34 m. ago Hamas frees 6 more hostages, but Gaza ceasefire’s future unclear

Hamas on Saturday released the last six living hostages expected under the first phase of its ceasefire with Israel with a week remaining before the deadline.

Events

75 m. ago Ontario’s top civil servant told PC Party to remove partisan Washington trip ad

Ontario's top civil servant raised concerns about Doug Ford's trip to Washington D.C. after the PC party used images from the government-supported trip for partisan commercials

Culture

77 m. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canada’s internal trade fix leaves major barriers untouched

While Ottawa celebrates minor progress in removing trade barriers, the real roadblock remains untouched

Politics

93 m. ago Ontario pauses 15 government advertising campaigns deemed to be partisan

When Doug Ford called a snap election, Ontario's top civil servant paused 15 government ad campaigns that had previously been flagged by the auditor general as partisan.

Politics

94 m. ago Ontario votes 2025: Party leaders fan out on last weekend of election campaign

Ontario's main party leaders are fanning out across the province today, with Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford expected to visit Thunder Bay, Iroquois Falls and Timmins.

Politics

95 m. ago Climate Change: UBC research finds plants are 'leaking' more water than thought

UBC researcher Sean Michaletz's study challenges a long-standing assumption about plant water loss. It could change how climate models predict future warming.

Society

4 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

4 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 […]

Other

4 h. ago Video shows truck slamming into Ontario hobby shop, thieves snag $16K in RC trucks

OPP say they are on the hunt for three people after a pickup truck was rammed into a hobby shop in Paris, Ont. before thieves made off with thousands of dollars worth of RC trucks.

Economics

4 h. ago Thieves steal $16K worth of RC trucks after truck slams into Ontario hobby shop

OPP say they are on the hunt for three people after a pickup truck was rammed into a hobby shop in Paris, Ont. before thieves made off with thousands of dollars worth of RC trucks.

Economics

5 h. ago Varcoe: Two promising signs for Alberta's economy? 15 proposed data centres and billions raised by tech sector

'The Alberta economy is a door — and it's widening and more is spinning through it now'

Other

5 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

6 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

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

The Liberals have no credible response to Ottawa speech

Other

6 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: With hockey and Trumpian threats, success is the best revenge

Unlike Donald Trump, who is both a poor loser and a poor winner, let us celebrate our 4 Nations Face-Off victory over the U.S. graciously

Sport

6 h. ago Michael Murphy: Germans turn sharply right in mass migration election

Centre right CDU will likely form government in Sunday's vote, but no matter what, the hard right AfD wins

Politics

7 h. ago Wright: Make candidates address both the economy and the environment

Ottawa has the tools and talent to lead in growing the local economy while looking after the environment — but only if politicians and the public make good choices.

Other

7 h. ago Nova Scotia Power customers question power bills that have doubled, tripled

Higher power bill in the winter aren't uncommon, but some Nova Scotia Power customers opened their bills this month to find a shocking increase.

Economics

7 h. ago ‘A shock’: Nova Scotia Power customers question why their bills doubled, tripled

Higher power bill in the winter aren't uncommon, but some Nova Scotia Power customers opened their bills this month to find a shocking increase.

Economics

8 h. ago ‘I feel disrespected’: Ontario town considers removing U.S. flags from its buildings

An Ontario township is moving to remove permanently affixed American flags from community buildings, citing growing tensions with the U.S over trade and political relations.

Other