74 m. ago Private plane crash that killed pilot could be tied to known landing gear issue: NTSB

Prior damage to the landing gear on a private jet owned by Mötley Crue singer Vince Neil could have contributed to a fatal crash earlier this month, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. Months before the aircraft veered off a runway in Arizona and hit a business jet, killing one […]

Events

2 h. ago Martin Long appointed as Alberta’s new infrastructure minister

Two-term MLA Martin Long has been appointed to the infrastructure cabinet post after the previous minister, Peter Guthrie, resigned earlier this week.

Politics

3 h. ago B.C.’s acting auditor general releases audit findings on child

The report says the ministry did not co-ordinate to document expectations for implementing the commitment, monitoring the implementation, or reporting progress.

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4 h. ago Pembina Pipeline announces stake in Alberta power plant that could supply data centre

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. announced it’s investing in a proposed Edmonton-area natural gas power plant that could supply a massive data centre complex, as it reported a dip in quarterly earnings and a boost in pipeline volumes. It said Thursday it has entered into agreements for a 50 per cent stake in the Greenlight […]

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4 h. ago Prospera Announces Monthly Operations Update and Increase to Term Loan

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Prospera Energy remains committed to providing stakeholders with transparent, timely, and data-driven updates on operational performance and field developments. This monthly report delivers key insights into the company’s production trends, optimization initiatives, and strategic advancements. […]

Economics

5 h. ago Woman dead after vehicle struck by CPKC train north of Airdrie

No one else was reported injured as a result of the collision and officers had reopened the road by around 3 p.m.

Transport

6 h. ago Aspen Reports Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024

Net Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders of $235 million and Operating Income** of $145 million for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Net Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders of $431 million and Operating Income** of $433 million for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 Annualized Operating Return on Average Equity** of 24.8% and […]

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6 h. ago Jamieson Wellness Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

Strong category momentum and consistent execution drove 14% annual branded revenue growth and market share gains in every key market TORONTO — Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”) (TSX: JWEL) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year for the period ended December 31, 2024. All amounts are expressed in […]

Culture

6 h. ago Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. Reports 2024 Financial Results

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights(1): Revenues of $2.7 billion Gross Margin at 16% Adjusted EBITDA(2)(3) amounted to $195.5 million Net Earnings amounted to $54.2 million Total dividends of […]

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6 h. ago Xenon Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Business Update

– Phase 3 topline data from azetukalner FOS epilepsy program planned for H2 2025 in support of NDA filing and potential commercial launch – First of three planned Phase 3 azetukalner MDD studies underway, with second study on track to initiate mid-year – Phase 3 azetukalner bipolar depression program planned for clinical trial initiation mid-year […]

Economics

7 h. ago Darnell Nurse out as Edmonton Oilers shuffle deck against Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers will be without the services of Darnell Nurse when they face the defending-champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday (5 p.m., Sportsnet One). The 30-year-old defenceman is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, according to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. Nurse crashed into the end boards Tuesday in a 4-1 […]

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7 h. ago Transgender U.S. troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

WASHINGTON — The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force — a daunting task that may end up relying on troops self-reporting or tattling on their colleagues. A memo sent to Defense Department leaders on Thursday _ after […]

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7 h. ago Apple glitch fixed after reports the word ‘racist’ was replaced by ‘Trump’

Speech recognition technology used by the company does suggest terms with phonetic similarities on occasion, Apple said.

Technology

9 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

9 h. ago Fatal helicopter crash during 2023 Alberta wildfires linked to manufacturing defect: TSB

The crash happened about 110 kilometres northeast of Peace River on July 19, 2023, as Alberta was experiencing a record-breaking wildfire season.

Events

10 h. ago New England ocean warming slows but temperatures remain high

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The waters off New England had another warm year but didn’t heat up as fast as earlier this decade, bucking a trend of higher warming worldwide, said scientists who study the Atlantic Ocean near Maine. The Gulf of Maine, which touches three New England states and Canada, emerged as a test […]

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10 h. ago Tariff Worries Surpass 2018 Levels, Dominating Earnings Season

As some of the world’s largest companies report earnings, one topic is dominating the conversation: tariffs.

Economics

10 h. ago Ontario election 2025: Exit polls – who did Londoners vote for, and why?

LFP reporter Jane Sims visited the four London ridings on Thursday morning to ask citizens who they voted for in the Ontario election, and why? Here are their answers LONDON-FANSHAWE On the ballot: Teresa Armstrong (NDP)*;  Dave Durnin (Freedom Party); Kevin May (Liberal); Alan John McDonald (Independent); Wil Osbourne-Sorrell (Green); Peter Vanderley (Progressive Conservatives); Christopher […]

Politics

10 h. ago Ontario sees another enormous jump in people not paying housing and other bills

As if we needed more facts and figures to remind us how bad Canada's economy is at present, a new report has offered a glimpse into just how many people nationwide have been unable to cover their major bills, with mortgage delinquency in particular at an all-time high.And, residents of Ontario are the worst culprits.The data, published by Equifax Canada this week, comes from the final months of 2024, a year in which consumer debt across the country grew by 4.6 per cent, to a total of an unthinkable $2.56 trillion.Though falling lending rates over the course of the year helped to relieve the debts of some, the credit company says that "financial pressures intensified" for many others, especially those with mortgages in our two most exorbitant provinces for property: Ontario and B.C.When looking at the fourth quarter of the year versus the same time in 2023, there was a shocking 90.2 per cent increase in the number of Ontarians who hadn't made a mortgage ...

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10 h. ago Measles cases in Ontario have nearly doubled over the last 2 weeks

Ontario is reporting 84 new measles cases over the last two weeks, nearly doubling the province's total count since an outbreak started in the autumn. 

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