80 m. ago CEO of Calgary oilfield services provider Calfrac suddenly resigns

CALGARY — The chief executive of oilfield services provider Calfrac Well Services has abruptly resigned a day after the company reported a quarterly loss. Calgary-based Calfrac says Pat Powell has also resigned from the board of directors and the company is looking for a permanent replacement. In a news release, Calfrac did not provide a […]

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84 m. ago U.S. stocks rally, but market outlook remains hazy amid Trump’s tariffs

The S&P 500 was one per cent higher in morning trading, a day after closing more than 10 per cent below its record for its first “ correction ” since 2023.

Economics

85 m. ago Toronto's legendary ice cream shop is officially open for the season

As the chill of winter slowly, but surely fades away, Toronto is gearing up for warmer and brighter days ahead, and one sign of the approaching summer is the return of Tom's Dairy Freeze.Located at 630 The Queensway, the iconic ice cream shop has been serving up delicious soft-serve ice cream, old-fashioned sundaes, milkshakes, and banana splits since 1969.After a seasonal break from December 1 to March 13, Tom's Dairy Freeze has officially reopened for the 2025 season as of March 14.Tom's Dairy Freeze is officially open for the season as of Friday. Photo: Jack Landau.On any given day in the summer, you can expect to see a long line stretching down the block from the shop, as those craving a sweet treat wait patiently to have their ice cream cones adorned with colourful dips and fun toppings.As of Friday, March 14, Tom's is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and if you're serious about your ice cream, make sure to arrive a little early — after all, we've b...

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2 h. ago Portion of major Toronto street to fully shut down for over a week

Residents out and about enjoying Toronto as spring-like weather returns to the city this month should be advised of a number of construction projects that will lead to some localized travel headaches, including one along bustling Danforth Avenue.Metrolinx has just issued a PSA that it will be commencing work on a railway bridge passing over the east-end thoroughfare in the coming days and will be shutting down a significant stretch of the road for more than a week, which will lead to lengthier travel times around the area.From 12:01 a.m. next Wednesday, March 19, until 11:59 p.m. the following Thursday, March 27, Danforth will be completely shuttered to all traffic — yes, that includes vehicular, transit and pedestrian — between Warden Avenue and Eastwood Avenue.The closure will extend across more than nine full days, until 11:59 p.m. the following Thursday, March 27, as the transit agency completes the necessary widening of the bridge as pa...

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2 h. ago U.S. envoy taking Putin’s comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow’s thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. Putin asked Witkoff late Thursday to give additional messages to U.S. President Donald Trump, Peskov […]

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3 h. ago Edmonton weather: Snowfall ends, but flurries still threaten

Here’s a look at Friday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s currently -17 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, with 10 km/h winds out of the east northeast and a wind chill of -24. There’s good news and bad news. The good news: Environment Canada has ended their snowfall warning, and the worst of […]

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3 h. ago Joly, others to address media on last day of G7 meeting in Quebec

LA MALBAIE, QUE. — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is set to address media this morning after gathering her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan. She has been hosting the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting in the Charlevoix region, northeast of Quebec City. Joly had pledged to raise U.S. tariffs with her American […]

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3 h. ago Joly says G7 leaders have ’strong unity’ on defending Ukraine

LA MALBAIE, QUE. — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says G7 leaders have “strong unity” on defending Ukraine and would back a ceasefire proposal supported by Ukrainians. Joly spoke to media this morning after meeting with her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan. She has been hosting the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting […]

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5 h. ago People come together to celebrate Arash Madani after firing from Sportsnet

Despite an ongoing friendly rivalry while competing for largely the same audience, Sportsnet and TSN workers came together on Thursday to send their best to one of their colleagues.Employees of both networks sent their well wishes to Arash Madani after he was let go by Sportsnet after 16 years with the network.Madani announced the news Thursday in an emotional social media post."It's not lost on me that a first-generation Canadian from Truro, N.S., was able to live out his dream. Maybe what meant most over the years were the number of Maritimers and those of Middle Eastern descent who would stop to tell me they appreciated how I represented them when they'd see me on air. The biggest lessons I've learned here: You never know the impact you can have on those around you," Madani wrote.Sportsnet's Jamie Campbell, who worked with Madani frequently on Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts, was one of the first to post a tribute to his departing colleague."Unparalleled in his craft and a top-...

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5 h. ago Cook This: 3 Irish recipes for St. Patrick’s Day, including Guinness chocolate cake

To celebrate the Irish holiday on March 17, make chef Anna Haugh's boxty pancakes, coddle and Guinness chocolate cake

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6 h. ago Mark Carney sworn in as prime minister after Trudeau officially resigns

The day started with Trudeau officially resigning and issuing a goodbye note to Canadians on social media

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7 h. ago The best tinted sunscreens to keep your skin protected and glowing

Wearing sunscreen every day is a must and why not get a nice glow while you're at it? We snapped up some of the most popular brands and put them to the test.

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13 h. ago Trendy cannabis brand appears to have shut down all Toronto locations

A line of cannabis dispensaries that made a big splash across Ontario appears to be going the way of the dodo, with all locations in the province but one closing down for good.Could it be? The dispensary boom that's made Toronto the butt of wide-spread jokes over the years (which we laughed along with, because, when there's a dispensary every 200 metres, you find yourself laughing a lot for whatever reason,) is finally coming to an end?Well, not exactly.When cannabis was finally legalized in Canada back in 2018, it took infinite patience and a healthy amount of tongue-holding to convince my parents that the good-old devil's lettuce isn't bad or evil, and that the people who use it aren't (exclusively) grubby hippies. Not that there's anything wrong with being a grubby hippie anyway.It wasn't until strolling through Rosedale one day that my mom and I stumbled upon Ottawa-based dispensary chain Superette's first Toronto location that her eyes were opened to a whole new image...

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13 h. ago Mafia montréalaise: Leonardo Rizzuto serait allé chercher conseil en Italie après avoir été victime d’une tentative de meurtre en 2023

Blessé dans une fusillade en 2023, le fils du défunt parrain Vito Rizzuto est ensuite allé demander conseil dans le pays où son célèbre père est né.

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19 h. ago ‘So proud’: Trudeau posts farewell video to Canadians on his last day in office

Trudeau said his only wish is that, no matter what the world throws at Canadians, they will 'always be the same'

Politics

19 h. ago Tesla Warns It Faces Retaliation, Costs From Trump Trade War

Tesla Inc. is signaling concern over potential retaliatory moves by other countries as a trade war escalates in the wake of President Donald Trump’s moves to impose tariffs on a wide range of imports.

Economics

20 h. ago City councillors demand Toronto cops enforce hate laws at al

Held on the last Friday of Ramadan, the Iran-originated al-Quds day features rallies and marches calling for Israel's destruction

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20 h. ago Mom says Canadian woman in ’inhumane’ U.S. detention, Global Affairs can’t intervene

Global Affairs says it can’t intervene on behalf of a Canadian being held in an Arizona immigration detention centre, where the woman’s mother has described conditions as “inhumane and deeply concerning.” Alexis Eagles said her daughter, Vancouver businesswoman and former actress Jasmine Mooney, is being detained at the San Luis Regional Detention Center with about […]

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21 h. ago Celebrate Sleep Week with the ultimate guide for better rest

With these sleep aids, calming lattes, and accessories, you’ll be drifting into a peaceful slumber in no time.

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21 h. ago Psychiatric assessment for young woman charged in stabbing of child in Halifax

A 19-year-old woman accused of stabbing a six-year-old boy in downtown Halifax last month has been ordered to undergo a 30-day psychiatric assessment.

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