28 m. ago Nutrien Announces Ken Seitz and Jeff Tarsi as Speakers at the BofA Investor Conference

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today that Mr. Ken Seitz, Nutrien’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Jeff Tarsi, Nutrien’s Executive Vice President and President, Global Retail, will be speaking at the 2025 BofA Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on Wednesday, February 26 at 10:30am EST. The fireside chat […]

Culture

34 m. ago Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island’s next premier, replacing Dennis King

Rob Lantz takes over from Dennis King, who resigned today after leading the province since 2019.

Other

82 m. ago How Trump’s tariffs could hurt Canada’s home construction industry

U.S. President Donald Trump postponed widespread tariffs on Canada, but Canadian homebuilders say the uncertainty of what could be imposed is creating issues.

Economics

2 h. ago Rideshare and taxi drivers must take new training by April 1: City of Edmonton

A new City of Edmonton bylaw will require rideshare and taxi drivers to take a new mandatory training course if they want to continue operating. A training course needs to be completed through a dispatcher in charge of the drivers by April 1 and a certificate of completion must be submitted to operate in the […]

Transport

3 h. ago Paul McCartney’s personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm” will make its Canadian debut in 2026. The exhibit includes video clips, archival materials and more than 250 photographs offering a behind-the-scenes look at the […]

Culture

3 h. ago Toronto charity shares experiences and challenges protecting vulnerable youth online

Editor's Note: The following story contains details about human trafficking that may upset some readers.February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada, and aims to raise awareness about its magnitude and prevalence while taking steps to combat and prevent the crime itself. "Sex trafficking is the most common form of human trafficking and is one of Canada's most lucrative and misunderstood crimes," Suzie Tarlattini, Supervisor of the Awareness and Prevention Program at Covenant House Toronto, tells blogTO."Most people don't realize that it can happen to someone they know, and when we believe this, we're distancing ourselves from the issue and from very real risk factors our children might be facing."Educating the GTAAlongside dual efforts to both prevent and support youth experiencing homelessness, Covenant House provides education about sex trafficking and online safety to students across the GTA so that they may understand the issue, how it happens, what wa...

Technology

3 h. ago Fans from coast to coast celebrate Canada’s epic 4 Nations triumph: ’It’s our sport’

MONTREAL — With so much on the line, Canadian hockey fans erupted in jubilation after another night to remember on Thursday. Canada — after losing to the United States earlier in the tournament — triumphed over the Americans in the hotly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston. Against a politically charged backdrop, superstar centre […]

Sport

3 h. ago Alberta judge blocks order keeping kids with special needs out of class during strike

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge granted an injunction Thursday to block a ministerial order that has prevented children with special needs from attending school as a support strike drags on. More than 4,000 support staff, including educational assistants and cafeteria workers, have been on strike since mid-January over a wage dispute with the Edmonton Public […]

Society

3 h. ago Edmonton weather: Chances of flurries, chances of rain, a chance to enjoy the sun again

A look at Friday Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s currently -3 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 4 km/h winds from the south southwest with a windchill of -5. After what felt like an eternity, the City of Edmonton has finally deactivated its extreme weather response. Take that, traditional winter freeze! As […]

Other

4 h. ago London housing forecast: Good news for renters, uncertainty for sellers

2025 could be a tale of two cities in London’s housing market, according to the latest forecast by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). Renters may see a continuation of last year’s dropping rents as more supply hits the market. For sellers, an expected market rebound may be delayed to the second half of […]

Economics

4 h. ago Two sides of Tate McRae: 'The persona that I have on stage and in music videos is much different than me at my core'

In September, tabloid website The U.S. Sun ran an article on Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae, zeroing in on supposed outrage over nudity in the provocative video for the bouncy pop hit It’s OK I’m OK. The video doesn’t really have the 21-year-old baring it all, but there is some creative use of pixilation in […]

Other

4 h. ago Preview: Sports is king in many men's lives and LeBron basketball play shows how it forges friendships

Alberta Theatre Projects should have a slamdunk with its latest, a basketball play about friendship. Since it premiered in Chicago in March 2022, and subsequently transferred to New York the following year, King James has become the most-produced new play in America. Alberta Theatre Projects, in partnership with Hamilton’s Theatre Aquarius, has the Canadian premiere. […]

Sport

4 h. ago Trudeau has words for Trump after Canada's 4 Nations championship win over U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was ready following Team Canada's OT win over the United States.Following Connor McDavid's electrifying golden goal to secure Canada the 4 Nations championship, Trudeau took to social media with a subtle jab at U.S. President Donald Trump."You can't take our country — and you can't take our game," Trudeau wrote.You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 21, 2025This comes after a relentless series of statements made by Trump referring to Canada as the 51st American state. This strange statement was first made by the 78-year-old president back in December and was initially played off by many as a joke. As he continued to say it, however, it started rubbing some Canadians the wrong way.Notably, he has referred to Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada rather than the prime minister. Trump repeated the statement Thursday in a post...

Politics

5 h. ago How Donald Trump’s tariff on pharmaceuticals could cause headaches for American patients and Canadian companies

Americans will feel the pain in their medicine chest when their antibiotics, vaccines, and prescriptions suddenly jump in cost by 25 per cent, said Mina Tadrous, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Economics

5 h. ago Could Canada legally challenge Trump’s tariffs? What to know

If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods, experts say Canada has a strong case to challenge it under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement.

Economics

5 h. ago London school bus driver sounds safety alarm over small kids, big snowbanks

Piles of plowed snow in school bus loading zones pose a hazard for children getting on and off, says one frustrated London bus driver who fears a youngster may get injured.

Society

5 h. ago Brampton man, 71, charged after allegedly flying drone, taking photos at U.S. space force base

Xiao Guang Pan could face a maximum penalty of one year in federal prison for each count, if convicted, which would be a total of three years

Events

5 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Cadence + Purity Ring, Tchaikovsky + Scottish Fantasy, Lynch lives!

Ungirthed: A sumptuous combination of two Edmonton legends has come together with now-Ontarian Polaris-winner Cadence Weapon doing a cover of electropop mystics Purity Ring. “When I was asked by Last Gang to contribute to their 20th-anniversary compilation,” explains the rapper, who walks the talk in considering Edmonton one of his homes, “I knew I wanted […]

Sport

5 h. ago FIRST READING: Immigration minister says Canadian universities bringing in too many Indian students

Marc Miller also said Canada needs to refocus on 'quality' over 'quantity' of immigrants

Politics

5 h. ago Internal military report blames botched shooter drill on poor organization

OTTAWA — An internal report blames a lack of communication for a debacle on a Canadian Armed Forces base last fall, when masked men taking part in active-shooter drill fired blanks at civil servants who didn’t know it was a training exercise. During the drill, which took place on Nov. 12 at a service depot […]

Events