27 m. ago Information watchdog investigating top department’s record keeping in ‘green slush fund’ appointment

Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard confirmed she had opened a probe into the Privy Council Office’s record keeping practices

Economics

40 m. ago Toronto Public Library Workers Vote Resoundingly in Favour of Strike

TORONTO — Toronto Public Library workers have given their union a strong strike mandate in ongoing contract negotiations with the Toronto Public Library. The workers, represented by CUPE 4948, held a strike vote over the weekend with a historic turnout, where over 96 per cent voted in favour of authorizing the union to take strike […]

Society

46 m. ago Teenage boy charged with murder in stabbing death on First Nation in Manitoba

LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION — A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after the stabbing death of a man from a First Nation west of Winnipeg. Police say a vehicle carrying an injured man pulled up to the Long Plain detachment of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service on Feb. 24. They say […]

Events

51 m. ago Figure skating event benefiting victims of Washington D.C. plane crash raises $1.2 million

Organizers of a figure skating benefit event in Washington said they have already raised $1.2 million for victims of the D.C. plane crash and first responders. Monumental Sports & Entertainment on Monday said the Legacy on Ice tribute show Sunday in the nation’s capital drew a sellout crowd of over 15,000 and more money is […]

Economics

86 m. ago Pope back on noninvasive ventilation after two breathing setbacks: Vatican

'Copious' amounts of mucus extracted from Francis' lungs during a pair of bronchoscopies

Other

90 m. ago Trump or no Trump, think tank calls for Canada to unilaterally drop non

The study estimates that unilaterally liberalizing trade would boost Canada's GDP and drive prices down

Other

1 hour ago Toronto's BMO Field reveals $146 million renovation plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year — and a whole host of renovations are coming to the city's biggest soccer stadium.Today, the City and Toronto and MLSE provided further detail into the renovations at BMO Field, which is coming via a $123-million investment from the City and a $23-million investment from MLSE."Sport brings us together, as Torontonians and Canadians. As we prepare to host FIFA World Cup 26, we're investing in infrastructure for Toronto's future. We are supporting Team Canada while investing in the next generation of great Canadian athletes," Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in a release.The biggest temporary change includes a previously announced 10,000 temporary seats added on the north grandstand and 7,000 on the south grandstand, bringing the capacity to 45,000 for the duration of the tournament.Additional permanent changes include four new LED videoboards in the stadium's corner columns, self-serve technology at select concession stands, stadi...

Economics

2 h. ago Built Prefab Acquires Lake Country Modular to Expand Housing Solutions

KELOWNA, British Columbia, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Built Prefab (builtprefab.com), a leader in modern modular housing, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lake Country Modular (lakecountrymodular.com), a respected provider of attainable, high-quality manufactured, modular, multi-family, and First Nations housing. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Built Prefab’s product offerings, enabling it to deliver […]

Other

2 h. ago Former Edmonton Elk Elliott Brown getting a head start on life after football

Elliott Brown said the lessons he learned in Canada have prepared him for an NFL training camp.

Sport

2 h. ago San Jose Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini negotiating choppy waters of first season

Macklin Celebrini is trying to adapt to a difficult situation, being a top-notch rookie on the NHL’s bottom team. This might be the worst stretch of the season for the top pick in the 2024 draft, on a long Eastern trip that has been part of an eight-game winless streak before Monday’s game in Toronto. […]

Other

2 h. ago How ‘fancy’ salts and other dietary changes might be causing this old health issue to resurface

Researchers worry that iodine deficiency is making a comeback as people ditch table salt for kosher, pink Himalayan and other salts

Sport

3 h. ago CCS Engineering & Construction Acquires International Seating & Decor

WINDSOR, Ontario — CCS Engineering & Construction, a company that specializes in medical office design, has acquired International Seating & Decor. Launched into prominence by its former parent company, Ground Effects, International Seating & Decor is a national leader in the production of custom commercial and hospitality interiors. The company will now be referred to […]

Society

3 h. ago Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada’s new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office announced the appointment today. King abruptly resigned as premier and Progressive Conservative leader last month, saying the decision was in the best interests of his family, the government and P.E.I. residents. He also […]

Other

4 h. ago Canada braces for Trump tariffs on Tuesday as U.S. says not enough done on fentanyl

As the deadline looms, White House officials have signalled the president may be open to levying smaller tariffs

Economics

4 h. ago Trump adviser says Canada must do more on fentanyl as tariffs loom

As the deadline looms, White House officials have signalled the president may be open to levying smaller tariffs

Economics

4 h. ago Trump says 25 per cent tariffs will go ahead and ‘no room left’ for deal with Canada

As the deadline looms, White House officials have signalled the president may be open to levying smaller tariffs

Economics

4 h. ago Sources: Team Einarson lead Briane Harris files complaint against CCES with WADA

A four-time national champion as lead with Team Kerri Einarson, Harris had her ban lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport last January.

Other

4 h. ago Stephen Harper says Carney is taking credit for ‘things he had little or nothing to do with’

Harper said he has been listening with 'disbelief' as Carney describes his role in the 2008 financial crisis

Economics

4 h. ago Welltower buying Amica from Ontario Teachers’ for $4.6 billion

Deal includes 31 seniors residences and seven under construction

Economics

4 h. ago Buybacks, M&A Likely to Fuel Europe’s Deluge of Block Trades

The year’s blistering start for European block trades is expected to widen out as corporations look to raise funding for acquisitions and to return cash to shareholders.

Economics