9 h. ago Trump’s Nominee for Ambassador to Canada Agrees It’s a Sovereign Nation

Donald Trump’s choice for ambassador to Canada affirmed that country’s status as a sovereign nation and hinted the president’s complex relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might have played a role in his calls to annex it into the US.

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11 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Other provinces should follow Alberta on charter schools

It’s high time for Alberta’s charter school revolution to come to the rest of Canada. Parents in every province deserve choice and value for their money when it comes to educating the next generation. It’s simply not fair to try to force parents to keep their kids in failing government-run schools. It’s also unfair to […]

Society

12 h. ago HealthPRO Canada Recognized As One Of 2025 Best Workplaces™ Led by Women

Oakville, ON, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HealthPRO Canada, Canada’s national group contracting provider for healthcare, is proud to announce it has been named as one of the 2025 Best Workplaces™ Led by Women. As a part of their Lead. Inspire. Accelerate. Women in the Workplace 2025 campaign, Great Place to Work® is honouring […]

Science

13 h. ago Anne Murray to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Juno Awards

The most Juno awarded artist in history, Murray will be the first artist to receive the honour since 1989

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13 h. ago Trump’s choice for ambassador says ‘Canada is a sovereign state’

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice for United States ambassador to Canada faced tough questions in his Senate nomination hearing Thursday, as the relationship between the two countries is strained by tariffs and threats of annexation. “Canada is a sovereign state,” Pete Hoekstra said when asked about Trump’s repeated threats to make the country […]

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16 h. ago ProAmpac Receives Six Awards, Including Highest Achievement, from Flexible Packaging Association

CINCINNATI — ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its success at the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards. The company earned multiple honors, including the prestigious Highest Achievement Award for its PRO-EVO® Recyclable FL, which was presented during the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) annual meeting on March 7, […]

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17 h. ago Rogers Recognized as Canada’s Most Reliable Internet by Opensignal

Canada’s largest cable network delivers most consistent experience for Rogers Xfinity customers TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications announced today that it has been named the most reliable internet in Canada by Opensignal, the leading global provider of independent network experience insights and market performance.  “We are committed to bringing Canadians the […]

Technology

18 h. ago U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Selects Tetra Tech for $240 Million Multiple

PASADENA, Calif. — Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Middle East District, selected Tetra Tech for a $240 million, multiple-award contract to provide architectural and engineering (A-E) design services for military […]

Economics

18 h. ago Surrey Hospital Foundation raising cash for robotic surgery machine

Called the da Vinci Xi, the $5.5-million, surgeon controlled robot will join just two others in B.C. — Ontario has 17.

Science

18 h. ago Cintas Corporation Listed on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers

For the third consecutive year, the business services leader earned this recognition through outstanding feedback from employee-partners, consumers and industry peers. CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been recognized by Forbes for the third straight year as one of America’s Best Large Employers of 2025. The annual ranking showcases companies with exceptional feedback from […]

Economics

26 h. ago 'A crazy feeling': Dinos' Nate Petrone named U SPORTS Men's Basketball Player of the Year

VANCOUVER — On the eve of the U SPORTS Final 8 opener, University of Calgary Dinos fourth-year guard Nate Petrone has been named the U SPORTS Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Petrone was presented with the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy Wednesday evening at the annual All-Canadian Award Ceremony in Vancouver, the site of both […]

Sport

33 h. ago Family of Manitoba grandmother who died on surgery waiting list backs proposed law

The family of a Manitoba grandmother who died while waiting for heart surgery says it hopes a proposed law could help prevent other families from going through the same heartbreak.

Events

36 h. ago Trump tariffs could destroy U.S. demand for aluminum: Industry group

Coca-Cola last month said it would shift to using more plastic bottles

Economics

37 h. ago Guelph elementary school students face possible suspension without vaccinations

Guelph WDG says just under 2,000 students are still without a mandatory vaccination. Vaccination appointments can be booked online or at a walk-in clinic in Guelph or Fergus.

Society

37 h. ago Ataccama named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Augmented Data Quality Solutions

This recognition marks Ataccama’s 12th inclusion in the report and fourth consecutive time as a Leader as AI becomes increasingly important in the data quality market BOSTON, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ataccama, the data trust company, has been named a Leader in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions. Gartner […]

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Unacceptable’: Manitoba woman waits 8 years for scoliosis surgery

Kim Hughes-Tardiff says she can't work or travel and lives in chronic pain because of her scoliosis. She's been on a wait-list for surgery since 2017.

Science

41 h. ago Dr. Kristina Zakhary Launches Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery Lecture Series for University of Calgary Residents

CALGARY, Alberta — Dr. Kristina Zakhary, a leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of experience, is launching a cosmetic facial plastic surgery lecture series for Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residents at the University of Calgary. This initiative enhances resident education by bridging the gap between reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, […]

Society

42 h. ago Ambiq heartKIT Wins the Artificial Intelligence Award at Embedded World 2025

AUSTIN, Texas, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ambiq®, a technology leader in ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions for edge AI, has been honored with the 2025 Embedded World Award in the Artificial Intelligence category for the groundbreaking heartKIT™ AI Development Kit (ADK). heartKIT, an open-source vital signs reference AI model, enables developers to easily create personalized, […]

Culture

43 h. ago OBI Pharma Receives ‘Most Promising ADC Clinical Candidate in Taiwan’ Award

Dr. Heidi Wang Accepts Award on Behalf of OBI Pharma at ADC Asia Congress 2025 and Gives a Presentation TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the ADC Asia Congress 2025 held today (3/12) in Singapore, OBI Pharma (4174.TWO) was honored with the “Most Promising ADC Clinical Candidate in Taiwan” award. This recognition […]

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44 h. ago Letters March 12, 2025: ‘As we look into the crystal ball we see a Liberal Party in disarray.’

A look into the future If you thought Kamala Harris was a poor choice to lead a country, just watch Mark Carney say: “hold my beer”! I can see Mark Carney winning his seat on election night, but when the Liberal Party is decimated because Canadians have had enough of the Liberals, I can see […]

Culture