7 h. ago Western Canada's glacier melt is accelerating at 'tremendous,' pace says B.C. co

B.C.'s Dr. Brian Menounos co-authored a landmark global study on glacier mass loss published in Nature this week.

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10 h. ago U.S. threatened to cut Ukraine’s Starlink access over minerals: sources

Ukraine was told it faced imminent shutoff of the critical Starlink internet service if it did not reach a deal on critical minerals with the U.S, according to sources.

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12 h. ago 1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Police in Bulgaria’s capital clashed with nationalist protesters Saturday who demanded that the government scrap plans to bring the country into the eurozone. About 1,000 protesters gathered in front of the Sofia office of the European Commission, which is the European Union’s executive branch, and began throwing red paint and firecrackers […]

Politics

12 h. ago Walmart’s Tepid Outlook Stirs Concern For Retail Earnings Ahead

An uncertain outlook from Walmart Inc. is putting investors on high alert ahead of earnings from other retailers, casting a pall over the economically sensitive sector.

Culture

14 h. ago Varcoe: Two promising signs for Alberta's economy? 15 proposed data centres and billions raised by tech sector

'The Alberta economy is a door — and it's widening and more is spinning through it now'

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14 h. ago Germany’s Merz Takes Aim at Greens in Final Election Stretch

Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz stepped up his attacks on rival Robert Habeck from the Greens as the campaign ahead of Germany’s federal elections enters the final stretch.

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24 h. ago Two passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto

Two people who were on a plane that crash landed at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Monday are suing Delta Air Lines and its subsidiary Endeavor Air. The lawsuits were filed separately in U.S. District Court in Georgia and Minnesota and allege negligence. One complaint alleges Marthinus Lourens of Texas was drenched with jet fuel as […]

Events

24 h. ago Tax dollars subsidized IKEA, The Brick electric vehicles, Metro Vancouver board hears

When Global News asked Metro Vancouver Chair Mike Hurley about the money, he said "I'm not really well aware of that one. That one caught me a bit off guard, so I'm not sure."

Economics

26 h. ago Fraser Basin Council loses Metro Vancouver funding as board begins spending review

Funding for the Fraser Basin Council was cut while six other programs were spared. Cutting all the programs would have resulted in a savings of about $1 per household.

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27 h. ago Braid: Contract scandal has ministers hunting for trouble across Alberta government

Smart ministers would do well to turn over every rock in their departments in search of potential red flags

Politics

31 h. ago Toronto Crash Landing Prompts Lawsuit Against Delta, Endeavor

Flight crew failed to adhere to standard landing procedures, Motley Rice client lawsuit alleges MT. PLEASANT, S.C. — Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, filed a federal lawsuit today against Delta Air Lines, Inc., and its subsidiary Endeavor Air, following the crash of Delta Flight 4819 at Toronto Pearson International […]

Events

33 h. ago Green Ribbon Panel Economic and Energy Leaders Release Statement on Tariff Threat

Panel’s D.C. roundtable highlights key principles to ensure energy security and a sustainable future WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday, the Green Ribbon Panel issued a statement emphasizing the importance of Canada-US economic cooperation to secure a sustainable energy future and strengthen economic resilience. At a roundtable of business, policy, labour and sector […]

Politics

33 h. ago Questions about Wayne Gretzky's allegiance to Canada surface during 4 Nations

Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne Gretzky.Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game last night in Boston, Gretzky joined Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, American captain Auston Matthews, and 1980 Olympic gold medallist Mike Eruzione for the ceremonial puck drop.Gretzky was named the honorary captain on the evening for Team Canada, but it wasn't without a few eyebrows being raised. He entered the ice from the American bench, gave a thumbs up to the American players, and appeared to not even acknowledge Canada nor wear any gear for the team.Gretzky:Enters through US benchGives thumbs up to US playersWears no red or NOTHING repping CanadaDoesn’t even look Team Canada’s wayHe’s a traitor & MAGA cowardGood riddance. #4nations pic.twitter.com/1YqguI3yqF— Alex 🇨🇦 (@alex_upnorth) February 21, 2025Gretzky hasn't exactly kept his political thoughts hidden over the last...

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35 h. ago City of Calgary exploring Red Line LRT extension further south

The City of Calgary is seeking feedback on a four kilometre Red Line LRT expansion south with two new stations at Silverado and 210 Avenue South.

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35 h. ago Toronto charity shares experiences and challenges protecting vulnerable youth online

Editor's Note: The following story contains details about human trafficking that may upset some readers.February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada, and aims to raise awareness about its magnitude and prevalence while taking steps to combat and prevent the crime itself. "Sex trafficking is the most common form of human trafficking and is one of Canada's most lucrative and misunderstood crimes," Suzie Tarlattini, Supervisor of the Awareness and Prevention Program at Covenant House Toronto, tells blogTO."Most people don't realize that it can happen to someone they know, and when we believe this, we're distancing ourselves from the issue and from very real risk factors our children might be facing."Educating the GTAAlongside dual efforts to both prevent and support youth experiencing homelessness, Covenant House provides education about sex trafficking and online safety to students across the GTA so that they may understand the issue, how it happens, what wa...

Technology

35 h. ago Trump Eyes Tariffs to Counter Digital Taxes Despised by Big Tech

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a memorandum Friday that opens the door to levies in response to digital services taxes some countries impose on US tech giants, people familiar with the plans said, the latest step to expand a tariff war aimed at addressing imbalances in global trade.

Economics

36 h. ago ProAmpac’s ProActive Recyclable® Fiber Based Technology Wins Top Honors at 2025 PAC Global Awards

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce that its ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 Paper Platform, used in the Marks & Spencer’s Select Farms Organic potato range, has won Best in Class and an Award of Distinction at the 2025 PAC Global Awards. The awards were presented at the PAC Global […]

Sport

36 h. ago Two new genomics research projects in B.C. aim to stay ahead of bird flu threat

Genome B.C. is funding the two projects, led by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.

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37 h. ago Senate Budget Vote Leaves Hurdles For Trump Tax Cuts, Debt Limit

The budget plan the Senate passed before dawn on Friday leaves large hurdles for President Donald Trump’s tax cut agenda and for raising the debt ceiling before a possible payments default in the summer.

Economics

37 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 […]

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