28 m. ago Businesses Expect More Pain for Europe From Trump’s Deregulation

Most European businesses expect President Donald Trump’s sweeping push for deregulation to divert investments away from a lagging European Union, according to a survey conducted by a key lobby group.

Economics

8 h. ago Alberta school support workers to return to classrooms as massive strike winds down

Thousands of education support staff around Alberta are set to return to their posts in the coming days as a months-long strike winds down, union officials said Tuesday. The Canadian Union of Public Employees said tentative contracts with the Parkland School Division and the Calgary Board of Education were reached pending ratification from members. Over […]

Society

9 h. ago Trump Agencies’ Plan for Fired Workers Faces Judicial Pushback

The Trump administration’s placement of thousands of federal workers on leave drew mixed reactions this week from judges who had ordered those employees back in their jobs after they were initially fired.

Events

9 h. ago Two years after fatal fire, Montreal tightens rules on short

MONTREAL — Montreal has cracked down on short-term rentals in a bid to ease housing pressure in the city and fight what it calls the “scourge” of illegal listings on Airbnb. Members of city council on Tuesday passed a new bylaw that will allow people to rent their homes for short stays only during peak […]

Events

10 h. ago Parkland Corp. names 2 new directors as activist investor demands board shakeup

Parkland announced earlier this month that it would formally review ways to boost shareholder returns

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12 h. ago Police officer's concerns over ruling on coworker's racist conduct rejected

A Calgary police officer’s complaint the investigation into a co-worker’s racist comments was flawed and the resulting penalty too lenient has been tossed by a law enforcement watchdog. Even though a two-person Law Enforcement Review Board (LERB) panel expressed multiple concerns over the investigation into Const. Andrew Fuhrman’s repeated use of the “N” word, it […]

Events

13 h. ago Education support workers in Calgary and Parkland School District reach tentative contract agreements

CUPE says striking education support workers with the Parkland School Division and the Calgary Board of Education have reached tentative contract agreements.

Society

14 h. ago Call between Trump, Putin ‘going well’ as Russian leader pushes for halt of weapons deliveries to Ukraine

Putin, who met with a Trump envoy last week, has made the halt to arms supplies a prerequisite for signing up to the ceasefire

Politics

15 h. ago A push to limit lawsuits in Georgia is getting increasing blowback

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s priority bill to limit lawsuits and large jury verdicts has gotten increasing pushback after an initial boost in support as the legislative session enters its final weeks. Crowds of business owners and doctors swarmed the Capitol to back Kemp when he announced the proposal, also called tort […]

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16 h. ago Parkland names two new directors as activist investor demands board shakeup

Parkland Corp., which is facing calls from an activist shareholder for an overhaul of its board, has named two new independent directors. The Calgary-based fuel refiner and retailer, which is undergoing a strategic review, named Felipe Bayon and Sue Gove to its board of directors, effective Tuesday. Bayon is a former chief executive of Ecopetrol […]

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16 h. ago Tentative deal reached between CUPE and CBE, support staff could be back in schools Friday

Union happy more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton

Society

22 h. ago Chelsea activist fined for insulting politicians says 'civility' bylaw is unconstitional

Jean-Paul Murray, a dedicated and caustic critic of Chelsea’s handling of Gatineau Park, was issued five fines under the bylaw in 2023, each for $509.

Politics

22 h. ago Chelsea activist fined for insulting politicians says 'civility' bylaw is unconstitutional

Jean-Paul Murray, a dedicated and caustic critic of Chelsea’s handling of Gatineau Park, was issued five fines under the bylaw in 2023, each for $509.

Politics

22 h. ago ATLAS Welcomes Strengthened Commitment to Increased Shareholder Returns from SES Board

ATLAS supports the decision to modernize Board ATLAS welcomes SES’s strengthened commitment to increased shareholder returns and capital discipline ATLAS will continue to work with management and stakeholders to increase shareholder value LONDON — ATLAS Infrastructure (“ATLAS”) is a specialist listed infrastructure investor managing funds on behalf of long-term infrastructure clients. ATLAS’s actively managed accounts […]

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29 h. ago Pope improves slightly in pneumonia fight as Vatican details hospital photo

ROME — Pope Francis is registering new slight improvements in his month-long treatment for pneumonia in both his lungs, the Vatican said Monday, as it also provided some details on the first photo of the Pope released since his hospitalization. The 88-year-old pontiff is now able to spend some time during the day off high […]

Science

32 h. ago Canucks notebook: Quinn Hughes says ‘no shying away’ from do

'Nobody should be shying away. It's a nice opportunity to see what type of group we are.' — Quinn Hughes on the Canucks' playoff chase

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32 h. ago Parkland Corp. shareholder demands board shakeup as fuel refiner and retailer weighs sale

In announcing its strategic review on March 5, Parkland said it would invite Simpson Oil to rejoin its board and take part in a committee reviewing options to boost share price.

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33 h. ago Facing $20M budget squeeze, OCDSB looks to eliminate 150 jobs

The reductions will come through retirements and resignations, not filling vacant positions and eliminating positions

Economics

34 h. ago Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Distribution

OMAHA, Neb., March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On March 17, 2025, Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP (NYSE: GHI) (the “Partnership”) announced that the Board of Managers of Greystone AF Manager LLC (“Greystone Manager”) declared a cash distribution to the Partnership’s Beneficial Unit Certificate (“BUC”) holders of $0.37 per BUC. The cash distribution will be […]

Culture

35 h. ago iFindCheaters: The Digital Infidelity Watchdog Transforming Relationship Transparency

Cutting-Edge Platform Empowers Individuals with Unparalleled Insights into Online Fidelity Phillipsburg, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an era where digital interactions shape the foundation of modern relationships, concerns about trust and transparency have reached an all-time high. Addressing these challenges head-on, iFindCheaters, founded by tech entrepreneur Rafal Orlik, introduces an innovative platform designed […]

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