8 h. ago B.C. legislation would give cabinet sweeping powers amid U.S. tariff threats

British Columbia’s government is proposing giving cabinet broad-reaching emergency powers to respond to what Premier David Eby calls the “human-caused disaster” coming in like a freight train from the United States. A bill, tabled in the legislature Thursday, gives cabinet the power to implement charges on vehicles using B.C. infrastructure, such as highways and ferries, […]

Economics

10 h. ago Mystery author’s book signing was dangerously close to wildfires, and fans still showed up

Los Angeles was still under assault from wildfires the week that an eagerly awaited new thriller from Robert Crais saw publication. The Big Empty was the 20th novel featuring the exploits of wisecracking L.A. private eye Elvis Cole and his formidable but introspective partner Joe Pike — but there would be no big sendoff, no […]

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13 h. ago Cerba Healthcare Bonds Fall as Owner EQT Weighs Debt Options

Bonds of Cerba Healthcare SAS tumbled this week as private equity owner EQT AB reviews options for the French laboratory firm’s debt stack.

Economics

13 h. ago Canadian Olympians are being paid far less than U.S. athletes

American athletes who compete in the Olympics moving forward will receive significantly more money than their rival Canadian competitors.While competing in the Olympics is a huge honour for all athletes, the money they earn isn't as much as you would expect. In fact, many wind up working other jobs in order to afford all the costs of being such a high-level athlete, such as training and nutrition.However, thanks to a $100-million donation from philanthropist Ross Stevens, there won't be nearly as much financial stress for American athletes.Going forward, U.S. representatives at both the Olympics and Paralympics will receive at least $200,000 in post-retirement benefits."The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the ultimate symbol of human excellence. I do not believe that financial insecurity should stop our nation's elite athletes from breaking through to new frontiers of excellence," said Stevens."Team USA athletes, extraordinary individuals, have proven they can achieve greatness and...

Culture

14 h. ago New York Mets star Juan Soto serves up sweet revenge to annoying heckler

In your face, Mr. Heckler! New York Mets superstar Juan Soto’s charmed life just got a bit sweeter during a spring training game earlier this week against the St. Louis Cardinals. Soto was standing in right field minding his own business, then one exuberant fan begins his taunt, screaming “Overpaid, Overrated” over and over. After […]

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15 h. ago Thumbs up: MRI reveals no damage to Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Thumbs up to what had the potential to be the biggest injury scare early in Blue Jays spring training. After an MRI to evaluate a wonky right thumb, Max Scherzer was cleared to return to work. “Everything came back normal,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “He played catch (the last two […]

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16 h. ago St. Thomas: Ambitions go back to the future in former railway capital

Where trains once brought in the world, worldly thinking is now riding new rails in St. Thomas. This is Part Three of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.

Economics

34 h. ago Auditor general calls on Alberta Education to ensure school authorities follow reporting rules

"Parents, the community, and the department won’t be able to hold school authorities accountable," reads Auditor General Doug Wylie's report

Society

35 h. ago Les otages du train au Pakistan ont été libérés, des dizaines de morts

Au total, 346 des passagers ont pu être secourus, au terme de 30 heures d’affrontements.

Events

36 h. ago Why are Pakistani militants getting bolder, hijacking trains and taking hostages?

Separatist group seeks autonomy from Islamabad and a greater share of natural resources that the province abounds in

Events

37 h. ago Près de la moitié des otages dans un train au Pakistan ont été libérés

Trente assaillants auraient été abattus. Certains autres porteraient des ceintures d’explosifs au milieu des otages.

Transport

37 h. ago Person of interest named in disappearance of student in Dominican Republic

Authorities in Virginia have identified a person of interest in connection to the mysterious disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student last week in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, vanished on March 6 during her Spring Break vacation in Punta Cana. Iowa resident Joshua Riibe, 24, is being investigated by the Loudon County Sheriff’s […]

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38 h. ago Pakistan’s military in standoff with militants holding about 250 train hijacking hostages

Baloch Liberation Army wants members freed from Pakistani captivity in exchange for hostages

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40 h. ago French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training

French publishers and authors said Wednesday they’re taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence model. Three trade groups said they were launching legal action against Meta in a Paris court over what they said was the company’s “massive use of copyrighted works […]

Transport

43 h. ago Media Release: Allianz extends Worldwide Olympic & Paralympic Partnership through 2032

Allianz will continue as the worldwide insurance partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games French Alps 2030 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032. Allianz will help deliver multi-sports competitions uniting athletes and billions of fans in its core markets. Benefits for people, business, brand: The Paris 2024 Games demonstrated the value of […]

Culture

43 h. ago Ship owner says arrested captain of vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian

LONDON — The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday, as it emerged that the ship failed several safety checks last year. The 59-year-old man, who hasn’t been named by authorities, was arrested by police in […]

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55 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

57 h. ago Medical chopper reported ’flight control problem’ before crash that killed 3 on board in Mississippi

CANTON, Miss. — A medical helicopter that crashed in a wooded area in Mississippi reported “a flight control problem” shortly before a Monday crash that killed all three people on board, federal authorities said. The pilot was going to attempt to land the helicopter in a field, according to radio traffic from the chopper to […]

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58 h. ago Canadians overwhelmingly oppose MPs getting hefty salary increase in April

The country's 338 members of Parliament are expecting a significant salary increase in April, and most Canadians aren't happy about it.According to government information-based estimates by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), backbench MPs currently earn an annual salary of $203,100. This is well above the Canadian average of $67,282, according to Dundas Life.Per Statistics Canada's latest data, the average income from salaries, wages, and commissions stood at $56,300 (median: $44,000) in 2022.The pay rise kicks in on April 1. Based on contract data published by the federal government, the CTF estimates this would be a 3.2 per cent pay bump. That means MPs would get paid $209,800 — a $6,700 increase.The CTF is a Saskatchewan-founded advocacy group "dedicated to lower taxes, less waste, and accountable government."It shared the results of a Leger poll published on March 5, 2025, showing that 79 per cent (or eight in 10) of Canadians oppose the upcoming MP raise.A look at C...

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58 h. ago Brookfield Wealth Solutions Subsidiary Receives Authorization in the United Kingdom

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Wealth Solutions (NYSE, TSX: BNT) today announced the UK Prudential Regulatory Authority (“PRA”) and Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) have issued a license to Blumont Annuity Company UK Ltd. to participate directly in the UK’s pension risk transfer market. The license was issued following the successful completion […]

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