2 h. ago Calgary school support workers head to picket lines, joining thousands across Alberta

'Education workers are ready to stand up (and) fight to get proper funding for education,' said Clay Gordon, president of CUPE Local 40

Society

2 h. ago Canadians can now submit claims to cash in on Cottonelle class

A Canadian court has certified a class-action lawsuit against consumer goods company Kimberly-Clark for its recalled wipes, and eligible Canadians can submit a claim.Vancouver-based law firm Slater Vecchio LLP announced in a release that the Supreme Court of B.C. has certified a class action against Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Inc., and Kimberly-Clark Canada Inc. (Kimberly-Clark).The lawsuit relates to Cottonelle Flushable Wipes or Cottonelle Gentle Plus Flushable Wipes, which were recalled across Canada.In a February 21 email, a representative for the law firm explained that the announcement is a formal public notice."The class action was certified in Aug. 2023," they stated. "The Class Proceedings Act, RSBC 1996, c 50 prescribes that, following the certification of an action as a class proceeding, formal notice of the certification must be provided to class members. That formal notice program began today."If the lawsuit settles in futur...

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3 h. ago Review: Luminous Voices meets the challenge of contemporary choral works

Coming on the heels of yet another Juno Award nomination, Luminous Voices presented their annual concert devoted to contemporary choral music last Sunday in the Bella Concert Hall of Mount Royal Conservatory. From its inception, conductor Timothy Shantz and his magnificent singers have had a strong commitment to contemporary choral music, embracing head-on the challenges […]

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4 h. ago De Mulroney à Trump, en passant par Harper: voici toutes les incursions de Wayne Gretzky dans le monde politique

L’ex-hockeyeur soutient depuis longtemps les conservateurs.

Politics

7 h. ago Novatech Dramatically Expands Residential Doorglass Options at IBS 2025

New Glass Products Range from Classic to Contemporary, Including Unique Transitional Options Blending Aspects of Traditional and Modern Design EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Novatech, a cutting-edge manufacturer of entry doors, doorglass, patio doors, and tailor-made insulated glass, unveils 14 new doorglass options at IBS 2025, booth C2646. In addition, new luxury door accents and […]

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7 h. ago Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have released their platform, with three days until election day, and it contains $40 billion in promises.

Economics

7 h. ago Ford PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have released their platform today, with three days until election day, and it contains $40 billion in promises plus a proposal to get rid of the minimum retail price for liquor. Minimum prices for spirits vary based on volume and alcohol content and are indexed to inflation, and the minimum retail price […]

Economics

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

8 h. ago Ontario election: Candidate's exit was dramatic, sure, but won't tilt London riding

The late withdrawal of a London-area NDP candidate who crashed out on the provincial election campaign trail over past comments about Black women may be spectacular – but it’s unlikely to really affect her riding’s race results. Elgin-Middlesex-London, held by the Progressive Conservative since 2011, lost one candidate last week when New Democrat Amanda Zavitz […]

Politics

8 h. ago Ontario election: Candidate's exit was dramatic, but won't tilt London riding

The late withdrawal of a London-area NDP candidate who crashed out on the provincial election campaign trail over past comments about Black women may be spectacular – but it’s unlikely to really affect her riding’s race results. Elgin-Middlesex-London, held by the Progressive Conservative since 2011, lost one candidate last week when New Democrat Amanda Zavitz […]

Politics

8 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 Conservative media personality Dan Bongino picked as FBI deputy director

Bongino is also a former U.S. Secret Service agent but has no previous FBI experience, unlike most deputy directors

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9 h. ago Why Doug Ford keeps steamrolling his Ontario election critics: Full Comment podcast

They said that calling an early provincial election was hubris, yet Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford may win an even bigger majority on Feb. 27. They scoffed when he claimed a vote was needed to fight U.S. tariffs, but that turned out to be all Ontarians were thinking about. And, as Brian Lilley discusses […]

Politics

9 h. ago How Doug Ford keeps steamrolling his Ontario election critics: Full Comment podcast

They said that calling an early provincial election was hubris, yet Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford may win an even bigger majority on Feb. 27. They scoffed when he claimed a vote was needed to fight U.S. tariffs, but that turned out to be all Ontarians were thinking about. And, as Brian Lilley discusses […]

Politics

9 h. ago B.C. Conservative MLA backs lawyer in residential school row with Law Society

Lawyer James Heller unsuccessfully pushed for the society's training material to say there were "potentially" burial sites at a former Kamloops residential school

Society

10 h. ago Here Are the Key Positions of Germany’s Likely Coalition Parties

An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government for Germany.

Culture

18 h. ago Grande Allée Ouest: un projet résidentiel pourrait «défigurer l’entrée des Plaines», s'inquiètent des citoyens

Un projet résidentiel au 955, Grande Allée Ouest, à l’entrée des plaines d’Abraham, inquiète certains citoyens du secteur.

Transport

24 h. ago Media Advisory: School Support Workers to Rally Tomorrow in Calgary

CALGARY, Alberta — Education support workers who begin their strike tomorrow will rally tomorrow at McDougall Centre. CUPE Alberta President Rory Gill will be available to talk to the media as picketers begin to assemble. Date: Monday, February 24, 2025 Location: McDougall Centre, 455 6 St SW Time: 7:00 am: Rory Gill to speak to […]

Society

24 h. ago Asian Equities Slip; German Vote Result Lifts Euro: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia fell after Wall Street notched up its worst session of the year on lackluster US economic data. The euro strengthened after Germany’s conservative party came in first in the national election.

Economics

26 h. ago Qui est Friedrich Merz, le vainqueur des élections en Allemagne?

À 69 ans, le conservateur allemand Friedrich Merz a longtemps été brocardé comme «un homme du passé».

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