95 m. ago Ontario votes 2025: Party leaders fan out on last weekend of election campaign

Ontario's main party leaders are fanning out across the province today, with Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford expected to visit Thunder Bay, Iroquois Falls and Timmins.

Politics

1 hour ago Half of Canadians, Americans think their countries are in recession: poll

The results of the Leger survey suggest that Canadian and Americans hold many similar views on the state of the economy and their personal financial status.

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2 h. ago Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky’s affiliations with Trump amid tensions

The Canadian hockey legend known as “The Great One” is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to fester. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to make Canada the “51st state” of the U.S., prompting mass criticism from politicians and residents north of the border. […]

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2 h. ago Half of Canadians and Americans think their countries are in a recession now: poll

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries are in an economic recession right now, a new poll suggests. The results of the Leger survey — which polled both Canadians and Americans — suggest that Canadian and Americans hold […]

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2 h. ago Media Advisory: Picket Line Locations for Calgary, Foothills and Black Gold Strikes

CALGARY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees released the picket line locations for Monday, February 24, 2025. Please note, that these locations are for Monday only. Going forward, CUPE expects locations to change. CUPE 40 (Calgary Board of Education) 7:00 am-9:00 am: McDougall Centre, 455 6 St SW, Calgary 9:00 am-11:00 am: Calgary […]

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2 h. ago 'Devastating': Body of former Edmonton woman, 72, found in Waikiki dumpster

“She was a very colorful and outgoing lady a real go-getter, she made stuff happen."

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4 h. ago ‘I will die for this exhibition tournament’: The imagined thoughts of a Canadian NHL player

'Canadian sovereignty has been besmirched, and the anthem is now being booed. For that, the shattering of American bones is now like music to me'

Events

4 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Mother Mother, Paper Birch café launch and Taste of Africa at Arden

Mother Mother: Sister and brother Molly and Ryan Guldemond bring their high-energy electro-folk band from B.C. into a nice week of Canadiana Downtown arena shows where Our Lady Peace just stopped the show Thursday to sing the national anthem after Connor McDavid scored that sweet sudden-death goal. MM’s set list could include Verbatim, Burning Pile, […]

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4 h. ago Letters, Feb. 22: Wayne Gretzky should have worn a Canada jersey in Boston

Is Connor McDavid the best active hockey player? Vote in our daily poll! Watching the opening ceremonies for Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-off final, I noticed Wayne Gretzky was not wearing a Canadian jersey despite being our honorary captain. I feel betrayed by Wayne. Has he forgotten where he is from? Shame on you Wayne […]

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5 h. ago Letters, Feb. 22, 2025: ‘Trudeau has us on track to the poorhouse’

Trudeau’s train to debt Justin Trudeau has created more debt than all previous Canadian prime ministers combined. Our grandchildren have been condemned to economic slavery forever paying off this obscene Trudeau debt. A prime minister who is about to be fired by his own Liberal Party, just gave all Canadians the finger with “Trudeau’s Train […]

Politics

6 h. ago Geoff Russ: Poilievre’s plan for Canadian prosperity is refreshing

The Liberals have no credible response to Ottawa speech

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7 h. ago Wright: Make candidates address both the economy and the environment

Ottawa has the tools and talent to lead in growing the local economy while looking after the environment — but only if politicians and the public make good choices.

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12 h. ago Rugby: Charity Williams scores 100th try, Canada opens Vancouver sevens with win over Brazil

The Canadian women continue pool play against No. 12 Spain on Friday night before facing No. 2 Australia on Saturday.

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12 h. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

Culture

12 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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15 h. ago Two passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto

Two people who were on a plane that crash landed at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Monday are suing Delta Air Lines and its subsidiary Endeavor Air. The lawsuits were filed separately in U.S. District Court in Georgia and Minnesota and allege negligence. One complaint alleges Marthinus Lourens of Texas was drenched with jet fuel as […]

Events

15 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: ‘Canes are back exactly five years since EBUG David Ayres

When the schedule first came out, you couldn’t blame the Maple Leafs for thinking someone at NHL headquarters was up to mischief. Buried in the busy post-4 Nations Face-Off slate Saturday is a visit by the Hurricanes, exactly five years to the day that Zamboni driver David Ayres was tossed into the Carolina crease and against all odds, […]

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17 h. ago WARMINGTON: Chantal Kreviazuk taking heat for O Canada but not from Don Cherry

Canada's 7th Greatest Canadian maintains the Winnipeg singer was merely standing up for Canada

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17 h. ago WARMINGTON: After cancelling Macdonald, Ryerson and Cherry, mob now after the Great One

Fellow cancelled celebrity Don Cherry calls out effort, saying there has been no better Canadian than Wayne Gretzky

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17 h. ago 'We have to play better': Rachel Homan not satisfied after playoff berth

Rachel Homan has lived with this before having that target on her back at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. You know the one That maple leaf proudly worn by the defending queens of the Canadian women’s curling championship. It never gets old, though. And Homan herself seems never to be completely satisfied until […]

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