10 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man, 25, accused of drug trafficking in Cambridge

Two people face charges, including a man from Brampton, after a months-long drug trafficking investigation resulted in their arrests in Cambridge. Waterloo Regional Police say officers with the Direct Action Response Team executed a search warrant in Cambridge on Friday. Investigators seized a loaded handgun, crossbow, approximately one kilogram of suspected fentanyl, as well as […]

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10 h. ago DROP THE HAMMER: Three GTA men busted, four more sought in drug and break

Three GTA men face charges and four others are sought as cops drop the hammer on a crew of alleged drug traffickers thought to be responsible for a string of break-ins. Toronto Police say the investigation – dubbed Project Sledgehammer – also led to the seizure of about 5.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin, with […]

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11 h. ago Suspected trafficker arrested after fleeing car crash on Hwy 401

A suspect is facing several charges, including drug trafficking after a vehicle crashed on Highway 401 in Leeds and Grenville United Counties early Thursday. Police said they were informed of a single-vehicle crash at about 2:30 a.m. The car was found unattended and obstructing traffic. The suspect was later located nearby and arrested. They were […]

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11 h. ago Suspected trafficker arrested after fleeing car crash on Highway 401

A suspect is facing several charges, including drug trafficking, after a vehicle crashed on Highway 401 in Leeds and Grenville United Counties early Thursday. Ontario Provincial Police said they were informed of a single-vehicle crash at about 2:30 a.m. The car was found unattended and obstructing traffic. The suspect was later located nearby and arrested. […]

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30 h. ago Five men face dozens of charges as alleged GTA drug network dismantled

An assortment of drugs and two handguns have also allegedly been seized

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30 h. ago Rogers is increasing its U.S. and international roaming charges

Rogers and its flanker brand Fido are set to increase U.S. and international roaming rates on March 3rd, just in time for March Break.Notices appearing on both wireless provider's websites detail the change.Currently, Rogers and Fido charge $12/day for U.S. roaming and $15/day for international roaming. Starting March 3rd, roaming rates will rise to $14/day for U.S. roaming and $16/day for international roaming.We have reached out to Rogers to learn if the company will change other aspects of the 'Roam Like Home' program, such as how many days per billing cycle customers can be charged for roaming (the current cap is 20 days), and will update this post with any further information it provides.A notice from the telecom advises the price raise starts March 3. Photo from MobileSyrup.Notably, the change brings Rogers' roaming rates closer to what Bell and Telus charge.Bell raised its prices to $13/day for U.S. and $16/day for international roaming in early ...

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31 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 men, 2 women in Oshawa charged for meth possession, trafficking

Two men and two women from Oshawa are facing multiple drug-related charges. Durham Regional Police said on Feb. 13 around 7:15 p.m. they responded to an unwanted person call at 25 John St. in Oshawa and investigated four people causing a disturbance and allege they found a large quantity of methamphetamine and Canadian currency. Sarah […]

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34 h. ago Yearslong shortage of Ozempic and Wegovy in U.S. resolved, FDA says

Shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy that have been in place for more than two years have been resolved, as supplies of the popular diabetes and obesity treatments continue to improve, federal regulators said Friday. The drugmaker Novo Nordisk can meet present and future demand in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration said. But patients […]

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40 h. ago Why getting more Canadian products on store shelves isn’t as easy as flipping a switch

With the push to buy local amid tariff threats, what does it take to get more Canadian products on store shelves?

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53 h. ago StorageVault Reports Fiscal 2024 Results, Provides 2025 Outlook, Announces Credit Line Renewal and Upsize, and Increases Dividend

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STORAGEVAULT CANADA INC. (“StorageVault” or the “Corporation”) (SVI-TSX) reports the Corporation’s full year 2024 audited results. Iqbal Khan, Chief Financial Officer, commented: “We finished the year with same store revenue, NOI and AFFO growth of 3.7%, 3.3% and 4.4% in Q4; $215 million in acquisitions and 110,000 square […]

Economics

53 h. ago BC Conservative MLA says drugs took ‘unsurmountable’ toll on her family

A BC Conservative MLA has described the "unsurmountable" price paid by her family in the province's toxic drug crisis, which she said had claimed the lives of two of her brothers.

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54 h. ago Only 39% of Canadians planning RRSP contributions this year: Survey

Saving for retirement now appears to a be luxury in Canada — at least in some quarters. New polling data from investment dealer Edward Jones shows only 39% of Canadians plan to contribute to their RRSP this year, marking a sharp 10-point drop from last year’s figures. The survey says only 15% plan to contribute […]

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58 h. ago Canada names 7 drug cartels, crime groups as terrorist entities

Seven transnational criminal organizations, including drug cartels, were designated as foreign terrorist organizations and include five groups out of Mexico.

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58 h. ago Canada Lists Cartels as Terrorists to Try to Avert Trump Tariffs

Canada is broadening its power to clamp down on cartels after the Trump administration used tariff threats to push for stronger curbs of the cross-border illegal drug trade.

Economics

59 h. ago Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for violating NBA’s drug policy

The NBA has suspended Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league’s anti-drug program. Portis cannot play again until April 8 — the 79th game of Milwaukee’s 82-game schedule — at the earliest. His suspension starts with the Bucks’ game […]

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61 h. ago Shoppers’ shift from U.S. products has grocers seeking out Canadian, international options

'I think this is just the new normal that we'd better get used to working with,' says owner of small grocery store chain

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62 h. ago PC Optimum charge drives Loblaw Q4 profit down from year ago

Excluding the favourable impact of the timing of Thanksgiving, Loblaw says food retail same-store sales were up about 1.5 per cent.

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62 h. ago Cizzle Brands Expands its Western Canadian Footprint With All Calgary Co

As the CWENCH Hydration™ brand continues to gain popularity, Cizzle Brands is strategically adding new retailers in select North American markets. Calgary Co-op and Freson Bros. are both chains of supermarkets in Alberta, and are expected to play a key role in building out the presence of CWENCH Hydration™ in Western Canada. TORONTO — Cizzle […]

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65 h. ago Variational AI Announces Oversubscribed $5.5 Million Financing to Launch Foundation Model for Small Molecule Drug Discovery

New funding to fuel market expansion of compute efficient foundation model for biopharmaceutical companies VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Variational AI, the company behind Enki™, an advanced foundation model for small molecule drug discovery, today announced the completion of its oversubscribed $US5.5 million Seed extension round. Enki™ empowers biopharmaceutical chemistry teams to efficiently discover and optimize […]

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2 d. ago The World’s Highest Outdoor Infinity Pool Club Room Benefits at Address Beach Resort Dubai

Luxury Like Never Before: Experience a one of a kind stay in Our Exclusive Club Rooms and Suites with the first unique club privileges served at the World’s Highest Outdoor Infinity Pool. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Address Beach Resort at JBR, renowned for its chic interiors, unmatched comfort, and breathtaking views, redefines luxury hospitality. […]

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