1 hour ago Brampton man accused of stealing $1.5M in trucking cargo scheme

A 41-year-old Brampton man has been charged after an investigation into trailers and freight stolen by a transportation company with expired credentials. In a news release issued on Monday, Peel Regional Police said that between early December and late January, several victims contacted police to report that their trailers loaded with freight were stolen by […]

Transport

2 h. ago Alabama police force put on leave after grand jury finds ’rampant’ corruption

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A small Alabama city placed its entire police force on administrative leave a day after a grand jury recommended the department be disbanded, saying it has “operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency.” Hanceville Mayor Jim Sawyer said Thursday in a statement that the Cullman County Sheriff’s […]

Events

2 h. ago Pan American Energy Announces Filing of Amended Offering Document

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTCQB: PAANF | FRA: SS60) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) announces that it has filed, via its SEDAR+ profile which may be accessed at […]

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2 h. ago Ukrainians in the Okanagan mark three years since the start of the war

Ukrainians gathered outside Kelowna City Hall on Monday, just as they did three years ago to mark the anniversary of the war in their home country.

Culture

2 h. ago Trump says U.S. tariffs on Canada will proceed and here's his full statement

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed today that U.S. tariffs will be proceeding against Canada and they could start as early as next week. Trump responded to a reporter's question about tariffs during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier today. The reporter had asked Trump if the tariffs would proceed or whether Mexico and Canada had "done enough on the border" to stop them from taking effect.🚨MAJOR BREAKINGDONALD TRUMP CONFIRMS THAT TARIFFS ON CANADA WILL "GO FORWARD. ON TIME"likely referring to the first week of MarchThis, after the Bank of Canada warned they had no tools to effectively deal with inflation AND a depression. pic.twitter.com/hMNAm5UEHr— Tablesalt 🇨🇦 (@Tablesalt13) February 24, 2025The announcement comes in the wake of the Bank of Canada warning that U.S. tariffs could have a "severe" impact on Canada's economy.Trump's full statement on U.S. tariffs on CanadaWe're on time with the tariffs, and it seems like that's moving...

Economics

3 h. ago Liberal party confirms Dhalla’s disqualification from leadership race

OTTAWA — The Liberal Party of Canada confirmed that leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla has been disqualified from the race. In a statement released shortly before the start of the French-language leadership debate on Monday, national director Azam Ishmael said the party’s permanent appeals committee confirmed the decision of the leadership vote committee to disqualify Dhalla. […]

Politics

3 h. ago Edmonton Nordic spa one step closer to reality after council approves rezoning

Scandinave Group Inc. wants to build a Nordic spa in southwest Edmonton, on land in Brander Gardens donated to the University of Alberta more than a decade ago.

Other

3 h. ago Bank of Canada warns U.S. tariffs would have 'severe' impact

Tariffs could weaken the country's economy in the next two years, says Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem.While speaking to members of the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 21, Macklem highlighted the uncertainties brought about by tariff threats and compared its potential impact to the pandemic."In the pandemic, we had a steep recession followed by a rapid recovery as the economy reopened. This time, if tariffs are long-lasting and broad-based, there won't be a bounce-back," he stated."We may eventually regain our current rate of growth, but the level of output would be permanently lower. It's more than a shock — it's a structural change."He stated that even the period of uncertainty is "already causing harm" and that a trade conflict would cost people their jobs and reduce exports and investments.The immediate impact of tariffs on CanadaMacklem pointed out that the threat of tariffs has brought about uncert...

Economics

3 h. ago Marble Visions Initiates Development of 3D Earth Observation Satellite System in Joint Venture with NTT DATA, PASCO, and Canon Electronics

TOKYO — NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, and Marble Visions Inc., a provider of advanced Earth observation(EO) satellite services, today announce that Marble Visions has commenced the development of a high-resolution, high-frequency satellite system in a joint venture between NTT DATA, PASCO CORPORATION and Canon Electronics Inc. Marble Vision’s aims […]

Sport

3 h. ago Ukraine war refugees come together in solidarity while working at Edmonton eatery

DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen is staffed entirely by women who fled the war in Ukraine, who fill each other's hearts as they also fill customer's bellies.

Other

3 h. ago Canadian North airline to be purchased by Exchange Income Corp.

The airline provides service to 24 remote Arctic communities in Nunavut and N.W.T. through Ottawa and Edmonton, as well as dedicated charters in northern Alberta and B.C.

Other

3 h. ago Edmonton Oilers will NOT trade for a goalie at deadline, says top NHL insider, plus Evander Kane turmoil

This in from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, news of his interview with Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman that the Oilers will NOT be acquiring a goalie at the NHL trade deadline, as well as the team having continued questions about when or if forward Evander Kane will be available to play. On The Daily Faceoff […]

Economics

4 h. ago Unidentified NFL team proposes banning tush push after Eagles win Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS — One NFL team is proposing an end to the tush-push play the Philadelphia Eagles have used so successfully at the goal-line and in short-yardage situations, including during their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. According to the NFL Network and Washington Post, league executive Troy Vincent said Monday that […]

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4 h. ago 3 ans de guerre en Ukraine: une ancienne enseignante ressent toujours la douleur d’avoir laissé sa famille derrière

Une ancienne enseignante d’anglais ressent toujours la douleur d’avoir fui son pays et d’avoir laissé sa famille dans ce conflit.

Other

4 h. ago Alberta government to focus on legislative agenda, despite allegations of corruption

Alberta MLAs will be meeting under a cloud for the start of the spring session Tuesday, almost two weeks after the former head of AHS filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit.

Politics

4 h. ago Poutine qualifie de «bonne idée» la proposition de Trump de couper de moitié les dépenses militaires

Le président russe a qualifié de «bonne idée» l'idée que la Russie, les États-Unis et la Chine devraient diminuer de moitié leurs dépenses militaires.

Politics

4 h. ago Reprise prochaine des vols d’essai de Starship, la mégafusée de SpaceX

L’entreprise américaine SpaceX d’Elon Musk a annoncé lundi qu’elle comptait mener vendredi au plus tôt un nouveau vol test de sa mégafusée Starship

Science

4 h. ago ‘Poop in my crawl space’: Victoria woman furious with city over sewage backup

A Victoria woman is furious with the city after she says defective work by municipal contractors led to sewage flooding the crawl space of her home.

Other

5 h. ago TFC loans teenage defender Adam Pearlman to CPL’s Halifax Wanderers

Toronto FC has sent teenage defender Adam Pearlman on a season-long loan to Halifax Wanderers FC of the Canadian Premier League. The 19-year-old Canadian youth international from Maple, Ont., made his first-team debut with TFC off the bench in July 2023 against St. Louis City SC, having signed a short-term contract. He graduated to the […]

Economics

5 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Expands Into Tennessee With Acquisition in the Nashville Metropolitan Area

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company”), a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, is pleased to announce its expansion into Tennessee with the acquisition of a storage facility in Murfreesboro. Located at 1323 NW Broad Street, the newly acquired facility spans approximately 62,100 net rentable square feet. It […]

Culture