3 h. ago Une personne dans un état critique après une grave collision à Nicolet

Deux personnes ont été blessées à la suite d’une grave collision impliquant deux véhicules sur le rang du Grand-Saint-Esprit à Nicolet, ce matin.

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4 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says framework economic deal with US is ready

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A framework economic deal with the United States is ready, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, but security guarantees that Kyiv views as vital remain to be decided and a full agreement could hinge on talks in Washington as early as Friday. The framework deal is a first step toward a […]

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6 h. ago FIRST READING: B.C. politician pilloried for saying the 215 graves at Kamloops don’t exist

Graves are present at many former residential schools, but none have been confirmed at site of Kamloops Indian Residential School

Politics

9 h. ago Today's letters: Nothing wrong with having a choice on cataract lenses

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Privately run eye clinic didn't put pressure on me, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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17 h. ago Asian Stocks Drop, Bonds Rally on US Economic Data: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia fell at the open after another disappointing US consumer confidence reading fueled concern about the health of the world’s largest economy. Treasuries edged up after 10-year yields dropped to their lowest levels this year.

Economics

17 h. ago Stocks Drop, Bonds Rally on Weak US Economic Data: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia fell after another disappointing US consumer confidence reading fueled concern about the health of the world’s largest economy. Treasury 10-year yields edged lower.

Economics

19 h. ago Volatile Climate Splits Weather Agencies on El Niño Messaging

An accurate read is essential for governments, energy markets and farmers, especially as global warming exacerbates extreme weather.

Society

20 h. ago Snap winter election a challenge, but Elections Ontario says it's ready for voting day

The last time Ontario had an election in February was in 1883.

Politics

22 h. ago Senators captain Brady Tkachuk may not be ready for takeoff against Winnipeg Jets

It looks like Josh Norris will return, but Senators may have to wait for Shane Pinto and Tkachuk

Transport

23 h. ago Toronto event will let you test new board games under development

Ready to roll the dice? There's an event coming to Toronto this week that lets you test drive new board games that are under development.Are you the consummate Monopoly champion of your friend group? Has everyone in your life begun to refuse your invitations for a game of Risk because you've already mastered the art of strategy? It may be time to try out a new game. And by new, I mean never-before-played.Enter Toronto's Board Game Designer Nights, where game enthusiasts can have the chance to try out new games that are in development and offer their feedback to the creators.Whether you bring your crew along or come solo to connect with fellow board game lovers, the event is a great way to put your game face on while also trying something new.Organized by Changeling Gaming, a group of 'board game sommeliers,' and experienced gamers, the events are not only an opportunity for board game lovers to spice up their regular rotation, but for the games' creators to get feedback from the peo...

Sport

27 h. ago Bebbington: 'Freedom to read' is crucial to a healthy society

Books, and the libraries that offer them to everyone, promise knowledge and discovery beyond the bubble of today's social media algorithms.

Science

43 h. ago Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and his wife are having a baby

The family of Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner will be growing by one in the coming months.Gaby McCabe, wife of Leafs defenceman Jake, shared the news on her Instagram story over the weekend, complete with what appeared to be a few party favours from a baby shower."Oh boy! Welcome Baby Marner. Love your Lady Leafs," a card in the photo posted by Mrs. McCabe read, suggesting a baby shower was held by the Leafs wives and girlfriends. It's also likely a safe assumption that the child will be a boy.The new baby is the Marners' first.Mitch and Steph are having a baby! 🐣 pic.twitter.com/Ab91RmoTWr— 𝒏𝒆𝒂. (@theroserenity) February 24, 2025The couple will be the second high-profile Leafs pairing to have a baby on the way in recent months, with Morgan Rielly’s wife, Tessa Virtue, giving birth to a baby boy named McCormick in August 2024.The Marners first met in elementary school but then reconnected and began dating during Mitch's junior hockey career wit...

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45 h. ago Calgary school support workers head to picket lines, joining thousands across Alberta

'Education workers are ready to stand up (and) fight to get proper funding for education,' said Clay Gordon, president of CUPE Local 40

Society

45 h. ago HAVE YOUR SAY: What will the last third of Edmonton Oilers season look like?

The Edmonton Oilers have just surpassed the two-thirds mark of their regular-season schedule and all the momentum of their 22-6-2 run appears to have dried up. But things are about to get busy, what with the NHL trade deadline looming, followed by a playoff stretch that will see teams jockey for positioning for all-important home-ice […]

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45 h. ago Toronto readies for flood risk as piles of snow start to melt this week

Toronto officials say the city is ready to respond to any potential flooding as piles of snow accumulated during recent storms start to melt.

Events

45 h. ago More than 200k people are calling for Canada to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to revoke the Canadian citizenship of dual citizenship holder Elon Musk.Petition e-5353 was started by Nanaimo, B.C. resident Qualia Reed and backed by NDP Member of Parliament Charlie Angus, who had a biting response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 51st state comments.It was initiated on Feb. 20 and has garnered over 200,000 signatures in four days. As of Monday afternoon, 200,883 Canadians and counting have signed it.The petition accuses the Tesla CEO and now senior advisor to Trump of "engaging in activities that go against the national interest of Canada." It claims Musk has used his wealth and power to influence Canada's elections and has now become a member of a government "attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty.""The attempts of Elon Musk to attack Canadian sovereignty must be addressed," reads the petition. "We, the undersigned, citizens of Can...

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52 h. ago Cities embrace traditional and generative AI to become future

Global study of 250 cities reveals how cities plan to harness AI to streamline operations, improve services, and boost economic growth NEW YORK — Cities around the world are racing to adopt AI to drive productivity and efficiency and boost their economies, according to a global study of 250 cities conducted by ServiceNow and Deloitte, […]

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52 h. ago B.C. Conservative MLA backs lawyer in residential school row with Law Society

Lawyer James Heller unsuccessfully pushed for the society's training material to say there were "potentially" burial sites at a former Kamloops residential school

Society

54 h. ago FIRST READING: The most telling indicator that the Liberals remain doomed

Even if they're up in the polls, Liberal MPs are fleeing for the exits unlike any time in the last 30 years

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56 h. ago Today's letters: High speed rail? We'll need a station downtown

Monday, Feb. 24: Getting from Alta Vista to central Ottawa will still slow down travellers, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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