69 m. ago Opinion: Ranchers asking for honesty, integrity in province's handling of coal mining

I made a phone call last week to a neighbour, someone reluctantly thrust into the “coal mines or water” debate. Last year, the MD of Ranchland took the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Government of Alberta to court, fighting Energy Minister Brian Jean’s “interpretation,” which stated that the Grassy Mountain Coal Project be considered an […]

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10 h. ago Xi Urges Officials to Stay Calm as US Raises Pressure on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to stay composed amid domestic and global challenges, signaling Beijing will take a measured approach to the Trump administration’s new trade and investment restrictions.

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11 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Montréal Canadiens continue to bounce back, surprise Carolina 4

To keep the hope alive of a playoff spot, the Canadiens need to get a winning streak going -- and the Carolina Hurricanes co-operated. Brian Wilde has more.

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13 h. ago UK Battery Maker Adopts Chinese Tech to Avoid Britishvolt Fate

After the collapse of Britishvolt Ltd., another startup is having a go at making batteries in the UK. This one, though, doesn’t plan on building its own in-house technology or racing to build a giant battery factory.

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16 h. ago New restaurant coming from people behind trendy Toronto pasta spot

There's soon to be a brand-new spot for heartwarming (and belly-filling) southern Italian fare in Toronto, and it's the love child between the folks behind some trendy local businesses.As someone whose daily protein regularly occupies the single-digits, easily dwarfed by that of carbohydrates, anything attatched to Jess Maiorano, who you may recognize better by her Dundas West restaurant, Pasta Forever, immediately piques my interest.Ever since Jess started her pasta-based business when work for many chefs dried up back in 2020, she's made a splash around the city with a variety of pop-ups, collaborations and a brick-and-mortar on Dundas West, and now she's gearing up to open a new place in one of the city's most stylish neighbourhoods this year.It's going to be called Zia's Place and, Jess tells me, "the inspiration behind it, is that feeling when you go to your zia's [...] for a Sunday lunch," referring to the Italian word for aunt, "maybe you eat too much food...

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17 h. ago Mayor joins London Public Library board after city council rookie's ouster

Mayor Josh Morgan was appointed on Tuesday to the board overseeing the city-funded London Public Library, filling a spot left open after a meeting-missing city council rookie was turfed.

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18 h. ago Manitoba school division brings back plan to play ‘God Save the King’ in classrooms

At a board meeting on Monday evening, Mountain View School Division Chairperson Jason Gryba confirmed the plan will go ahead. 

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22 h. ago Vlogger Trisha Paytas shouts out Tim Hortons and calls Canada 'the superior country'

While grabbing a Tim Hortons is nothing out of the ordinary for most Canadians, it's always a treat to see how celebrities react to the iconic spot.During a recent visit to Toronto, internet personality Trisha Paytas, known for her mukbang videos which are the stuff of legend, wasted no time in getting acquainted with Tim Hortons and documenting her experience on TikTok.Paytas was in Toronto as part of The Eras of Trish tour. Ahead of her first sold-out show at Massey Hall on February 22, she tried some Tim Hortons — essentially a rite of passage for anyone visiting Canada.@trishlikefish88Love u Canada 🇨🇦♬ original sound - trishapaytas"Wow, that's beautiful right there," Paytas said as she opened up the box stuffed with a variety of Timbits, before she settled on trying a chocolate one."They're so thick and sweet," she said.Paytas also ordered a Buffalo chicken wrap from the Canadian chain despite admitting to not usually being a big fan...

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23 h. ago ‘Puppy Mountain’: Why this Chinese cliff has become a tourist spot

Many people traveled directly to the location in Yichang to see the mountain for themselves and some even brought their dogs to take photos.

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33 h. ago Tims China Celebrates Sixth Anniversary: Classic Donuts Return with Chinese “Double Double” Upgrade

SHANGHAI, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On February 26, TH International Limited (NASDAQ: THCH), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China (“Tims China” or the “Company”) will mark its sixth year of operations in China. Over the last six years, Tims China has achieved remarkable milestones, including its NASDAQ listing and […]

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39 h. ago Asian Stocks Decline at Open as US Pressures China: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks started on a risk-off mood Tuesday after US President Donald Trump’s move to curb Chinese investments and proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico prompted investors to trim positions. A decline in US stocks at the end of trading also hurt sentiment.

