2 h. ago 'Devastating': Body of former Edmonton woman, 72, found in Waikiki dumpster

“She was a very colorful and outgoing lady a real go-getter, she made stuff happen."

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2 h. ago 1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Police in Bulgaria’s capital clashed with nationalist protesters Saturday who demanded that the government scrap plans to bring the country into the eurozone. About 1,000 protesters gathered in front of the Sofia office of the European Commission, which is the European Union’s executive branch, and began throwing red paint and firecrackers […]

Politics

3 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Mother Mother, Paper Birch café launch and Taste of Africa at Arden

Mother Mother: Sister and brother Molly and Ryan Guldemond bring their high-energy electro-folk band from B.C. into a nice week of Canadiana Downtown arena shows where Our Lady Peace just stopped the show Thursday to sing the national anthem after Connor McDavid scored that sweet sudden-death goal. MM’s set list could include Verbatim, Burning Pile, […]

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13 h. ago U.S., Europe propose competing UN resolutions on Ukraine war ahead of conflict’s third anniversary

The U.S. resolution calls for 'a swift end to the conflict' and 'a lasting peace,' while Europe's demands the immediate withdrawal of all of Russian forces

Economics

15 h. ago PCs nominate former Winnipeg city councillor in Transcona for upcoming byelection

The Progressive Conservative Party is bringing in some political experience to run in the upcoming Transcona byelection.

Politics

16 h. ago Fraser Basin Council loses Metro Vancouver funding as board begins spending review

Funding for the Fraser Basin Council was cut while six other programs were spared. Cutting all the programs would have resulted in a savings of about $1 per household.

Other

18 h. ago ‘GTA home buyers nowhere to be found’ as new home sales hit near record low in January

GTA new home sales reached near record lows in January, but with prices down and inventory steady it creates a unique buying opportunity, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) says. There were 347 new home sales last month, down 40% from January 2024 and 77% below the 10-year average, according to Altus Group, […]

Sport

19 h. ago 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Sechelt, felt by residents across southwest B.C.

John Cassidy, senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada, said it shook for about about 10 seconds.

Culture

19 h. ago 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits near Sechelt, felt by residents across southwest B.C.

John Cassidy, senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada, said it shook for about about 10 seconds.

Culture

19 h. ago Rogers is increasing its U.S. and international roaming charges

Rogers and its flanker brand Fido are set to increase U.S. and international roaming rates on March 3rd, just in time for March Break.Notices appearing on both wireless provider's websites detail the change.Currently, Rogers and Fido charge $12/day for U.S. roaming and $15/day for international roaming. Starting March 3rd, roaming rates will rise to $14/day for U.S. roaming and $16/day for international roaming.We have reached out to Rogers to learn if the company will change other aspects of the 'Roam Like Home' program, such as how many days per billing cycle customers can be charged for roaming (the current cap is 20 days), and will update this post with any further information it provides.A notice from the telecom advises the price raise starts March 3. Photo from MobileSyrup.Notably, the change brings Rogers' roaming rates closer to what Bell and Telus charge.Bell raised its prices to $13/day for U.S. and $16/day for international roaming in early ...

Society

19 h. ago Bank of Canada’s Macklem Doubts Core Inflation Gauges, Pledges Review

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says underlying price pressures may be cooler than indicated by the central bank’s two preferred measures of core inflation.

Economics

19 h. ago Vehicles, homes in for a shock as temperatures flip in Saskatchewan

The extreme cold warnings may be over for now, but thawing temperatures bring a range of issues for homes and cars.

Sport

20 h. ago What it will be like to use Canada's new largest border crossing in Ontario

Canada and the U.S. are inching ever closer to the opening of the highly-anticipated Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will soon serve as the largest border crossing between the two countries, as well as the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.As we approach the seventh anniversary of work starting on the gargantuan infrastructure project, residents stand just months away from actually being able to use it. And, the team working to wrap things up on the ground continues to drum up excitement with extraordinary drone footage, behind-the-scenes looks, and other updates.The latest is a mini-tour of some of the border checkpoint's facilities, including a drive-through of an inspection lane and the secondary inspection area once vehicles cross the six-lane, 2.5-kilometre-long viaduct over the Detroit River into Windsor, Ontario.A clip posted to the project's official YouTube page on Thursday takes viewers through one of the crossing's five-meter ta...

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21 h. ago Halifax police release photos of vehicle in hit and run that injured teen at bus stop

Halifax police have released images of a vehicle believed to have struck a teen in Bedford, N.S., last month in a hit-and-run case. 

Events

24 h. ago Here's when Daylight Saving will finally start bringing later sunsets in Ontario

Toronto is still quite resembling a ski town after a barrage of snowstorms that have made this season feel like the first proper Canadian winter we've had in a while.The City has since said cleanup efforts are set to take a few weeks, and while residents are climbing over snowbanks and navigating narrow sidewalks in the meantime, it can be hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner.And, even before springtime officially kicks off on March 20, Ontario will be treated to some later sunsets that will be a welcome change to the depths of winter that we are just emerging from.The days have been getting longer since the winter solstice on December 21, and we've since made it past the 10 the darkest weeks of what is, for many, the most dispiriting season.In just over two weeks, clocks will "spring forward" an hour, marking the start of another cycle of Daylight Saving Time, and bringing with it an extra hour of daylight in the evening...

Sport

24 h. ago NetEase’s Billionaire CEO Slashes Jobs and Games in Profit Push

After years of expanding overseas, video-game billionaire William Ding is hitting the brakes at NetEase Inc., the pioneering Chinese company behind hits like Eggy Party and its newest blockbuster Marvel Rivals.

Other

25 h. ago Lady Gaga to perform free concert on Rio’s Copacabana beach in May

SAO PAULO — Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 3. “I’ve been dying to come perform for you for years and was heartbroken when I had to cancel years ago because I was hospitalized,” Gaga said Friday on social media. In 2017, […]

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26 h. ago London housing forecast: Good news for renters, uncertainty for sellers

2025 could be a tale of two cities in London’s housing market, according to the latest forecast by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). Renters may see a continuation of last year’s dropping rents as more supply hits the market. For sellers, an expected market rebound may be delayed to the second half of […]

Economics

26 h. ago Two sides of Tate McRae: 'The persona that I have on stage and in music videos is much different than me at my core'

In September, tabloid website The U.S. Sun ran an article on Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae, zeroing in on supposed outrage over nudity in the provocative video for the bouncy pop hit It’s OK I’m OK. The video doesn’t really have the 21-year-old baring it all, but there is some creative use of pixilation in […]

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27 h. ago Staff cuts and shifting priorities hit refugee philanthropy after Trump administration’s orders

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration’s 180-degree turn on refugee policy has forced the philanthropic sector to refocus its resettlement services. The nonprofits tasked with identifying American sponsors and connecting recent arrivals with on-the-ground necessities say they are making the most of limited resources. But the suspension of their federal funding has brought whiplash after […]

Politics