1 hour ago The Hamburglar's return brings back great memories for Ottawa Senators fans

'We wanted to put up a fight and prove people wrong. Proving people wrong was the biggest motivation for me and the team.'

Sport

4 h. ago So long, Skype: Microsoft to ‘retire’ app in May to focus on Teams

Microsoft says it's ending service of its Skype platform and will focus more on Teams for consumers, noting that the two offer similar core features.

Technology

6 h. ago Skype to shut 14 years after Microsoft’s $8.5 billion purchase

(Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. is signaling the end of the line for Skype, the iconic internet calling and chat service it bought almost 14 years ago. Once a byword for digital calls that bypassed long-distance charges, Skype was surpassed in recent years by smartphone-native communication apps and Zoom video calls. When Microsoft tried to stretch […]

Economics

7 h. ago Trump, Zelenskyy set to met with Ukraine’s security in focus

During his trip to Washington, Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the U.S. aimed at financing the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Events

9 h. ago Friday's letters: Love for Canada trumps Gretzky's hockey past

Re. “Trump problem Bodychecks Gretzky’s Legacy in Canada,” Stu Cowan, Feb. 26 One can only wonder how Gretzky was selected as honorary captain of Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-off hockey final in the first place. According to Cowan, it was the NHL’s decision. Nevertheless, this decision led to a fiasco. Gretzky’s prior presence […]

Sport

15 h. ago Trump makes US copper mining a focus of his domestic minerals policy

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a step toward granting the U.S. mining industry’s biggest wishes by singling out one metal as a focus of his domestic minerals policy: copper. From talk of acquiring Greenland and its vast mineral wealth to prodding Ukraine for minerals in exchange for help fending off Russia’s […]

Events

22 h. ago Gretzky the ‘free agent’. Why did Donald Trump refer to the retired Canadian hockey star that way?

Trump posted that he doesn't want Canadians to turn against Gretzky due to their friendship

Sport

24 h. ago ‘Insulting’: American coach of Canada men’s soccer team hits back at Trump

Jesse Marsch urged Donald Trump to 'lay off ridiculous rhetoric' of Canada as the 51st state.

Sport

24 h. ago SIMMONS: Team Canada hero Connor McDavid looking to find his game with struggling Oilers

SUNRISE, Fla. — The most recent skating-on-air moment of Connor McDavid’s hockey life was just a few nights ago, but the reality of this National Hockey League season is that not everything is going his way. That is what is so hard to explain and comprehend about all McDavid can be. The greatest player in […]

Other

25 h. ago Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving should acquire Brayden Schenn – if he can

Toronto rumoured to be one of several NHL teams interested in trading for St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn.

Other

25 h. ago Gang member from Montreal involved in human trafficking in Alberta

A 26-year-old man affiliated with a Montreal-based gang was released from custody after being arrested last month for trafficking women in Calgary and Edmonton, according to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team. The agency’s investigation identified five victims and found the offences occurred over two years. At the time of his arrest, the man, who […]

Other

25 h. ago How different product labelling rules hurt internal trade in Canada

The U.S. tariff threat has put a renewed focus on internal trade in Canada, Some legal experts say different product labelling rules pose interprovincial barriers.

Economics

25 h. ago Michael J. Fox to make rare appearance at Calgary Expo in April to celebrate 40th anniversary of Back to the Future

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox is scheduled to make a rare appearance at Calgary Expo this year as part of a panel dedicated to the Back to the Future franchise on the 40th anniversary of the first 1985 film. The Edmonton-born retired actor and activist, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, is only making four appearances […]

Culture

25 h. ago Calgary 1988 Olympic torch engraved in Edmonton featured on Pawn Stars episode

Calgary’s 1988 Winter Olympics brought global talent and heartening underdogs to the city, notably British ski jumper Eddie the Eagle and the Jamaican bobsled team that served as the inspiration behind 1993’s film Cool Runnings. The 1988 Winter Olympic torch is considered one of the most rare due to how few, less than 150, were […]

Other

26 h. ago Temitope Oriola: Review of Alberta's police watchdog, Crown prosecutors long overdue

The decision to conduct a review of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is a long overdue intervention. Media reports indicate that erstwhile Appeal Court judge Peter Martin has been hired by Justice Minister Mickey Amery to spearhead the process. I have devoted multiple articles in this column […]

Events

27 h. ago Thief pretending to be PSW preys on retirement facilities: York police

An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who police say stole from retirement residence seniors — despite being on “strict conditions” to steer clear of such facilities. York Regional Police say they were called Feb. 17 to a Newmarket retirement home in the Davis Dr. and Roxborough Rd. area. “The suspect presented himself […]

Events

29 h. ago Chris Tanev injury triggers more trade speculation, but Leafs defenceman won’t be out long

Nothing feeds the trade rumour mill like an injury scare to a top player. While Chris Tanev will not be missing extended time for the Maple Leafs – even if Craig Berube’s usual diagnosis as “day-to-day” can drag into a week or so – the stalwart defenceman is still with the team on its trip. […]

Economics

31 h. ago Sezzle Reaches Significant Milestones as Canada’s Favourite Buy Now, Pay Later App

1.5 Million Signups and Growing: Canada’s Leading BNPL Platform Sezzle Hits Major Milestones and Expands Merchant Ties TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) (Sezzle or Company) // – Sezzle, the leading “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) solution in Canada, is proud to announce a series of significant milestones that highlight its […]

Other

34 h. ago Vietnam plans energy shift toward building more solar, less reliance on gas and coal

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is revising its energy plans to focus more on large solar farms and less on reliance on coal and natural gas. The fast-growing economy now aims to get 16% of its energy from the sun — more than triple its earlier target of just 5%. A draft of the new […]

Other

42 h. ago Oil Holds Near Yearly Low With US Tariffs and Supplies in Focus

Oil steadied near the lowest close this year, with tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and supply issues in focus.

Economics