77 m. ago Province responds after businesses say Granville strip in worst shape in decades

Open drug use, street disorder and violence have slashed hospitality traffic by approximately 60 per cent on the Granville strip according to local bar owners.

Economics

1 hour ago Nurses call for safety improvements after Langley hospital attack

The pressure comes after a nurse was recently assaulted at Langley Memorial Hospital, the latest in a string of similar incidents.

Events

5 h. ago Little Italy’s Bar Pompette receives prestigious hospitality award

Toronto’s Bar Pompette has been named Michter’s Art of Hospitality Winner by North America’s 50 Best Bars. In its fourth edition, North America’s 50 Best Bars — sponsored by Perrier — is considered by many as the most authoritative and prestigious survey of cocktail tastes on the continent . This year’s awards ceremony will take […]

Science

6 h. ago Westwater Resources Receives ISO Certifications at the Kellyton Graphite Plant

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), announced today that its Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant received certifications under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for its quality management system, which covers production, shipping, maintenance, R&D/lab, purchasing, scheduling and human resources. “Over the […]

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6 h. ago Ottawa Citizen's Tony Caldwell and Ken Warren garner National Newspaper Award nomination

The veteran journalists told the story of Ottawa ice swimmer Tom Heyerdahl in February 2024 with exceptional words and pictures.

Society

6 h. ago Door may be opening for Lorenzo Insigne to return with TFC, but it’s up to coach

The door may be opening for out-of-favour Italian star Lorenzo Insigne to return to the Toronto FC lineup. The 33-year-old winger, whose salary of US$15.4 million ranked second to Miami’s Lionel Messi last year in Major League Soccer, has not dressed this season. Club officials have said the former Napoli captain does not fit into […]

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6 h. ago Edmonton organization receives funding from Alberta to build city's first mountain bike park

The Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance has received a grant from the province to build the city’s first-ever dedicated mountain bike facility. At a press conference on Tuesday, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir said if Alberta Budget 2025 is passed, it will be investing $85 million through the Community Grants program. […]

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7 h. ago Manitoba Bisons star Jackson Tachinski to pull double duty at CFL’s national combine

The Manitoba Bisons star will perform at quarterback and receiver at the CFL's national combine, which begins Friday in Regina.

Society

7 h. ago Fisherman found after nearly 100 days survived by eating birds, bugs, turtles

A Peruvian fisherman was found alive after drifting in the Pacific Ocean for 94 days. Maximo Napa Castro, 61, was floating in his small fishing boat on March 11 after being spotted by an Ecuadorian vessel off the port of Chimbote in northern Peru, a Peruvian navy official said. Castro, who was discharged from hospital […]

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8 h. ago Hudson's Bay employees demand severance pay ahead of chain's liquidation

The union representing the Bay employees in Canada is calling on the company to prioritize workers as it continues its restructuring process.Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) says the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC)'s financial troubles shouldn't "come at the cost of workers' livelihoods."The Canadian retail institution employs around 9,400 people, including 647 who are unionized."We demand that HBC honour its commitments — wages, benefits and severance must be paid. No backroom deals, no vague promises — workers deserve full transparency," reads a statement from the CLC on Tuesday.North America's oldest company filed for creditor protection under the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) on March 7 and received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the same day.Last Friday, the Bay announced that full liquidation could begin this week. The latest court documents stated that the company intends to conclude it...

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9 h. ago One person dead after single vehicle rollover on Deerfoot Trail

EMS confirmed that the accident occurred at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. No one was taken to the hospital. 

Events

9 h. ago Matty Matheson just started a band and they're playing their first

Celebrity chef Matty Matheson never fails to have some serious surprises up his sleeve — and the latest, an announcement that his newly-formed band will soon be playing their first gig in Toronto, is perhaps the most surprising yet.From winning a Golden Globe for his role in The Bear to keeping Toronto's restaurant scene buzzing with new, tasty go-tos, Matty Matheson is certainly a busy guy, and it doesn't look like he'll be slowing down any time soon.The past six months have already brought his latest Toronto restaurant, Bar Clams and a new cookbook, "Soups, Salads, Sandwiches," to the fore, but his latest exploit caters more toward the soul than the stomach: he's making music.A huge personality both in and outside the kitchen, Matheson took to his Instagram account to announce the official formation of Pig Pen, a hardcore outfit featuring Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil, Daniel Romano, Ian SKI Romano and Tommy Major.Matty, perhaps unsurprisingly, will be on v...

Culture

9 h. ago Paul Skenes highlights MLB opening day starter list as youngest since 2014

Pittsburgh right-hander Paul Skenes, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year award winner, will be the youngest pitcher in 11 years to start a season opener when he takes the mound for the Pirates next week. Skenes will be 22 years and 302 days old on March 27 when Pittsburgh plays at Miami. Jose […]

Culture

10 h. ago Postmedia Calgary receives three National Newspaper Award nominations

Postmedia Calgary (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun) has received three National Newspaper Award (NNA) nominations in one of the country’s most prestigious journalism competitions. NNA organizers revealed the nominations Tuesday, noting they received 864 entries from 82 Canadian news organizations in the competition recognizing work done in 2024. The first nomination received by Postmedia Calgary came in […]

Society

10 h. ago Financial Post reporter nominated for national newspaper award

Naimul Karim is a finalist for his reporting on changes to Canada's immigration laws

Society

10 h. ago 24M Named a Fast Company 2025 World’s Most Innovative Company

Leading battery technology innovator recognized for fundamentally transforming battery safety, performance, cost and recyclability, 24M joins the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more ORLANDO, Fla. — International Battery Seminar – At this week’s global International Battery Seminar, 24M Technologies, Inc. announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s […]

Economics

11 h. ago Postmedia's Kim Bolan nominated for 2025 National Newspaper Award

Kim Bolan's work examined the tentacles of B.C.'s criminal organizations in the global drug trade

Society

12 h. ago STACKT Soars to #4 on Fast Company’s 2025 List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in Economic Development

STACKT, a proudly Canadian company redefining the boundaries of innovation, stands as this year’s sole Canadian honouree in Fast Company’s Economic Development Category. TORONTO — STACKT is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are […]

Economics

13 h. ago Aurion Biotech Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

Ophthalmology Cell Therapy Innovator Included with Other Leading Companies SEATTLE & CAMBRIDGE, Mass & TOKYO — Aurion Biotech, Inc. (Aurion Biotech), whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies, today announced that the Company is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most […]

Economics

13 h. ago Canucks vs. Jets Game Day: Can Kevin Lankinen outplay king Connor Hellebuyck?

Vezina Trophy winner Hellebuyck is favoured to win the award again by leading NHL in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, shutouts

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