23 m. ago Canadian ‘frontline’ border towns already feeling tariff pain, ask for government help

A group of mayors from Canadian border towns issued a plea for help as businesses in their communities suffer through the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Politics

5 h. ago States push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of bicycle advocates were at an annual summit this month in Washington, D.C., when their cellphones lit up over breakfast with an urgent email warning that President Donald Trump’s transportation department had just halted federal grant funding for bike lanes. As the administration targets green energy projects championed by former President […]

Transport

8 h. ago White House Energy Adviser Departs as Trump Reorders US Agenda

A key energy policy official has departed just two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, even as the White House tries to recruit more experts on the sector.

Culture

8 h. ago Wayne Gretzky statue in Edmonton smeared with feces: ‘Disappointing’

Gretzky has recently drawn the ire of many in Canada for his public support of U.S. President Donald Trump, who wants Canada to become its 51st state

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8 h. ago Randy Boissonnault announces he will not run in upcoming election

OTTAWA — Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault says he will not run again in the upcoming election. The Liberal party had confirmed Boissonnault as a candidate in Edmonton Centre, a riding he won in 2015, lost in 2019, then reclaimed in 2021. In a statement posted to X today, the former cabinet minister says the […]

Politics

11 h. ago Discarded cigarette blamed for Copperfield condo balcony fire

A discarded cigarette was the source of a fire on a balcony at a four-storey apartment complex in southeast Calgary early Friday morning, fire officials said. Around 3:10 a.m. the Calgary Fire Department received multiple 911 calls about a fire on a balcony in the community of Copperfield. When firefighters arrived at the 99 block […]

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11 h. ago How student loan, nutrition programs will outlive U.S. Education Department

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that critical programs handled by the Education Department for student loans and nutrition would be transferred to other departments.

Economics

11 h. ago Sohi doesn't confirm Liberal or Edmonton mayoral run, but won't do both

It’s one or the other for Amarjeet Sohi, but not both: the federal Liberals or the mayor’s chair in Edmonton. Multiple sources have told Postmedia, and as it has been reported elsewhere, that Sohi is planning to run for the Liberal Party of Canada in the federal election expected to be called this weekend. But […]

Economics

12 h. ago ‘Radical’ gun control activist runs for Liberal seat near Montreal

Nathalie Provost had threatened not to invite former prime minister Justin Trudeau to the 35th anniversary of the Polytechnique commemoration

Events

12 h. ago Panama reopens talks about the future of a controversial copper mine, but opposition remains

DONOSO, Panama (AP) — More than a year after Panama’s Supreme Court halted operations at a huge copper mine because its government concession was deemed unconstitutional, the country’s new administration is signaling a potential restart. Business groups are lobbying President Jose Raul Mulino, who says he’ll start discussing the mine’s future with his team next […]

Politics

13 h. ago Conor McGregor says he’s officially running to be president of Ireland

'This is the future of Ireland with me as President. All citizens of Ireland to have a voice and a choice on their future,' Conor McGregor wrote, announcing his presidential run.

Other

13 h. ago Audio leaked of Vancouver byelection candidate discussing running mate

In the audio, which is from an event at the University of British Columbia on March 11, Jamie Stein ponders if running alongside Kaisers is the biggest mistake of his life.

Politics

13 h. ago What to do with Hudson's Bay gift cards and rewards during liquidation

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) will begin liquidation sales on Monday for most of its locations in Canada — so what does this mean for any outstanding gift cards or rewards?On Friday, Canada's oldest company received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15.However, HBC has sought permission to keep six stores open while starting the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business.The Bay has not shared exactly how big the discounts will be, but if you're gearing up to take advantage of them, it may be helpful to know if any unused gift cards or your rewards will still be redeemable.The Bay gift cardsAccording to the latest court filings, the retailer will accept payments by debit, credit, cash and gift card during the liquidation process.However, Canadians who want to use their gift cards have a deadline of April 6 to use them before they are no longer accepted as a form of payment.Previous court...

Transport

13 h. ago Mitolyn Reviews & Complaints (BREAKING) Consumers Reveal Unexpected Insights About Side Effects & Effectiveness

JUPITER, Fla., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When it comes to weight loss supplements, consumer experiences and real-world results matter more than marketing hype. With Mitolyn gaining rapid attention, people are asking the same questions: Does Mitolyn actually work? Are the results consistent? What are real users saying about effectiveness and side effects (official […]

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14 h. ago London jail adds 110 new beds, top official issues warning to criminals

Ontario’s solicitor general was in London Friday with a blunt warning for criminals.

Events

14 h. ago London jail adds 110 beds, top official issues warning to criminals

Ontario’s solicitor general was in London Friday with a blunt warning for criminals.

Events

14 h. ago Winnipeg man’s terrorism charges linked to violent extremist group, officials say

U.S. officials describe the group as an international violent extremist group that follows neo-Nazi views and encourages violence.

Events

14 h. ago Santé Québec: le poste de numéro deux aboli, ses responsabilités divisées en deux

Quelques semaines après le congédiement de son bras droit, la présidente de Santé Québec, Geneviève Biron, a annoncé vendredi avoir scindé son poste.

Other

15 h. ago International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) 2025: CTF/FCE and CSQ denounce Canada’s absence

MONTREAL and OTTAWA, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the eve of the International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) 2025, the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) and the Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ) denounce the decision of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) not to send a Canadian delegation. CTF/FCE president Heidi […]

Society

15 h. ago Kobe Bryant once got stopped by Canadian border security when facing Toronto Raptors

A seemingly evergreen conversation around the Toronto Raptors opened up again this week.Former Raptors forward Thad Young spoke up on the Out The Mud podcast about how he found it "tough" to live in Toronto, citing reasons such as having to frequently go through airport customs as one of the challenges of playing for the Raptors.And then speaking today on FanDuelTV's Run It Back show, former Raptors player Lou Williams shared his own experiences of travelling with the team, including a story about the late Kobe Bryant having an issue with one of the security rules at Toronto's Pearson Airport."Kobe did have a moment. He did not want to take his shoes off at customs, that is true," Williams said.Williams' co-host Chandler Parsons also shared that a teammate of his once was unable to travel into Canada due to his legal troubles, though he didn't expand further on specifics.Kobe Bryant didn't want to take off his shoes going through customs ...

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