5 h. ago Team Canada's win was not just a win, in a game which was not just a game: 9 Things

It wasn’t just a game. Whether it is a giddy nationalism after a huge win on a world stage, or a game well worth grumbling over on a grey February afternoon, hockey is a big part of who we are as Canadians And do not think for a minute that the key Canadian players on […]

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12 h. ago 'We're resilient': Christina Black's Nova Scotia rink once again digs deep, earns Scotties semifinal berth

It’s been far from smooth sailing for Christina Black and her rink-mates from the Halifax Curling Club at the 2025 Scott Tournament of Hearts. There have been tricky spots with tough manoeuvring needed to find passage through to the final day of the Canadian women’s curling championship. Yet here are the Nova Scotia champions, just […]

Sport

12 h. ago 'We're resilient': Nova Scotia's Black digs deep again, earns Scotties semifinal berth

It’s been far from smooth sailing for Christina Black and her rink-mates from the Halifax Curling Club at the 2025 Scott Tournament of Hearts. There have been tricky spots with tough manoeuvring needed to find passage through to the final day of the Canadian women’s curling championship. Yet here are the Nova Scotia champions, just […]

Sport

13 h. ago BOBBY ORR: The Great One is a great Canadian who deserves our respect not criticism

Wayne Gretzky has brought nothing but glory to his homeland year after year, decade after decade, both as a player and administrator

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14 h. ago Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship garners support

OTTAWA — Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threatening Canada’s sovereignty. The petition, making its way through the House of Commons process, was initiated by Qualia Reed, a Nanaimo, B.C., author. New Democrat MP […]

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17 h. ago Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

Lifting of restrictions would only apply to provinces and territories that pass similar legislation

Economics

21 h. ago Half of Canadians, Americans think their countries are in recession: poll

The results of the Leger survey suggest that Canadian and Americans hold many similar views on the state of the economy and their personal financial status.

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21 h. ago Donald Trump calls Justin Trudeau a ‘loser’ after Team Canada beats U.S. at 4 Nations final

'I think he's done a very bad job for Canada,' U.S. president replied after PM said, 'You can’t take our country'

Politics

21 h. ago Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky’s affiliations with Trump amid tensions

The Canadian hockey legend known as “The Great One” is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to fester. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to make Canada the “51st state” of the U.S., prompting mass criticism from politicians and residents north of the border. […]

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21 h. ago Half of Canadians and Americans think their countries are in a recession now: poll

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries are in an economic recession right now, a new poll suggests. The results of the Leger survey — which polled both Canadians and Americans — suggest that Canadian and Americans hold […]

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21 h. ago Media Advisory: Picket Line Locations for Calgary, Foothills and Black Gold Strikes

CALGARY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees released the picket line locations for Monday, February 24, 2025. Please note, that these locations are for Monday only. Going forward, CUPE expects locations to change. CUPE 40 (Calgary Board of Education) 7:00 am-9:00 am: McDougall Centre, 455 6 St SW, Calgary 9:00 am-11:00 am: Calgary […]

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22 h. ago 1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Police in Bulgaria’s capital clashed with nationalist protesters Saturday who demanded that the government scrap plans to bring the country into the eurozone. About 1,000 protesters gathered in front of the Sofia office of the European Commission, which is the European Union’s executive branch, and began throwing red paint and firecrackers […]

Politics

22 h. ago Nieman: A bear and his friends have helped children find their way for a century

About one week ago, my wife and I found ourselves in New York City. It was a cold and blustery day. The mercury dropped to a few degrees below zero. Canadians, one would think, would be all prepared for the cold; we were not.  We spotted the statues of the two lions in front of […]

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23 h. ago ‘I will die for this exhibition tournament’: The imagined thoughts of a Canadian NHL player

'Canadian sovereignty has been besmirched, and the anthem is now being booed. For that, the shattering of American bones is now like music to me'

Events

23 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Mother Mother, Paper Birch café launch and Taste of Africa at Arden

Mother Mother: Sister and brother Molly and Ryan Guldemond bring their high-energy electro-folk band from B.C. into a nice week of Canadiana Downtown arena shows where Our Lady Peace just stopped the show Thursday to sing the national anthem after Connor McDavid scored that sweet sudden-death goal. MM’s set list could include Verbatim, Burning Pile, […]

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23 h. ago Letters, Feb. 22: Wayne Gretzky should have worn a Canada jersey in Boston

Is Connor McDavid the best active hockey player? Vote in our daily poll! Watching the opening ceremonies for Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-off final, I noticed Wayne Gretzky was not wearing a Canadian jersey despite being our honorary captain. I feel betrayed by Wayne. Has he forgotten where he is from? Shame on you Wayne […]

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24 h. ago Letters, Feb. 22, 2025: ‘Trudeau has us on track to the poorhouse’

Trudeau’s train to debt Justin Trudeau has created more debt than all previous Canadian prime ministers combined. Our grandchildren have been condemned to economic slavery forever paying off this obscene Trudeau debt. A prime minister who is about to be fired by his own Liberal Party, just gave all Canadians the finger with “Trudeau’s Train […]

Politics

25 h. ago Saturday's letters: Let's enjoy Canada's hockey win, warm spell

Canadians won it in overtime! Just what we need to take us away from Trump and tariffs. Even the weather has taken a turn for the better. Let’s all enjoy the day. Mark Johnson, Edmonton Infill rules, parking bans don’t mix Over the past couple of weeks there have been complaints about people not moving […]

Sport

25 h. ago Geoff Russ: Poilievre’s plan for Canadian prosperity is refreshing

The Liberals have no credible response to Ottawa speech

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31 h. ago Rugby: Charity Williams scores 100th try, Canada opens Vancouver sevens with win over Brazil

The Canadian women continue pool play against No. 12 Spain on Friday night before facing No. 2 Australia on Saturday.

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