71 m. ago Ontario Highway 407 is free during rush hour for this entire month

Ontario drivers are getting a break on the ever-rising cost of living in the province and will get free access to Highway 407 ETR during rush hour throughout the month of March 2025.The private operators of the tolled highway route announced that, from March 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, Ontario drivers will be able to use the 407 toll-free on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and/or 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.But there are some things you might need to know first.Who is eligible?Personal vehicles with Ontario licence plates can access this promotion, while private truck traffic and other heavy vehicle transponders are not eligible for this offer.What is covered?Throughout this promotion, motorists will have toll charges, trip toll charges, camera charges, and applicable account fees waived and replaced by a promotional credit on bills. Transponder lease fees will continue to apply for motorists who lease the devices.How to get in on the promotionTravel will be free during weekday rush hou...

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2 h. ago Alation Announces Agentic Data Quality Solution to Close Data Trust Gap

AI-native solution helps organizations prioritize, monitor, and remediate data quality at enterprise scale REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alation Inc., the data intelligence company, today introduced Alation Data Quality (DQ), an AI-native solution that restores trust in data by identifying and proactively monitoring critical data assets, and automatically applying relevant quality […]

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3 h. ago Driver rams car into crowd in western Germany, leaving 1 person dead and others injured

BERLIN — One person was killed and others injured when a car rammed into a crowd Monday in the western German city of Mannheim, police said as they asked the public to stay away from the downtown area and remain in their homes.  A suspect is in custody.  Police spokesperson Stefan Wilhelm said that a […]

Transport

16 h. ago Whitecaps 2, L.A. Galaxy 1: Sam Adekugbe heartbreak and a late Brian White winner

The Vancouver Whitecaps' star left back left the game after 32 minutes with a leg injury, cutting short the best start to a season in his career.

Culture

20 h. ago FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing after bird strike, engine fire

The plane landed at Newark Liberty International Airport during the emergency. There were no reported injuries, and fire on the cargo plane was contained to the engine.

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22 h. ago Emergency on the floor: Alberta lawmakers face off over Trump tariffs — what’s next at critical crossroads

Alberta lawmakers — ruling UCP and Opposition NDP — took a break from daily crossfire this week for a marathon emergency debate about a thorn in the flesh for everyone: tariffs. There was general agreement on one thing: U.S. President Donald Trump abandoning the carrot of friendly goodwill for the stick of tariffs on Canadian […]

Economics

24 h. ago Woman still unaccounted for after home explosion, fire in Langley, B.C.

Two men remain in critical condition following a home explosion Friday in Langley, B.C. One woman is still missing, and RCMP cannot confirm if she was in the home at the time.

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44 h. ago London hospital braced for flood of hurt patients amid snowy crashes

Provincial police urged drivers in the London region to stay off the roads as blowing snow created white-out conditions while the largest local hospital prepared for a crush of injured patients Saturday afternoon. OPP in Middlesex, Huron and Perth counties asked drivers to avoid unnecessary travel with flurries and gusting winds sending snow flying across […]

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45 h. ago At least 37 dead after two passenger buses collide in Bolivia, police say

LA PAZ, Bolivia — At least 37 people have died and another 30 were injured when two buses collided on a rural roadway early Saturday in southwest Bolivia, police said. The accident took place at 7:00 a.m. local time a few kilometres from Uyuni, the gateway to the Salar de Uyuni, a major tourist attraction […]

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46 h. ago Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by truck near U of O

A pedestrian, he was transported to hospital in what police said was "life-threatening condition."

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47 h. ago Finally! Hockey boss gives clarity to Evander Kane's injury situation

Game Day 60: Oilers vs Carolina This in from Edmonton Oilers hockey boss Jeff Jackson, some clarity on Evander Kane’s situation, news that it was always expected he’d miss the regular season, but that he might well be ready for the playoffs. Talking with Daren Millard and John Shannon of The 100% Hockey Podcast, Jackson […]

Sport

48 h. ago Europe’s Nightmare Is Here: They Have to Fight Putin Without the US

The Oval Office blow up between Zelenskiy and Trump laid bare for many Europeans that something critical has broken in their relationship with Washington

Politics

62 h. ago Dump truck driver pleads guilty in fatal cyclist collision in North Vancouver

The crash happened at the intersection of Lonsdale Avenue and 23rd Street on March 6, 2023, as the truck was making a right turn. 

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63 h. ago Minneapolis man charged with trying to join Islamic State group

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 22, made his first court appearance on a charge of attempting to provide material support to a […]

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65 h. ago Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk set to return against San Jose Sharks

The Senators may also have centres Josh Norris and Shane Pinto back from injuries, but defenceman Nick Jensen left practice early on Friday.

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65 h. ago Truck hits overpass at north end of Iron Workers Memorial Bridge

"Officers attended the scene learned that a grader being transported on a flat deck tractor trailer had struck the Main Street overpass," said Sgt. Vanessa Munn in a news release.

Society

66 h. ago Woman sought in east London jewelry 'distraction theft': Police

A Scarborough woman is charged with theft after police say a pedestrian had her jewelry stolen by someone who gave her a necklace

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66 h. ago Yet another Metro Vancouver overpass strike, this time on North Shore

The B.C. Highway Patrol said a flat-deck tractor-trailer carrying a grader struck the Main Street overpass on Highway 1 in North Vancouver shortly before 9:30 a.m.

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66 h. ago Man, 18, charged after Tuesday shooting in Hamilton home; no injuries

An 18-year-old Hamilton man faces two firearm-related charges following reports of a Tuesday shooting shortly after 3:30 p.m. Hamilton Police said officers responded to 238 Hwy. 8 in Hamilton and learned the shooting happened inside the residence. Police said numerous people were in the home when the shooting happened, however, there are no reported injuries. […]

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67 h. ago 'You could call it equalization': Mayor critical of Calgary's high share of education property tax requisition

While Edmontonian homeowners will likely see a $92 hit to their property tax bill, Calgarians who own a $700,000 home will likely see a $239 increase.

Economics