2 h. ago Nearly $3M in cocaine, meth seized from trucks entering Canada at Coutts border crossing

A combined 228 kg of methamphetamine and cocaine worth nearly $3 million that was bound for Calgary was seized at the Coutts border crossing in two separate incidents.

Economics

3 h. ago Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

CHICAGO (AP) — Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to make the plane climb suddenly to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway. Airport webcam video posted to X shows the Southwest plane appear to briefly touch down about 8:50 a.m. CST Tuesday before its nose was […]

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3 h. ago Pilot allergic to spiders bitten during flight to Spain by stowaway tarantula

A pilot who suffered a suspected tarantula bite while flying from Germany to Spain managed to complete the fight and touch down safely. The Iberia Airlines flight was en route to Barajas Airport in Madrid from Dusseldorf Airport in Germany on Feb. 21 when the pilot was bitten. It is believed the tarantula, as described […]

Transport

3 h. ago Canadian bankers say cautious clients keeping ‘their powder dry’ amid Trump tariff threats

BMO and Scotiabank see rise in caution and anxiety levels

Economics

4 h. ago Beloved burger joint in Toronto grows from one to nine locations in under a decade

What began as a cozy, independent burger shop founded by childhood friends has become one of Toronto's most popular chains over the past nine years, and it shows few signs of slowing down.Ask any die-hard Toronto smash burger fanatic which is their favourite, and there's a fairly solid chance that, alongside competitors like Burger Drops and Matty's Patties, they'll say RUDY.Not for nothing, but many of us agree.So popular have RUDY's burgers become in the nine years since the inaugural location of the burger shop opened in Little Italy, in fact, that the burger business now more closely resembles an empire, with co-founder and owner Luke McCann on a war path to spread the gospel of Toronto's best smash burgers across the entire province.That's not to say that RUDY's success in Toronto was instantaneous, though. In fact, Luke tells me that the rise to the top, so to speak, has actually been a slow and steady one.The chain, founded by Luke and his long-time friend Chris Simpson,...

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5 h. ago CBSA seizes illegal drugs worth millions from two commercial trucks at Coutts border crossing

Illegal drugs valued in the millions of dollars were seized during two recent searches of commercial trucks at the Coutts border crossing, the Canada Border Services Agency announced Tuesday On Dec. 24, CBSA officers examining a commercial truck carrying a mixed load destined for Calgary noticed “abnormalities,” leading to 186 kilograms of methamphetamine being discovered. […]

Economics

6 h. ago A woman died midway through a flight. A couple had to sit next to the body

'I don't really know how I feel and would like to speak to somebody to make sure I'm all right,' Mitchell Ring said after the incident.

Events

7 h. ago Three Canadian air force personnel injured by laser during military flight in Alaska

A local resident admitted to pointing the laser at the RFAC helicopter, telling police she was angry it was circling over her home near Delta Junction.

Events

8 h. ago Missing sisters who vanished in Scotland found, cause of death revealed

Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, who were part of a set of triplets originally from Hungary, were last seen together crossing the Victoria Bridge in Aberdeen on Jan. 7.

Events

9 h. ago Melcor REIT Concludes “Go Shop” Period and Sells Grande Prairie Property

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melcor Real Estate Investment Trust (Melcor REIT – TSX: MR.UN) today announced the expiration of the “go shop” period provided in the previously-announced arrangement agreement dated November 24, 2024 (the “Arrangement Agreement”). Melcor REIT further announced that the REIT has completed the sale of Melcor Crossing in […]

Economics

12 h. ago Euna Solutions Appoints Mykola Konrad as Chief Product Officer

A 20-year B2B tech industry veteran, Konrad will guide product innovation and reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering top-tier public sector SaaS solutions TORONTO & CHICAGO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the appointment of Mykola “Myk” Konrad as the company’s new Chief Product Officer. […]

Events

21 h. ago Two Delta flights forced to land early on same day due to fumes

The incidents came only a week after the crash landing of Delta Flight 4819 at Toronto’s Pearson Airport

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22 h. ago Edmonton Nordic spa one step closer to reality after council approves rezoning

Scandinave Group Inc. wants to build a Nordic spa in southwest Edmonton, on land in Brander Gardens donated to the University of Alberta more than a decade ago.

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22 h. ago Canadian North airline to be purchased by Exchange Income Corp.

The airline provides service to 24 remote Arctic communities in Nunavut and N.W.T. through Ottawa and Edmonton, as well as dedicated charters in northern Alberta and B.C.

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23 h. ago Delta flight returns to Atlanta airport because of possible smoke in cockpit

ATLANTA — A Delta Air Lines flight returned to the Atlanta airport soon after taking off Monday when crew members reported a smoky haze inside the cockpit, according to federal officials. Delta Flight 876 to Columbia, S.C., returned safely to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Monday morning “after the crew reported possible smoke in the flight […]

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23 h. ago Oil Rises as Fresh US Sanctions Against Iran Jolt Crude Market

Oil rose for a second day after the Trump administration imposed new sanctions on flows of Iranian oil, framing the move as a return to a strategy of maximum pressure against Tehran.

Events

23 h. ago Oil Edges Higher as Investors Assess Iran Sanctions and Trade

Oil edged higher as investors assessed a fresh wave of US sanctions on Iranian oil, and the Trump administration’s latest trade salvos.

Economics

31 h. ago Mexico Studies Tariffs on China in Bid to Strike Deal With Trump

Mexico is weighing possible levies on Chinese imports as it pushes for a deal to avoid the 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on its goods before a deadline in early March.

Economics

32 h. ago Edmonton weather: Warm weather, 6 C high mean there's no excuse to stay indoors

A look at Monday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s -2 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station early Sunday morning with 2 km/h winds out of the south- southwest. As we approach March, the weather seems to be getting ahead of itself as it preps for the shift into spring! Monday will be a […]

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33 h. ago Navigating interest charges and unnecessary fees on credit cards

Credit card debt incurs hefty interest for cash-like transactions and cash advances. Review your agreement to avoid unexpected costs.

Economics