65 m. ago Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event’s executive director says. Eric Nicholl said in a statement Tuesday that the show asked the electric carmaker to withdraw because of a “primary concern” for the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors. Nicholl said Tesla […]

Society

2 h. ago Two men found guilty in smuggling conspiracy where 53 immigrants died in tractor

SAN ANTONIO — Two smugglers charged after 53 immigrants died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning were found guilty Tuesday after a two-week trial. The 2022 tragedy in San Antonio was the nation’s deadliest smuggling attempt across the U.S.-Mexico border. Jurors in federal court in San Antonio took only about […]

Events

2 h. ago ‘Stranded’ NASA astronauts return to Earth after week in space turned into 9 months

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams ended up spending 286 days in space — 278 days longer than anticipated when they launched

Culture

2 h. ago ‘Stranded’ NASA astronauts back on Earth after week in space turned into 9 months

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams ended up spending 286 days in space — 278 days longer than anticipated when they launched

Culture

2 h. ago Deal reached between CUPE and Calgary Catholic School District

CALGARY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 520 has reached a tentative agreement with the Calgary Catholic School District. The deal, like others reached this week, is a four-year agreement ending in August 2028. The wage settlement is higher than the provincial government mandate. CUPE 520 will hold its ratification meeting […]

Society

3 h. ago Man faces 28 charges in series of London crashes, carjacking

A Melbourne man faces 28 charges after a driver fleeing London police in a stolen truck crashed into multiple vehicles last week.

Events

3 h. ago Hamilton cops use spike belt, tracking dogs to arrest motorist

Officers patrolling St. Patrick’s Day celebration hotspots in Hamilton this week ended up using dogs to track down a woman who allegedly fled from them after they used a spike belt to stop her vehicle, according to police. Hamilton Police said officers deployed a spike belt in the Mount Albion-Highland Rds. area to bring a […]

Transport

4 h. ago Trump Agencies’ Plan for Fired Workers Faces Judicial Pushback

The Trump administration’s placement of thousands of federal workers on leave drew mixed reactions this week from judges who had ordered those employees back in their jobs after they were initially fired.

Events

4 h. ago School support workers to return to classrooms as massive strike winds down

Thousands of striking education support workers in Alberta could be back on the job later this week, if they vote in favour of tentative contract settlements.

Society

4 h. ago Thousands of Alberta school support workers could soon return to classrooms: union

Thousands of striking education support workers in Alberta could be back on the job later this week, if they vote in favour of tentative contract settlements.

Society

4 h. ago «C’est beaucoup de sous et de temps»: dur lendemain de veille pour les inondés de Drummondville

L’heure était au nettoyage mardi pour des dizaines de sinistrés de Drummondville, dont plusieurs anticipent une facture salée.

Other

4 h. ago Ford says energy surcharge remains on table but he won’t ’antagonize’ U.S. in talks

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is keeping the possibility of reintroducing a surcharge on electricity exported to the United States in his back pocket, but says for now he doesn’t want to “antagonize” American officials. Ford was speaking Tuesday about a meeting he had last week with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, calling it productive […]

Other

4 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Mayor’s office embraces idea of Indigenous member of council

WATCH as Sun political columnist Brian Lilley says the Toronto mayor’s office is looking to place an Indigenous person on city council without even being elected. The issue is going before the city’s executive committee within the next week. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us […]

Other

5 h. ago What the possible closure of Hudson’s Bay stores could mean for the N.S. retail landscape

Hudson's Bay may start to liquidate its stores this week. Nova Scotia shoppers, mall management and a business expert are weighing in on the possible impacts.

Other

5 h. ago «C’est absolument révoltant»: une pub d’Ozempic dans les boîtes HelloFresh choque

«C’est juste un énorme what the fuck.»

Other

6 h. ago Hudson's Bay employees demand severance pay ahead of chain's liquidation

The union representing the Bay employees in Canada is calling on the company to prioritize workers as it continues its restructuring process.Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) says the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC)'s financial troubles shouldn't "come at the cost of workers' livelihoods."The Canadian retail institution employs around 9,400 people, including 647 who are unionized."We demand that HBC honour its commitments — wages, benefits and severance must be paid. No backroom deals, no vague promises — workers deserve full transparency," reads a statement from the CLC on Tuesday.North America's oldest company filed for creditor protection under the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) on March 7 and received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the same day.Last Friday, the Bay announced that full liquidation could begin this week. The latest court documents stated that the company intends to conclude it...

Other

7 h. ago ESPN host fires baffling shot at Toronto Raptors and their fanbase

The Toronto Raptors found themselves in the middle of an odd discussion on a recent ESPN show put out this week.On Monday's episode of The Hoop Collective podcast hosted by Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps, and Tim MacMahon, the trio was discussing Tony Allen's jersey retirement over the weekend with the Memphis Grizzlies.Allen, who played for the Grizzlies from 2010 to 2017, was the centrepiece of the "Grit and Grind" era in Memphis in which the team was lauded for its strong defensive play and hustle all over the court.And when praising the Grizzlies' connection to their fanbase, MacMahon offered a strange opinion as to where it relates to the Toronto Raptors."They didn't get to the finals, they obviously didn't win a championship, but they were a very good team for a long time that epitomized the culture of the city they're in," MacMahon said. "I think you could almost even make the argument that the 'Grit and Grind' Grizzlies are more beloved in Memphis than the Toronto Raptors tit...

Events

7 h. ago Paul Skenes highlights MLB opening day starter list as youngest since 2014

Pittsburgh right-hander Paul Skenes, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year award winner, will be the youngest pitcher in 11 years to start a season opener when he takes the mound for the Pirates next week. Skenes will be 22 years and 302 days old on March 27 when Pittsburgh plays at Miami. Jose […]

Culture

8 h. ago Filmé par une Tesla: un Vancouvérois coupable d’un meurtre prémédité en plein jour

Un Vancouvérois écope de la prison à vie pour le meurtre d’un importateur de cocaïne, dont l’assassinat avait été capté par la caméra d’une Tesla.

Economics

8 h. ago La septuagénaire découverte sans vie à Longueuil victime d’un meurtre

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Events