71 m. ago Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty

OTTAWA — The Ontario man accused of stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier hotel has pleaded guilty. Jeffrey Wood submitted his plea in an Ottawa courtroom this morning, more than three years after the photo disappeared from the hotel. The theft occurred in late 2021 or […]

Culture

88 m. ago Carney Taps Champagne as Finance Minister in Trade War Strategy

Francois-Phillipe Champagne will be named as Canada’s new finance minister when Mark Carney takes over as prime minister on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter.

Politics

94 m. ago Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill in Ottawa pleads guilty

The Ontario man accused of stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Ottawa's Chateau Laurier hotel has pleaded guilty.

Culture

95 m. 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 […]

Events

98 m. ago U.S. wants to ditch trade ‘status quo,’ Lutnick says after Canadian talks

Ministers Dominic LeBlanc and Francois-Philippe Champagne, along with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canada's ambassador, met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Thursday.

Economics

2 h. ago ANALYSIS: Jets have chance to prove themselves against Dallas Friday

The Winnipeg Jets have put themselves in a position to prove how good of a team they can be. You can’t ask for anything more.

Transport

2 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 […]

Other

2 h. ago Jason Sudeikis confirms ‘Ted Lasso’ coming back for Season 4

Jason Sudeikis’ mustache is making a comeback. “Ted Lasso,” the dramedy about a fiercely optimistic American soccer coach in London, is set to return for a fourth season, Apple TV+ announced Friday. The streamer did not say when the new episodes would become available or where they are in the production process. In a statement, […]

Economics

2 h. ago Garden Centres Canada Retail Summit 2025 Set to Bloom in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A Must-Attend Event for Garden Centre Professionals Milton, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is thrilled to announce the Garden Centres Canada Summit 2025, which will take place from July 6 to July 9, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This premier event will bring together industry leaders, garden centre […]

Other

3 h. ago Trafic de stupéfiants : un homme de 34 ans arrêté par le SPVQ en Ontario

Le Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ) a arrêté un homme dans la trentaine en Ontario en lien avec le trafic de stupéfiants, mercredi.

Transport

4 h. ago Lorne Gunter: You couldn't trust Trudeau's green economy claims; Carney is the same, only sneakier

Here’s a good test for new Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is to be sworn in on Friday: Will he back off the Trudeau government’s emissions cap on the oil and gas industry? On Wednesday, the Parliamentary Budget Office released a report showing the cap will cost tens of thousands of jobs and billions in […]

Politics

4 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Bonnie Doon artwalk, Sparrow Blue and SWEAT's Winter Beach Party

NOA Artwalk: Transforming an entire mall into a strollable art gallery and ballroom, the two-pronged artist walk and Amy’s House Night of Artists hits Bonnie Doon Centre this weekend! Friday through Sunday during regular mall hours, more than 3,000 pieces from 160-plus local and emerging artists will be available to peruse and purchase — delightfully […]

Culture

4 h. ago Ontario’s York Region Transit signs contract for 170 buses from NFI subsidiary New Flyer

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer, subsidiary New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer), today announced it has been awarded a significant contract with York Region Transit (YRT) for 170 Xcelsior® clean-diesel transit buses (268 equivalents […]

Transport

4 h. ago UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement

LONDON (AP) — The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month. Official figures Friday showed that the economy, the world’s sixth-largest, saw output drop by 0.1% during the month, in contrast to expectations for a […]

Other

5 h. ago Advocates call for more input on northwest Ontario nuclear repository

Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba-based advocates say more people should have a say on whether a nuclear repository is established near Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation.

Science

6 h. ago Today's letters: NCC did a fabulous job with Rideau Skateway

Friday, March 14: There were 52 days of skating on the Rideau Canal, on excellent ice. What more could an Ottawan want? You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

6 h. ago Soap star loses damages lawsuit over dog bite on Ottawa movie set

The lawsuit took nine years to unfold. It would turn on the question of whether Adrienne Frantz was eligible for Ontario workers’ compensation benefits.

Events

6 h. ago Greek Premier Reshuffles Cabinet After Protests, Censure Motion

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a broad cabinet reshuffle Friday as he seeks to shore up his government following major protests over its handling of the deadliest train crash in the nation’s history.

Other

7 h. ago The News Forum’s A Healthy Dose Premieres Weekly, Bringing Timely Health & Wellness Insights, Airing Saturdays at 9:30 PM EST

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s national news broadcaster, The News Forum, continues its commitment to empowering and informing Canadians with A Healthy Dose, a fresh, engaging health and wellness show airing weekly on Saturdays at 9:30 PM EST. Hosted by Julie Stautland, a passionate proponent for self-advocacy in health, A […]

Science

8 h. ago China orders banks to boost lending, credit card use to get consumers to spend more

BANGKOK (AP) — China has ordered banks and other financial institutions to encourage more consumer financing and use of credit cards as part of a campaign to get people to spend more. The order Friday from the country’s financial regulator is part of the ruling Communist Party’s latest push to build more confidence among consumers […]

Economics