3 h. ago Media, telecom firms ask CRTC to ease up on regulation as they compete with streaming

OTTAWA — As the Canadian broadcast system is upended by streaming, old-school media and telecom companies say they’re struggling to compete and they want the country’s broadcast regulator to take a lighter touch. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is holding consultations on how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from […]

Economics

9 h. ago Swearing, speeding: B.C. school district mulls new plan to curb parents’ bad driving

The District of North Vancouver is looking at the possibility of hiring paid crossing guards for elementary schools following an increase in parents' bad driving behaviour.

Society

10 h. ago West Vancouver high school counsellor banned for life after child pornography conviction

Joseph Scott William McLeod agreed to the permanent suspension in a signed agreement posted online Feb. 25

Society

11 h. ago WNBA star Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons, 3 titles, 6 Olympic golds

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history. The WNBA’s career scoring leader and a three-time league champion, Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday in an interview with Time magazine. The Phoenix Mercury — the only WNBA team she played for — also confirmed […]

Other

11 h. ago ‘It’s unbelievable here’: Simon Hildebrandt sets sights on March Madness in basketball mecca

Winnipeg's Simon Hildebrandt is hoping his new team can make a run in March Madness after transferring from the University of Manitoba last summer.

Sport

12 h. ago Ontario election: Group demands 'effective' rent control at London rally

The anti-poverty and tenants’ rights group is pushing for rent control to become a ballot issue in Thursday’s provincial election

Politics

12 h. ago UCP government faults union 'tactics' as picketing school support workers gain momentum

"So we're not very impressed with the tactics of CUPE. We'd ask them to get back to the table,” Smith said at a news conference Monday

Society

12 h. ago PHOTOS: Lucas vs. Mother Teresa, TVRA boys high school playoff hockey

The Lucas Vikings and Mother Teresa Spartans squared off in the second game of a best-of-three boys TVRA Central AAA bronze final at Stronach Arena in London on Tuesday. The Spartans won 3-2 to sweep the series. Photos by Derek Ruttan

Society

13 h. ago Calgary restaurant owner charged with soliciting a minor for sexual services

A 48-year-old restauranteur from Calgary has been charged after being accused of propositioning a teenage girl for sexual services in exchange for money and gifts.

Other

13 h. ago Alberta legislature resumes with minister's resignation furthering focus on AHS scandal

Opposition New Democrats focus their question period efforts on the growing AHS procurement scandal, fuelled by the resignation of the provincial infrastructure minister earlier in the day

Politics

13 h. ago ’Havens of love and care’: Ontarians protest closures of supervised consumption sites

Dozens of people gathered outside Ontario’s health ministry in Toronto on Tuesday, two days before the provincial election, to protest the province’s plans to shut down 10 supervised drug consumption sites by the end of March. Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government announced last summer that it would close the consumption sites, including five in Toronto, […]

Transport

13 h. ago Provinces have about $100B available for tariff relief, report estimates

The Desjardins report anticipates that provincial governments could deploy those funds without the net debt-to-GDP ratio across all provinces rising above 35%

Economics

14 h. ago B.C. high school girls’ basketball provincials: The Caitlin Clark effect

One could see plenty of three-point tries this week in the four tournaments being contested at the Langley Events Centre, and that's the influence from WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

Society

14 h. ago Housing promises key to influencing votes in Ontario election: Poll

Nearly 70% of Ontario residents say a party’s position on solving the housing crisis will influence their vote when they cast ballots for a new provincial government on Thursday, according to a new poll. In addition to finding housing promises will influence the votes of 69% of respondents, the poll — conducted for Royal LePage […]

Politics

16 h. ago To Leaders of Canadian First Nations and Federal/Provincial Governments–Fueling the Future with Kitsault Energy

WASHINGTON — In 2013, Dr. Suthanthiran, President/Founder of TeamBest Global Companies, announced his dedicated energy pipeline corridor/export port/terminal to carry all of Canada’s energy products to Kitsault, BC, Canada, a town owned by Suthanthiran, northwest of Prince Rupert, BC. Suthanthiran, a healthcare professional, has devoted over fifty years to cheering, helping, and saving lives daily. […]

Politics

16 h. ago Manitoba school division brings back plan to play ‘God Save the King’ in classrooms

At a board meeting on Monday evening, Mountain View School Division Chairperson Jason Gryba confirmed the plan will go ahead. 

Society

17 h. ago Opinion: Restore adequate funding for Alberta's universities

Albertans are understandably proud to feature a world-class research and teaching university right in their home province. The University of Alberta delivers a great education to students and contributes critical research to the world. But years of deep cuts have put the U of A at risk. With the provincial budget set to be released […]

Society

17 h. ago Seuls 6 % des électeurs ont voté par anticipation en Ontario

Plusieurs experts s’inquiètent du manque d’engouement de la population pour cette élection déclenchée en plein hiver.

Politics

18 h. ago Bill Belichick’s girlfriend trades message with Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt

It appears that Jordon Hudson might have a thing for NFL royalty. She’s currently in a long-term relationship with the king of coaching and now it seems she may have a budding friendship with a Chiefs heiress. Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of NFL legend Bill Belichick, commented on a recent Instagram post from Gracie […]

Economics

20 h. ago Why are Canadians upset over Google Maps’ provincial park labels?

'We understand the concerns this has raised in the context of recent events — and let’s be clear, we will never be the 51st state,' B.C. Minister of Environment and Parks Tamara Davidson told the National Post

Technology