6 h. ago Banff, Lake Louise businesses say TFW program changes will lead to closures

Hundreds of hospitality workers are set to leave Alberta's resort town of Banff and Lake Louise after sweeping changes to the federal government's temporary foreign worker program.

Economics

8 h. ago Ailing China Steel Sector Seized by Talk of ‘Supply Reform 2.0’

China’s billion-ton steel industry is edging toward its biggest shake-up in a decade, with speculation growing that Beijing will order plant closures in response to a construction slowdown at home and a wave of protectionism overseas.

Society

13 h. ago Food festivals and more events to savour in GTA this weekend

March is upon us and here’s hoping that whole “in like a lion, out like a lamb” applies soon (though, really, just more of the lamb part). Not that you need a reason to get out and take in what’s going on in and around Toronto this weekend, but if you love good food and […]

Culture

14 h. ago Transgender U.S. troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

WASHINGTON — The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force — a daunting task that may end up relying on troops self-reporting or tattling on their colleagues. A memo sent to Defense Department leaders on Thursday _ after […]

Other

14 h. ago Police seek public help in solving theft of $125,000 generator

Ottawa detectives are looking for public assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle that was involved in the Feb. 9 theft of a mobile generator and trailer estimated to be worth $125,000 from a storage yard in the 2500 block of Carp Road. West division detectives say suspects got into the property at about 2:25 a.m. […]

Economics

15 h. ago Nvidia and Salesforce leave bulls wanting as AI trade stalls

Big questions remain about the longevity of spending on AI

Economics

16 h. ago Wayne Gretzky's family says he's heartbroken people question his love for Canada

Wayne Gretzky doesn't appear too happy about the criticism he's received in the wake of last week's 4 Nations Face-Off.Named the honorary captain for last week's final of the international hockey tournament against the United States, Gretzky appeared for a ceremonial pregame puck drop alongside American captain Auston Matthews, Canadian captain Connor McDavid, and American Olympic gold medallist and honorary captain Mike Eruzione.But while Eruzione came out in a USA jersey, Gretzky opted for a suit, entered the ice through the American bench, and appeared to give a thumbs up to American players while not offering the same grace to the Canadians.Given the fact that the dual-citizen Gretzky has closely supported Donald Trump — including appearing at his official election party in November and showing up in Washington for his inauguration in January — many Canadians weren’t exactly a fan of the choice."How fickle can people be when someone who has given so much t...

Culture

16 h. ago Janet Gretzky: Comments questioning Wayne's loyalty to Canada have 'broken his heart'

Wife of the Great One thanked hockey icon Bobby Orr for his recent support

Culture

16 h. ago SAAQ: une commission d’enquête publique est devenue incontournable

Le scandale des dépassements de coûts à la SAAQ représente une tache qui affectera la crédibilité morale de l’État québécois.

Society

17 h. ago Actor Gene Hackman, 95, his wife, 63, and dog found dead in their New Mexico home

Foul play was not suspected, but authorities did not release circumstances of their deaths and said an investigation was ongoing

Events

17 h. ago Actor Gene Hackman, 95, his wife, 63, were dead for some time before they were discovered

Foul play was not suspected, but authorities did not release circumstances of their deaths and said an investigation was ongoing

Events

18 h. ago Clearwater Seafood selling N.S. lobster facility, announces temporary layoffs

Clearwater Seafoods is effectively leaving the lobster industry and is temporarily laying off workers at its Arichat, N.S. processing facility as it is in negotiations to sell it. 

Economics

18 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter is coming back to Toronto and people are losing it

Let's keep this Short n' Sweet: Sabrina Carpenter is coming back to Toronto next fall!After a sold-out stint at the Scotiabank Arena in September 2024, the pint-sized popstar has just announced that she's circling back on her Short n' Sweet tour, and will be visiting Toronto once again this fall, leaving plenty of fans begging Ticketmaster to "Please Please Please" let them get tickets this time.The tour, based on hits from Carpenter's most recent album, originally kicked off in September of 2024, and culminated with a three-night stint in Los Angeles back in November. So excited to announce an additional leg of the Short n’ Sweet Tour — coming back to a few select cities this fall! New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto and Pittsburgh (for taxes🤍)with special guests @oliviadeano, @ravynlenae & @ambermarkOnce again — make sure to head… pic.twitter.com/iYyCPyrmIw— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) February 27...

Transport

21 h. ago Gene Hackman, his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico home

Gene Hackman, 95, Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog were all dead when deputies entered their home to check on their welfare.

Events

21 h. ago Fired USAID workers given brief window to clear out workspaces

Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency.

Events

23 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Wife leaves marriage to seek love and affection overseas

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for more than 20 years. He’s mostly very nice, although he has generalized anxiety disorder. In the past, he threatened to kill someone (not me!) as well as himself and had to be hospitalized. Ninety-nine percent of the time he’s friendly and thoughtful, except for one […]

Other

23 h. ago Nissan, Seven & I Deal Fallout Leaves Japan Companies Vulnerable

It seemed like an extraordinary display of patriotism and unity: Japan’s biggest companies would come together to save their own, whether ailing carmaker Nissan Motor Co. or besieged convenience store giant Seven & i Holdings Co.

Economics

34 h. ago Donald Trump says ‘free agent’ Wayne Gretzky wants Canada to stay Canadian

'Wayne and Janet, his wonderful wife, love Canada, and they should only support Canada, and whatever else makes the Canadian People, and Governor Justin Trudeau, happy'

Other

34 h. ago Edmonton's Emily Murphy Park statue stolen leaving nothing but her shoes

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is on the lookout for prominent historical figure Emily Murphy following the recent theft of her statue from the park in the Edmonton river valley Tuesday. When City of Edmonton park workers were conducting routine maintenance they were greeted by a notable absence at Emily Murphy Park near the south […]

Other

37 h. ago Police seek tips to identify two suspects in central Edmonton cannabis store robberies

Edmonton police are looking for tips to identify two suspects connected to two robberies of a cannabis store in central Edmonton late last year. On Oct. 17, 2024, just after 8:10 p.m., a masked man armed with a gun robbed a cannabis store near 105 Street and 107 Avenue, said police in a news release […]

Events