1 hour ago Constant wintry weather has Ontario snow contractors scrambling for salt

There has been one constant in Ontario this winter: a non-stop amount of snow that has left those responsible for clearing roads scrambling to keep up.

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1 hour ago Quebec girl, 13, dies after she was found buried in snow in Montreal suburb

Police said emergency services were dispatched around Tuesday after the girl was found unresponsive under a collapsed snowbank.

Events

2 h. ago Alan Ritchson talks ‘Reacher’ Season 3, his ice cream obsession and working out in the cold

'If there's a blizzard, get out and run. Frozen lake? Jump in'

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3 h. ago Paul McCartney’s personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm” will make its Canadian debut in 2026. The exhibit includes video clips, archival materials and more than 250 photographs offering a behind-the-scenes look at the […]

Culture

3 h. ago Trump Eyes Tariffs to Counter Digital Taxes Despised by Big Tech

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a memorandum Friday that opens the door to levies in response to digital services taxes some countries impose on US tech giants, people familiar with the plans said, the latest step to expand a tariff war aimed at addressing imbalances in global trade.

Economics

3 h. ago Edmonton weather: Chances of flurries, chances of rain, a chance to enjoy the sun again

A look at Friday Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s currently -3 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 4 km/h winds from the south southwest with a windchill of -5. After what felt like an eternity, the City of Edmonton has finally deactivated its extreme weather response. Take that, traditional winter freeze! As […]

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4 h. ago London housing forecast: Good news for renters, uncertainty for sellers

2025 could be a tale of two cities in London’s housing market, according to the latest forecast by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). Renters may see a continuation of last year’s dropping rents as more supply hits the market. For sellers, an expected market rebound may be delayed to the second half of […]

Economics

5 h. ago London school bus driver sounds safety alarm over small kids, big snowbanks

Piles of plowed snow in school bus loading zones pose a hazard for children getting on and off, says one frustrated London bus driver who fears a youngster may get injured.

Society

9 h. ago Today's letters: Empty federal buildings could easily house the homeless

Friday, Feb. 21: People shouldn't be freezing in the cold when there's lots of vacant indoor space downtown, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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10 h. ago StanChart Says 2025 Clean Energy Target Looks Tough to Achieve

Standard Chartered Plc said it may not meet its 2025 target of using only renewable energy for its power needs, citing a lack of options in some of the markets in which it operates.

Culture

13 h. ago Anthem singer Chantal Kreviazuk confirms she changed O Canada lyrics in response to Donald Trump

Kreviazuk says she was making a political statement with O Canada

Economics

14 h. ago Your phone can now scan products to see if they're made in Canada

Trying to stick to a grocery list of items made in Canada? A new online platform makes it easy for shoppers to support Canadian businesses.Scanuck.ca is a platform that allows users to check where a product is made, and it's quite easy to use: using your phone, go to the website, allow access to your camera, and scan the item's bar code.Once scanned, the site will provide details of the product's country of origin.CVO of tech company KP9 Wil McReynolds said he developed Scanuck.ca in February. The Owen Sound, Ont. resident recalled how his wife suggested a scanner similar to one he created in 2016 to help users identify gluten-free products.And Scanuck.ca certainly fulfills a need as more Canadians boycott U.S.-made products amid a tariff war: the website has had 48,000 scans since it launched."This was a passion project that went viral," said McReynolds.McReynolds said the response has been "overwhelmingly positive" and plans to roll out more features and i...

Technology

18 h. ago Waterloo cops issue cheeky wanted poster calling Wiarton Willie a ‘fraud’

Social media stunt follows wintry wallop that dumped about half-metre of snow on GTA, Waterloo Region

Culture

19 h. ago LILLEY: Strange days as Ontario election campaign winds down

We are hitting the silly season for Ontario's election as the NDP and Liberals battle for second place

Politics

19 h. ago Competition Bureau doubles down on claims Rogers ‘Infinite’ data claim is false

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is doubling down on its claims that Rogers’ unlimited data promise is misleading. In a response to Rogers’ recent defence filing, the Commissioner of Competition repeated the allegation that the company’s advertisements create a false or misleading impression that its “Infinite” wireless phone plans provide consumers with limitless data. The […]

Events

19 h. ago Torontonians forced to do the snowmageddon shimmy amid ongoing cleanup

The shuffle, the slide, the twist, the sidestep and the shimmy – welcome to Toronto’s snowmageddon dance class. Please, Torontonians, limber up before stepping out and take a chill pill as you negotiate the snow-clogged streets on foot, bike or by car – because city officials say it will take at least three weeks to […]

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19 h. ago Saskatchewan ski hills desperate for warm days as cold forces closures

The cold weather has been hard on people and businesses including Saskatchewan's ski hills. But warm weather on the horizon has excitement growing.

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20 h. ago York Region’s Project Dusk charges 20 people in 47 home break

York Regional Police have charged 20 people, some from as far away from Chile and Albania, with 235 offences involving 47 residential breaks-ins following a four-month probe called Project Dusk. Between October 2024 and January 2025, investigators with the YRP Integrated Property Crime Task Force say they dismantled six separate alleged organized crime groups responsible […]

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21 h. ago Winter Craft Beer Festival and other GTA events to cheers to this weekend

It’s cold out and it doesn’t look like winter is letting up anytime soon (dang you, groundhogs!). But that’s no reason to not get out and enjoy what’s happening in and around the city during this last full weekend of February. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. The Roundhouse Winter […]

Culture

21 h. ago Citi Scraps Diversity Goals, ‘DEI’ Term Under Trump Pressure

Citigroup Inc. is ending workplace representation goals and removing requirements to interview job candidates from diverse backgrounds, citing pressure from the Trump administration.

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