4 h. ago Raptors’ March revival continues with a win against the wretched Philadelphia 76ers

As the Raptors continue to play out the string, while they await their fate as the May 12 draft lottery approaches, even the smallest sign of improvement must be made. Sunday night at the Wells Fargo Arena against the host Philadelphia 76ers, Scottie Barnes backed his defender down with purpose and ferocity. RJ Barrett was […]

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11 h. ago Here are all of Edmonton's candidates for federal election 2025

The federal election is well underway, and candidates from major parties are beginning to launch their campaigns ahead of election day on April 28. This year, there’s been a shake-up in candidates, with former NDP MLA Rod Loyola and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi throwing their hats into the ring. Candidates have until April 7 to […]

Politics

27 h. ago Former Toronto steakhouse to finally get new tenant after months sitting vacant

One of Toronto's preeminent downtown steakhouses has closed down permanently, and after sitting dormant for months, it's finally about to get a new tenant.Let's face it: steakhouses in Toronto are a dime a dozen, but that doesn't discredit the very real and good things they're doing for the city's residents, namely ensuring we all get our fair share of Surf and Turf and $25 cocktails when the whim strikes.In the past year or so, the city's steakhouse numbers, both within and beyond the downtown core, seem to have been on a steep increase, with new-ish additions like Animl, Linny's and Blue Bovine earning their fair share of limelight in the past several months.Unfortunately, with such a surge also comes the inevitable loss of some preexisting establishments: it's just the law of the concrete jungle.This past summer, one such casualty was The Shore Club, Toronto's own location of what was once a nationwide chain that has since been reduced to just a sing...

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33 h. ago Edmonton federal Liberal Party candidates Amarjeet Sohi and Rod Loyola kick off campaigns

Two federal Liberal Party candidates in Edmonton launched their campaigns on Saturday, almost a week since the federal election was called. Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is officially launching his campaign as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton Southeast. He is officially on leave from his mayoral duties after city council approved his unpaid […]

Culture

35 h. ago Liberals drop Thomas Keeper as Calgary confederation candidate

According to a CBC News report, Keeper was dropped for failing to disclose a stayed domestic assault charge from 2005.

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40 h. ago WARMINGTON: Election sign war tactic in York Centre not a violation – or is it?

City of Toronto rules are murky, so bylaw officers took no chances and removed both the Liberal and Conservative candidate's signs

Politics

58 h. ago Federal election fact check: Conservatives blame former Vancouver mayor for high housing prices

Gregor Robertson, who was mayor of Vancouver from 2008 to 2018, will run for the Liberals in Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby

Politics

59 h. ago Chilliwack mayor skipped WHL news conference ‘for personal reasons’, says no disrespect intended

Mayor Ken Popove voiced concerns about pending WHL team in Chilliwack on a Thursday radio appearance but then put out a statement to "clarify" council's overall stance

Culture

60 h. ago ‘Content creator’ busted for posting videos of sex with Chihuahua

A Florida woman has been accused of sexually abusing a Chihuahua and posting video of it online. Logan Guminski, 27, of Ocala, was charged with sexual activity involving an animal and filming sexual activity involving an animal, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a statement on Facebook alongside a clip of the accused being […]

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63 h. ago Canada’s slumping growth hints at recession starting in second quarter, economists say

Statistics Canada releases GDP flash estimate for February showing growth flatlined

Culture

65 h. ago Rio Tinto Talks With Congo Over Developing Prize Lithium Deposit

Rio Tinto Group has held talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo about developing one of the world’s biggest hard rock lithium deposits, in the latest sign of the miner’s enthusiasm for the battery metal.

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66 h. ago Canada’s economy got hot in January, but StatCan points to February chill

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth hit a wall in February. The agency says real gross domestic product rose 0.4 per cent in January thanks largely to a boom in the oil and gas and mining industries. Canada’s goods-producing industries […]

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66 h. ago Canada’s economy posts strong growth in January, but momentum fades in February

Growth stalls, pulled down by retail trade, oil and gas and real estate

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66 h. ago RBC says winning the ‘AI arms race’ key to future growth despite trade war uncertainty

Canada's largest bank holds first Investor Day event since 2018

Economics

67 h. ago Opinion: What Canada’s future prime minister needs to know now about federal

Last week, Premier Danielle Smith released a list of requirements for our future prime minister to reset relations with the province and get Canada on track to thrive as a nation. Basically, the federal government should respect the Constitution, back off from overreach on provincial jurisdiction and remove artificial barriers to economic growth (including the […]

Politics

67 h. ago Atlantic International Corp. Reports Strong 2024 Results with Over $442 Million in Revenue; Over 10% Revenue Growth

Company Completes First Quarter Publicly-Traded on Nasdaq Global Market under “ATLN” Announces Strategic Developments and Outlook; Targets $1 to $1.5 Billion Revenue from Both Organic Growth and M&A Initiatives in the Next 12 to 18 Months ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlantic International Corp. (“Atlantic” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ATLN), a leading […]

Society

3 d. ago Calgary's youth hiring fair attracts thousands of job hunters

Teens and young adults are facing a multitude of challenges in today’s job market, including inflation on a national scale and significant population growth at a local level

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3 d. ago Lululemon sees more ‘modest’ growth in U.S. as consumers turn cautious

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is expecting modest growth in its U.S. business this year, with consumers pleased with the clothing retailer’s fresh offerings but cautious about the economy. Chief executive Calvin McDonald told a quarterly conference call Thursday that the company has done some polling with Ipsos that suggests U.S. customers are spending less due to […]

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3 d. ago Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is calling on the provincial government to work with the city to find a solution to concerns about the Sheldon Chumir Supervised Consumption Site.

Politics

3 d. ago Former mayor taking on incumbent Conservative MP in Lethbridge riding

'Name recognition is important, but on the other hand, the Conservatives have basically owned southern Alberta for going on 80 years now,' said Trevor Harrison, a retired U of L political sociologist

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