4 h. ago Guthrie returns to Alberta legislature after quitting cabinet, calling out government

'For right now, I think I just want to hold tight (and) make no more comments about it,' said Guthrie

Politics

5 h. ago Gabbard Calls for Investigation of UK’s Apple Backdoor Request

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called for an investigation and expressed concern after the UK government ordered Apple Inc. to build a backdoor into the global data of its customers.

Economics

5 h. ago Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots focus of widening investigations

AUSTIN, Texas — Two major lottery drawings in Texas that put nearly $180 million in the pockets of winning ticket holders have set off widening state investigations over concern that ticket sellers and buyers may have exploited the rules. The Texas Lottery, one of the largest in the U.S., is facing mounting scrutiny from state […]

Economics

6 h. ago Karina Gould would invite leadership opponents to her team despite calling some ‘conservative

'There were a number of my colleagues who were using some of the same language and some of the same ideas as Pierre Poilievre,' Gould said

Politics

6 h. ago Karina Gould would appoint leadership rivals to her cabinet despite calling some of them ‘conservative

'There were a number of my colleagues who were using some of the same language and some of the same ideas as Pierre Poilievre,' Gould said

Politics

6 h. ago Labour’s Building Boom to Fan Inflation if UK Limits Migration

Britain will be hit by rising prices and severe bottlenecks as a result of the Labour government’s plans for an historic increase in building projects, analysis shows.

Economics

7 h. ago Video shows dog attacking deer in Banff, Parks Canada investigating

In a statement, Parks Canada reminded residents and visitors of the importance of keeping pets leashed at all times

Economics

7 h. ago Casting call: Hockey players wanted for Off Campus series shooting in Vancouver this summer

Temple Hill Entertainment is producing a series for Amazon MGM based on the racy hockey novels by Elle Kennedy.

Sport

8 h. ago Homicide investigating after woman shot to death at northeast Edmonton apartment complex

Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was shot to death at a northeast Edmonton townhouse complex last week. On Feb. 21, at approximately 8:40 p.m. officers responded to an assault at a townhouse complex in the area of Homestead Crescent and Hooke Road, police said in a Wednesday news release. When officers arrived, […]

Events

8 h. ago Bill 38: Child and youth advocate no longer able to review deaths of youths above 20

Alberta is proposing a bill that would make amendments to seven existing pieces of legislation, including no longer allowing the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) to investigate deaths of youths above the age of 20. Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally tabled Bill 38 — the Red Tape Reduction […]

Events

8 h. ago NanoXplore Receives TSX Approval for Normal Course Issuer Bid

MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NanoXplore Inc. (TSX: GRA) (“NanoXplore” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has approved the Corporation’s request to adopt a new normal course issuer bid (NCIB) program, through which NanoXplore may purchase, for cancellation, up to 5,976,834 common shares or approximately 5% […]

Other

10 h. ago California orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez said Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents. The board will undertake […]

Economics

10 h. ago Canadian job seekers open up about struggle to find work in current market

With 12 years under her belt working in corporate events management, 33-year-old Aiman has applied to hundreds of jobs in Canada and has yet to secure one.The Toronto resident was laid off in December 2023, right before Christmas, and has been seriously looking for employment since last January.She applied to a total of about 300 jobs in 2024 — around 10 a week — to no avail. "I feel like I'm hitting a wall," she told us over the phone. "I'm trying not to panic about it."With the new year in full swing, Aiman is trying to remain optimistic about her job prospects, an outlook not shared by most Canadians.According to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of employment agency Express Employment Professionals, almost half of people looking for jobs in Canada believe there will be fewer employment opportunities in their field in 2025 compared to a year ago.This is a significant increase from 2024's survey, when only 31 per cent of job seekers expec...

Other

11 h. ago 10/3 podcast: How Donald Trump’s threats gave Doug Ford an edge in the Ontario election

Ontario PC leader Doug Ford appears to be on the verge of winning his third mandate, after calling a snap election late last month. The two term premier has said he looked to a refreshed mandate to address the threats posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, including steep tariffs set to take effect next week. […]

Politics

11 h. ago Golden toilet theft surveillance video released after UK man convicted

One of three men on trial in the case of the purloined potty was involved in stealing it and the other two helped to sell the spoils.

Other

11 h. ago 3 U.S. women found dead in Belize hotel, police investigating

Belize police identified the women as Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El Arar, 26, of Revere, Mass., who were staying at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort.

Events

12 h. ago Trump confirme que Zelensky sera à Washington vendredi pour signer l’accord sur les minerais

Les ressources minières ukrainiennes seraient développées conjointement et les revenus seraient versés dans un fonds.

Economics

12 h. ago Two busted in attempted auto theft after witness calls cops in Vaughan

The suspects attempted to flee but lost control and ended up in a snowbank, police say

Other

12 h. ago Lawmakers Probe Alleged China Abuse of US Programs for Startups

The Republican leaders of three US House committees have begun an investigation into what they called China’s “systematic exploitation” of two federal funding programs that the Pentagon and other agencies use to tap innovation by American startups and small businesses.

Events

13 h. ago ‘It’s not justified’: More complaints from Nova Scotia Power customers on bill spikes

A growing number of Nova Scotians are experiencing power bills they say have suddenly doubled or tripled, raising calls for Nova Scotia Power to be investigated. 

Economics