1 hour ago No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

GWADAR, Pakistan (AP) — With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business. Located in the coastal city of Gwadar and completed in October […]

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2 h. ago Friends turn business started as 12 years olds into Toronto store adored by celebrities

One of Toronto's most sought-after designer vintage stores has become a staple for everyone from Travis Scott to Scottie Barnes in recent years — and it all started when its founders were 12 years old.You may not recognize 20 Maud, the collaborative space owned and operated by Alex Maxamenco and Christian Ferguson, from passing it on the street — it runs out of an expansive basement unit on Maud Street tucked in between Adelaide and Richmond — but, if you've got your finger on the pulse of fashion in Toronto, you've almost certainly heard about it.At just 20 and 21 years old, Christian, who boast over 200,000 Instagram followers on his brand, Archive Threads' Instagram page, and Alex, with over 50,000, have the foundations of an empire on their hands.20 Maud's retail space is practically overflowing with designer pieces.Their retail space, which opened in April 2024, is brimming with rare, unique and droolworthy archival designer threads; everything ...

Economics

3 h. ago Bernardeschi penalty helps Toronto FC rally for draw in MLS season opener

WASHINGTON — Federico Bernardeschi’s 70th-minute penalty lifted Toronto FC into a 2-2 draw with D.C. United in their Major League Soccer season opener Saturday night. Referee Sergii Boiko pointed to the penalty spot after former Toronto midfielder Brandon Servania clashed with Richie Laryea going after the ball. The contact was slight but Laryea, no stranger […]

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6 h. ago Officer killed after a gunman took hostages at a Pennsylvania hospital

YORK, Pa. (AP) — A man armed with a pistol and carrying zip ties entered a Pennsylvania hospital’s intensive care unit Saturday and took staff members hostage before he was killed by police in a shootout that also left an officer dead, authorities said. Three workers at UPMC Memorial Hospital, including a doctor, a nurse […]

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8 h. ago Krump in Ottawa: Photos from a free dance workshop at the NAC

The street dance form dubbed "Kingdom Radically Uplifted Mighty Praise" emerged from South-Central Los Angeles a quarter-century ago.

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9 h. ago Some who felt B.C. earthquake didn’t get an alert, prompting system review

A federal seismologist says they are looking into the issue, but some variance on alerts sent to mobile devices can and does occur.

Culture

9 h. ago Police officer, gunman dead after hostages taken at Pennsylvania hospital

Pennsylvania officials said a man entered a hospital’s intensive care unit in York, Pa., and took staff members hostage before he was killed by police on Saturday.

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10 h. ago LILLEY: Liberals claiming foreign interference on Ruby Dhalla laughable

The Trudeau-Carney Liberals have never cared about foreign interference until now

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11 h. ago ’HE IS INNOCENT’: Juror urges clemency for Alabama man facing execution

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court has cleared the way for the execution of a man whose innocence claim is supported by a juror from his trial. Justices on Friday authorized the execution of Robin “Rocky” Myers, who was convicted in the 1991 killing of his neighbour, Ludie Mae Tucker. The execution will […]

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12 h. ago France knife attack kills one, injures at least two in what Macron calls terrorism

French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the perpetrator an Islamic extremist, and said the government has “complete determination” to respond to the attack.

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12 h. ago France knife attack kills 1, injures at least 2 in what Macron calls terrorism

French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the perpetrator an Islamic extremist, and said the government has “complete determination” to respond to the attack.

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12 h. ago Cholera kills 58 and sickens about 1,300 others over 3 days in a Sudanese city, health officials say

CAIRO (AP) — A cholera outbreak in a southern Sudanese city killed nearly 60 people and sickened about 1,300 others over the last three days, health authorities said Saturday. The outbreak in the southern city of Kosti was blamed mainly on contaminated drinking water after the city’s water plant stopped due to an attack by […]

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13 h. ago Trucker charged with impaired driving after vodka bottle, mixers and snacks in truck cab

A 54-year-old Scarborough trucker faces impaired driving and other charges after police investigated a broken down tractor-trailer on Boundary Road near Hwy 401 in South Glengarry, Friday afternoon. OPP and provincial transport officers investigated the vehicle shortly after 3 p.m. Officers found a large open bottle of vodka on the truck’s centre console. Photos released […]

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13 h. ago Trucker charged with impaired driving after open vodka bottle found in truck cab

A 54-year-old Scarborough trucker faces impaired driving and other charges after police investigated a broken down tractor-trailer on Boundary Road near Hwy 401 in South Glengarry, Friday afternoon. OPP and provincial transport officers investigated the vehicle shortly after 3 p.m. Officers found a large open bottle of vodka on the truck’s centre console. The driver […]

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15 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: Could accused Buffalo cold case serial killer have more victims?

Far from the dirty streets of Buffalo, the killer dumped the two bodies. One of the women was found dead on the Chautauqua Trail in Portland, New York in 2021. And a second woman was discovered two decades after she was murdered in the same vicinity. Cops believe finally got their man this week, but […]

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15 h. ago Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky’s affiliations with Trump amid tensions

The Canadian hockey legend known as “The Great One” is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to fester. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to make Canada the “51st state” of the U.S., prompting mass criticism from politicians and residents north of the border. […]

Sport

17 h. ago Warren Buffett offers Donald Trump some advice while celebrating Berkshire Hathaway’s success

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In his annual letter to shareholders Saturday, Warren Buffett celebrated the successes of Berkshire Hathaway’s companies last year and in the 60 years since he took over a struggling New England textile company and began converting it into a massive conglomerate while offering some advice to President Donald Trump. Buffett opened […]

Culture

18 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Mother Mother, Paper Birch café launch and Taste of Africa at Arden

Mother Mother: Sister and brother Molly and Ryan Guldemond bring their high-energy electro-folk band from B.C. into a nice week of Canadiana Downtown arena shows where Our Lady Peace just stopped the show Thursday to sing the national anthem after Connor McDavid scored that sweet sudden-death goal. MM’s set list could include Verbatim, Burning Pile, […]

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18 h. ago Letters, Feb. 22: Wayne Gretzky should have worn a Canada jersey in Boston

Is Connor McDavid the best active hockey player? Vote in our daily poll! Watching the opening ceremonies for Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-off final, I noticed Wayne Gretzky was not wearing a Canadian jersey despite being our honorary captain. I feel betrayed by Wayne. Has he forgotten where he is from? Shame on you Wayne […]

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21 h. ago Nova Scotia Power customers question power bills that have doubled, tripled

Higher power bill in the winter aren't uncommon, but some Nova Scotia Power customers opened their bills this month to find a shocking increase.

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