48 m. ago Gabbie Hughes scores OT winner to lift Ottawa Charge past New York Sirens

OTTAWA — Gabbie Hughes capped a two-goal effort with the winning score 36 seconds into overtime as the Ottawa Charge earned a 5-4 victory over the New York Sirens on Wednesday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Rookie Taylor House earned the first point of her career, deflecting a shot from fellow first-year player Stephanie […]

Other

79 m. ago Ottawa Senators no match for streaking Jets in fifth straight loss

JETS 4, SENATORS 1 The struggles continued for the sinking Ottawa Senators. The shorthanded Senators extended their losing streak to five after they dropped a 4-1 decision to the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night in front of 17,831 at the Canadian Tire Centre. Only Thomas Chabot was able to beat goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as the […]

Transport

84 m. ago Manitoba prosecutors take second look, say no charges coming in construction project

Manitoba prosecutors have decided, for a second time, to not pursue criminal charges in the case of the Winnipeg police headquarters.

Other

2 h. ago Trump administration says it’s cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked a judge’s order giving the Trump administration a midnight deadline to release billions of dollars in U.S. foreign aid. Chief Justice John Roberts said the order issued by U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali will remain on hold until the high court has a chance to […]

Politics

3 h. ago Dress for Success Kelowna launches campaign ahead of International Women’s Day

Dress for Success has been operating worldwide for almost three decades but only six years in Kelowna.

Society

3 h. ago Toronto FC makes roster decisions, sets stage for future additions

Toronto FC completed some roster housekeeping Wednesday, rewarding teenage defender Lazar Stefanovic with a first-team contract as a homegrown player through 2028 with an option for 2029. But the bigger project remains with general manager Jason Hernandez looking to add another piece to the roster. After clearing up some past salary cap tangles, Hernandez has […]

Other

3 h. ago Calgary seen as major human trafficking hub, with activity and severity increasing, say police

'It's a strong economic climate and the fees (for sexual services) charged in Calgary are quite a bit higher (than elsewhere in Canada),' said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Bell

Politics

4 h. ago Possible human remains found in search for slain women at Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says potential human remains have been discovered at a landfill where search teams have been working to find two slain First Nations women. The province says steps are underway to identify the remains from the site, located north of Winnipeg. It’s believed the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran […]

Other

5 h. ago Edmonton expected to weather tariff impacts better than other cities, but ripple effects remain

Edmonton exports approximately $14 billion in goods to the U.S. annually, accounting for 9.7 per cent of the city's GDP.

Economics

5 h. ago Province says potential human remains found at Prairie Green Landfill, identity unconfirmed

The province says potential human remains have been found during the search of the Prairie Green Landfill.

Economics

5 h. ago Potential human remains found at Manitoba’s Prairie Green Landfill, province says

The province says potential human remains have been found during the search of the Prairie Green Landfill.

Other

6 h. ago Continued Execution of Strategy, Operational Excellence and Diversification Results in Record Annual Results for Exchange Income Corporation

Company Posts Annual Records for each of Revenue of $2.7 Billion, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $628 Million, Adjusted Net Earnings1 of $147 million and Free Cash Flow1 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) (“EIC” or the “Corporation”) a diversified, acquisition-oriented company focused on opportunities in the Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing segments, reported its […]

Sport

7 h. ago Snowflake Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full

Product revenue of $943.3 million in the fourth quarter, representing 28% year-over-year growth Net revenue retention rate of 126% 580 customers with trailing 12-month product revenue greater than $1 million 745 Forbes Global 2000 customers Remaining performance obligations of $6.9 billion, representing 33% year-over-year growth No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont. — Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud […]

Culture

7 h. ago Electricity returns to most of Chile after sweeping blackout, but questions remain

SANTIAGO, Chile — Power was restored to most of Chile’s 19 million people Wednesday after the country’s most disruptive blackout in 15 years, the government said, as authorities lifted a strict curfew imposed when the outage left 98% of the population without electricity. Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha said electricity had largely returned to Chile’s […]

Other

7 h. ago Canadian job seekers open up about struggle to find work in current market

With 12 years under her belt working in corporate events management, 33-year-old Aiman has applied to hundreds of jobs in Canada and has yet to secure one.The Toronto resident was laid off in December 2023, right before Christmas, and has been seriously looking for employment since last January.She applied to a total of about 300 jobs in 2024 — around 10 a week — to no avail. "I feel like I'm hitting a wall," she told us over the phone. "I'm trying not to panic about it."With the new year in full swing, Aiman is trying to remain optimistic about her job prospects, an outlook not shared by most Canadians.According to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of employment agency Express Employment Professionals, almost half of people looking for jobs in Canada believe there will be fewer employment opportunities in their field in 2025 compared to a year ago.This is a significant increase from 2024's survey, when only 31 per cent of job seekers expec...

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8 h. ago ‘It was targeted’: Winnipeg collectibles store hit by thieves in costly break

Despite the break-in, Curtis Howson says he's encouraged by the response from the community that his business has received since the incident.

Economics

8 h. ago 3 U.S. women found dead in Belize hotel, police investigating

Belize police identified the women as Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El Arar, 26, of Revere, Mass., who were staying at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort.

Events

10 h. ago Remains of Second World War bomber pilot, lost in the Pacific in ’44, are identified

The remains of the pilot of a downed Second World War Army bomber that was the subject of a pioneering recovery project in the Pacific Ocean have been identified, the Defense Department said Tuesday. First Lt. Herbert G. Tennyson, 24, of Wichita, was the fourth member of the plane’s 11-man crew to be accounted for, […]

Events

10 h. ago Hanes Partners with Urban Outfitters to Launch an Exclusive Hanes Heritage Capsule Collection for a Fresh Take on Basics

The limited-edition collection revives iconic Hanes styles with a modern vibe for men and women who love timeless comfort WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Hanes, America’s No. 1 brand of basic apparel, is drawing from its nearly 125-year legacy to release an exclusive collaboration with lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters. The Hanes Heritage x Urban Outfitters capsule collection […]

Culture

10 h. ago Police search for three suspects in Findlay Creek alleged abduction

Police said three men followed the victim to his home, where they forced him at gunpoint into a vehicle, then beat him and robbed him.

Events