31 m. ago Charge against notorious Bacon brother stayed in Fort Nelson shooting

"The prosecutor concluded the charge approval standard was longer met." — Damienne Darby, of the B.C. Prosecution Service

Events

2 h. ago Des fonctionnaires fédéraux américains démissionnent en bloc

Les employés ont déclaré qu’ils refusaient d’utiliser leur expertise technique pour «démanteler des services publics essentiels».

Politics

2 h. ago Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” “We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations,” the 21 staffers […]

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2 h. ago CBSA seizes illegal drugs worth millions from two commercial trucks at Coutts border crossing

Illegal drugs valued in the millions of dollars were seized during two recent searches of commercial trucks at the Coutts border crossing, the Canada Border Services Agency announced Tuesday On Dec. 24, CBSA officers examining a commercial truck carrying a mixed load destined for Calgary noticed “abnormalities,” leading to 186 kilograms of methamphetamine being discovered. […]

Economics

3 h. ago Convicted killer serving life sentence escapes Quebec prison, caught in Toronto

Correctional Service Canada says authorities noticed Ricardo Vilches had vanished from the minimum security unit when he wasn't present during head count.

Events

3 h. ago The TTC is closing the busiest stretch of downtown subway for the entire weekend

Those planning to hop on the subway to get around downtown Toronto this weekend should be aware of a forthcoming full-weekend 9-stop TTC closure that will impact the line's busiest stations.For the entire duration of Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, the commission is suspending Line 1 Yonge-University service from Bloor-Yonge Station all the way past Union and around to Osgoode Station.Bloor is, of course, the most bustling station in the city's underground network, and one of the line's only three connection points to Line 2 Bloor-Danforth.Other stops impacted this weekend include Dundas and Queen, key for residents and visitors heading to the Eaton Centre, Yonge-Dundas Square and numerous other prime attractions, and Union, the city's central hub for travel on GO Transit, VIA Rail, and the UP Express.Osgoode would be the alternative stop for residents and visitors heading out to shop, dine, and more around the fashion district in lieu of Queen, but is also af...

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3 h. ago Doug Ford eyes Ontario electricity exports as way to ’hit back’ against U.S. tariffs

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is musing about making Americans pay more for the electricity Ontario sends to the United States, in response to any levies President Donald Trump imposes on Canadian goods and services. “We’re reviewing the cost of electricity we’re sending down there. And if he puts tariffs on anything in Canada or […]

Economics

4 h. ago Ford eyes Ontario electricity exports as way to ’hit back’ against U.S. tariffs

Doug Ford is musing about making Americans pay more for the electricity Ontario sends to the United States, in response to any levies President Donald Trump imposes on Canadian goods and services. “We’re reviewing the cost of electricity we’re sending down there. And if he puts tariffs on anything in Canada or Ontario, they’re getting […]

Economics

4 h. ago Steve Nash explains the real reason he didn't join Toronto Raptors

If not for a divorce, Steve Nash says he would have played for the Toronto Raptors.Nash and former Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo each spoke openly about how close the Canadian basketball legend came to coming north in 2012."We tried to get Steve Nash in free agency," Colangelo said in a recent edition of Open Gym, a Raptors-produced video."We had a meeting set with the Raptors, July 1st in New York City at Mr. [Larry] Tanenbaum’s apartment," said Nash. "It was a meeting that was exciting for me."Nash had already put together a Hall-of-Fame resume by the summer of 2012. The Victoria, B.C. native was fresh off his eighth trip to the NBA All-Star Game, and was six years removed from winning back-to-back MVP awards in 2005 and 2006.The Raptors pulled out all the stops, offering Nash a three-year, $36-million contract according to reports at the time. They also pulled at his Canadian heartstrings, going so far as to enlist the services of Wayne Gr...

