44 m. ago Province launching more ‘Buy BC’ ads as Trump tariff threat looms

Eby says B.C. residents would soon start seeing more "Buy BC" advertisements, and the province has also launched a new website with a tool to help people buy local.

Economics

51 m. ago Saskatoon murder victim’s family still waiting for answers 1 month after his death

Fifty-three-year-old Troy Leclair is facing charges of first-degree murder, following the death of 23-year-old Alfred Okyere on Jan. 21, 2025.

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52 m. ago RCMP seize 200 bottles of liquor in northern Manitoba search

Police in northern Manitoba say they seized more than 200 bottles of liquor, along with illicit drugs and loaded handguns, during a search at a Bunibonibee Cree Nation home.

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64 m. ago Residences evacuated after fire and possible explosion in Township of Langley

Shortly before 11 a.m., RCMP received a report of a possible explosion and fire at a residence located in the 7300-block of 196th Street.

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68 m. ago Two men face dozens of charges in connection with Project Skyfall

York Regional Police have laid 39 additional charges against two GTA men in Project Skyfall, a year-long investigation into home invasions, armed robberies and drug trafficking. Earlier, 17 people were charged with 83 collective offences, three firearms recovered and more than $14 million of illegal drugs seized. The continued investigation led to charges related to […]

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94 m. ago Bail revoked for man accused of two violent sex assaults in Hamilton

A bail review on Thursday, brought by the Crown, has led to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice revoking the bail of Hamilton sexual assault suspect Leikeze Cheruiyot, 22, and returning him to custody. Hamilton Police had previously issued a public warning about the former high school track star’s release earlier this month given his […]

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1 hour ago Councillors to decide how to replace newly elected MPP George Darouze at City Hall

After the Ontario election, Coun. George Darouze will need to be replaced in Osgoode ward, it's up to council whether to call a byelection.

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2 h. ago Penner's pot proposal passes — cannabis sales now allowed at adult

Festival-goers in Calgary will be able to buy their bud on site this year, after a city councillor’s proposal to allow for cannabis sales at adult-only events narrowly passed earlier this week. Ward 11’s Kourtney Penner introduced the notice of motion, which asked administration to enable the sale of cannabis at minor-prohibited events, at Tuesday’s […]

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2 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in March: Country Music Awards | Calgary Flames | Taylor Swift

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our events calendar for more. The Oratory Live Talk Show Join musicians and storytellers for this debut arts-meets-advocacy talk show featuring Juno award winning rapper TOBi, TEDx speaker and professor Dr. Gabrielle […]

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3 h. ago Lethbridge city council reinforces stance opposing development of coal mines

Lethbridge’s council is still against the development of coal mines after confirming its stance earlier this week. The southern Alberta city’s elected officials voted Tuesday in favour of a motion to continue its opposition to coal mines, a stance it has consistently taken in recent years. Coun. Belinda Crowson, who put forward the motion, wanted […]

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3 h. ago Cyclone Garance hits French Indian Ocean island of Reunion; police report 3 deaths

PARIS (AP) — French police said at least three people were killed when a tropical storm packing fierce winds and torrential rains thumped the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion on Friday. Residents were ordered to stay at home as Tropical Cyclone Garance brought heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph), […]

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4 h. ago Canada is changing the rules to its Express Entry immigration program

The Canadian government has announced significant changes to its Express Entry immigration program this year.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed the new 2025 Express Entry categories on Thursday."Canada's Express Entry system is evolving to meet the country's changing needs," reads a statement from Minister of Immigration Marc Miller."By addressing labour shortages, strengthening our economy and increasing Francophone immigration, we are building a more dynamic workforce with workers and professionals from in-demand fields."Canada dramatically cuts immigration targets for the next three yearshttps://t.co/b9q4KodEdA— blogTO (@blogTO) October 24, 2024The IRCC says it will conduct category-based invitation rounds for the following new categories:French language proficiencyHealth care and social services     - Family physicians     - Nurse practitioners     - Dentists     - Pha...

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4 h. ago Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to be arraigned in NY after being transferred from Mexico

NEW YORK (AP) — Cartel leaders Rafael Caro Quintero and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes are set to be arraigned in a U.S. federal court in New York City on Friday, following their surprise transfer from Mexico. The pair were among 29 Mexican prisoners sent Thursday to eight cities across the U.S. Caro Quintero, the former leader […]

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5 h. ago Here's Doug Ford's Ontario election victory speech and plans for his third term

Doug Ford was re-elected for his third term as Premier of Ontario on Thursday night, evoking mixed reactions across the province.The Progressive Conservative (PC) party's third consecutive majority victory is certainly a rare one — a feat not seen since 1959 — and also took place during the first winter election the province has had in 44 years.Despite public uproar regarding Ford's many scandals over his tenure, only 45 per cent of eligible residents turned out to have their say in the snap vote, which was called just 29 days prior to election day.The result was disappointing to many in downtown Toronto, which appears on result maps as a mosaic of NDP orange and Liberal red amid the sea of PC blue that dominated the vast majority of the rest of southern Ontario.Greeting his constituents right after the win, Ford, jubilant and relieved, repeatedly thanked the crowd for their cheers and applause before commenting on the evening.Doug Ford re-elected Pre...

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5 h. ago Intel again pushes back expected opening for semiconductor plant in central Ohio

Intel Corp. has once again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio. The struggling chipmaker announced Friday that construction on the first of its two factories — known as fabs — planned for New Albany is now expected to be completed in 2030 and begin operations between then and 2031. […]

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6 h. ago It’s been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday. Residents in Goma, which was once a critical trade and humanitarian hub, say they are struggling on various fronts even as the rebels try to consolidate their administration and restart normal life. On the streets of Goma, which is […]

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8 h. ago Cook This: 3 Middle Eastern recipes from Souk to Table, including one

Make Amina Al-Saigh's lentil soup, one-pot chicken and saffron orzo, and saucy skillet trout

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10 h. ago Terence Corcoran: The Brutal Capitalist and ideological designs on society

The Brutalist, a great movie, has many themes. This being Hollywood, one is humanity's never-ending struggle against Brutal Capitalism

Economics

10 h. ago All the Ways China Could Respond to Trump’s Ramped Up Trade War

After a slower than expected start, the trade war between the US and China has begun to heat up, with President Donald Trump announcing a dizzying series of actions against China in the past seven days — and more to come over the next month.

Economics

11 h. ago Mills: Design favoured for new Alexandra Bridge ignores its heritage

This choice part of an all-out assault on the esthetics of the city as well as its history.

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