3 h. ago Rugby: Charity Williams scores 100th try, Canada opens Vancouver sevens with win over Brazil

The Canadian women continue pool play against No. 12 Spain on Friday night before facing No. 2 Australia on Saturday.

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3 h. ago That time Knowlton Nash was the most famous news anchor in Canada

Knowlton Nash, a name synonymous with Canadian journalism, dedicated his life to shaping the world of news broadcasting. For a decade, he stood at the helm of CBC Television's flagship news program, The National, and gained a place in the hearts of many Canadians from coast to coast.His steady voice, warm demeanour, and signature oversized glasses earned him a reputation as a trusted figure in Canadian journalism, and his career, which spanned multiple decades, was marked by groundbreaking moments and high-stakes stories.Born Cyril Knowlton Nash in Toronto on Nov. 18, 1927, he was named after his father. At the age of five, Nash decided that he preferred to be known as Knowlton. At just eight years old, Nash sold his first newspaper and began producing his own newssheet.His fascination with news continued to grow, and by the age of 10, he had already released multiple editions of his own weekly newspaper, which he sold for less than a nickel.Nash took his first professional step int...

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6 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: ‘Canes are back exactly five years since EBUG David Ayres

When the schedule first came out, you couldn’t blame the Maple Leafs for thinking someone at NHL headquarters was up to mischief. Buried in the busy post-4 Nations Face-Off slate Saturday is a visit by the Hurricanes, exactly five years to the day that Zamboni driver David Ayres was tossed into the Carolina crease and against all odds, […]

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6 h. ago Maple Leafs counting on their Four Nations stars to get boost from best

Craig Berube was feeling pretty good about how Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews fared in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, not just because their strong play bodes well for the Maple Leafs in the coming weeks. The coach had a fatter wallet, as did a few of the Canadians in the dressing room, collecting bets […]

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7 h. ago Faircourt Asset Management Inc. Announces February Distribution

Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Fund (CBOE:FGX), is pleased to announce the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the below listed Fund. Faircourt Funds Trading Symbol Distribution Amount (per share/unit) Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Faircourt Gold Income Corp. FGX $0.024 February […]

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8 h. ago Arts groups press B.C. government to renew festival and event fund

Arts groups say they need clarity from the province sooner than later, in order to prepare for the busy summer season.

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8 h. ago Secrecy over B.C. land management deals destroys NDP credibility

Vaughn Palmer: The deal with shíshálh Nation was kept secret by the NDP for five months

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8 h. ago Purpose Investments Inc. Announces February 2025 Distributions for the Seven New Yield Shares ETFs

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce the distributions for the month of February 2025 for its newest set of Yield Shares ETFs. The ex-distribution date for all seven Yield Shares ETFs listed in the table below is February 28, 2025. ETF Name Ticker Distributionper Unit RecordDate […]

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8 h. ago WARMINGTON: Chantal Kreviazuk taking heat for O Canada but not from Don Cherry

Canada's 7th Greatest Canadian maintains the Winnipeg singer was merely standing up for Canada

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8 h. ago WARMINGTON: After cancelling Macdonald, Ryerson and Cherry, mob now after the Great One

Fellow cancelled celebrity Don Cherry calls out effort, saying there has been no better Canadian than Wayne Gretzky

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8 h. ago 'We have to play better': Rachel Homan not satisfied after playoff berth

Rachel Homan has lived with this before having that target on her back at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. You know the one That maple leaf proudly worn by the defending queens of the Canadian women’s curling championship. It never gets old, though. And Homan herself seems never to be completely satisfied until […]

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8 h. ago It is time to admit that no, not everybody can play with the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid

There is a saying that has made its way around Edmonton since Connor McDavid was drafted that “anyone could score X number of goals alongside 97”. A fourth liner. An AHL player. My Grandma. My Dog. But just having just watched the Four Nations Face-Off tournament where Canada had a roster full of elite-level wingers […]

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8 h. ago What are 'galloping powerlines' and why are they a problem in London?

What’s behind London’s long power failures during this month’s big snowstorm?

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9 h. ago Canadian First Nations call for stable, equitable funding for local police

The TsuuT'ina Nation Police Service, known by its community as Tosunga, is one of three self-administered police forces on First Nations in Alberta.

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9 h. ago Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest festival

TORONTO — Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year’s South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas. Telefilm says in a statement it’s decided to cancel its annual Canada House at the 2025 edition of SXSW next month, but it didn’t provide a reason or respond to questions […]

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10 h. ago Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest fest

Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year’s South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas.  Telefilm says in a statement it’s decided to cancel its annual Canada House at the 2025 edition of SXSW next month, but it didn’t provide a reason or respond to questions for comment.  […]

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10 h. ago ‘GTA home buyers nowhere to be found’ as new home sales hit near record low in January

GTA new home sales reached near record lows in January, but with prices down and inventory steady it creates a unique buying opportunity, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) says. There were 347 new home sales last month, down 40% from January 2024 and 77% below the 10-year average, according to Altus Group, […]

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10 h. ago Pick me (again): Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson angling for invite to 2026 Olympics

While Rasmus Andersson was limited to one game appearance at the 4 Nations Face-Off, he made a statement with five blocked shots.

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10 h. ago Canada urged to suspend refugee pact with U.S. over persecution fears

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and other advocate groups are urging the federal government to immediately pause the Safe Third Country Agreement.

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10 h. ago Toronto seeing most new home listings in Canada but hardly anyone is buying

Predictions that Toronto's housing market would see a triumphant return of the enthusiasm and heat it's historically known for have fallen flat thus far, with sales continuing to dwindle far below hopes and expectations, and new listings continuing to pour onto the market.Nearly 20,000 homes are now up for sale within the GTA, per the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)'s numbers for January, marking a worrying 48.6 per cent uptick in new listings and 70.2 per cent increase in active listings compared to this time last year.The number of sales transactions, meanwhile, has fallen 7.9 per cent over the same time frame, disheartening realtors and sellers who were expecting a bounceback after an abysmal 2024.RBC economists really put these numbers into perspective in a new special housing report that this month compared how the real estate scenes in major cities across Canada are faring.One graph shows Toronto to have the third-biggest year-over...

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