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5 h. ago Inmate who escaped from prison in Quebec caught hours later in Toronto

SAINTE-ANNE-DES-PLAINES, QUE. — A federal inmate serving time for murder who vanished on Monday from a prison north of Montreal was arrested hours later in Toronto. Correctional Service Canada said 85-year-old convicted killer Ricardo Vilches wasn’t present during head count at noon on Monday. He was incarcerated in the minimum security unit at Archambault Institution […]

Events

5 h. ago Bridger Photonics Expands Aerial Methane Detection to Phillips 66’s Entire Midstream Operations

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bridger Photonics Inc. (“Bridger”) has expanded its partnership with Phillips 66 across the operator’s entire midstream value chain to further enhance methane leak detection. This expanded effort includes aerial scans twice per year using state-of-the-art methane detecting sensors to identify emissions, further strengthening Phillips 66’s commitment to reducing emissions. Bridger is the […]

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5 h. ago Blood Tribe and Lethbridge partner to enhance fire dispatch services

The Blood Tribe has officially transitioned its fire dispatch services to the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, strengthening emergency response and co-ordination.

Events

5 h. ago Behavox Acquires Mosaic Smart Data, Expanding Its AI Product Ecosystem To Front Office Analytics

LONDON — Behavox, an AI insights company that transforms structured and unstructured corporate data into insights that safeguard and enhance businesses, today announced the acquisition of Mosaic Smart Data, a technology company enabling financial institutions to extract actionable intelligence from their transaction data. Mosaic Smart Data’s software enhances liquidity discovery and decision-making in Fixed Income, […]

Culture

7 h. ago West Red Lake Gold Announces Closing of Upsized $20 Million Bought Deal Public Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES The shelf prospectus supplement and the corresponding base shelf prospectus are accessible through SEDAR+ VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) […]

Economics

7 h. ago Cizzle Brands Corporation Graduates to the OTCQB® Venture Market and Confirms DTC Eligibility

Starting today, Cizzle Brands’ U.S. ticker symbol CZZLF will begin trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market. The graduation to the OTCQB will enhance the Company’s visibility and presence among retail and institutional investors in the United States. DTC eligibility for CZZLF will also simplify the process of trading Cizzle Brands’ common shares for U.S. investors. […]

Economics

8 h. ago Breakenridge: Premier pays lip service to getting answers on health care allegations

Ultimately, this is about whether there was political pressure on AHS to sign contracts with private surgical clinics and whether there was anything untoward regarding potential conflicts of interest or inflated prices

Science

8 h. ago Vecima Announces “Turbocharged” DOCSIS® 3.1 Support for Remote MACPHY Nodes

VICTORIA, British Columbia — Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) announced today its “Turbocharged” DOCSIS 3.1 support for Entra® Remote MACPHY nodes with System Release 24.2.0. Vecima’s Entra SC-1D2 and SC-2D Remote MACPHY Nodes enable Broadband Service Providers (BSPs) to access the compelling advantages of Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) and provide a cost-effective, easy to deploy, […]

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9 h. ago Defense Trade Solutions Simplifies Export Compliance with Descartes Solution

ATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Defense Trade Solutions (DTS), a leading provider of export compliance and global trade services for the defense industry, is using the Descartes GlobalEASE solution to streamline and automate export compliance requirements for […]

Economics

9 h. ago Netcracker Attains the Highest Ranking in GlobalData’s Network Service Orchestration Market Assessment

Analyst Firm Cites Netcracker’s Intent-Based Orchestration and Mature GenAI Capabilities for Leadership Position WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that it has received the highest ranking in analyst firm GlobalData’s assessment of the network service orchestration market. This is the third time that Netcracker has attained this leadership position, which includes every assessment of […]

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10 h. ago Fortuna reports a fatal accident at its Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) regrets to report that a fatal accident occurred yesterday at the Séguéla Mine. The tragic incident took place while an employee of Mapa Protection Incendie (MPI), a specialized service provider to the mine contractor Mota Engil, was conducting […]

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