60 m. 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

2 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils new plan to transform planetarium by 2029 after $40

Contemporary Calgary unveiled its plans Friday morning to transform the Centennial Planetarium into an accessible community hub, with a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop, a three-floor education and gallery wing that includes a roof-top event centre and park space with a sculpture garden. The existing building will also be renovated, specifically transforming the dome […]

Economics

3 h. ago L’économie du pays a avancé de 2,6 % sur une base annualisée au quatrième trimestre

Cela dépasse largement les attentes des économistes, qui tablaient sur une croissance annualisée de 1,8%.

Other

4 h. ago U.S. may import more eggs as prices soar. Canada says ‘happy to discuss’

In a recent op-ed, United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined her plan to lower the price of eggs and it includes importing more eggs.

Economics

6 h. ago Critics say Alberta government’s budget falls short on health

Alberta's 2025-26 budget, tabled Thursday by Finance Minister Nate Horner, pledges just under $10 billion for K-12 education operating costs.

Politics

7 h. ago Le PIB réel du Canada a augmenté de 2,6% au quatrième trimestre

Cela dépasse largement les attentes des économistes, qui tablaient sur une croissance annualisée de 1,8%.

Other

7 h. ago Norway’s Leader Says Europe Should Buy More Weapons Together

Europe needs to coordinate spending on armaments and include Norway and the UK, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said.

Politics

7 h. ago It’s been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday. Residents in Goma, which was once a critical trade and humanitarian hub, say they are struggling on various fronts even as the rebels try to consolidate their administration and restart normal life. On the streets of Goma, which is […]

Other

7 h. ago New Music Friday: 9 releases for the first weekend of March (28 Feb 2025)

This week's New Music Friday includes the return of some old punks/New Wavers and several UK bands that want to cheer us up during these weird times.

Other

8 h. ago Truce talks between Israel and Hamas on next phase of Gaza ceasefire underway in Cairo

Phase 1 of the six-week-old agreement is set to expire this weekend, with attempts being made to prolong it with additional hostage releases and continued humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged territory

Events

8 h. ago Severe flu season may be causing rare brain complications in children, experts warn

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter, including 86 children.

Other

9 h. ago Bitget Spreads Kindness This Ramadan by Providing 100,000 Meals to Those in Need

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is partnering with world-renowned humanitarian organizations, including the UN Refugee Agency, UN World Food Programme, ShareTheMeal, and the One Billion Meals Endowment, to distribute up to 100,000 meals to individuals in need during Ramadan. This initiative targets vulnerable communities […]

Other

9 h. ago Cook This: 3 Middle Eastern recipes from Souk to Table, including one

Make Amina Al-Saigh's lentil soup, one-pot chicken and saffron orzo, and saucy skillet trout

Other

9 h. ago Woman pleads guilty to fatally stabbing boyfriend during fight while high

Christine Bishop and Terry Albert’s relationship was described as “tumultuous.” The couple didn’t share any children, but both were addicted to drugs, including fentanyl, the powerful, highly addictive synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and the main drug implicated in the ongoing opioid drug crisis. Both of them were […]

Events

17 h. ago Lessons from Oct. 7: IDF releases results of its internal investigations

A probe into the hours leading up to the massacre found that the first signs of an impending invasion were detected some 9 1/2 hours before Hamas attacked

Economics

21 h. ago Elon Musk suggests ‘deep state’ is behind Netanyahu corruption trial

Netanyahu has consistently denied the allegations against him and denounced the charges against him as political persecution by judicial means

Other

21 h. ago School support workers rally outside Alberta legislature as budget released inside

Striking education support workers marched through the streets of Edmonton and protested outside the legislature at the same time the Alberta budget was being tabled inside.

Society

22 h. ago Tax cuts, increases, tariff uncertainty highlight 2025 Alberta budget

The Alberta government's 2025/26 budget includes an income tax break for Albertans, but also increases in some other taxes and fees amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.

Economics

22 h. ago Mike Klassen: Vancouver’s bold, practical approach to addressing the housing crisis

Opinion: By creating market rental housing with income restrictions, the city ensures more middle-income residents can stay close to their jobs and communities

Other

22 h. ago Taiwan ‘Closely Watching’ Ukraine as Trump Pivots, Official Says

Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun vowed to boost the archipelago’s defense capabilities including through developing its own military drones, as the Trump administration weakens support for Ukraine casting doubt over Washington’s commitment to Taipei.

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