32 m. ago Edmonton weather: Tuesday sunshine, Wednesday rain, Thursday it will snow again

A look at Tuesday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s 0 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 6 km/h winds out of the southwest. We may have crossed over into spring, but you wouldn’t know it by the forecast for the next few days. Tuesday is going to be clear skies and sunshine […]

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51 m. ago Affirm inks deal with J.P. Morgan Payments to deliver more flexible, transparent payments to merchants

Agreement brings Affirm’s payment solutions to U.S. merchants using J.P. Morgan Payments Commerce Platform SAN FRANCISCO — Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, announced today that it is deepening its multi-year agreement with J.P. Morgan Payments. The agreement will make Affirm’s solutions available to J.P. Morgan Payments’ […]

Economics

87 m. ago Everything you need to know about Toronto Blue Jays home opener

The Toronto Blue Jays are just a few days away from getting things going on their 2025 season.And while recent years haven't brought too much playoff success, every campaign offers up a shot at new success.The Blue Jays home opener is set for March 27 at the Rogers Centre against the Baltimore Orioles, with the first pitch at 3:07 p.m.Here's what Toronto’s team is slated to look like, with a few key players set to miss the start of the campaign due to injuries:Starting rotationBowden FrancisKevin GausmanChris BassittJosé BerríosMax ScherzerMax Scherzer, the three-time Cy Young winner, is one of the biggest free-agent signings in team history and the only new face in the team's bullpen. At age 40 and battling a hand injury to begin the season, his fans will be watching eagerly to see if he can bring that magic that’s made him one of the most dynamic pitchers of his era.BullpenJacob BarnesRichard LoveladyYariel RodriguezNick SandlinBrendon LittleJef...

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3 h. ago Your letters for March 25: Food bank delivers help with dignity

Food Bank provides help with dignity Kudos to the Calgary Food Bank for providing emergency food to Calgarians struggling to meet their basic needs in our downtown. The new location is much more accessible. Importantly, the method of delivery is done with dignity. Over the past few years, Calgarians in need have indicated that a […]

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6 h. ago Philips demonstrates innovation power, topping European Patent Office Medtech filings in 2024

March 25, 2025 Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that in 2024 it was the leading applicant in the field of medical technology at the European Patent Office (EPO), filing 594 Medtech patent applications. This achievement underscores the company’s ongoing dedication to transforming healthcare delivery […]

Economics

7 h. ago Shell accelerates strategy to deliver more value with less emissions

March 25, 2025 – Shell (LON/NYSE: SHEL, AMST: SHELL) will today present to investors at its Capital Markets Day 2025 the next steps in the execution of its strategy. Shell is strengthening its commitment to value creation and maintaining its focus on performance, discipline and simplification. ‘’We have made significant progress against all of the targets […]

Society

13 h. ago South Africa president says persecution of whites a ‘false narrative’ as Musk repeats genocide claim

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative.” It was his latest attempt to push back against allegations made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and some white minority groups in South Africa. […]

Events

14 h. ago Candidates hit the ground in B.C. on 1st full day of election campaign

British Columbia gained one additional riding this election, and with its 43 seats is again shaping up to be a battleground.

Politics

17 h. ago White House investigating after U.S. officials text war plans to journalist

The Atlantic's editor-in chief said he was texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen in a secure Signal group chat that included the U.S. defense secretary.

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17 h. ago Popular ski spot Mount Norquay celebrating Canada with lift discount

'Skiers and boarders are encouraged to come decked out in red and white and transform Norquay into a blizzard of Canadian Spirit'

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18 h. ago Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirms date national champion will visit White House

Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirmed Monday that the Buckeyes national championship football team will visit the White House on April 14. The invite was first reported by CBS News on Friday. Ohio State’s visit comes two days after it wraps up spring football practices. “It’s an honor to be invited,” Day said. “I remember […]

Society

18 h. ago Elections Canada boosts access to security at polling locations due to ongoing ‘tensions’

Stéphane Perrault said that his organization is ready to deliver a 'secure and accessible' federal election on April 28

Politics

19 h. ago The White House’s beloved Easter Egg Roll is now seeking corporate sponsors

The $200,000 sponsorship tier gets you entrance to an Easter brunch hosted by Melania Trump.

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20 h. ago Bus battle: City politicians push to take control of London Transit

Four city council members want to dissolve London's transit authority, citing a breakdown in the relationship between the long-standing municipally funded agency and city hall.

Politics

24 h. ago Canada’s Poilievre Promises Deeper Income Tax Cut Than Carney

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising a deeper income tax cut than Liberal Leader Mark Carney, as the two politicians battle to attract affordability-minded voters in a tight election race.

Economics

25 h. ago Ottawa weather: Drivers removed from cars in ditches as spring snow squall snarls morning commute

Ontario's Ministry of Transportation reported multiple crashes on the 417, and Ottawa police warned of traffic issues throughout the city.

Transport

28 h. ago Trump’s Tax Bill Takes Center Stage as GOP Debates Scope of Cuts

Congressional Republicans returning to Washington on Monday will tackle their toughest test yet, negotiating a massive tax bill package to deliver President Donald Trump a signature legislative victory.

Economics

30 h. ago ‘TV is becoming niche’: Streaming grows in Canada despite rising prices, report says

Canadians are increasingly opting to watch TV through paid streaming platforms such as Netflix or Disney Plus despite the prices of those services continuing to rise. An annual report released Monday by Convergence Research suggests the introduction of ad-supported basic plans have helped keep momentum going for streamers in the battle against traditional cable and […]

Economics

30 h. ago Philips convenes the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders 2025

March 24, 2025Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced it has convened the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) 2025 and published the agenda with explanatory notes. As previously announced, the agenda includes: Proposal to appoint Mr Bob White (American, 1962) as a new member of the Supervisory Board, with […]

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38 h. ago Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury in Georgia has ordered Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, according to attorneys representing the plaintiff. The verdict marks the latest in a long-running series of court battles Monsanto has faced over […]

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