18 h. ago Rosborough: If tariffs drive up costs, let's focus on fixing what we own

Anthony D Rosborough, Dalhousie University Canada’s economy has long relied on open trade and cross-border supply chains, but as tariff threats and market protectionism rise from the United States under President Donald Trump, so do Canada’s economic vulnerabilities. Although the risk of a trade war between Canada and the U.S. has been given a temporary […]

Economics

22 h. ago Man dies after trying to calm fight at southeast Calgary restaurant

Victim was struck in the head during altercation at afterparty, succumbed to injuries in hospital

Events

23 h. ago In Calgary courts: Suspect denies fatally shooting teen in back of head

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 18-21, 2025

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24 h. ago ‘GTA home buyers nowhere to be found’ as new home sales hit near record low in January

GTA new home sales reached near record lows in January, but with prices down and inventory steady it creates a unique buying opportunity, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) says. There were 347 new home sales last month, down 40% from January 2024 and 77% below the 10-year average, according to Altus Group, […]

Sport

25 h. ago The Edmonton Events List: Apocalyptica turns Metallica classical to the max at Midway Friday night

Last year, longtime way-more-than-a-classical-tribute-band Apocalyptica released the overdue sequel to their 1996 head-turner, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos with Plays Metallica, Vol. 2. The new album shows how far the band has come in nearly three decades from early days as a mere cello quartet where guitar and bass now live and thrash in the […]

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26 h. ago Hockey players, coaches reflect on 4 Nations with NHL set for Olympic return in 2026

As champagne bottles popped and beer cans cracked after Connor McDavid's overtime winner, Canada's head coach was already starting to think about the NHL's return to the Olympics.

Sport

26 h. ago What it will be like to use Canada's new largest border crossing in Ontario

Canada and the U.S. are inching ever closer to the opening of the highly-anticipated Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will soon serve as the largest border crossing between the two countries, as well as the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.As we approach the seventh anniversary of work starting on the gargantuan infrastructure project, residents stand just months away from actually being able to use it. And, the team working to wrap things up on the ground continues to drum up excitement with extraordinary drone footage, behind-the-scenes looks, and other updates.The latest is a mini-tour of some of the border checkpoint's facilities, including a drive-through of an inspection lane and the secondary inspection area once vehicles cross the six-lane, 2.5-kilometre-long viaduct over the Detroit River into Windsor, Ontario.A clip posted to the project's official YouTube page on Thursday takes viewers through one of the crossing's five-meter ta...

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27 h. ago Halifax police release photos of vehicle in hit and run that injured teen at bus stop

Halifax police have released images of a vehicle believed to have struck a teen in Bedford, N.S., last month in a hit-and-run case. 

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28 h. ago Canucks this week: What’s the future of Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser?

The Canucks got a rest from the daily grind, but now they're back at it as the trade deadline and stretch drive beckon

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33 h. ago Two sides of Tate McRae: 'The persona that I have on stage and in music videos is much different than me at my core'

In September, tabloid website The U.S. Sun ran an article on Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae, zeroing in on supposed outrage over nudity in the provocative video for the bouncy pop hit It’s OK I’m OK. The video doesn’t really have the 21-year-old baring it all, but there is some creative use of pixilation in […]

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33 h. ago Staff cuts and shifting priorities hit refugee philanthropy after Trump administration’s orders

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration’s 180-degree turn on refugee policy has forced the philanthropic sector to refocus its resettlement services. The nonprofits tasked with identifying American sponsors and connecting recent arrivals with on-the-ground necessities say they are making the most of limited resources. But the suspension of their federal funding has brought whiplash after […]

Politics

34 h. ago FIRST READING: Immigration minister says Canadian universities bringing in too many Indian students

Marc Miller also said Canada needs to refocus on 'quality' over 'quantity' of immigrants

Politics

45 h. ago ABC taps police union head, tech leader as candidates for Vancouver byelection

ABC Vancouver, which already holds a strong majority on council, announced Vancouver Police Union president Ralph Kaisers and tech startup leader Jamie Stein as its candidates.

Politics

47 h. ago Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller hit in the head by a line drive

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team’s spring training against the Chicago Cubs, but was able to walk off the field. The scary moment happened in the third inning when Michael Busch ripped a 105.5 mph liner that appeared […]

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48 h. ago More Sudan war refugees to be resettled in Canada as Liberals up quota

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Quebecers can now apply to resettle their relatives from Sudan as long as they go to another province, after being barred from applying.

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49 h. ago Hamilton cops issue $50,000 reward for info on fatal downtown shooting

Hamilton Police are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the March 2, 2024, slaying of Alexander Circiumaru, 19, who was shot downtown near Jackson Square. Police said video footage from the area captured a suspect dressed in black clothing with gloves, a face mask and a hood over his head. […]

Events

49 h. ago The Citadel A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical offers a vintage twist on the bard

Shakespeare sure knew how to write a romcom. The bard of Avon probably hit his apex in the genre with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, not only dropping a tangle of would-be young paramours in a web of steamy desire but sneaking in a magical love potion as well. Hermia has the hots for Lysander, Demetrius […]

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50 h. ago Gayle King stunned after Delta CEO denies Trump’s FAA cuts caused Toronto crash

Gayle King is being mocked for her baffled reaction during an interview with Delta CEO Ed Bastian, who debunked reports that Monday’s plane crash at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport was due to the Trump administration’s cuts to the Federal Aviation Authority. The CBS Morning host looked taken aback as she tilted her head to one […]

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50 h. ago B.C. crime news: Manslaughter conviction in fatal Surrey stabbing | Charges laid in double hit

Here is a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

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51 h. ago Highway 1 congestion in Langley following possible overpass strike

According to Drive BC, a vehicle incident westbound on Highway 1 near Glover Road has reduced the roadway to one lane.

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