4 h. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening could now be delayed to September

After many years of headlines, rumours and guesses about the future opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, it seems that we can now finally say when, exactly, the ill-fated transit line that has been over 13 years in the making will launch, thanks to some mysterious inside sources.Signs have been leading up to this in recent months (some of them literal) as the TTC makes the appropriate preparations for Line 5 along Eglinton Avenue and, for the sibling Line 6 Finch West LRT, along that thoroughfare as well.Budget docs and words from the mouth of the TTC chair himself have, along with other hints, corroborated the rumours of a summer 2025 debut, likely in July for the Crosstown and August for Finch West, though potentially even earlier.Most recently, we discovered that LRT operators previously trained on the Crosstown are being re-deployed to the Black Creek division on March 17 and scheduled for refresher training shifts along the line for the peri...

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6 h. ago Fed Expected to Cut Rates Twice This Year, Starting in September

The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through the first half of the year, before delivering two reductions beginning in September, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.

Culture

16 h. ago Some ’lost Canadians’ offered citizenship after legislation repeatedly delayed

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said his department will offer 'discretionary' citizenship grants for affected people who were born or adopted before Dec. 19, 2023

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21 h. ago Ottawa offers some ’lost Canadians’ citizenship after legislation delayed

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving “lost Canadians” a chance to receive Canadian citizenship as he seeks an extension to a deadline set by the courts for his government to pass new legislation. “Lost Canadians” is a term applied to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were […]

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24 h. ago Another delay hits stuck NASA astronauts, as SpaceX forced to postpone flight

The crew onboard were already buckled into their flight capsule when an engineering issue was identified by ground staff in Florida.

Science

27 h. ago FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case

The Federal Trade Commission has walked back comments that a lack of resources is interfering with the agency’s ability to be ready for a September trial over Amazon’s Prime program. Jonathan Cohen, a lawyer for the FTC, had asked a federal judge during a hearing on Wednesday to delay the trail and relax deadlines in […]

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27 h. ago CIBC CEO Victor Dodig to retire this fall, will be succeeded by Harry Culham

TORONTO — CIBC says its president and chief executive Victor Dodig is set to retire this fall and will be succeeded by Harry Culham, who has led the bank’s global capital markets division since 2015. Dodig, who has been at the helm of CIBC since September 2014, will serve as CEO until Oct. 31. The […]

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28 h. ago Estonia Joins Calls on EU to Delay New Carbon Market for Fuels

Estonia joined other European Union nations in urging the bloc to delay or even scrap a new carbon market for transportation and heating fuels, on concerns it could boost energy costs.

Transport

39 h. ago Lethbridge shelter expansion delayed, but community services growing

Construction delays have pushed the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre expansion to the end of March, but local organizations continue to expand support services.

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41 h. ago MANDEL: Kids are safe for now — bail hearing delayed for convicted pedophile

Well, at least our children are safe for the next two weeks. Convicted pedophile Lucas Petrini was supposed to have a bail hearing Wednesday and many concerned parents in the west end feared he’d be set free. But his video appearance at the Toronto courthouse was adjourned until March 26 while he tries to retain […]

Society

42 h. ago SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launch pad problem

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA’s two stuck astronauts. The new crew needs to get to the International Space Station before Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can head home after nine months in orbit. Concerns over a […]

Science

44 h. ago Le nouveau procès de Weinstein à New York commence à se préciser

Une nouvelle accusation, déposée en septembre dernier, s’ajoute au dossier.

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48 h. ago Mexico Holds Off Tariff Retaliation as Sheinbaum Bets on US Deal

Mexico is delaying its response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as President Claudia Sheinbaum avoids retaliation while both countries negotiate to avert levies on a wide range of products and services.

Economics

66 h. ago Thumb issue will delay next appearance for Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer

DUNEDIN, Fla. — After some dominant performances through his first three spring training starts as a Blue Jay, Max Scherzer has hit what the team hopes is merely a minor bump in the road. Manager John Schneider said that the 40-year-old veteran will miss his next scheduled start on Thursday due to what the team […]

Culture

69 h. ago Blizzard Entertainment president says ‘there’s a game for you’ no matter what type of player you are

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — California gaming giant Blizzard Entertainment announced Thursday that its popular event BlizzCon is coming back after several years off. The celebration of all things Blizzard, which will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, is scheduled for September 2026. Blizzard last held the event in 2023. Next year’s BlizzCon will include […]

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3 d. ago HART Hub opening in Guelph delayed due to lack of funding agreement

The CTS site, located inside the Guelph Community Health Centre on Wyndham Street, is one of nine sites to be transitioned into a HART Hub by April 1st.

Culture

3 d. ago Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through September comes up for a vote. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is teeing up the bill for a vote as soon as Tuesday despite the lack of […]

Politics

3 d. ago Opinion: Without reliable ferry service, our economy and quality of life suffer

Opinion: With five new vessels, B.C. Ferries would have over 50 per cent more capacity for passengers and 24 per cent more for vehicles than the ships they are replacing — a significant upgrade we can’t afford to delay

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3 d. ago Winnipegger urges patients to advocate for themselves after mother’s delayed cancer diagnosis

Her family says Zoe Leslie had been to the doctor repeatedly in the past several months, and was told her symptoms were nothing serious.

Science

3 d. ago Alberta to transfer emergency medical services to new acute care agency, invests $40 million to replace EMS vehicles

"By strengthening the EMS system, we reduce the strain on our hospitals. Fewer delays in transportation also means patients are getting to the right care faster as our population grows and ages, demand on emergency services is only going to increase"

Economics