87 m. ago Darnell Nurse out as Edmonton Oilers shuffle deck against Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers will be without the services of Darnell Nurse when they face the defending-champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday (5 p.m., Sportsnet One). The 30-year-old defenceman is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, according to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. Nurse crashed into the end boards Tuesday in a 4-1 […]

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1 hour ago Justin Trudeau calls idea of banning Donald Trump from Canada ‘irresponsible’

Canada will play host to the annual G7 summit, which is set to take place in Kananaskis, Alta. from June 15 to 17.

Politics

1 hour ago Ninepoint Partners Announces Final February 2025 Cash Distribution for Ninepoint Cash Management Fund – ETF Series

TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the final February 2025 cash distribution for the Ninepoint Cash Management Fund – ETF Series. The record date for the distribution is February 28, 2025. This distribution is payable on March 7, 2025. The per-unit final February 2025 distribution is detailed […]

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3 h. ago Ontario voters head to the polls for election day after snap winter campaign

Ontario’s political party leaders have criss-crossed the province, released their platforms and made their pitches over the past month — now it’s decision day for voters.  Polls are open until 9 p.m. ET on Thursday for what has shaped up in parts of the province to be a snowy and slushy election day, capping off the first […]

Politics

3 h. ago Australian Pension Funds Offer to Help ‘Super Charge’ America

Australia’s $2.6 trillion pension fund industry has a message for the US: “We’re ready to invest in America’s future.”

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4 h. ago Severely injured Calgarian set to return from Mexico on medevac flight

A Calgary family is anxiously counting down the hours until they welcome their severely injured loved one back following a multiple-day delay where his insurance company said he was not fit to fly. Trevor Cockrell, 55, suffered multiple broken bones and a collapsed lung after he and his family were rear-ended by a car on […]

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6 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter is coming back to Toronto and people are losing it

Let's keep this Short n' Sweet: Sabrina Carpenter is coming back to Toronto next fall!After a sold-out stint at the Scotiabank Arena in September 2024, the pint-sized popstar has just announced that she's circling back on her Short n' Sweet tour, and will be visiting Toronto once again this fall, leaving plenty of fans begging Ticketmaster to "Please Please Please" let them get tickets this time.The tour, based on hits from Carpenter's most recent album, originally kicked off in September of 2024, and culminated with a three-night stint in Los Angeles back in November. So excited to announce an additional leg of the Short n’ Sweet Tour — coming back to a few select cities this fall! New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto and Pittsburgh (for taxes🤍)with special guests @oliviadeano, @ravynlenae & @ambermarkOnce again — make sure to head… pic.twitter.com/iYyCPyrmIw— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) February 27...

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6 h. ago Colombia’s Petro Names Former Head of Oil Workers Union as Energy Minister

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro is expected to name Edwin Palma as the nation’s new energy minister following weeks of tumultuous changes inside his cabinet.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still set for next week

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that the March 4 tariffs were linked to the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico.

Economics

7 h. ago Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate head to the U.S. after travel ban lifted in Romania

What led to the travel ban being lifted? Here's what we know

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8 h. ago WorkSafeBC's nudge on crane rules just an 'interim step' for safety, union says

"Providing guidance in the meantime is sort of, let's call it an interim step, to try to prevent similar incidents from happening again." — Josh Towsley, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115

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9 h. ago Ontario voters with disabilities face barriers in winter election: Advocates

As Ontarians head to the polls in a rare winter election, disability advocates say additional barriers created by snowy and icy conditions could have been avoided and are calling on the province to make voting more accessible. Back-to-back snowstorms hit many parts of the province this month and some cities are still working to clear […]

Politics

13 h. ago Confused by what Trump is saying about tariffs? You’re not alone. Here’s what we know

The ever-evolving set of threats has left Canadians, along with business and political leaders, confused

Economics

19 h. ago Northland Power Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results and Announces 2025 Financial Outlook

Baltic Power, Hai Long and Oneida projects continue to make construction progress TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI) reported today financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. All dollar amounts set out herein are in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless […]

Culture

19 h. ago ‘Covered in blood head to toe’: Surrey community rattled by overnight violence

Two homeowners were hurt and a suspect arrested in an apparently random attack at a South Surrey manufactured home park overnight.

Events

20 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

21 h. ago South Carolina man set to face firing squad seeks postponement, questioning execution procedures

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man who is scheduled to die next week by firing squad is again asking that his execution be postponed and prison officials release more information about the state’s lethal injection drug and procedures. Lawyers for Brad Sigmon said he is being forced to choose a violent death by firing […]

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21 h. ago Ontario end of winter and early spring weather forecast has arrived

Based on Ontario's weather thus far this week, you wouldn't be blamed for thinking that spring is making an early arrival in the province. But, the glimmer of these few balmier days is set to be short-lived, with minus double digit temperatures and more snow on the way for parts of the province in the coming days.So, what climate is in store for the Toronto area and beyond in March as we shed our winter layers?Meteorologists are anticipating a return to more seasonal conditions as we kick off the month, with another 10-15 cm (or more!) in the south of the province thanks to another dose of back-to-back storms."The warmth doesn't mean the end of winter weather. In fact, snowfall will return to the province as the next system brings a coating of snow, and even a chance of freezing rain and drizzle for some areas," The Weather Network wrote on Tuesday.Wouldn't be the worst idea to set the alarm a little earlier tomorrow morning around the #GTA for ris...

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23 h. ago Asian Stocks Struggle, Nvidia Swings in Late Trade: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were primed for muted moves Thursday as investors grappled with new details on tariffs from US President Donald Trump and robust earnings from Nvidia Corp.

Economics

23 h. ago Equities in Tight Range After Nvidia Underwhelms: Markets Wrap

Asian equities traded in a tight range at the open after earnings from Nvidia Corp. failed to rally the stock in after-market hours and new tariff announcements from President Donald Trump caused confusion.

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