16 m. ago Calgary 1988 Olympic torch engraved in Edmonton featured on Pawn Stars episode

Calgary’s 1988 Winter Olympics brought global talent and heartening underdogs to the city, notably British ski jumper Eddie the Eagle and the Jamaican bobsled team that served as the inspiration behind 1993’s film Cool Runnings. The 1988 Winter Olympic torch is considered one of the most rare due to how few, less than 150, were […]

Other

25 m. ago CRA wins case against remote worker who claimed $67,000 in moving expenses

Jamie Golombek: You can claim these expenses if you work at home but for professional not personal reasons

Society

70 m. ago Snowflake Expands AI Footprint with New Silicon Valley AI Hub and $200M Investment in Next

The nearly 30,000 square foot space in Menlo Park will represent one of the largest dedicated spaces for developers, startups, and business leaders to shape the future of AI Snowflake also plans to invest up to $200M in next-gen startups innovating on its AI Data Cloud through the Snowflake Startup Accelerator Program, in partnership with […]

Economics

1 hour ago Ontario sees another enormous jump in people not paying housing and other bills

As if we needed more facts and figures to remind us how bad Canada's economy is at present, a new report has offered a glimpse into just how many people nationwide have been unable to cover their major bills, with mortgage delinquency in particular at an all-time high.And, residents of Ontario are the worst culprits.The data, published by Equifax Canada this week, comes from the final months of 2024, a year in which consumer debt across the country grew by 4.6 per cent, to a total of an unthinkable $2.56 trillion.Though falling lending rates over the course of the year helped to relieve the debts of some, the credit company says that "financial pressures intensified" for many others, especially those with mortgages in our two most exorbitant provinces for property: Ontario and B.C.When looking at the fourth quarter of the year versus the same time in 2023, there was a shocking 90.2 per cent increase in the number of Ontarians who hadn't made a mortgage ...

Other

2 h. ago eXp Realty Paid More Than $220 Million in Revenue Share and Equity Benefits to Agents and Brokers in 2024

The industry’s most agent-centric brokerage continues to redefine financial success for real estate professionals BELLINGHAM, Wash., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), or the “Company”, the holding company for eXp Realty®, FrameVR.io and SUCCESS® Enterprises, today announced that it paid more than $220 million in revenue share and equity […]

Economics

2 h. ago Pas fort le rendement de la Caisse de dépôt sous Charles Emond

Avec son équipe de gestionnaires de portefeuille, il a bouclé l’année 2024 avec un rendement annualisé de 6,2% sur 5 ans.

Other

3 h. ago $30Gs fraudulent cheque cashed at Money Mart leads to charges

A woman is accused of fraud after police say she netted $30,000 in cash from a Money Mart. Durham Regional Police say that on Dec. 4, 2024 around 5:20 p.m., a woman “successfully cashed a fraudulent cheque, receiving over $30,000 in cash” from a Money Mart in Oshawa. The Financial Crimes Unit identified a suspect […]

Economics

3 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter is coming back to Toronto and people are losing it

Let's keep this Short n' Sweet: Sabrina Carpenter is coming back to Toronto next fall!After a sold-out stint at the Scotiabank Arena in September 2024, the pint-sized popstar has just announced that she's circling back on her Short n' Sweet tour, and will be visiting Toronto once again this fall, leaving plenty of fans begging Ticketmaster to "Please Please Please" let them get tickets this time.The tour, based on hits from Carpenter's most recent album, originally kicked off in September of 2024, and culminated with a three-night stint in Los Angeles back in November. So excited to announce an additional leg of the Short n’ Sweet Tour — coming back to a few select cities this fall! New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto and Pittsburgh (for taxes🤍)with special guests @oliviadeano, @ravynlenae & @ambermarkOnce again — make sure to head… pic.twitter.com/iYyCPyrmIw— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) February 27...

Transport

4 h. ago US GDP Held Steady While Inflation Marked Higher at End of 2024

The US economy advanced at a healthy pace and inflation was more stubborn than initially estimated at the end of 2024.

