3 h. ago Bank of Thailand Says Trump Tariffs Won’t Yet Force Rate Cut

Thailand’s central bank defended its monetary policy stance as “robust” enough to withstand volatility from US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on trading partners, signaling that it may refrain from further easing after last week’s surprise cut.

Economics

5 h. ago Alberta Declares March 4 as World Obesity Day, Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alberta has become the first province in Canada to officially recognize obesity as a chronic disease. Alberta’s Minister of Health, Adriana LaGrange, declared World Obesity Day in the province, marking a significant step toward improving obesity care. This declaration highlights the urgent need for evidence-based treatment, policy […]

Other

8 h. ago B.C. contract killing murder trial hears about alleged accomplice

In court on Monday, an RCMP officer told the jury 'Person X' signed a contract in 2018 — a year after Nicolas Khabra's killing — to flip and become an informant for the police.

Events

10 h. ago How to protect yourself from fraudsters: Edmonton law enforcement 

With fraud costing Canadians billions of dollars each year, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and its community partners are launching Fraud Prevention Month with an event aimed at educating the public on common scams and how to avoid them. The campaign started Monday at the Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, where officials from EPS, RCMP, […]

Other

11 h. ago ‘It will shut down manufacturing’: Ontario will stop nickel shipments to U.S. if tariffs imposed, Doug Ford says

Ford also said he is prepared to legislate a Buy Ontario policy to prioritize the province's products

Economics

11 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man, 2 teens cuffed after crackdown on ‘violent’ carjackings

Two teens and a 20-year-old from Toronto are facing a slew of charges in a Toronto Police carjacking probe. Police said the holdup squad started an investigation earlier this year into a series of “violent” robberies involving a group of suspects allegedly linked to six carjackings and two thefts between Jan. 23 and Feb. 22. […]

Events

11 h. ago Owner of NYC day care where toddler fatally ingested fentanyl gets 45 years in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges. Grei Mendez, 37, dropped her head into her crossed arms in anguish as Judge Jed S. Rakoff announced […]

Events

12 h. ago ‘Drip, drip, drip’ of tariff threats already causing damage, says business group

Broad U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports would be devastating if they’re imposed Tuesday, but the “drip, drip, drip” of threats and moving goalposts has already inflicted its share of pain on businesses, said the chief of public policy for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “It’s really a weaponization of uncertainty,” said Matthew Holmes. Across-the-board 25 […]

Economics

12 h. ago Regina massage therapist charged with sexual assault of a minor: police

A Regina man is facing charges after allegedly touching a youth inappropriately during a massage therapy session.

Events

12 h. ago Conduite dangereuse ayant causé la mort: la policière Isabelle Morin devra purger 18 mois d’emprisonnement à domicile plutôt que 12 en prison

La Cour d’appel renverse la peine de prison imposée par le premier jugement.

Events

12 h. ago Premier American Uranium Engages ICP Securities Inc. for Automated Market Making Services

TORONTO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR”, the “Company” or “Premier”) (TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) is pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. (“ICP”) to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and […]

Events

13 h. ago ‘EMERGENCY DOUGHNUTS?’: Oklahoma police respond to toddler’s deep

There’s no shortage of jokes when it comes to police officers and doughnuts. However, the Moore Police Department in Oklahoma had a good sense of humor when a toddler named Bennett called 911 recently to ask for “emergency doughnuts.” According to a foxnews.com report, the exchange was shared on social media Thursday between Bennett and […]

Events

13 h. ago Woke Boston mayor slammed for offering condolences to armed man killed by off

In the wake of an off-duty Boston police officer fatally shooting an armed man over the weekend, the city’s mayor and other officials have been criticized for their reaction to the deadly incident. Mayor Michelle Wu offered her condolences to the family of the unidentified attacker who was gunned down by the cop at a […]

Events

13 h. ago Teenage boy charged with murder in stabbing death on First Nation in Manitoba

LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION — A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after the stabbing death of a man from a First Nation west of Winnipeg. Police say a vehicle carrying an injured man pulled up to the Long Plain detachment of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service on Feb. 24. They say […]

Events

14 h. ago Man charged with murder after person found dead in Cobourg, Ont.

A 41-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after a person was found dead in Cobourg, Ont., over the weekend. Provincial police say the victim was found dead in a James St. residence on Sunday morning No information about the victim or the circumstances surrounding the death has been released. Police say a man […]

Events

14 h. ago Edmonton police give update on statue theft, say it likely used ‘specialized cutting tools’

In 2021, the Emily Murphy statue was defaced with red paint.

Events

14 h. ago ‘Someone has crucial information’: Manitoba RCMP probe fatal house fire

Police say they've been conducting interviews throughout the area in an attempt to find out what happened, although the fire's cause is not yet known.

Events

16 h. ago Musalem Says Inflation Expectations Key If Fed’s Goals Conflict

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said that while he anticipates price growth to moderate toward the central bank’s 2% goal, it is vital for policymakers to keep inflation expectations in check.

Economics

16 h. ago Emerging Assets Recover While Trump Spat Spurs Ukraine Rethink

Emerging-market assets kicked off March with modest gains as traders monitored a looming deadline for US tariffs on key trading partners, while Ukraine investors pared expectations for near-term peace prospects.

Other

16 h. ago Stabbing attack in Israel’s Haifa leaves one dead, four wounded

Police said they were treating the stabbing as a militant attack

Events