3 h. ago Foreign workers help Spain’s economic growth outpace the US and the rest of Europe

GUISSONA, Spain (AP) — Inside a cavernous production plant in Spain, people from 62 nationalities work side by side to keep a food company humming as millions of legs of ham travel on hooks along conveyor belts. Foreign workers have helped to make Spain’s economy the envy of the industrialized world, even as anti-immigration sentiments […]

Society

7 h. ago Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Trump Tariff Threats Boost Dollar

Gold was on track for its first weekly loss this year as investors booked profits from a record-breaking rally amid increasing concern over President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, which has strengthened the US dollar.

Economics

8 h. ago New Westminster mayor sides with Metro Vancouver in Surrey spat

New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone argues Surrey doesn't have a case to withdraw from Metro Vancouver's 2050 regional growth strategy.

Other

8 h. ago Horner: Highest health budget ever needed as Alberta's population hits 5 million

Population growth is expected to ease from 4.4 per cent in 2024 to closer to 2.5 per cent annually, as of July. “That has made it difficult for many Albertans and families to find family doctors," Horner said

Economics

10 h. ago David Staples: Alberta budget brings ray of hope in a Canada gripped by fear

The tax cut comes after years of ever-increasing taxes of every kind, from nasty increases in carbon taxes to brutal rises in local property taxes, not to mention hammering from wicked inflation

Other

10 h. ago Canada’s Oil Heartland Sees Trade War Sparking Budget Shortfall

Alberta, Canada’s top oil-producing province, is projecting its first budget deficit after four years of surpluses as the prospect of a trade war with the US weighs on the outlook for economic growth and oil revenue.

Economics

10 h. ago DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers demanded answers from billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency on Thursday as concerns about who has access to America’s most sensitive information continue to dog Trump administration efforts to reshape the federal government. The systems accessed by Musk’s DOGE staffers include billions of data points about citizens and businesses, […]

Society

11 h. ago Man kidnapped, tied to chair, shot: Maskwacis RCMP say three charged

"The victim's injuries are non-life-threatening... but this is a pretty significant event and is very concerning."

Society

11 h. ago Some Canadians are choosing Mexico over U.S. for spring break. What to know before you go

Concerns about water safety linger after hundreds of vacationers recently fell ill at a resort in Mexico. Here's how to stay safe.

Other

11 h. ago Jamieson Wellness Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

Strong category momentum and consistent execution drove 14% annual branded revenue growth and market share gains in every key market TORONTO — Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”) (TSX: JWEL) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year for the period ended December 31, 2024. All amounts are expressed in […]

Culture

13 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

15 h. ago Goldman Hits 80% of Sustainable Finance Target Even as DEI Cut

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said it’s more than 80% of the way to meeting its 2030 goal of putting $750 billion toward supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, and to advancing what it calls “inclusive growth.”

Other

16 h. ago Villeneuve family seeks to protect driver’s ‘legacy’ in battle against Quebec museum

Gilles Villeneuve's family — including former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve — is taking action to get back his possessions from a museum, citing legacy and safety concerns.

Events

17 h. ago New England More Open to AI Use in P&C Insurance, While Concerns Remain High in West North Central and Mountain Regions of U.S., According to Insurity Survey

Consumers in some U.S. regions embrace AI for severe weather monitoring, while others remain wary of its impact on premiums HARTFORD, Conn. — Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced new findings from its 2025 AI in Insurance Report, uncovering regional disparities in consumer attitudes toward AI-driven […]

Economics

17 h. ago Alberta budget day arrives amid talk of U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts

Finance Minister Nate Horner says addressing affordability is a prime concern, but the uncertainty surrounding tariffs makes the budget more challenging.

Economics

18 h. ago Schmid Says Fed May Need to Balance Growth Concerns, Inflation

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid sounded a warning about rising inflation expectations and concerns over economic growth, cautioning that the US central bank may soon confront both.

Economics

18 h. ago US GDP Held Steady While Inflation Marked Higher at End of 2024

The US economy advanced at a healthy pace and inflation was more stubborn than initially estimated at the end of 2024.

Economics

18 h. ago Ontario election live updates: Ford casts ballot as snow leads to concerns about turnout

Polls suggest Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are poised to form a third majority government

Politics

19 h. ago AYURCANN REPORTS ANOTHER RECORD SALES GROWTH IN Q2 2025 OF $13,363,509

Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ayurcann Holdings Corp. (CSE: AYUR, OTCQB: AYURF) (“Ayurcann” or the “Company”) is excited to announce record-breaking financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2024, the highlights of which are included in this news release. As a leading player in the rapidly growing cannabis industry, Ayurcann […]

Economics

19 h. ago ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Advances IQ Square Drone to Manufacturing Stage for Outdoor Applications Including Inspections, Surveys, and the Fast

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has moved its first batch of IQ Square multifunction drones from prototype […]

Economics