2 h. ago Jury finds deadly ambush of Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn't a planned execution

The deadly ambush of a Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn’t a planned execution, a jury ruled Friday evening. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury convicted Edmonton-area man Michael Tyrel Arnold of a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nakita Baron, who was killed in the front passenger seat […]

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3 h. ago Premier Doug Ford steps inside WWE ring in Toronto fresh off laying political smackdown

Fresh off successfully defending his “belt” as Ontario’s political heavyweight champ, Doug Ford found himself celebrating another victory of sorts on Friday night. Inside a wrestling ring. Premier Ford was presented a ceremonial belt inside Rogers Centre from none other than WWE executive and former wrestling superstar Triple H. The outfit’s chief content officer gave […]

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4 h. ago Ontario's Doug Ford pulls a John Horgan and wins big. Will David Eby follow suit?

Vaughn Palmer: So far the B.C. premier has stuck to legislated election dates. But what if his deal with the Greens falls apart?

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4 h. ago Metro Vancouver chair says 'tough decisions are coming' on regional district's budget

But a call from director Brad West to slash board pay sidelined to one of two major reviews that chair Mike Hurley has commissioned

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5 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood shaming businesses suing over bike lanes

Bike lanes have proven to be an extremely divisive topic in Ontario, especially in Toronto, where Premier Doug Ford is going as far as removing select cycle tracks to convert lanes back to mixed-use traffic, reversing multiple years and millions of dollars of worth of construction work led by the City.As various groups continue to express strong support for or oppposition against Ford's plans, one group of 40-odd businesses is taking their dissent with the infrastructure type to a new level, launching a lawsuit against the City over its ever-growing cycling network.But, a few days after the legal action became public, there is already some backlash from members of the community.A statement of claim filed with the Superior Court of Justice on February 21 alleges that the City and its transportation manager "manipulated the public consultation process to minimize opposition and exaggerate support" for new bike lanes along Bloor Street West, and ...

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7 h. ago Elon Musk's daughter speaks out about idea that Canada become 51st state

The estranged daughter of Elon Musk is clapping back at her dad and U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for its "Canada as the 51st state" threats.Vivian Jenna Wilson is one of the children Musk had with his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson.As the convicted felon-turned-president continues to push what even some American citizens are calling "ridiculous rhetoric" of Canada becoming the 51st state, Canadians’ animosity towards members of Trump's administration grows ever stronger.Musk has felt the brunt of the hatred, with hundreds of thousands of Canadians signing a parliamentary e-petition calling for his Canadian citizenship to be revoked.The petition accuses Tesla's CEO and now senior advisor to Trump of "engaging in activities that go against the national interest of Canada."Elon Musk says Canada isn't real in response to demands his citizenship be revokedhttps://t.co/b5rQ5OHWKa— blogTO (@blogTO) February 25, 2025It cl...

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7 h. ago Scott Moe returns from Washington talking trade, tariffs and pipelines

Premier Scott Moe has returned from Washington D.C. after his second meeting with U.S. representatives this month.

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7 h. ago Smith says no 'dishonesty' in health care procurement despite ex

Former minister Pete Guthrie told Postmedia that "dishonesty and conflict of interest" were the norms at the cabinet table, something the premier denies

Science

7 h. ago Judge weighs whether to block Florida’s social media ban for minors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge is weighing whether to block a Florida law from going into effect that would ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans on kids’ social media use in the country when Gov. […]

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8 h. ago Southern Alberta author writes newest children's book on role Canadian soldiers played in liberation of the Netherlands

A southern Alberta children’s book author has written a new story dedicated to the Canadian soldiers who played a crucial role in the liberation of the Netherlands towards the end of the Second World War. Julia Sinke says her third self-published book, called Canada and the Netherlands: A World War II Story, pays tribute to […]

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8 h. ago Doug Ford says 'count me in' for new solution to mitigate tariff threats

Doug Ford made his stand against Donald Trump's tariffs a cornerstone of his platform as he sought — and won — re-election as premier, and among other steps the province plans to take if and when the levies come into effect, it seems the Ontario leader is on board withone strategic piece of legislation.Tim Houston, Ford's Nova Scotian counterpart, has just floated The Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act, a new set of trade-related regulations meant to help foster the Canadian economy after Trump slams all Canadian imports with 25 per cent duties next week.Under the rules, Nova Scotia will treat all goods from elsewhere in Canada as if they were produced locally, "eliminating any additional fees or testing requirements" that presently exist.Likewise, professionals accredited in other provinces will be treated as if they were licenced in Nova Scotia, "ensuring that businesses providing services can operate across provincial borders witho...

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8 h. ago Quisitive Shareholders Approve Acquisition by H.I.G. Capital

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quisitive Technology Solutions Inc. (“Quisitive” or the “Company”) (TSXV: QUIS; OTCQX: QUISF), a premier Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions provider, is pleased to announce that its shareholders (the “Shareholders”) approved the special resolution authorizing the proposed acquisition of Quisitive by an affiliate of funds managed by H.I.G. Capital, […]

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8 h. ago RCMP seize 200 bottles of liquor in northern Manitoba search

Police in northern Manitoba say they seized more than 200 bottles of liquor, along with illicit drugs and loaded handguns, during a search at a Bunibonibee Cree Nation home.

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9 h. ago Toronto is renovating two bridges with bike lanes and here's what they will look like

In spite of Premier Doug Ford's anti-bike lane sentiments and legislation, the City of Toronto is moving to transform a number of streets to better prioritize pedestrians and cyclists under the assumption that so long as no traffic lanes are removed during the revamps, the projects won't be subject to the province's new Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act.Among the numerous kilometres of roadway eyed for the new infrastructure are two bridges due to be replaced to help prevent flooding in the Rockcliffe-Smythe neighbourhood, which is designated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) as one of the most at-risk for river overflows and backups during storms.The two viaducts, which are 1960s-era and cross over Black Creek at Jane Street and Scarlett Road, will be reconstructed and increased in height as nearby flood channels are expanded and the surrounding land is stabilized.At the same time, the roadways will also be widened, and ...

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10 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith talks about budget’s income tax cuts for Albertans

The tax break was first promised in the 2023 election, and could save individuals up to $750 per year.

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10 h. ago Alberta hopes to keep empowering kids in sport with budget 2025

The Every Kid Can Play grant program allows children the opportunity to be involved in the sports they love

Sport

10 h. ago Le député Gilles Bélanger remplace Éric Caire comme ministre du Numérique

Le premier ministre Legault procède à un «ajustement ministériel» vendredi pour remplacer le ministre démissionnaire.

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11 h. ago Advocates decry proposal to fine air travellers who breach confidentiality

The transportation agency says the rule would merely add routine enforcement powers to a confidentiality provision

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11 h. ago Canada is changing the rules to its Express Entry immigration program

The Canadian government has announced significant changes to its Express Entry immigration program this year.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed the new 2025 Express Entry categories on Thursday."Canada's Express Entry system is evolving to meet the country's changing needs," reads a statement from Minister of Immigration Marc Miller."By addressing labour shortages, strengthening our economy and increasing Francophone immigration, we are building a more dynamic workforce with workers and professionals from in-demand fields."Canada dramatically cuts immigration targets for the next three yearshttps://t.co/b9q4KodEdA— blogTO (@blogTO) October 24, 2024The IRCC says it will conduct category-based invitation rounds for the following new categories:French language proficiencyHealth care and social services     - Family physicians     - Nurse practitioners     - Dentists     - Pha...

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12 h. ago Many public servants are breaking Ottawa’s remote work rules, data shows

Latest remote work mandate requires all staff to work on-site a minimum of three days a week

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