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39 h. ago Hong Kong, Asian Stocks Drop as US Pressures China: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks fell after President Donald Trump’s move to curb Chinese investments and proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico prompted investors to trim risky bets. A decline in US stocks at the end of trading also hurt sentiment.

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41 h. ago Toronto bakery and chocolate shop reopening following closure

After closing its original location in Toronto nearly a year ago, a Filipino-inspired bakery and chocolate factory are preparing to open in a fresh new space with a bigger vision.Founded by Rae Abayan, Bakerrae serves Filipino-inspired baked goods made from scratch using French techniques, while Chachalate — founded by Ry Lee — is an ethical chocolate company that uses directly traded cocoa beans.Though the closure of their former spot at 149 Main St. marked the end of an exciting chapter, the two businesses are embracing their second chance at a physical shop — one that will be bigger and better."Having our own space to create is really important," Abayan told blogTO. "We developed a great community in the Upper Beaches, and that was something we knew we wanted to get back."Thankfully for customers, Bakerrae and Chachalate will be uniting under one roof once again — this time, at a shop in East Chinatown near Broadview and Gerrard Street East....

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44 h. ago ‘I wanted revenge’: Man pleads guilty to murder charges in random TTC stabbing

A Chinese national who stabbed two strangers on a TTC train at the High Park Subway station more than two years ago has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and attempted murder.

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44 h. ago Parking in Toronto is a mess with the snow right now and these are the rules

One wouldn't think that Canada's largest city would end up debilitated for weeks because of a few hits of snow in the middle of winter, but here we are, with the City of Toronto's cleanup efforts set to take a few weeks to complete after back-t0-back storms earlier this month.The wintry precipitation proved to be enough to derail streetcars, halt mail service and close businesses, and even though we haven't seen any substantial accumulation in days, some sidewalks and lanes in the downtown core are still impassable.Navigating the city is one thing, but parking is decidedly more of a disaster, even after the bulk of roadways are looking far clearer than just one week ago.Many side streets have been reduced to just one lane (either total or in each direction), with the others piled too high with snow to traverse, or blocked off by the city for future clearing.For the 55,000+ residents who hold parking permits for these roads, nabbing a spot has become exponent...

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45 h. ago Mexico Studies Tariffs on China in Bid to Strike Deal With Trump

Mexico is weighing possible levies on Chinese imports as it pushes for a deal to avoid the 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on its goods before a deadline in early March.

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45 h. ago Alterra Mountain Company Names New Chief People Officer and President & Chief Operating Officer, Experiences Division

DENVER — Alterra Mountain Company has announced key additions to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Diane Neville as Chief People Officer (CPO) and Will Forbes as President & Chief Operating Officer, Experiences Division. “We are very excited to add these talented leaders to crucial roles within our growing company. They will each […]

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48 h. ago Three Takeaways as Hanley the hero for Flames against Sharks

If the Calgary Flames are going to actually pull this off, defy the odds and surpass every expectation by booking themselves a spot in the playoffs in the spring, they’re going to need unlikely heroes to step up. They’re going to need guys like Joel Hanley to seize whatever opportunities present themselves. And with the […]

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67 h. ago Winter fest in China ripped for fake snow made of cotton and bed sheets

A winter festival in China is facing some heat after visitors arrived expecting to see snow but were instead greeted with blobs of cotton. Organizers behind the Chengdu Snow Village project in southwestern China recently issued an apology via Chinese messaging service Wechat, per Reuters. “In order to create a ‘snowy’ atmosphere the tourist village […]

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3 d. ago Bernardeschi penalty helps Toronto FC rally for draw in MLS season opener

WASHINGTON — Federico Bernardeschi’s 70th-minute penalty lifted Toronto FC into a 2-2 draw with D.C. United in their Major League Soccer season opener Saturday night. Referee Sergii Boiko pointed to the penalty spot after former Toronto midfielder Brandon Servania clashed with Richie Laryea going after the ball. The contact was slight but Laryea, no stranger […]

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