44 m. ago Dozen police cruisers trailed speeding stolen pickup: Injured woman

A woman injured when a stolen pickup crashed into the vehicle she was in said a dozen police cruisers were following it on a London road

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57 m. ago Federal agents are seen arresting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in a newly released video

NEW YORK (AP) — A video released Friday shows the moment federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent Palestinian activist and outspoken Columbia University graduate student whose detention has sparked waves of protest across the country. The clip begins with at least three immigration agents confronting Khalil in the lobby of his apartment building […]

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1 hour ago TSX, U.S. markets rally Friday, gold price tops US$3,000 an ounce for first time

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained 1.5 per cent Friday, rallying alongside U.S. markets to end an otherwise grim week for equities, while the price of gold topped US$3,000 an ounce for the first time ever. It’s been almost two weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump levied tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, and […]

Economics

2 h. ago Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

WASHINGTON (AP) — Helicopters will be permanently restricted from flying near Washington, D.C.’s airport on the same route where a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in midair, killing 67 people, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The move comes just days after federal investigators looking into the cause of the crash recommended a […]

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2 h. ago Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister Friday, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on “meeting the moment” and facing down the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Here’s what the world’s top news outlets wrote about Carney after his appointment. The United States: […]

Economics

3 h. ago Company audited for tax schemes sues Canada Revenue Agency for $100 million

A $100-million lawsuit has just been launched against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by a company audited for what the agency calls "tax shelter gifting schemes."On Friday, a statement of claim was filed at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by Ken Gordon, founder of EquiGenesis Corporation, a service that helps high-net-worth investors with tax incentive investment opportunities.The lawsuit claims that Gordon's business has experienced over two decades of "harassment and abuse" by bureaucrats at the CRA focused on shutting it down and "punishing everyday taxpayers."Ken Gordon, founder of EquiGenesis Corporation (Equigenesis.com)According to the statement of claim, the "repeated harassment" began in 2003 when the CRA launched an audit on "gifting tax shelters," or what the agency calls "tax shelter gifting schemes."The government has issued warnings to Canadians about these schemes when a taxpayer is presented with a strategy where the tax benefits and deductions they can claim ...

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3 h. ago Infant among 2 dead after fire rips through home in Ontario city

A residential fire in Quinte West, ON, has left two dead and several injured. A 1-year-old and a 66-year-old woman perished, while others were hospitalized with injuries.

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3 h. ago Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax

The Nova Scotia government's plan to double the deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers should be reconsidered, says the province’s Realtors association.

Economics

3 h. ago Out with women and gender, in with ‘Canadian identity’ in new Carney cabinet

Carney unveiled his picks for cabinet in a swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday, five days after winning the leadership of the Liberal party

Transport

4 h. ago Nova Scotia identifies five areas for development of offshore wind

The Nova Scotia government has identified five areas that it deems suitable for the development of offshore wind farms. The government issued a statement Friday saying the next step is seeking input from Nova Scotians before official designations are granted, a process that will wrap up April 14. “Canada, with the world’s longest coastline, a […]

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4 h. ago Zefiro Methane Corp. Board Member Catherine Flax to Serve as a Featured Speaker at SuperReturn Energy North America

Catherine Flax is an experienced Wall Street banker and commodities executive, who was recognized by Financial News (Dow Jones) as the Most Influential Woman in European Investment Banking in 2012. This coming Tuesday, Ms. Flax will be speaking on a panel about investing in fossil fuels at the SuperReturn Energy North America event in Miami. […]

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4 h. ago Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and AFP

The government agency that runs the Voice of America has moved to terminate contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France-Presse, and told its journalists Friday to stop using material from the wire services. Kari Lake, the former broadcaster turned Republican politician who was selected by President Donald Trump to run VOA, estimated the […]

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5 h. ago N.S. realtors want province to drop planned deed transfer tax hike

The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors says the move would add a "tariff" on Canadian buyers

Economics

5 h. ago In Michigan, Vance says US manufacturing can rebound despite tariff jitters and falling markets

BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance toured a Michigan plastics manufacturing facility on Friday, promoting a promised Trump administration industrial renaissance nationwide even as jitters about rising tariffs and steep drops in consumer confidence and financial markets point to the opposite. Vance was in Bay City, which was known in the 1800s […]

Economics

5 h. ago Rookie MP Arielle Kayabaga gives London seat at cabinet table

A rookie London MP who was born in Burundi is one of three new faces in a slimmed-down federal Liberal cabinet unveiled Friday. Arielle Kayabaga, who announced her intention to seek the Liberal nomination in London West almost exactly four years ago during her first term on London city council, was named government House leader and […]

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5 h. ago B.C. premier holds town hall to address public concern over U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby and Finance Minister Brenda Bailey will host the town hall, which is happening at Simon Fraser University on Friday afternoon.

Economics

5 h. ago Pakistan’s army accuses India of sponsoring terror after 26 hostages killed in train attack

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military accused neighboring India on Friday of sponsoring insurgents in the restive southwest as more survivors recounted their ordeal from the unprecedented attack by armed separatists this week that killed 26 passengers aboard a hijacked train. The scope of the attack in Balochestan province underscored the struggles that Pakistan faces in efforts […]

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5 h. ago B.C. woman detained at U.S. border, sent to Arizona in chains, to be transferred Friday

Jasmine Mooney, 35, has been detained in inhumane conditions since March 3 but could be released this weekend.

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6 h. ago Toronto's legendary ice cream shop is officially open for the season

As the chill of winter slowly, but surely fades away, Toronto is gearing up for warmer and brighter days ahead, and one sign of the approaching summer is the return of Tom's Dairy Freeze.Located at 630 The Queensway, the iconic ice cream shop has been serving up delicious soft-serve ice cream, old-fashioned sundaes, milkshakes, and banana splits since 1969.After a seasonal break from December 1 to March 13, Tom's Dairy Freeze has officially reopened for the 2025 season as of March 14.Tom's Dairy Freeze is officially open for the season as of Friday. Photo: Jack Landau.On any given day in the summer, you can expect to see a long line stretching down the block from the shop, as those craving a sweet treat wait patiently to have their ice cream cones adorned with colourful dips and fun toppings.As of Friday, March 14, Tom's is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and if you're serious about your ice cream, make sure to arrive a little early — after all, we've b...

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6 h. ago Pattes et Griffes: une chaîne d'ici qui révolutionne l'animalerie

En 2011, trois entrepreneurs québécois ont allié leurs expertises et leur vision pour bâtir un véritable empire d’affaires.

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