91 m. ago ‘It’s not justified’: More complaints from Nova Scotia Power customers on bill spikes

A growing number of Nova Scotians are experiencing power bills they say have suddenly doubled or tripled, raising calls for Nova Scotia Power to be investigated. 

Economics

93 m. ago Fanshawe College faces program cuts, job losses as revenue sinks: President

Citing provincial underfunding and a massive drop in lucrative international-student enrolment, Fanshawe College faces permanent program suspensions and layoffs, its president warned staff at a town hall on Wednesday morning. “The Fanshawe College of tomorrow will look different,” Peter Devlin said in the meeting, which was streamed live over YouTube and dubbed Fanshawe’s Road to […]

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1 hour ago Thieves nab pricey bulldogs from a Colorado pet store after one faked a seizure, sheriff says

DENVER (AP) — Thieves nabbed a pair of high-priced bulldogs from a Colorado pet store after a man allegedly faked a seizure to distract employees while an accomplice grabbed the puppies from a pen and ran out, authorities said. The theft, which was captured on surveillance video, happened Sunday. Three men walked into a pet […]

Economics

3 h. ago Saviynt is Authorized by the CVE Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

CNA authorization enables Saviynt to identify, define, and catalogue publicly disclosed cybersecurity threats LOS ANGELES — Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced it has been authorized by the CVE Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). This enables Saviynt to assign CVE IDs to certain vulnerabilities discovered in […]

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4 h. ago Vancouver Club suing B.C. Hydro seeking damages for 2023 underground vault fire

Downtown club was among number of buildings damaged by fire caused by a failure BC Hydro knew about and could have prevented, according to court documents.

Events

5 h. ago Workhorse W56 and W750 Electric Step Vans Approved for Sale in Canada

The Workhorse W56 and W750 all-electric step vans are now eligible for importation and sale in Canada through the Appendix G Pre-clearance Program. Transport Canada has reviewed the Company’s documentation for compliance with CMVSS, Canada’s rigorous safety standards for commercial vehicles. Strong interest from Canadian last-mile delivery fleets highlights the demand for sustainable transportation solutions, […]

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8 h. ago Hong Kong is to cut thousands of civil service jobs and invest in AI to tackle a rising deficit

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will cut thousands of civil service jobs and boost spending in artificial intelligence as it seeks to tackle an increasing deficit, authorities said Wednesday. Finance Secretary Paul Chan said during a budget speech that there would be a “cumulative reduction” of government recurrent expenditure by 7% from now until […]

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17 h. ago UK Climate Adviser’s Carbon Plan Clears Path for Heathrow Growth

The UK’s climate watchdog has released new recommendations for the government’s decarbonization strategy that include higher projections for airline passenger numbers, helping smooth the way for plans to expand London’s Heathrow Airport.

Society

18 h. ago Gangs launch another deadly attack on Haiti’s capital as dozens flee

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Gangs launched a new attack on Haiti’s capital early Tuesday, killing an unknown number of civilians in what used to be a peaceful neighbourhood. The attack on Delmas 30 began before dawn, with gunfire echoing through the streets as people fled their homes in panic, some cradling babies or carrying elderly people […]

Events

18 h. ago Ukraine, U.S. have agreed on framework economic deal, officials say

KYIV — Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The officials, who were familiar with the matter, spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. One […]

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20 h. ago Australian fisherman missing after shark drags him into the ocean

A fisherman in Australia is lost at sea after a shark dragged him into the ocean, police said. Paul Barning, a member of the New South Wales Game Fishing Association, was pulled into the water after becoming tangled in fishing gear on Sunday afternoon. Authorities received reports that the 58-year-old had fallen from his boat […]

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20 h. ago Liberals top Tories for 1st time in years, new Ipsos polling says

The polling numbers mark the first time in recent years that an Ipsos poll showed federal Liberals ahead of the Conservatives, erasing a big deficit seen just six weeks ago.

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21 h. ago Elon Musk says Canada isn't real in response to demands his citizenship be revoked

Elon Musk is lashing out at Canada in response to a petition to revoke his Canadian citizenship.On February 20th, Nanaimo, B.C. author Qualia Reed (Shadows of Athelon) started the parliamentary e-petition, arguing that Musk "has engaged in activities that go against the national interest of Canada," including using "his wealth and power to influence our elections" and becoming a member of "a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty."The petition ultimately asks that the South African-born Musk, who has Canadian citizenship through his Regina native mother Maye, be stripped of said citizenship. At the time of writing, the petition has accumulated nearly 250,000 signatures.On his X (Twitter) platform, Musk responded to a post about the petition, stating that "Canada is not a real country." Musk has now deleted the post.Musk's since-deleted post saying "Canada is not a real country."It should be noted that the post that Musk...

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23 h. ago UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — U.K. authorities said Tuesday that they were punishing Rwanda over its alleged support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo. The measures include pausing direct financial aid that doesn’t include support to the poorest Rwandans. The United Kingdom also will stop “high-level attendance at events hosted […]

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23 h. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 200: Doug Ford, Donald Trump and the Ontario election campaign so far

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Norman De Bono about the Ontario election campaign so far, including the high polling numbers for Doug Ford

Politics

24 h. ago Convicted killer serving life sentence escapes Quebec prison, caught in Toronto

Correctional Service Canada says authorities noticed Ricardo Vilches had vanished from the minimum security unit when he wasn't present during head count.

Events

25 h. ago KINSELLA: Rising antisemitism puts Canada at risk of terror attack, feds told

The unsettling warnings are contained in a number of recently declassified security reviews

Economics

25 h. ago German Energy Firms Urge Berlin to Cut Gas Storage Goal to 80%

German utilities are pushing authorities to lower the country’s gas storage target for next winter to 80%, a move that could help ease Europe’s market tensions after inventories were depleted faster than usual this season.

Economics

26 h. ago The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2025

LONDON, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Malta retains 1st place in the 2025 Global Citizenship Program Index for the 10th consecutive year, while Greece reaches the top of the 2025 Global Residence Program Index for the first time, highlighting the dominance of European residence and citizenship by investment programs on Henley & Partners’ annual rankings of the most important investment migration programs in […]

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27 h. ago Nearly 40% of contracts cancelled by Musk’s DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that President Donald Trump’s administration claims to have cancelled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration’s own data shows. The Department of Government Efficiency, run by Trump adviser Elon Musk, published an updated list Monday of nearly 2,300 contracts […]

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