3 h. ago Rugby: Charity Williams scores 100th try, Canada opens Vancouver sevens with win over Brazil

The Canadian women continue pool play against No. 12 Spain on Friday night before facing No. 2 Australia on Saturday.

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3 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

6 h. ago Alberta surgical company’s fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta Health Services documents shows private provider Alberta Surgical Group was charging the government $8,300 for hip replacements — double was AHS said it cost in hospital.

Economics

12 h. ago Suspect wanted for murder, kidnapping, extortion remains at large: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police are hoping the public can help locate a suspect facing serious charges, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and extortion.

Events

13 h. ago Canadian pairs take silver and bronze medals at Four Continents figure skating event

Reigning world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps finished second and fellow Canadians Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud were third in pairs competition Friday at the Four Continents figure skating championship. Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps were fourth after Thursday’s short program but surged into second place with a season-best 141.26 points for a total of 210.92. […]

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14 h. ago IEA Considers Reviving Dropped Energy Scenario After US Backlash

The International Energy Agency, the west’s energy watchdog, is considering reviving one of its long-term energy demand scenarios after criticism from US Republican leaders.

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14 h. ago Yearslong shortage of Ozempic and Wegovy in U.S. resolved, FDA says

Shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy that have been in place for more than two years have been resolved, as supplies of the popular diabetes and obesity treatments continue to improve, federal regulators said Friday. The drugmaker Novo Nordisk can meet present and future demand in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration said. But patients […]

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17 h. ago Toronto charity shares experiences and challenges protecting vulnerable youth online

Editor's Note: The following story contains details about human trafficking that may upset some readers.February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada, and aims to raise awareness about its magnitude and prevalence while taking steps to combat and prevent the crime itself. "Sex trafficking is the most common form of human trafficking and is one of Canada's most lucrative and misunderstood crimes," Suzie Tarlattini, Supervisor of the Awareness and Prevention Program at Covenant House Toronto, tells blogTO."Most people don't realize that it can happen to someone they know, and when we believe this, we're distancing ourselves from the issue and from very real risk factors our children might be facing."Educating the GTAAlongside dual efforts to both prevent and support youth experiencing homelessness, Covenant House provides education about sex trafficking and online safety to students across the GTA so that they may understand the issue, how it happens, what wa...

Technology

19 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

24 h. ago Sibanye Posts Smaller Loss as Gold Surge Offsets US Mine Slump

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.’s full-year loss narrowed after higher gold prices offset low palladium rates that weighed on the company’s US mining operations.

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30 h. ago Surge in demand sees B.C. baby charity open a second location

The organization is now opening a new centre in Cloverdale to help serve families as far out as Hope. It has been operating out of a location in Vancouver.

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30 h. ago ‘Violation of utmost severity’: IDF says body Hamas returned is not Shiri Bibas

'We demand that Hamas return Shiri home along with all our hostages,' the Israeli military said

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35 h. ago MacDougall: Trump's tariffs will demand all the skill our public service can muster

The public service has shown it can pivot quickly in times of crisis. In the current atmosphere, no idea will be too crazy to get a hearing.

Economics

35 h. ago U.S. says all NATO members should meet 2% defence spending target by June

The demand further ramps up pressure on allies like Canada, which has long missed the spending target and doesn't plan to meet it for another seven years.

Events

37 h. ago Day 7 at the Scotties: Oh, baby! Pregnancy glow shows in B.C. Brown's play at national finale

Kamloops skip feeling 'fantastic when I'm out on the ice' in helping squad make playoffs at curling championship

Society

38 h. ago Picket lines go up at some LifeLabs locations as workers begin strike action

Workers unionized with the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) kicked off job action on Sunday with a one-day strike rally in Burnaby.

Society

39 h. ago Six elephants killed after train collides with herd in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — At least six elephants were killed when a passenger train hit a herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, an official said on Thursday. Four baby elephants and two adults died in the collision near Minneriya, about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from the capital, Colombo. The area is renowned for […]

Events

39 h. ago RCMP investigating two separate fires in Langley, Maple Ridge

The fire broke out shortly before 7 a.m. at a residence located at the 7000-block of 204 Street.

Events

42 h. ago London's steel industry sweats as Donald Trump vows 25% tariff: 'Anxiety'

London’s steel industry fears a tariff trade war between the U.S, and Canada will mean higher prices and dwindling demand for their products. The U.S. government has threatened a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports starting March 12. Canada has promised reciprocal tariffs on steel and aluminum coming here from America. […]

Economics

48 h. ago Centrica Shares Surge on £4 Billion Investment Plan, Buybacks

Centrica Plc rose the most in four years in London trading after announcing plans to return more cash to investors and unleash spending.

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