34 m. ago Elon Musk could face lawsuit from U.S. federal workers over DOGE order

Elon Musk, who is leading the Donald Trump's efforts to overhaul and downsize the federal government, continued to threaten federal workers on Monday morning.

Society

45 m. ago OPINION: How Ontario’s political parties must deal with homelessness

By addressing poverty at its roots, we’ll also prevent rising costs in health care and emergency services

Politics

67 m. ago Il faut prendre nos distances de l’exemple américain en matière de liberté académique

Nous invitons la ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur à protéger les acquis aux niveaux collégial et universitaire.

Other

68 m. ago Crime tourists: Organized burglary gangs are wintering in Canada and ransacking homes

'Theft groups enter Canada shortly after DST ends in the fall and return home to their countries in the spring after they’ve committed crime' police say

Society

72 m. ago Kavanagh: Ask the candidates how they'll help people in need

Housing affordability and food insecurity can be solved, if we elect people of compassion to Queen's Park.

Other

2 h. ago Gallant Capital Completes Acquisition of the Government Services Business of Navient Corporation

LOS ANGELES — Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”) announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Government Services business (“NGS” or the “Company”) of Navient Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVI). NGS provides tech-enabled outsourced business processing to U.S. federal, state, and local government clients. NGS is a leader in the tolling and parking technology and services market […]

Economics

2 h. ago Federal workers sue over Elon Musk’s threat to fire them if they don’t explain their accomplishments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorneys for federal workers said Monday in a lawsuit that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired. The updated lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in California and was provided to The Associated Press, is trying […]

Events

2 h. ago German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises hopes of a stable two-party coalition of conservatives and center-left Social Democrats, with center-right leader Friedrich Merz as chancellor. But will it take the swift action business leaders are calling for? Here’s what leading economists […]

Politics

2 h. ago Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that […]

Science

2 h. ago Patrice Dutil: By renaming schools, TDSB is playing into Donald Trump’s hands

We should be honouring those who shaped Canada into a distinct nation, not scrubbing them from the historical record

Society

2 h. ago Why Doug Ford keeps steamrolling his Ontario election critics: Full Comment podcast

They said that calling an early provincial election was hubris, yet Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford may win an even bigger majority on Feb. 27. They scoffed when he claimed a vote was needed to fight U.S. tariffs, but that turned out to be all Ontarians were thinking about. And, as Brian Lilley discusses […]

Politics

3 h. ago Navigating interest charges and unnecessary fees on credit cards

Credit card debt incurs hefty interest for cash-like transactions and cash advances. Review your agreement to avoid unexpected costs.

Economics

3 h. ago Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war’s 3rd anniversary

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than a dozen Western leaders attended events in Ukraine on Monday marking the third anniversary of the country’s war with Russia, many pledging more military aid in a conspicuous show of support for Kyiv as uncertainty deepened over the commitment of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to helping it fend […]

Politics

4 h. ago Here Are the Key Positions of Germany’s Likely Coalition Parties

An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government for Germany.

Culture

4 h. ago FIRST READING: The most telling indicator that the Liberals remain doomed

Even if they're up in the polls, Liberal MPs are fleeing for the exits unlike any time in the last 30 years

Other

4 h. ago Codelco Is Winning Over Investors on Signs of Copper Turnaround

Top copper supplier Codelco is starting to win over investors on signs that a long-awaited production recovery will help keep the Chilean state firm’s debt levels in check.

Other

6 h. ago Opinion: The federal government commits to faster, stronger disaster recovery

Paul Kovacs: It's time to embrace progress and deliver on the promise that investments in risk reduction will ensure safer, more resilient communities for all

Politics

6 h. ago Janice MacKinnon: Carney repackages Trudeau’s climate plan, hopes we won’t notice

They both favour economically stifling regulations

Politics

6 h. ago Terry Newman: Carney did not protect Canadians from the 2008 financial crisis

Banking system was stable for decades, thanks to historical regulations

Transport

7 h. ago Today's letters: High speed rail? We'll need a station downtown

Monday, Feb. 24: Getting from Alta Vista to central Ottawa will still slow down travellers, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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