12 m. ago Ottawa offers some ’lost Canadians’ citizenship after legislation delayed

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving “lost Canadians” a chance to receive Canadian citizenship as he seeks an extension to a deadline set by the courts for his government to pass new legislation. “Lost Canadians” is a term applied to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were […]

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19 m. ago Winning it all makes Stanley Cup pursuit more alluring for Panthers

Now that they know what it feels like, the Florida Panthers want to experience it again. Winning the Stanley Cup. The Panthers were close in 2023 before losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games the final, but it gave them a better idea of what they were chasing through the 2034-24 regular season. […]

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36 m. ago Keeli Husband Elected Vice Chair of Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s Young Construction Leaders Executive Committee

Mississauga, ON, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EllisDon Corporation announces Keeli Husband, Director of Business Development, has been recently elected Vice Chair of the 2025/2026 Young Construction Leaders (YCL) Executive Committee for the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA). Husband joins three other committee members for the 2025/2026 year.  “Keeli has been with us for […]

Politics

65 m. ago Edmonton Oilers better hope they've already hit rock bottom on season

Captain Connor McDavid had just two goals and a minus-8 rating in the nine games that followed him scoring the overtime winner in the 4 Nations final.

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99 m. ago New Cohere AI model’s performance rivals latest versions of DeepSeek, ChatGPT

TORONTO — Cohere Inc. says it has released a new enterprise generative artificial intelligence model that is “on par or better than” the latest technology underpinning ChatGPT and DeepSeek. The Toronto-based firm revealed the new product — Command A _ on Thursday, advertising it as offering maximum performance with minimal hardware costs. Command A is […]

Technology

2 h. ago Wine Guy: 3 redolent B.C. red wines to ride out final weeks of winter

James Nevison: Sipping one of these bright, exuberant local wines will certainly aid in chasing away any lingering winter blues

Sport

2 h. ago 4 kids allegedly assaulted at Spruce Grove daycare, RCMP warn of more victims

Parkland RCMP received a complaint last week of an assault alleged to have occurred at Little Stars Daycare in Spruce Grove, and to date have identified four victims.

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2 h. ago Anne Murray to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Juno Awards

The most Juno awarded artist in history, Murray will be the first artist to receive the honour since 1989

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2 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

2 h. ago B.C. government excludes Tesla products from EV charger rebate program

However, if someone purchased or received pre-approval for their Tesla product before March 12, 2025, it can still qualify for rebates and will be processed as normal.

Politics

3 h. ago Canadians can get their taxes done for free and here's who qualifies

Need help filing your taxes? According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), some Canadians may be eligible for free tax assistance.It's that time of year again as everyone gets ready to file their taxes in Canada before the April 30 deadline. However, filing taxes can be a pretty daunting task for some, which is why the CRA offers a free service for Canadians who qualify."Doing your taxes each year can feel like a big job, but you don't have to do it alone!" reads a statement from the CRA.How can you file your taxes for free in Canada?Non-profits and organizations organize free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.In 2024, volunteers submitted 980,000 tax returns and helped over 857,000 people. Combined, their efforts resulted in Canadians receiving $2.3 billion in benefits and credit payments.And it's not just for filing taxes this year — volunteers can even help people with their taxes going back 10 years.Are you eligible?To get free tax help, you'll...

Economics

3 h. ago ‘QUITE EXCEPTIONAL’: Luigi Mangione lands largest donation from mystery donor

As Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, awaits trial, his defence fund received a hefty addition earlier this week from a mystery donor. The anonymous benefactor pledged $36,500 US to the Luigi Mangione Official Defense Fund on the platform GiveSendGo, which was launched in December to cover the accused […]

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3 h. ago Ontario seeing massive spike in measles cases, officials warn of outbreak

According to Public Health Ontario, as of Wednesday, 277 confirmed cases and 69 probable cases of measles were reported in Ontario in 2025.

