4 h. ago Lethbridge shelter expansion delayed, but community services growing

Construction delays have pushed the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre expansion to the end of March, but local organizations continue to expand support services.

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6 h. ago MANDEL: Kids are safe for now — bail hearing delayed for convicted pedophile

Well, at least our children are safe for the next two weeks. Convicted pedophile Lucas Petrini was supposed to have a bail hearing Wednesday and many concerned parents in the west end feared he’d be set free. But his video appearance at the Toronto courthouse was adjourned until March 26 while he tries to retain […]

Society

8 h. ago BC NDP finalize support deal with Greens citing ‘shared priorities’

B.C.'s NDP government and the BC Greens have signed an agreement that consolidates the New Democrats' hold on the provincial legislature where they have a one-seat majority.

Sport

10 h. ago Republican Maine lawmaker sues House speaker over censure for post on transgender athlete

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — A Republican lawmaker in Maine has sued the state’s Democratic House speaker over her censure that followed a social media post about a transgender athlete participating in high school sports. Rep. Laurel Libby’s posted about a high school athlete who won a girls’ track competition. The post included a photo of the […]

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10 h. ago The one factor key to how the Toronto Raptors schedule travel on NBA road trips

The Toronto Raptors, like most NBA franchises, have always had a habit of having a strong attention to detail.Second-year coach Darko Rajakovic lines up well with that phenomenon, having garnered a reputation for his meticulous development plans for each and every player.Recently, the Raptors skipper joined the X&Os Chat podcast in his native Serbian, where he dove into many topics, including his journey into the NBA and how he deals with coaching young players.But perhaps the most interesting insight involved Rajakovic explaining how he prioritizes sleep when the team goes on road trips, including working with the team staff to ensure their travel schedule is as smooth as possible."Sleep is the cheapest and the best medication not only for professional athletes, but for every person. When you sleep well, you are in a better mood. It regulates body chemistry and proper nutrition throughout the day… you don't change your patterns," Rajakovic said on the show."Tru...

Transport

10 h. ago Auditor general calls on Alberta Education to ensure school authorities follow reporting rules

"Parents, the community, and the department won’t be able to hold school authorities accountable," reads Auditor General Doug Wylie's report

Society

10 h. ago Nicolaides says $1.1B for more staff at Alberta schools will ‘alleviate pressure on classrooms’

According to the provincial government, student enrolment at Alberta schools has risen by about 89,000 students since 2020.

Society

10 h. ago Status of Northvolt’s Quebec battery plant unclear amid parent company’s bankruptcy

MONTREAL — It’s unclear whether Northvolt North America’s electric vehicle battery plant project in Quebec will proceed after its parent company filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on Wednesday. The manufacturer’s Canadian subsidiary says Northvolt AB underwent an “exhaustive effort … to secure a viable financial and operational future” but was ultimately unsuccessful. Northvolt North America […]

Economics

12 h. ago Poursuite pour une note de zéro: des parents déboutés par le tribunal

La Cour supérieure a rejeté la demande des parents d’une adolescente de 15 ans qui avaient intenté une poursuite pour une note de de zéro

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12 h. ago Guelph elementary school students face possible suspension without vaccinations

Guelph WDG says just under 2,000 students are still without a mandatory vaccination. Vaccination appointments can be booked online or at a walk-in clinic in Guelph or Fergus.

Society

12 h. ago 'An aggressive number': Alberta Education Minister believes three year, $1.1 billion investment to hire 4,000 education staff is sufficient

"Is it ever enough money? I come as a teacher, an administrator, an educator. I know that the more money we receive, the more money we can spend, and we can certainly find places for it"

Politics

12 h. ago Prosecutors say Kohberger’s defense will argue evidence was planted in student murders case

BOISE, Idaho — Prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s defense team will argue at his murder trial that someone else could have planted a knife sheath with Kohberger’s DNA at the home where four University of Idaho students were killed in 2022. Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson made the claim in a motion filed in the case […]

Events

13 h. ago University of Toronto lands among Ivy League schools near top of world rankings

The University of Toronto has yet again placed highly on a ranking that measures higher education institutions around the globe, coming right after such renowned Ivy League schools as Princeton and Columbia.The QS World University Rankings for 2025, just released Wednesday, assessed nearly 2,000 schools across 100 countries, comparing what each offers based on factors like breadth and depth of research, general academic reputation, and a special "h-index," which quantifies a school's productivity and impact based on how often work that comes out of it is cited by peers.Each institution was rated in each of 46 subject areas based on these benchmarks.While the predictable cream of the crop dominated the best spots on the lists — with Harvard, Oxford, Stanford and the like regularly comprising the first few spots across fields — U of T fared surprisingly well next to these prestigious names.The institution was graded best for its Life Sciences & Medicine ...

Society

13 h. ago Person of interest named in disappearance of student in Dominican Republic

Authorities in Virginia have identified a person of interest in connection to the mysterious disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student last week in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, vanished on March 6 during her Spring Break vacation in Punta Cana. Iowa resident Joshua Riibe, 24, is being investigated by the Loudon County Sheriff’s […]

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15 h. ago ‘Person of interest’ named in missing Dominican Republic tourist mystery

Police said they were re-interviewing people who were with Sudiksha Konanki before she vanished at the beach in front of the Riu República Hotel.

Society

17 h. ago ANALYSIS: Playoff feel already here as Jets take on Stars in Central Division heavyweight matchup

Friday night the Dallas Stars come to town – a team eight points back of the Winnipeg Jets for first in the division and with two games in hand.

Transport

19 h. ago PR firm executive spoke to Thames Valley board leaders in 2023

More details emerge about Thames Valley District school board's use of a damage-control consulting firm that was paid more than $225,000.

Politics

22 h. ago Deachman: Will The Bay survive in downtown Ottawa — or anywhere?

The grand dame of Canadian department stores is on life support. We've seen it before, but this time it's more emotional.

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22 h. ago Today's letters: Support Canada's independence by actually voting this time

Wednesday, March 12: Once the expected federal election is over, we need a special war cabinet to deal with the U.S., a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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29 h. ago Trump chooses shiny red Tesla to buy as a ‘show of confidence’ for Elon Musk

Trump told reporters that he would write a check for the car, which retails for roughly US$80,000, and leave it at the White House so his staff can drive it

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