57 m. ago Many public servants are breaking Ottawa’s remote work rules, data shows

Latest remote work mandate requires all staff to work on-site a minimum of three days a week

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1 hour ago No new bombshells in Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files

The documents are unlikely to satisfy online sleuths eager for fresh details about Epstein's crimes and his connections to famous people

Events

1 hour 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

5 h. ago Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules

OTTAWA — Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government’s three biggest departments aren’t following Ottawa’s three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. The federal government’s latest remote work mandate, which took effect in early September, requires all staff employed under the Treasury Board to work on-site a minimum of three days a […]

Culture

8 h. ago ‘Unprecedented situation’: Opposition critics say Carney’s leadership bid shows need for stricter disclosure rules

Because Carney has never run for and won a federal MP seat, he has not been subject to these conflict of interest rules

Politics

9 h. ago Europe Gas Ends Month With Biggest Loss in Year and Record Trade

European natural gas is ending February with the biggest decline in a year and record trading volumes as market players adjust their outlooks after a tumultuous month.

Economics

12 h. ago Trump makes US copper mining a focus of his domestic minerals policy

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a step toward granting the U.S. mining industry’s biggest wishes by singling out one metal as a focus of his domestic minerals policy: copper. From talk of acquiring Greenland and its vast mineral wealth to prodding Ukraine for minerals in exchange for help fending off Russia’s […]

Events

14 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Caufield nets OT winner as Canadiens take down visiting Sharks

The Montreal Canadiens continue their winning ways after the Four Nations break, defeating the San Jose Sharks in overtime at the Bell Centre.

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15 h. ago Chris Selley: Ontario’s Liberals and NDP failed miserably at the one job they had

Many Ontarians don't believe anyone can solve their biggest problems. They stuck with the devil they know

Economics

16 h. ago Ailing China Steel Sector Seized by Talk of ‘Supply Reform 2.0’

China’s billion-ton steel industry is edging toward its biggest shake-up in a decade, with speculation growing that Beijing will order plant closures in response to a construction slowdown at home and a wave of protectionism overseas.

Society

16 h. ago New batch of Jeffrey Epstein files draws criticism, called a ‘complete disappointment’

Despite some pre-release hype, the Justice Department noted the files largely contain 'documents that have been previously leaked but never released in a formal capacity'

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16 h. ago Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Trump Tariff Threats Boost Dollar

Gold was on track for its first weekly loss this year as investors booked profits from a record-breaking rally amid increasing concern over President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, which has strengthened the US dollar.

Economics

17 h. ago Tax cuts, increases, tariff uncertainty highlight 2025 Alberta budget

The Alberta government's 2025/26 budget includes an income tax break for Albertans, but also increases in some other taxes and fees amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.

Economics

18 h. ago Brookfield Corporation Announces Pricing of $500 Million Notes Due 2055

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) today announced the pricing of a public offering of $500 million principal amount of senior notes due 2055 (the “notes”), which will bear interest at a rate of 5.813% per annum. The notes will be issued by Brookfield Finance Inc., […]

Economics

19 h. ago Braid: Sell off the hospitals? The UCP budget makes it possible

The UCP assault on Alberta Health Services has become a land grab. And maybe a hospital fire sale by a cash-strapped government. Flagged in the new budget is a move to transfer ownership of all hospitals, and the land they stand on, to the Alberta Infrastructure department. You may not have been aware (I certainly […]

Economics

19 h. ago Oilers look to end losing streak against Panthers in rematch of 2024 Stanley Cup final

The Oilers have been outscored 17-7 in the three games coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Sport

19 h. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Province sets aside $106 million in Edmonton deal with city, OEG to demolish Coliseum, build event park and Downtown development

Provincial officials said Thursday the $52-million event park would include an indoor and outdoor component east of the arena. It would be a public recreation and community gathering space

Economics

19 h. ago DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers demanded answers from billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency on Thursday as concerns about who has access to America’s most sensitive information continue to dog Trump administration efforts to reshape the federal government. The systems accessed by Musk’s DOGE staffers include billions of data points about citizens and businesses, […]

Society

19 h. ago Ontario Election 2025 LIVE: Breaking down Ottawa riding results

Ontario election results: See who’s ahead, where the closest fights are unfolding, and what it all means for the province.

Politics

20 h. ago Some Canadians are choosing Mexico over U.S. for spring break. What to know before you go

Concerns about water safety linger after hundreds of vacationers recently fell ill at a resort in Mexico. Here's how to stay safe.

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