79 m. ago Alterra Mountain Company Names New Chief People Officer and President & Chief Operating Officer, Experiences Division

DENVER — Alterra Mountain Company has announced key additions to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Diane Neville as Chief People Officer (CPO) and Will Forbes as President & Chief Operating Officer, Experiences Division. “We are very excited to add these talented leaders to crucial roles within our growing company. They will each […]

Economics

99 m. ago OPINION: How Ontario’s political parties must deal with homelessness

By addressing poverty at its roots, we’ll also prevent rising costs in health care and emergency services

Politics

2 h. ago L’acteur Gérard Depardieu visé par une enquête pour fraude fiscale aggravée

Il est soupçonné de s’être fictivement domicilié en Belgique à partir de 2013.

Events

2 h. ago OrganOx Completes $142 Million Equity Financing Led by HealthQuest Capital

Financing strengthens OrganOx to expand its leadership position in organ technology OXFORD, United Kingdom and MADISON, N.J., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OrganOx Ltd., a leading organ medical technology company, successfully completed a $142 million primary and secondary equity financing to accelerate growth opportunities for its metra® platform technology in the large and high […]

Economics

3 h. ago German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises hopes of a stable two-party coalition of conservatives and center-left Social Democrats, with center-right leader Friedrich Merz as chancellor. But will it take the swift action business leaders are calling for? Here’s what leading economists […]

Politics

3 h. ago Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that […]

Science

3 h. ago CanadaHelps Estimates $266 Million Loss for Charities Due to Canada Post Strike; Urges Canadians to Use Extended Donation Deadline to Give

Funding lost from the 2024 postal strike and a looming recession from tariff threats places Canadian charities in a precarious position TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to estimates from CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, the Canada Post strike cost Canadian charities $266 million in lost donations, accounting […]

Economics

4 h. ago Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations. In a letter to employees released Monday, Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday. Niccol said Starbucks is also eliminating several hundred open and unfilled positions. “Our intent is […]

Other

5 h. ago Here Are the Key Positions of Germany’s Likely Coalition Parties

An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government for Germany.

Culture

5 h. ago Algoma Steel Group to Participate in the BMO 34th Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today announced that the Company is participating in the BMO 34th Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference on […]

Culture

6 h. ago Battle for Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay ridings puts northern issues in spotlight

And the northern cities of Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay, which politicians of all stripes have represented over the past few decades, have become key battlegrounds. 

Events

6 h. ago Ontario election 2025: Here’s where the leaders will be on Monday, Feb. 24

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Monday, Feb. 24:

Politics

7 h. ago The trick to being a contrarian investor in a time of tariffs and trade wars

Martin Pelletier: Don’t get fooled by taking the opposite position to everyone else simply because you think the collective have it wrong

Economics

8 h. ago Bay: With the right support, we can build something strong in Carleton riding

The Citizen invited Ottawa candidates from the four major provincial parties to explain why you should vote for them on Feb. 27.

Transport

12 h. ago German Fringe Parties’ Strong Showing Clouds Path to Debt Reform

The result of Germany’s parliamentary election complicates the path to more lenient fiscal policy in the future, limiting the options of next government in trying to lift the economy out of its long bout of stagnation.

Society

13 h. ago Les ratés du REM «n’aident certainement pas» la cause du tramway de Québec

Différents problèmes confortent les détracteurs du projet de la capitale nationale dans leur position.

Other

19 h. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

Subdued oil traders will be looking for clues at a major energy conference in London this week. Gold continues to pour into the US as the market provides arbitrage opportunities. And the price of liquefied natural gas in Europe is showing signs of easing as supply concerns take a step back.

Culture

19 h. ago Ottawa Senators show off their talents in annual skills competition

Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner, Rebecca Leslie, Emily Clark and Danielle Serdachny from the Professional Women's Hockey League were invited to participate.

Events

20 h. ago Edmonton youth soccer coach sought on fraud charges still on the lam

"It's incredible, all the positivity that's come out of this, and that's what we should be focused on."

Sport

20 h. ago Edmonton youth soccer coach sought on fraud charges arrested by RCMP in Sherwood Park

"It's incredible, all the positivity that's come out of this, and that's what we should be focused on."

Sport