2 h. ago Wasn't that a party: On the road for 60 years, the Irish Rovers got their start here in Calgary

Pinpointing the origins of The Irish Rovers is not an exact science. It’s a bit fuzzy. This is perhaps not overly surprising for a band that scored a massive hit in 1980 with Wasn’t That A Party, which may still be the ultimate drinking song. But while the early members of The Irish Rovers – […]

Culture

2 h. ago MARTIN: ‘Closure’ rings hollow for victim’s family in brutal slaying

Seeing a feeble old man sentenced to the equivalent of a 6½-year prison term for manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old Pauline Brazeau a full lifetime ago probably didn't do much to assuage the grief relatives have lived through for nearly 50 years

Events

7 h. ago Course aux séries éliminatoires: le CH souffle dans le cou des Blue Jackets, malgré une défaite en prolongation contre le Kraken

Le sort du club montréalais dépendra aussi des résultats des autres équipes au cœur d’une lutte à finir dans l’Est

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12 h. ago Message of family of woman killed by speeding driver: 'Craziness needs to stop'

Clay Kuzio stood and apologized for what happened and told the court he wished he could trade places with Rachel Stapleton. In reality, Kuzio, 24, almost died like Stapleton did after a catastrophic crash Jan. 6, 2022, on Southdale Road that killed Stapleton, 36, and left Kuzio, who suffered lasting brain injuries, in a coma […]

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14 h. ago Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden

McALLEN, Texas — The Trump administration resumed family detention of immigrants last week in a South Texas facility after a Biden-era pause, a legal nonprofit group providing services to migrant families said Wednesday. Fourteen immigrant families with children as young as one year old were in the detention facility in Karnes County, Texas, about 80.5 […]

Politics

14 h. ago Dealer sobs as heroin overdose victim's family describes pain, loss

While Debb Beer’s family poured out their hearts, Joshua Biernacki put his hands over his face and sobbed. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Debb or talk about Debb, especially with (Beer’s daughter). We often find ourselves watching old videos and looking at pictures,” Beer’s mother Cindy said in her victim […]

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14 h. ago Pascal Vincent: «Cette année est dans mon top 3 des plus belles»

Pascal Vincent n’a passé qu’une saison à la barre des Blue Jackets de Columbus, mais elle a suffi à lui faire douter de son amour pour son job.

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15 h. ago Family of Manitoba grandmother who died on surgery waiting list backs proposed law

The family of a Manitoba grandmother who died while waiting for heart surgery says it hopes a proposed law could help prevent other families from going through the same heartbreak.

Events

17 h. ago Status of Northvolt’s Quebec battery plant unclear amid parent company’s bankruptcy

MONTREAL — It’s unclear whether Northvolt North America’s electric vehicle battery plant project in Quebec will proceed after its parent company filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on Wednesday. The manufacturer’s Canadian subsidiary says Northvolt AB underwent an “exhaustive effort … to secure a viable financial and operational future” but was ultimately unsuccessful. Northvolt North America […]

Economics

17 h. ago Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild

The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic. The New York Rangers were the top team in the NHL last season before making a run to the Eastern Conference […]

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19 h. ago B.C. film asks: Would you make the ultimate sacrifice to save the planet?

New Westminster's Keira Jang stars alongside acting hero Sandra Oh in new film.

Culture

20 h. ago “He can hit 50”: Anthony Santander’s home run prediction for his Blue Jays teammate Guerrero Jr. this season

DUNEDIN, Fla. – What did Anthony Santander like about the prospect of taking the big money years of his career to the Blue Jays? The former Baltimore Orioles slugger professes love his new home: “For the last seven years, Toronto has been my favourite road city to go.” He likes at-bats at the Rogers Centre: […]

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20 h. ago Person of interest named in disappearance of student in Dominican Republic

Authorities in Virginia have identified a person of interest in connection to the mysterious disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student last week in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, vanished on March 6 during her Spring Break vacation in Punta Cana. Iowa resident Joshua Riibe, 24, is being investigated by the Loudon County Sheriff’s […]

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21 h. ago These are all the places in Toronto you can get discounts with your PRESTO card

If you have a PRESTO card, you might not know that it can actually unlock some great discounts on events, restaurants, and attractions in Toronto. Besides just using your card to get you from point A to point B, you can take advantage of some exclusive PRESTO discounts that are available for a limited time only. While some discounts are only available this March, others can be enjoyed later in the year. These are all the places you can get a discount in Toronto just by showing your PRESTO card or applying a code online. Events  Toronto Comicon Get ready to geek out over comics, sci-fi, horror, cosplay, anime, and gaming at this three-day convention that takes over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre between March 14 and March 16. On Friday, March 14 only, you can show your PRESTO card at the Comicon box office to save 20 per cent on your Friday single day adult, youth, or family pass admission.     View this post on Instagr...

Transport

21 h. ago Liberty Star Expands Leadership and Strengthens Exploration Team to Advance Red Rock Canyon and the Hay Mountain Projects

TUCSON, AZ, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Star Minerals (“Liberty Star” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: LBSR) strengthened its leadership and technical team to accelerate the advancement of its flagship gold and copper exploration projects. The Company is pleased to announce the engagement of Mr. Steve Rivera, an experienced consulting geologist and Qualified Person under USSEC S-K […]

Politics

22 h. ago The Home Front: Christian Woo crafts a statement piece for luxury appliance brand

Vancouver design team blends bold design and function for an immersive culinary space

Culture

22 h. ago Absolute Security Appoints Harold Rivas Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

SEATTLE — Absolute Security, the leader in enterprise resilience, today announced Harold Rivas as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With more than two decades of experience and proven leadership in the cybersecurity industry, Rivas will oversee global cybersecurity and information technology for the company, including security for products and services, threat management, cyber […]

Events

22 h. ago ‘Person of interest’ named in missing Dominican Republic tourist mystery

Police said they were re-interviewing people who were with Sudiksha Konanki before she vanished at the beach in front of the Riu República Hotel.

Society

22 h. ago This Ottawa bakery makes classic and creative Greek pastries, including brownie

The family-run spot in Little Italy isn’t afraid to experiment, also making bougatsa in flavours like apple caramel and lemon ricotta.

Other

23 h. ago Pilot error likely caused Nashville plane crash that killed Ontario family: NTSB

A fiery small plane crash in Nashville that killed an Ontario family last year was most likely caused by pilot error, the National Transportation Safety Board says.

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