1 hour ago Half of Canadians and Americans think their countries are in a recession now: poll

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries are in an economic recession right now, a new poll suggests. The results of the Leger survey — which polled both Canadians and Americans — suggest that Canadian and Americans hold […]

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6 h. ago Michael Murphy: Germans turn sharply right in mass migration election

Centre right CDU will likely form government in Sunday's vote, but no matter what, the hard right AfD wins

Politics

11 h. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

Culture

11 h. ago Tallman: New religion of 'Trumpianity' diametrically opposed to Christianity

When genuine religion wanes, people tend to make politics their religion, and the nation becomes an idol, that is, something people use to replace God. “Christian nationalism,” which is rampant in the United States right now, is idolatry. People are more dedicated to the nation than to truth and God. However, God is bigger than […]

Culture

16 h. ago Ruby Dhalla disqualified from Liberal leadership race over ‘extremely serious’ violations

The party’s national director, Azam Ishmael, said Dhalla was in violation of 10 leadership rules including inaccurate financial reporting

Politics

17 h. ago Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla disqualified from race

The party said the Liberal Leadership Vote Committee unanimously disqualified Dhalla over 10 'extremely serious' rule violations it said were made.

Politics

20 h. ago Lethbridge city councillor asking colleagues to confirm city's stance opposing coal mines

A Lethbridge city councillor is asking her council colleagues to confirm their opposition to any coal mines — including the proposed Grassy Mountain project — that “risk damage” to the Oldman watershed. Australia-based Northback Holdings has applied to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for a temporary drilling program to explore for coal and divert water […]

Economics

20 h. ago ‘STOP BLOWING FISH’: Animal rights activists slam bar for holding goldfish races

Animal rights activists are protesting a California bar that holds weekly goldfish races, which have demonstrators up in arms over their “torture and exploitation.” PB Shore Club in San Diego has held the fish races almost every week since the restaurant opened in 2007, local website SanDiegoVille reported. The races involve competitors using straws to […]

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23 h. ago Ralph Ades Provides Update on Holdings of RealCap Holdings Limited

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ralph Ades (the “Acquiror”) announced today that the Acquiror acquired ownership and control of 121,498 common shares (the “Common Shares”) in the capital of RealCap Holdings Limited (the “Issuer”) (the “Acquisition”) as a result of the bequest of the shares to the Acquiror following the passing of the […]

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24 h. ago Supreme Court deals severe blow to Holocaust survivors’ lawsuit against Hungary

WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court ruling on Friday dealt a severe blow to Holocaust survivors and their families in a long-running lawsuit seeking compensation from Hungary for property confiscated during the Second World War. The justices threw out an appeals court ruling that had allowed the lawsuit to continue despite a federal law that […]

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25 h. ago Acadia Ventures Files Early Warning Report With Respect to Subordinate Voting Shares of VerticalScope Holdings Inc.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acadia Ventures Ltd. (“Acadia”) has filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.com) an early warning report with respect to subordinate voting shares (“Subordinate Voting Shares”) of VerticalScope Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer” or “VerticalScope”) held by Acadia. On February 20, 2025, Acadia disposed of a total of 612,600 Subordinate Voting […]

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25 h. ago Bird flu found in U.S. rats for the first time as cases keep rising

Bird flu has been detected in rats for the first time in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

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26 h. ago No Holds Barred: Charlotte Flair picks Tiffany Stratton as her opponent for WrestleMania

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia’s Rob Wong, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and WWE Superstar Nattie Neidhart chat about the news that Michelle McCool will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and Charlotte Flair’s decision to select WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton as her opponent for WrestleMania […]

Sport

27 h. ago Defense Race Sends Europe’s Arm Makers to Best Run in 16 Months

European defense stocks are on the cusp of closing out their best week in 16 months on a bet that the region is about to massively ramp up spending in support of Ukraine.

Economics

27 h. ago Hard loft meets cabin vibes in this unconventional $4.5 million Ontario house

It's rare for a listing to outright say that a property might not be "right" for a buyer.Generally, sales strategies are employed to maximize the potential buyer pool, not minimize it. But 55 Chisholm St. is a very unconventional home, so when Engelbrecht Associates say "this is not a property for everyone," it kind of makes sense. The main floor. Located in West Harbour in Oakville, this three-bedroom, four-bathroom house is a bold mix of industrial design and the cozy charm of a Muskoka cottage. The dining room. You have a soapstone fireplace mixed with polished concrete floors juxtaposed with a hyper-modern bright blue Scavolini kitchen. It shouldn't work, but somehow it does. The living room. The main floor of the house is an open concept space, where every room flows together. The fireplace. At the heart of the space is the soapstone fireplace that is reminicent of Swedish tile hearths that are used to heat homes, as t...

Economics

27 h. ago Scott Stinson: Not just hockey. Not just politics. That game was everything right now 

In the end, the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off was exactly what was expected

Politics

37 h. ago Your phone can now scan products to see if they're made in Canada

Trying to stick to a grocery list of items made in Canada? A new online platform makes it easy for shoppers to support Canadian businesses.Scanuck.ca is a platform that allows users to check where a product is made, and it's quite easy to use: using your phone, go to the website, allow access to your camera, and scan the item's bar code.Once scanned, the site will provide details of the product's country of origin.CVO of tech company KP9 Wil McReynolds said he developed Scanuck.ca in February. The Owen Sound, Ont. resident recalled how his wife suggested a scanner similar to one he created in 2016 to help users identify gluten-free products.And Scanuck.ca certainly fulfills a need as more Canadians boycott U.S.-made products amid a tariff war: the website has had 48,000 scans since it launched."This was a passion project that went viral," said McReynolds.McReynolds said the response has been "overwhelmingly positive" and plans to roll out more features and i...

Technology

38 h. ago Victor Wembanyama’s season is over. What’s next for the Spurs star?

Victor Wembanyama is one of the faces of the NBA, the star of the San Antonio Spurs and already one of the biggest names in basketball. And his season is over, after the Spurs announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The 7-foot-3 centre from France was […]

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39 h. ago ABC taps police union head, tech leader as candidates for Vancouver byelection

ABC Vancouver, which already holds a strong majority on council, announced Vancouver Police Union president Ralph Kaisers and tech startup leader Jamie Stein as its candidates.

Politics

39 h. ago Sports groups slam smaller pool design for new Vancouver Aquatic Centre

The Vancouver Park Board says the five-decade-old pool has reached the end of its service life, and the facility has, in some cases, literally begun crumbling. 

Sport