3 h. ago Merz claims victory for Germany’s conservatives, far right party likely to finish second

Based on exit polls and partial counting the Union bloc at just under 29 per cent and Alternative for Germany, or AfD, about 20 per cent

Culture

5 h. ago Clean sweep for Nova Scotia rinks at Canadian U18 Curling Championships in Saskatoon

Despite losing days of competition at the Canadian U18 Curling Championships due to a snowstorm and canceled flights, Nova Scotia curlers earned the title of national champion.

Sport

5 h. ago Key U.S. agencies, including some led by Trump loyalists, refuse to comply with Musk’s latest demand

NEW YORK — Key U.S. agencies, including the FBI and State Department, have instructed their employees not to comply with cost-cutting chief Elon Musk’s demand that federal workers explain what they accomplished last week — or risk losing their jobs. That resistance has intensified a pervasive sense of chaos and confusion, while highlighting a potential […]

Other

5 h. ago 'Can happen to anyone': Bissell Centre raises $141K through Coldest Night of the Year

"Anyone can lose everything, and when that happens, not everyone has the support system in place to help them."

Economics

5 h. ago 'Can happen to anyone': Edmonton's Bissell Centre raises $141K through Coldest Night of the Year

"Anyone can lose everything, and when that happens, not everyone has the support system in place to help them."

Economics

6 h. ago Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from cricket tournament as Kohli leads India to 6

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit. Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending […]

Other

6 h. ago Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from Champions Trophy after losing to Kohli’s India by 6 wickets

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit.  Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending […]

Sport

6 h. ago Germany’s Merz claims victory for his conservatives as exit polls put far right on strong showing

BERLIN — Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead. Merz said he was aware of the dimension of the task he faces and said that “it will not be easy.” Merz said he aims to put together a governing coalition as […]

Other

7 h. ago In Anacoreta, filmmakers lose their cool while making a movie in an isolated B.C. cabin

Combining cabin-in-the-woods and found-footage tropes, the shot-in-B. C. thriller was birthed during the pandemic

Culture

9 h. ago The Latest: Exit polls say Merz leads in Germany’s election, AfD makes historic gains

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory. Exit polls also indicate that Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II. The election came as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump administration, […]

Politics

17 h. ago No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

GWADAR, Pakistan (AP) — With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business. Located in the coastal city of Gwadar and completed in October […]

Other

18 h. ago Jason Maas et les Alouettes ne sont pas des «losers»... même au pickleball

Si la soif de victoire était présente, c’est peut-être le dégoût de la défaite qui semblait encore plus fort.

Other

22 h. ago Beterbiev s’incline pour une première fois et perd ses ceintures

Le Montréalais d'adoption a été vaincu par Dmitrii Bivol et s’est ainsi fait subtiliser son titre de champion incontesté des mi-lourds.

Politics

23 h. ago 'We're resilient': Christina Black's Nova Scotia rink once again digs deep, earns Scotties semifinal berth

It’s been far from smooth sailing for Christina Black and her rink-mates from the Halifax Curling Club at the 2025 Scott Tournament of Hearts. There have been tricky spots with tough manoeuvring needed to find passage through to the final day of the Canadian women’s curling championship. Yet here are the Nova Scotia champions, just […]

Sport

23 h. ago 'We're resilient': Nova Scotia's Black digs deep again, earns Scotties semifinal berth

It’s been far from smooth sailing for Christina Black and her rink-mates from the Halifax Curling Club at the 2025 Scott Tournament of Hearts. There have been tricky spots with tough manoeuvring needed to find passage through to the final day of the Canadian women’s curling championship. Yet here are the Nova Scotia champions, just […]

Sport

25 h. ago Musk Says All Federal Workers Must Justify Job or Risk Dismissal

Elon Musk, who is heading US President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the government, said all federal employees will receive an email directing them to justify their jobs.

Society

25 h. ago Musk Says Federal Workers Must Justify Job or Risk Dismissal

The Trump administration began sending emails to more than 2 million federal workers on Saturday, asking them to report on what they did last week or be forced to resign.

Society

28 h. ago High avalanche risk in parts of B.C. coast due to rain and warm temperatures

High avalanche danger levels have also been placed on parts of Vancouver Island, West Kootenay and the North Coast from Kitimat to Terrace.

Culture

31 h. ago Donald Trump calls Justin Trudeau a ‘loser’ after Team Canada beats U.S. at 4 Nations final

'I think he's done a very bad job for Canada,' U.S. president replied after PM said, 'You can’t take our country'

Politics

36 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: With hockey and Trumpian threats, success is the best revenge

Unlike Donald Trump, who is both a poor loser and a poor winner, let us celebrate our 4 Nations Face-Off victory over the U.S. graciously

Sport