14 h. ago ‘I feel disrespected’: Ontario town considers removing U.S. flags from its buildings

An Ontario township is moving to remove permanently affixed American flags from community buildings, citing growing tensions with the U.S over trade and political relations.

Other

14 h. ago Avoiding transit app outage is one thing, but community group says greater accuracy a must, too

“Improving communication would really lower the temperature of people’s frustration with the buses. If you had more accurate information, you would be less frustrated."

Other

18 h. ago B.C. community news websites Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri

In a statement, Glacier Media said it "explored all possible options to maintain operations" but the industry's "ongoing financial challenges have made it unsustainable."

Sport

18 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

24 h. ago Canadian First Nations call for stable, equitable funding for local police

The TsuuT'ina Nation Police Service, known by its community as Tosunga, is one of three self-administered police forces on First Nations in Alberta.

Events

42 h. ago Canada vs. USA hockey: A border war, viewed from a border town

There was no avoiding the politics Thursday night at the 4 Nations tournament, as sport once again became a microcosm of international politics

Sport

42 h. ago Canada’s 4 Nations win bigger than just hockey — just ask White Rock fans

There was no avoiding the politics Thursday night at the 4 Nations tournament, as sport once again became a microcosm of international politics

Sport

54 h. ago Looking to identify Canadian products? There’s a shopping app for that

Maple Scan helps shoppers zero in on products made here

Other

54 h. ago Questions to ask before buying a home to avoid purchasing a money pit

Learn what recent renovations have been done and what still needs doing, along with information on the community's attributes.

Other

55 h. ago Snowy roads lead to hundreds of crashes in Virginia and North Carolina

NORFOLK, Va. — Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout Virginia and North Carolina, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles, as officials continued to ask people Thursday to avoid travel to allow crews to work on the roads. Two separate collisions stopped traffic on Interstate 40 […]

Transport

57 h. ago Threesome killer told shocked detectives: ‘You’re not my judge’

The Indiana woman used a 'lesbian dating app' and lured a couple into her home

Sport

61 h. ago Aurora Mobile Integrates DeepSeek into Adpub to Redefine App Monetization

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that it has integrated DeepSeek, an advanced large language model (LLM), into its Adpub platform. This strategic enhancement aims to revolutionize app monetization […]

Other

62 h. ago McKenney: Real rent control, school and transit support for Ottawa Centre

The Citizen invited Ottawa candidates from the four major provincial parties to explain why you should vote for them on Feb. 27.

Society

62 h. ago Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American

Canadian grocers, large and small, are seeking alternatives to U.S. products ahead of a potential trade war, while highlighting homegrown products already available on their shelves. The two countries are in the midst of a truce that’s set to end in early March, but grocers aren’t waiting around to see what happens. “I think this […]

Society

62 h. ago Simpson: More doctors, more housing, better transit in Ottawa Centre

The Citizen invited Ottawa candidates from the four major provincial parties to explain why you should vote for them on Feb. 27.

Science

68 h. ago Massive new community garden set to open in Saanich this spring

The Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre will be home to hundreds of garden plots on nearly 14 acres of farmland in Saanich as early as March 1.

Other

2 d. ago Mark Carney’s fiscal plan is a ’sneaky accounting trick’ to avoid balancing the budget: Poilievre

Carney vowed Wednesday to split the budget into two streams — capital and operating spending — and to balance the operating side while running small capital deficits

Economics

2 d. ago Keith Jones: Toronto’s figured out this rental affordability mechanism, why hasn’t Vancouver?

Opinion: The community housing trust model is an incredibly powerful and shockingly underused pathway to build affordable housing, particularly on public lands

Other

3 d. ago Maintenance crews repair several water main breaks across Edmonton

Maintenance crews were called out to repair several broken water lines across Edmonton, including a Tuesday night break that forced several Old Strathcona businesses to temporarily shut down. The Epcor water outage map on Wednesday showed nine water main breaks across the city. Crews have restored service to six of the nine active main breaks, […]

Other

3 d. ago Poilievre calls Carney’s fiscal plan a ’sneaky accounting trick’

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is slamming Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney’s plan to split the federal budget, calling it a “sneaky accounting trick” to avoid balancing the books. Carney vowed Wednesday to split the budget into two streams, capital and operating spending, and balance the operating side while running small capital deficits. At […]

Economics