2 h. ago Ontario election: Candidate's exit was dramatic, sure, but won't tilt London riding

The late withdrawal of a London-area NDP candidate who crashed out on the provincial election campaign trail over past comments about Black women may be spectacular – but it’s unlikely to really affect her riding’s race results. Elgin-Middlesex-London, held by the Progressive Conservative since 2011, lost one candidate last week when New Democrat Amanda Zavitz […]

Politics

2 h. ago CanadaHelps Estimates $266 Million Loss for Charities Due to Canada Post Strike; Urges Canadians to Use Extended Donation Deadline to Give

Funding lost from the 2024 postal strike and a looming recession from tariff threats places Canadian charities in a precarious position TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to estimates from CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, the Canada Post strike cost Canadian charities $266 million in lost donations, accounting […]

Economics

2 h. ago Starbucks Canada is drastically cutting its menu offerings this year

As part of plans to make room for menu innovation across Canada, several Starbucks beverages are officially leaving menus next month.In January, Starbucks confirmed it would be "simplifying" its menu with a 30 per cent reduction in the number of food and beverage items on offer in the U.S.At the time, the coffee giant was only able to share that it would also be streamlining its offerings in Canada, but we now have further details on just what that will entail.Why is Starbucks Canada changing its menu, and how much of it is leaving?Earlier this year, Starbucks confirmed it would be reducing its menu across the country, with the goal of having "fewer, better beverage and food offerings."Now the coffee chain said around 20 per cent of its food and beverages would be removed from Canadian menus over the 2025 fiscal year, with the first items leaving on March 4.However, the coffee chain reiterated that changing the menu would help with innovation while reducing ...

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2 h. ago Central Restaurants Announces Opening Date in Vancouver’s Financial District

Officially opening to the public on March 6, Central Restaurants Bentall promises good food, good drinks, and good trouble for Vancouver locals and visitors alike Interior of Central Restaurants Bentall VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Central Restaurants (Central), created by the award-winning team behind CRAFT Beer Market, proudly announces the […]

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2 h. ago Mexico Inflation Ticks Higher in Line With Banxico Forecasts

Mexico’s annual inflation accelerated roughly in line with economists’ forecasts in early February, holding near the central bank’s estimates and keeping chances of a sixth straight interest rate cut in play.

Economics

3 h. ago New numbers detail strain on London Food Bank as 'great unknown' looms

The London Food Bank saw increased demand for support in 2024, its year-end numbers show, part of a trend with no signs of stopping. The report comes as the food bank and others are grappling with the economic uncertainty posed by a potential trade war with the United States. Our Jennifer Bieman reports on the […]

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3 h. ago ANALYSIS: With trade deadline looming, what’s Jets GM’s move?

Will the Jets' continued success have an effect on GM Kevin Cheveldayoff's strategy, with the trading deadline now just a week and a half away?  

Economics

4 h. ago ANALYSIS: Can Coun. Peter Cuddy recover politically from dual public missteps?

A city council rookie has weathered a successive recent pair of embarrassing public incidents – though they may not be totally forgotten by voters if in 18 months he seeks a second term at London city hall, one political observer says. It’s been a difficult few weeks for Peter Cuddy, who represents east-end Ward 3 […]

Politics

7 h. ago Canadian chip and hardware makers brace for tariffs, seek domestic support

Ramee Mossa was months into fundraising for his power hardware company FTEX when U.S. President Donald Trump started looming over the negotiations. As soon as Trump took office, potential financiers in the U.S. began feeling “uneasy” and started asking questions about what a succession of tariffs would mean for Mossa’s Montreal-based company. “For hardware startups, […]

Economics

9 h. ago India, UK To Resume Free Trade Talks as US Tariff Threats Loom

India’s commerce minister will meet his British counterpart in New Delhi on Monday to revive talks on a trade deal between the two nations, at a time when the US President has unleashed a dramatic shift in global economy with his multiple plans for new tariffs.

Economics

13 h. ago BOK May Resume Rate Cuts as Fiscal Aid in Limbo: Decision Guide

The Bank of Korea is widely expected to resume its easing cycle this week in the absence of early fiscal stimulus, supporting the economy against Donald Trump’s tariff war that has already weighed on business and consumer confidence dented by political turmoil.

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14 h. ago Kitchener Rangers spoil London Knights comeback with overtime victory at Canada Life Place

The London Knights erased a 3-0 deficit but lost 5-4 in overtime to Kitchener to end a jam-packed weekend.

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18 h. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

Subdued oil traders will be looking for clues at a major energy conference in London this week. Gold continues to pour into the US as the market provides arbitrage opportunities. And the price of liquefied natural gas in Europe is showing signs of easing as supply concerns take a step back.

Culture

18 h. ago Referees draw London Knights fans' ire as win streak ends at seven games

They were up against a terrible schedule. Many of the fans felt the refs were stacked against them, too. But the exhausted London Knights showed some championship mettle by digging out of a 3-0 first-period hole before surrendering Kitchener forward Adrian Misaljevic’s decisive tally 1:02 into overtime for a 5-4 loss before 9,061 Sunday night […]

Sport

22 h. ago Edmonton's 1910 Union Bank building soon home to business, fine dining

The plan includes the relocation of Union Financial Corporation's headquarters to the upper floors, and the opening of Roca by Sabor, a new fine dining establishment on the main floor.

Economics

24 h. ago Israel expands West Bank offensive and says troops will remain in some areas for a year

JENIN, West Bank — Israel’s defence minister said Sunday troops will remain “for the coming year” in parts of the occupied West Bank where they have launched an offensive and will prevent tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians from returning, as Israel deepens its crackdown on the Palestinian territory. Israel launched the broad offensive in […]

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25 h. ago St. Joseph's hospital rolls out trailblazing treatment for kidney stones

St. Joseph’s Health Care London is piloting a new minimally invasive treatment that suctions kidney stones from the body, the first hospital in North America to use the new technology.   The device, which has been used in China but never before in North America, may help stop kidney stones from recurring and may be […]

Society

37 h. ago The London Knights stretch their winning streak to seven games with a victory over the Otters

Noah Read and Will Nicholl each had a goal and an assist for the Knights as London won for the seventh straight game.

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45 h. ago Recipe: Stuffed mussels a delightful West Coast seafood appetizer

A dish that pairs perfectly with Chardonnay and beer from B.C.

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60 h. ago Sam Dickinson leads London Knights past Brampton Steelheads in OT

The London Knights stretched their winning streak to six games thanks to a big night by Sam Dickinson.

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