Economics

4 h. ago HardTech Investor Network Welcomes Two New Advisory Board Members to Strengthen Investment in Canada’s Hardtech Ecosystem

MARKHAM, Ontario — The HardTech Investor Network, a deep-tech focused investor network supporting Canadian pre-seed and seed-stage startups, is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Stewart and Ana Misra to its Advisory Board. Their extensive experience in investment and technology will be instrumental in driving innovation and expanding capital access within Canada’s deep-tech sector. […]

Other

5 h. ago Scores of cardiac surgeries being cancelled due to staff shortages: B.C. health care union

Health Sciences Association of B.C.: 'More than 100 cancelled in first six months of 2024 at St. Paul's alone'

Science

5 h. ago AYURCANN REPORTS ANOTHER RECORD SALES GROWTH IN Q2 2025 OF $13,363,509

Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ayurcann Holdings Corp. (CSE: AYUR, OTCQB: AYURF) (“Ayurcann” or the “Company”) is excited to announce record-breaking financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2024, the highlights of which are included in this news release. As a leading player in the rapidly growing cannabis industry, Ayurcann […]

Economics

5 h. ago Fancamp Reports Positive Gravity Geophysical Survey Results Extending Current Mineralized Lenses and Defining Multiple New Cu

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (“Fancamp” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture Exchange: FNC) is pleased to report positive results from a Gravity Survey conducted in December 2024 at its 100%-owned Clinton volcanogenic massive sulfide (“VMS”) project, situated in the past-producing area of the Appalachian region of Southern Québec, […]

Sport

5 h. ago The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for the first time in nearly a decade

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The number of babies born in South Korea rebounded for the first time in nine years in 2024, welcome news for a country grappling with one of the the world’s most serious demographic crises. South Korea’s statistics agency said Wednesday that 238,300 babies were born last year, an increase of […]

Other

6 h. ago NEXE Innovations Secures Fourth Partnership, Expanding its Audience in Canada and the United States

WINDSOR, Ontario, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEXE Innovations Inc. (“NEXE”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (TSX.V: NEXE | Frankfurt: NX5 | OTC: NEXNF), a compostable and innovative materials company, is pleased to announce a fourth partnership with a North American distributor specializing in retail, office coffee services (OCS) and hospitality sectors. We believe […]

Events

6 h. ago ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Advances IQ Square Drone to Manufacturing Stage for Outdoor Applications Including Inspections, Surveys, and the Fast

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has moved its first batch of IQ Square multifunction drones from prototype […]

Economics

6 h. ago Sezzle Reaches Significant Milestones as Canada’s Favourite Buy Now, Pay Later App

1.5 Million Signups and Growing: Canada’s Leading BNPL Platform Sezzle Hits Major Milestones and Expands Merchant Ties TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // – Sezzle, the leading “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) solution in Canada, is proud to announce a series of significant milestones that highlight its […]

Other

6 h. ago Latin American Remote Tech Talent Expands: BairesDev Sees 285% Surge in Remote Applicants in 2024

New hiring data from BairesDev shows how LATAM tech talent is changing the geography of jobs, as presented by a panel of experts during Davos 2025, where CEO Nacho De Marco introduced key trends on how AI, remote work, Silicon Pueblos, and nearshoring are reshaping the global workforce MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE […]

Other

6 h. ago 2025 Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Grants Awarded to Clinics in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, Funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals

The $2 million in new funding is part of a $4 million commitment from Teva, launched in 2022, to expand access to critical mental health services across 10 states SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics […]

Science

6 h. ago ‘BUY CANADA, BYE AMERICA’: Trump’s taunts spur fury in the north

(Bloomberg) — In Canadian grocery stores, US-grown produce is wilting on the shelves. Local executives are scouring wine lists over dinner to avoid ordering California pinot. And in Toronto, a 73-pound Great Pyrenees-Poodle mix named Izzy is no longer allowed to eat American dog food. As US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs, made 51st […]

Other