42 m. ago Trump’s transportation department cancels new review step that could’ve slowed state projects

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is backing off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek even minor changes to their transportation plans, after the rescinded requirement sparked concern that some payments for roads, bridges and transit would be delayed or even halted due to policy differences. Most of […]

Sport

58 m. ago Trump says Poilievre ‘not a MAGA guy,’ calls Freeland a ‘whack’

In an interview with The Spectator, U.S. President Donald Trump did not provide any new insights into how Canada might stop his planned 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

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61 m. ago As Trade Unionists, We’ll Resist Ford’s Agenda: CUPE Ontario

– Craven Ford spent millions for electoral status quo, says union – Doug Ford cynically exploited a period of national and international tumult to return the Conservatives to government in Ontario. But for all his self-serving opportunism, Ford failed to win the dramatically increased majority that was his pretext for a costly and unnecessary election, […]

Economics

82 m. ago Zelenskyy meets Trump at White House, seeking security assurances against future Russian aggression

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, as he tries to persuade the White House to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine’s security against any future Russian aggression. Zelenskyy flashed a thumb’s up but didn’t speak to reporters […]

Society

85 m. ago Key questions remain on how tariffs will apply to energy, just days from Trump’s deadline

The lack of detail is making it difficult for companies to develop strategies or plan spending

Economics

1 hour ago Trump to designate English the official language of the U.S.

The executive order will rescind a mandate from former President Bill Clinton requiring government to provide language assistance to non-English speakers

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1 hour ago Trump calls Freeland ’a whack’ and Poilievre ’not a MAGA guy’

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on domestic Canadian politics as his deadline to impose steep tariffs on Canada inches closer. In an interview with The Spectator, Trump called Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland terrible and “a whack” and claimed credit for her resignation as finance minister. Trump also remarked on Conservative […]

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2 h. ago Adam: Thanks to Trump, this wasn't a typical Ontario election

If you think your country might be wiped off the map by the U.S., you vote for a steady hand at the helm and Ontarians may have done that.

Politics

2 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...

Politics

3 h. ago US Merchandise Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Import Surge

The US merchandise trade deficit widened unexpectedly in January to a record as imports surged ahead of President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs.

Economics

3 h. ago La politique commerciale de Trump et des scandales font trembler le marché des cryptos

Les cryptomonnaies encaissent de lourdes pertes, les investisseurs délaissant ces actifs spéculatifs et volatils.

Politics

3 h. ago Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine seeks an end to Russian aggression

Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign an economic agreement with the U.S. aimed at financing the reconstruction of war-damaged Ukraine

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4 h. ago OREA Congratulates Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives on their 2025 Provincial Election Win

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) would like to congratulate Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives (PCs) on winning their third majority government. Ontario’s REALTORS® look forward to working with the newly re-elected provincial government and all elected MPPs to bring housing affordability back for Ontario’s young […]

Politics

5 h. ago Trump, Zelenskyy set to met with Ukraine’s security in focus

During his trip to Washington, Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the U.S. aimed at financing the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Events

7 h. ago Jesse Kline: Remember when the left smeared Ford as Trump light?

He's now been elected as the anti-Trump

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7 h. ago Friday's letters: Love for Canada trumps Gretzky's hockey past

Re. “Trump problem Bodychecks Gretzky’s Legacy in Canada,” Stu Cowan, Feb. 26 One can only wonder how Gretzky was selected as honorary captain of Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-off hockey final in the first place. According to Cowan, it was the NHL’s decision. Nevertheless, this decision led to a fiasco. Gretzky’s prior presence […]

Sport

7 h. ago Doug Ford is first Ontario party leader to win third straight majority since 1959: ‘Safe pair of hands’

Ford, who said he would very much like to be premier 'forever,' is the first premier to score three back-to-back-to-back majority mandates since Leslie Frost in 1959

Politics

7 h. ago ‘A new Conservative dynasty?’ Here’s how rare Doug Ford’s third Ontario majority really is

Ford, who said he would very much like to be premier 'forever,' is the first premier to score three back-to-back-to-back majority mandates since Leslie Frost in 1959

Politics

7 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

8 h. ago Doug Ford remains top dog in Ontario, but PCs drop seats in Toronto

While across a large portion of Ontario, Doug Ford cruised to a third consecutive majority government, he once again fell flat in the downtown core of Toronto on Thursday night.

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