19 m. ago Mexico reviewing request from cartel leader jailed in U.S. to be sent back

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government is reviewing a petition by Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a longtime leader of the Sinaloa cartel who is jailed in the United States, to be returned to Mexico for trial, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday. The president confirmed Mexico’s consulate in New York had received the request. Sheinbaum noted that […]

Politics

23 m. 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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99 m. ago How much did lack of winning play into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract impasse with Blue Jays?

'My dad played a lot of years. He never won a World Series. My personal goal is to win a World Series and give the ring to my dad.'

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2 h. ago Closing arguments underway in trial of man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie

MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Lawyers delivered their closing arguments Friday in the trial of a New Jersey man charged with trying to kill Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in a knife attack that left the author blind in one eye and with other serious injuries. Hadi Matar, 27, is charged with attempted murder […]

Events

3 h. ago FT Portfolios Canada Co. Announces Cash Distributions for Its Exchange Traded Funds

TSX: FUD, FSL & ETP Cboe CA: FJFB & SDVD TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FT Portfolios Canada Co. (“First Trust Canada”) is pleased to announce cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“First Trust ETFs”) listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Cboe Canada for the month ending February 28, 2025 The […]

Economics

3 h. ago Paul McCartney’s personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026

A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm” will make its Canadian debut in 2026. The exhibit includes video clips, archival materials and more than 250 photographs offering a behind-the-scenes look at the […]

Culture

3 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

4 h. ago Luigi Mangione, accused in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, set to appear in court today

Judge Gregory Carro could set deadlines for pretrial paperwork and possibly even a trial date

Events

5 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

5 h. ago How Donald Trump’s tariff on pharmaceuticals could cause headaches for American patients and Canadian companies

Americans will feel the pain in their medicine chest when their antibiotics, vaccines, and prescriptions suddenly jump in cost by 25 per cent, said Mina Tadrous, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Economics

5 h. ago AGF Investments Announces February 2025 Cash Distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund, AGF Total Return Bond Fund and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the February 2025 cash distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund*, AGF Total Return Bond Fund* and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF, which pay monthly distributions. Unitholders of record on February 28, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on March 6, 2025. […]

Economics

6 h. ago Greenland Resources Receives Letter of Interest to Finance up to US$275 Million Capex

TORONTO — Greenland Resources Inc. (Cboe CA: MOLY | FSE: M0LY) (“Greenland Resources” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that further to its press releases dated December 19, October 15, and October 1, 2024, where the Company announced significant progress on the debt portion of the capex, the Company has now received a letter […]

Economics

6 h. ago EnviroGold Global Strengthens Balance Sheet and Positions for Growth Following 3.6 Million Private Placement

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE: NVRO | OTCQB: ESGLF | FSE: YGK) (“EnviroGold,” or the “Company”), a clean technology company that monetises mine waste and tailings while reducing environmental and social liabilities, announces the successful closing of the first tranche of its private placement, raising $3.68 million. The Company […]

Economics

6 h. ago Ivison: Canada must offer Trump a grand bargain on defence and trade

'There will not be a return to the status quo, whether it's concessions on supply management, the digital services tax, the carbon tax and so on,' Prof. Thomas Juneau tells John Ivison

Economics

6 h. ago TDSB moving ahead to erase Sir John A. Macdonald, Ryerson and Dundas from Toronto schools

The Canadian Institute for Historical Education is considering next steps

Society

7 h. ago GTA new home sales remain low in January – but with prices down and inventory up, buyers have a unique opportunity in the months ahead

Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, February 21, 2025 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales stayed low in January, but with prices low and inventory steady, these conditions create a unique buying opportunity, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced today. There were 347 new home sales […]

Economics

7 h. ago Radosław Sikorski: Poland offers the template for prosperity

Poland can thank good governance, foreign investment, political stability, the rule of law and friendly neighbours for its economic success

Other

9 h. ago Today's letters: Empty federal buildings could easily house the homeless

Friday, Feb. 21: People shouldn't be freezing in the cold when there's lots of vacant indoor space downtown, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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12 h. ago Le TGV, un cadeau inestimable pour Québec qui lui permettra d’entrer dans les ligues majeures

Pour Québec, l’arrivée d’un TGV jusqu’à Toronto changera les règles du jeu en lui permettant d’intégrer le centre économique nord-américain.

Sport

14 h. ago Playoffs set at Scotties: Einarson, Black, Inglis round out six teams curling for crown

Picture for weekend action goes down to final round-robin rock of 2025 Canadian women's championship

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