8 m. ago A billion people are watching podcasts on YouTube every month

(Bloomberg) — More than 1 billion people a month are viewing podcast content on YouTube, the result of an investment push that has made the Alphabet Inc. platform the most popular service for podcasts in the US. “We’ve seen a lot of growth,” Tim Katz, vice president for partnerships at YouTube, said in an interview.  YouTube first identified podcasts […]

Technology

14 m. ago Utah could become the first state to ban fluoride in its drinking water

Utah could become the first state to ban fluoride in its drinking water, alarming public health experts and dentists who note the mineral’s role in reducing tooth decay across the nation. The Republican-controlled statehouse sent the legislation to Gov. Spencer Cox (R) last week after both chambers passed it largely along party lines. If signed […]

Other

24 m. ago ‘Uber with guns’: New app allows Americans to hire armed security and a motorcade

Protector available in New York and Los Angeles

Events

72 m. ago Why ballots should have a ‘none of the above’ option | Ontario Election Quick Takes

Watch: National Post's Chris Selley and National Post contributor Anthony Furey discuss the latest in the 2025 Ontario election

Politics

99 m. ago U.S. tariffs moving forward but plans could change through negotiations: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week

Economics

1 hour ago ‘Roll up to Win’ is back at Tim Hortons — with physical cups

Starting Feb. 24, Tim Hortons has brought back cups that customers can roll up to redeem prizes

Other

1 hour ago Carney urged Brookfield shareholders to support NYC move months before he resigned: Tories

Carney maintains Brookfield's Oct. 2024 decision to leave Canada for New York City was made after his Jan. 2025 resignation from board

Transport

1 hour ago Ontario blogger ordered to pay $380K for defaming drag artist and LGBTQ+ group

'This was hate speech. It was malice. It was intentional,' plaintiff and drag king Felicia Crichton says of being called a 'groomer' on Facebook

Economics

2 h. ago Couple from U.S. pays for everyone in Ontario restaurant as apology for Trump

Amid an extremely tense political moment between Americans and Canadians, one U.S. couple's simple gesture of kindness is serving as a reminder that there is still a sense of camaraderie and solidarity between people across the two nations, tariff threats be damned.The guests, named Bill and Sara, were dining at the Toast restaurant in Windsor on Saturday, which lies just over the border from their home in Michigan.Given the present political climate — from Trump's plan for economically devastating tariffs on Canadian goods to him repeatedly and earnestly suggesting our country become the 51st American state — the couple thought it was fitting to extend some sort of olive branch while visiting the Ontario town.So, they decided to cover the bill of every other person eating at the busy establishment at the time. It's something restaurant owners later said was a first for them in nine years of business, and that had ev...

Other

2 h. ago The new Hard Rock Hotel in Ontario is officially opening this spring

Excitement is building as the Hard Rock Hotel London in Ontario nears its grand opening, and here's everything you need to know about its launch.Set within the historic 100 Kellogg Lane complex, the newly constructed hotel is part of Canada's largest indoor entertainment venue, which also houses The Factory. Located just minutes away from the Western Fair District, the hotel is nestled in Canada's only UNESCO City of Music.The hotel will feature 164 guest rooms and specialty suites. According to its website, classic rooms (two queens) start at $395 per night, while classic king rooms will run you approximately $423 a night.Superior rooms are a bit more pricey, and start between $441 to $468 depending on if you select a king bed or two queens.If you're really trying to splurge, there’s a variety of suites to choose from, including the Gold King Suite with terrace which starts at $540, the Diamond Suite King (starting at $711) and the Rock Royalty Suite King ($1350/night).F...

Other

2 h. ago ‘Mi amor’: Yarden Bibas bids emotional farewell to wife and sons

He spoke at the funeral of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir, kidnapped and murdered in Gaza

Other

2 h. ago L’Institut national du sport rouvre les portes de son complexe après 11 mois

Un incendie survenu en mars 2024 près de l’entrée du Centre sportif du Parc olympique avait forcé sa fermeture.

Sport

3 h. ago À TVA Sports: l'Avalanche voudra sortir de sa torpeur face aux Devils

Depuis le retour de la pause de la Confrontation des 4 nations, l'Avalanche du Colorado n'a toujours pas connu la victoire.

Sport

3 h. ago National Bank Beats on Capital Markets, Credit Provisions Rise

National Bank of Canada beat estimates on strength in its capital-markets and wealth-management businesses even as it put more money aside for possibly bad loans than expected.

Economics

4 h. ago Coach Brandon Prust eyes playoff push with 'intense' London Nationals squad

The London Nationals will find out in these final five important regular-season games if all that off-ice training made a difference.

Society

4 h. ago Ukraine discloses details of draft minerals deal with the U.S.

The deal is at the heart of Kyiv's push to win over Donald Trump's robust support as the U.S. president strives to reach a rapid end to the war with Russia.

Other

5 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Nova Scotia smashes food trade barriers, will the rest of Canada follow?

Mutual recognition should become the standard nationwide

Economics

5 h. ago National Bank reports $997M Q1 profit, up from $922M a year earlier

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada reported a first-quarter profit of $997 million, up from $922 million a year earlier, helped by strength in its wealth management and financial markets operations. The Montreal-based bank said Wednesday the profit amounted to $2.78 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from $2.59 per diluted […]

Society

5 h. ago National Bank tops expectations as revenue rises across the board

Bank earns higher profits in wealth management and financial markets

Society

5 h. ago FIRST READING: B.C. politician pilloried for saying the 215 graves at Kamloops don’t exist

Graves are present at many former residential schools, but none have been confirmed at site of Kamloops Indian Residential School

Politics