics

26 h. ago 50 essential restaurants in Scarborough you need to try at least once

Restaurants in Scarborough may be some of the best in the entire city, and they're all cooking up some serious flavour just a short trip east.From Ethopian and South Indian to Vietnamese and American, Scarborough's food scene is perhaps the most diverse in the entire city, but what you can always bank on is never being disappointed.Check out all the essential Scarborough restaurants in this photo gallery.

Transport

26 h. ago ‘A new crisis on the horizon’: Bank of Canada governor warns of devastating effects of trade war

'If tariffs are long-lasting and broad-based, there won't be a bounce-back... The level of output will be permanently lower,' Tiff Macklem said on Friday

Politics