2 h. ago 84 Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar are set to go home

MAE SOT, Thailand (AP) — Eighty-four Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar were set to return home Friday as the repatriation of thousands of such workers after a crackdown strains regional resources. The Indonesians were among more than 7,000 people being held in the Myanmar border town Myawaddy following a crackdown on the scam […]

Other

2 h. ago Chris Selley: Ontario’s Liberals and NDP failed miserably at the one job they had

Many Ontarians don't believe anyone can solve their biggest problems. They stuck with the devil they know

Economics

4 h. ago 5th suspect arrested in 2024 Kennedy Street homicide, another suspect has charge upgraded

Winnipeg police have made another arrest in connection to a homicide on Kennedy Street last summer and upgraded the charges of another suspect.

Events

6 h. ago Brookfield Corporation Announces Pricing of $500 Million Notes Due 2055

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) today announced the pricing of a public offering of $500 million principal amount of senior notes due 2055 (the “notes”), which will bear interest at a rate of 5.813% per annum. The notes will be issued by Brookfield Finance Inc., […]

Economics

6 h. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Province sets aside $106 million in Edmonton deal with city, OEG to demolish Coliseum, build event park and Downtown development

Provincial officials said Thursday the $52-million event park would include an indoor and outdoor component east of the arena. It would be a public recreation and community gathering space

Economics

7 h. ago Skyharbour’s Partner North Shore Provides Exploration Update at Falcon Uranium Project

Vancouver, BC, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) (OTCQX: SYHBF) (Frankfurt: SC1P) (“Skyharbour” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that its partner company, North Shore Uranium (“North Shore”), has provided an update on its Falcon property (“Falcon”) regarding the prioritization of target generation efforts. Falcon is located at the eastern […]

Culture

7 h. ago Federal government moves closer to taking over Russian cargo plane

OTTAWA — The federal government has taken administrative steps to help gain full control over a massive Russian cargo plane parked in Toronto, which Ottawa hopes to use to generate financial support for Ukraine. “This looks like it’s the government gearing up for its forfeiture of that aircraft,” said William Pellerin, an Ottawa-based trade lawyer […]

Politics

7 h. ago Gregg Popovich says he will not return to Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in future

Gregg Popovich will not coach this season. He is not ruling out a comeback in the future. Popovich met with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, releasing a statement afterward to make his decision on this season _ and hope for next season — public. The 76-year-old Popovich, the NBA’s all-time coaching wins leader, had […]

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8 h. ago Transgender U.S. troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

WASHINGTON — The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force — a daunting task that may end up relying on troops self-reporting or tattling on their colleagues. A memo sent to Defense Department leaders on Thursday _ after […]

Other

9 h. ago Calgary tow trucks not invited to collisions can face lofty fine under new rules

'A $10,000 hit, that's a big deal,' said Don Getschel, the Towing and Recovery Association of Alberta's Edmonton director

Events

9 h. ago Police ID victim, downgrade murder charge in Ontario restaurant fire

York Regional Police have identified the victim of a fatal late-night restaurant fire north of Toronto and downgraded a murder charge against the alleged arsonist. 

Events

9 h. ago Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned. “Any test that was put on this country, on Canada, in terms of showing progress and meeting […]

Politics

9 h. ago Plus de 10 500 plants de cannabis saisis à Montréal et Mascouche

Près de 200 policiers ont participé à cette opération qui a démantelé un réseau criminel.

Other

9 h. ago Police seek public help in solving theft of $125,000 generator

Ottawa detectives are looking for public assistance in identifying a suspect vehicle that was involved in the Feb. 9 theft of a mobile generator and trailer estimated to be worth $125,000 from a storage yard in the 2500 block of Carp Road. West division detectives say suspects got into the property at about 2:25 a.m. […]

Economics

9 h. ago Transgender people to be barred from military service in new Pentagon policy

The policy suggests that transgender individuals would undermine the core values of the military.

Events

9 h. ago U.S. woman claims she’s Madeleine McCann, shares DNA test to try to prove it

Eugenea Collins said she has tried to contact police in Arkansas about her claims but they have not taken her seriously.

Economics

10 h. ago Temitope Oriola: Review of Alberta's police watchdog, Crown prosecutors long overdue

The decision to conduct a review of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is a long overdue intervention. Media reports indicate that erstwhile Appeal Court judge Peter Martin has been hired by Justice Minister Mickey Amery to spearhead the process. I have devoted multiple articles in this column […]

Events

10 h. ago CRA wins case against remote worker who claimed $67,000 in moving expenses

Jamie Golombek: You can claim these expenses if you work at home but for professional not personal reasons

Society

10 h. ago David McGuinty says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

Canadian law enforcement and border officials joined him and Canada's 'fentanyl czar' Kevin Brosseau in the U.S. capital this week to make a final diplomatic push against the tariffs

Events

10 h. ago Les décès de l'acteur Gene Hackman et de sa femme sont considérés comme suspects par la police

Les décès de l'acteur Gene Hackman et de sa femme sont maintenant considérés comme suspects par la police.

Events