74 m. ago Trump’s transportation department cancels new review step that could’ve slowed state projects

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is backing off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek even minor changes to their transportation plans, after the rescinded requirement sparked concern that some payments for roads, bridges and transit would be delayed or even halted due to policy differences. Most of […]

Sport

90 m. ago Trump says Poilievre ‘not a MAGA guy,’ calls Freeland a ‘whack’

In an interview with The Spectator, U.S. President Donald Trump did not provide any new insights into how Canada might stop his planned 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Other

1 hour ago Metro Vancouver Board to discuss motion to slash its meeting fees

The board is already facing a roughly $4-billion cost overrun on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant and criticism over spending on staff travel.

Other

1 hour ago Key questions remain on how tariffs will apply to energy, just days from Trump’s deadline

The lack of detail is making it difficult for companies to develop strategies or plan spending

Economics

2 h. ago Adam: Thanks to Trump, this wasn't a typical Ontario election

If you think your country might be wiped off the map by the U.S., you vote for a steady hand at the helm and Ontarians may have done that.

Politics

2 h. ago Here's Doug Ford's Ontario election victory speech and plans for his third term

Doug Ford was re-elected for his third term as Premier of Ontario on Thursday night, evoking mixed reactions across the province.The Progressive Conservative (PC) party's third consecutive majority victory is certainly a rare one — a feat not seen since 1959 — and also took place during the first winter election the province has had in 44 years.Despite public uproar regarding Ford's many scandals over his tenure, only 45 per cent of eligible residents turned out to have their say in the snap vote, which was called just 29 days prior to election day.The result was disappointing to many in downtown Toronto, which appears on result maps as a mosaic of NDP orange and Liberal red amid the sea of PC blue that dominated the vast majority of the rest of southern Ontario.Greeting his constituents right after the win, Ford, jubilant and relieved, repeatedly thanked the crowd for their cheers and applause before commenting on the evening.Doug Ford re-elected Pre...

Politics

3 h. ago Intel again pushes back expected opening for semiconductor plant in central Ohio

Intel Corp. has once again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio. The struggling chipmaker announced Friday that construction on the first of its two factories — known as fabs — planned for New Albany is now expected to be completed in 2030 and begin operations between then and 2031. […]

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3 h. ago FIRST READING: Betting markets still roundly predicting a Poilievre win

Liberal surge in the poll has had little effect on odds that Conservatives win next federal election

Other

4 h. ago Pellerin: Could any Ontario government really solve the big problems?

Sure, the parties have different platforms and leaders, but do you really believe anyone would make a difference in the number of Ontarians without a family doctor, or the quality of education or the state of our roads?

Politics

4 h. ago Surge Copper Announces Grant of Equity Incentive Awards and Completion of MacLean East Property Agreement

Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) announces the grant of equity-based incentive awards under its Share Compensation Plan. The Company has awarded 4,583,334 restricted share units (RSUs) to employees and executives, and 3,431,372 deferred share units (DSUs) to non-executive directors, […]

Other

4 h. ago Is it time to talk about reforming B.C.'s Agricultural Land Reserve?

Douglas Todd: Although it’s almost taboo to discuss opening up the ALR to housing, some argue it’s the key to combating unaffordability

Society

5 h. ago Opinion: Pedestrian fatalities aren't accidents — they're the result of poor planning

Pedestrian and traffic safety has been making the rounds in Calgary media lately, and for good reason: in 2024, traffic incidents involving pedestrians hit an all-time high, doubling since 2017. It is natural to ask why these tragedies keep happening. The consensus seems to be that nothing can be done, except maybe improving enforcement and […]

Events

5 h. ago Woman pleads guilty to fatally stabbing boyfriend during fight while high

Christine Bishop and Terry Albert’s relationship was described as “tumultuous.” The couple didn’t share any children, but both were addicted to drugs, including fentanyl, the powerful, highly addictive synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and the main drug implicated in the ongoing opioid drug crisis. Both of them were […]

Events

7 h. ago Mineros Announces Updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates for the Nechí Alluvial Gold Property, Colombia

HIGHLIGHTS: Total Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves: 524 million cubic meters (Mm3) averaging 80 milligrams per cubic metre (mg/m3 Au), containing 1,355 thousand ounces (koz) of gold. Life of Mine (LOM) Plan: Based on Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves, the LOM plan extends over 12 years, from 2025 to 2036, incorporating pit optimization, mine scheduling, […]

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7 h. ago Terence Corcoran: The Brutal Capitalist and ideological designs on society

The Brutalist, a great movie, has many themes. This being Hollywood, one is humanity's never-ending struggle against Brutal Capitalism

Economics

7 h. ago Jesse Kline: Remember when the left smeared Ford as Trump light?

He's now been elected as the anti-Trump

Other

7 h. ago Friday's letters: Love for Canada trumps Gretzky's hockey past

Re. “Trump problem Bodychecks Gretzky’s Legacy in Canada,” Stu Cowan, Feb. 26 One can only wonder how Gretzky was selected as honorary captain of Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-off hockey final in the first place. According to Cowan, it was the NHL’s decision. Nevertheless, this decision led to a fiasco. Gretzky’s prior presence […]

Sport

7 h. ago Avi Benlolo: The Palestinians don’t deserve a state because they chose destruction

They had a chance to prove themselves as partners in peace, but they blew it on October 7 and their celebrations of violence afterward

Other

8 h. ago Mills: Design favoured for new Alexandra Bridge ignores its heritage

This choice part of an all-out assault on the esthetics of the city as well as its history.

Other

12 h. ago Foreign workers help Spain’s economic growth outpace the US and the rest of Europe

GUISSONA, Spain (AP) — Inside a cavernous production plant in Spain, people from 62 nationalities work side by side to keep a food company humming as millions of legs of ham travel on hooks along conveyor belts. Foreign workers have helped to make Spain’s economy the envy of the industrialized world, even as anti-immigration sentiments […]

Society