66 m. ago Ontario’s top civil servant told PC Party to remove partisan Washington trip ad

Ontario's top civil servant raised concerns about Doug Ford's trip to Washington D.C. after the PC party used images from the government-supported trip for partisan commercials

Culture

84 m. ago Ontario pauses 15 government advertising campaigns deemed to be partisan

When Doug Ford called a snap election, Ontario's top civil servant paused 15 government ad campaigns that had previously been flagged by the auditor general as partisan.

Politics

2 h. ago Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winnings

PARIS (AP) — Thieves used a stolen card to buy a winning French lottery ticket worth 500,000 euros ($523,000). But they vanished before cashing in _- and now they’re among France’s most famous fugitives. The man whose card was stolen, identified in police documents as Jean-David E., is offering to split the cash with the […]

Economics

2 h. ago 1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Police in Bulgaria’s capital clashed with nationalist protesters Saturday who demanded that the government scrap plans to bring the country into the eurozone. About 1,000 protesters gathered in front of the Sofia office of the European Commission, which is the European Union’s executive branch, and began throwing red paint and firecrackers […]

Politics

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

12 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

15 h. ago B.C. is poised to scrap its consumer carbon tax. How will it replace the revenue?

B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.

Economics

15 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

16 h. ago Faircourt Asset Management Inc. Announces February Distribution

Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Fund (CBOE:FGX), is pleased to announce the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the below listed Fund. Faircourt Funds Trading Symbol Distribution Amount (per share/unit) Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Faircourt Gold Income Corp. FGX $0.024 February […]

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16 h. ago Judge upholds ban on DOGE accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury information, for now

NEW YORK — A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday extended a ban on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency accessing sensitive Treasury Department information, but rejected broader restrictions sought by 19 Democratic state attorneys general who sued over the issue. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas issued a preliminary injunction but said she may lift the […]

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16 h. ago Arts groups press B.C. government to renew festival and event fund

Arts groups say they need clarity from the province sooner than later, in order to prepare for the busy summer season.

Culture

16 h. ago Purpose Investments Inc. Announces February 2025 Distributions for the Seven New Yield Shares ETFs

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce the distributions for the month of February 2025 for its newest set of Yield Shares ETFs. The ex-distribution date for all seven Yield Shares ETFs listed in the table below is February 28, 2025. ETF Name Ticker Distributionper Unit RecordDate […]

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17 h. ago Fraser Basin Council loses Metro Vancouver funding as board begins spending review

Funding for the Fraser Basin Council was cut while six other programs were spared. Cutting all the programs would have resulted in a savings of about $1 per household.

Other

17 h. ago Trump spars with Maine’s governor Janet Mills at the White House over transgender athletes

President Donald Trump sparred with Maine’s Democratic governor during a meeting of governors at the White House on Friday, with Gov. Janet Mills telling the Republican president, “We’ll see you in court,” over his push to deny federal funding to the state over transgender athletes. Trump told the governor he looked forward to it and […]

Politics

17 h. ago Boissonnault’s former company ineligible for federal contracts for 5 years

Global Health Imports, which Boissonnault started before he was elected in 2021, was at the centre of a series of scandals that eventually forced the Edmonton MP to quit cabinet.

Economics

17 h. ago Braid: Contract scandal has ministers hunting for trouble across Alberta government

Smart ministers would do well to turn over every rock in their departments in search of potential red flags

Politics

18 h. ago First Trust Portfolios Canada Announces Cap, Buffer and Dates of February Buffer ETF

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FT Portfolios Canada Co. (“First Trust Canada”), announced today that the cap, buffer and dates for the next Target Outcome Period for the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – February (FEBB.F) (the “fund” or “February Buffer ETF”) are as follows: TICKER CAP BUFFER OUTCOME PERIOD FEBB.F 14.60% […]

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18 h. ago Canadian First Nations call for stable, equitable funding for local police

The TsuuT'ina Nation Police Service, known by its community as Tosunga, is one of three self-administered police forces on First Nations in Alberta.

Events

18 h. ago Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest festival

TORONTO — Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year’s South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas. Telefilm says in a statement it’s decided to cancel its annual Canada House at the 2025 edition of SXSW next month, but it didn’t provide a reason or respond to questions […]

Culture

18 h. ago Groups supporting victims of human trafficking receive more government funding

Nineteen organizations in Alberta will soon receive $5.5 million from the province to address the growing problem

Politics