23 m. ago Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday

OTTAWA — The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for steel and aluminum tariffs the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Wednesday. All countries, including Canada, have been hit with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States _ […]

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27 m. ago 'Blood moon' to glow over Ottawa — here’s what you need to know

The moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, creating a rare sight in the early hours of March 14.

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35 m. ago U.S. trade ‘crisis’ will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

OTTAWA — Prices will rise, the economy will suffer and the Bank of Canada can’t lower interest rates enough to shield Canadians from the worst impacts of a prolonged trade war with the United States. That was the stark message Wednesday from the head of the Bank of Canada after the central bank delivered another […]

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48 m. ago Dylan Cozens has been the right fit as Ottawa Senators chase playoff spot

'He's a nice player. He's very coachable. He's hungry to win. He's made a good first impression on us for sure.'

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76 m. ago Missing Indiana woman found alive after 6 days trapped in car following crash

Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran called Brieonna Cassell’s survival following her crash 'an incredible testament to her will to live.'

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1 hour ago Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild

The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic. The New York Rangers were the top team in the NHL last season before making a run to the Eastern Conference […]

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2 h. ago LCBO denies viral photos of hilarious Wayne Gretzky wine labels in Toronto

Pictures allegedly taken at a downtown Toronto LCBO are going absolutely viral on social media this week in light of how hilarious — and timely, given current events — they are.A shopper perusing the offerings at the Manulife Centre location of the Crown retailer on Bloor Street claims to have spotted some peculiar product tags for one particular brand of wine: the line by Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. And they have some very convincing photo evidence to back it up.The viral post was removed from Reddit Tuesday, though the link still shows the hundreds of comments it racked up.The once-unanimously beloved Gretzky, as anyone who has been reading the news will know, has fallen out of favour in some camps recently due to his affiliation with Donald Trump, who considers the world-renowned athlete a close friend and "fantastic guy," as well as a supporter.As some fans disown Gretzky amid Trump's economic attack on Canada through tariffs and threats of a...

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3 h. ago ‘Very sad to see’: Hudson’s Bay missed opportunity to target new market, expert says

A Montreal-based retail expert says he believes this is the beginning of the end for the iconic 355-year-old Hudson's Bay brand as it goes through the creditor protection process.

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3 h. ago Calian Plans to Step Up its Share Repurchases with Block Trades

(All amounts in release are in Canadian dollars) OTTAWA, Ontario, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian® Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions, today announced it plans to step up its share repurchases by utilizing block trades in accordance with its Normal Course Issuer […]

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4 h. ago What would the Ottawa Charge do without Emerance Maschmeyer? There is a safe save option

Coaches and players often speak of overcoming adversity, but it comes in varying degrees. On Wednesday morning – if they hadn’t been told before going to bed the night before – members of the Ottawa Charge were waiting to hear if they would have to continue to push for a playoff spot without their MVP. […]

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4 h. ago $100K in counterfeit cash seized in Canada from China, headed for N.S.: police

The CBSA and RCMP seized over $100K in counterfeit Canadian currency following interceptions of suspicious shipments from China destined for Glace Bay, N.S.

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5 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Police in Kamloops seize firearms, drugs | Oak Bay police investigate wine theft

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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5 h. ago B.C. crime news: Investigators seek help solving Lytton homicide | Police in Kamloops seize firearms, drugs | Oak Bay police investigate wine theft

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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6 h. ago This Ottawa bakery makes classic and creative Greek pastries, including brownie

The family-run spot in Little Italy isn’t afraid to experiment, also making bougatsa in flavours like apple caramel and lemon ricotta.

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7 h. ago Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the tariff battle with the United States starts to weigh on the Canadian economy. The policy rate stands at 2.75 per cent after the central bank’s seventh consecutive rate cut. The move was widely expected by economists. […]

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7 h. ago Police seek 'person of interest' in Vanier fire last December

"This person may have witnessed the incident or have helpful information," police said of the individual.

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9 h. ago Bank of Canada expected to cut benchmark rate to buffer economy against tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to announce an interest rate cut today as a cloud of uncertainty looms over the Canadian economy. Economists polled by Reuters widely see the central bank lowering its key lending rate to 2.75 per cent, which would mark its seventh consecutive cut. The decision comes as a […]

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9 h. ago Canadian pride surges in face of Trump’s tariff, sovereignty threats: Leger poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians’ sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against the country’s sovereignty. The poll, conducted by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies, says that the number of people saying they’re proud to be Canadian has jumped from 80 […]

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10 h. ago Humane, sustainable Canadian seal harvests an environmental necessity, says USIANL

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Seal Industry Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (USIANL) has created a fact-based campaign explaining the environmental necessity for Canada to carry out sustainable seal harvests. The campaign is being piloted in N.L., Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. USIANL was created […]

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13 h. ago Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to single out Canada as a bad trading partner, claiming in a recent social media post that his northern neighbour is a “tariff abuser” that charges high rates on American goods. The vast majority of U.S. products are not subject to any tariffs under the terms of the North American […]

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