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3 h. ago Elon Musk's Starlink comes dead last in Canada internet provider ranking

Opensignal has posted its latest Fixed Broadband Experience report, which offers a deeper understanding of how people use their broadband connections.Opensignal collected data from Oct. 1 to Dec. 29, 2024, detailing broadband internet speeds in several regions across Canada.The key findings include Rogers having the fastest average download speeds nationally, with a score of 198.1Mbps, nearly 40Mbps ahead of Bell. Bell, on the other hand, offers the highest upload speed with a score of 109.9Mbps.Bell and Rogers are tied for overall video experience nationally, with scores of 76.7-76.8 out of 100, landing in the "Very Good" tier. Rogers also retains the highest scores regarding consistent quality and reliability experience.Regionally, Rogers tied or finished first in 20 of the 28 regional awards. Conversely, Bell has the fastest average upload speeds in Atlantic Provinces, Ontario, and Quebec, clocking in at 121Mbps in Quebec. Additionally, Eastlink has performed well for consistent ...

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4 h. ago Konica Minolta Given the Highest Evaluation by CDP and Included on the Climate A List 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. today announced its global headquarters, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), has been selected for the Climate A List in the FY2024 survey by CDP, an international not-for-profit environmental organization. This is the eighth time Konica Minolta has been given the highest […]

Society

4 h. ago Liberal Airport Privatization Scheme Should Be Grounded: Canada’s Flight Attendants

OTTAWA, Ontario — CUPE’s Airline Division, which represents 18,500 flight attendants across Canada, is pushing back against the Liberal government’s proposal for increased privatization of Canadian airports. “Privatizing airports will put good union jobs at risk and increase costs for travellers at the very moment our jobs and services are being threatened by President Trump’s […]

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4 h. ago ProAmpac Receives Six Awards, Including Highest Achievement, from Flexible Packaging Association

CINCINNATI — ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its success at the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards. The company earned multiple honors, including the prestigious Highest Achievement Award for its PRO-EVO® Recyclable FL, which was presented during the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) annual meeting on March 7, […]

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5 h. ago What Doug Ford and Mark Carney ate during meeting at Toronto diner

Recently re-elected Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney made headlines on Wednesday when they came together for their first face-to-face meeting, ahead of Ford's trip to Washington D.C. to discuss the ongoing trade issues with Trump's administration. The breakfast meeting, which was hosted at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke (located at 123 Rexdale Blvd.), allowed the two politicians to align their strategies on how best to approach U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on tariffs and free trade. Owner of Wally's Grill, George Gianakopoulos, told blogTO that "everyone had a positive experience" when the two politicians popped by for some breakfast yesterday morning. "We were thrilled to host Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney's breakfast meeting today. All the customers wanted to take photos with them and they obliged," Gianakopoulos said. "The two enjoyed their breakfast and Mr. Carney...

Transport

5 h. ago Huge Ontario music store known for being largest in Canada closing after 57 years

It's the end of an era for an enormous music store just north of Toronto, as local institution Cosmo Music has announced its impending closure after almost six decades in business.The Richmond Hill establishment —famously known as Canada's single-largest music store — announced on Wednesday that it would close its doors after 57 years.In a press release, the ownership called the "difficult decision" a product of "significant challenges faced by the company after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite major technological investments and efforts to adapt to a changing market.""We are deeply grateful to our dedicated team, loyal customers, brand partners, and the music community that has supported us throughout these incredible years," said the Hebert family, owners of Cosmo Music."It's been a privilege to serve as a hub for musicians and music lovers alike.""Cosmo Music has always been more than just a store," the Hebert family statement continued. "It has been a space where ...

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5 h. ago FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case

The Federal Trade Commission has walked back comments that a lack of resources is interfering with the agency’s ability to be ready for a September trial over Amazon’s Prime program. Jonathan Cohen, a lawyer for the FTC, had asked a federal judge during a hearing on Wednesday to delay the trail and relax deadlines in […]

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