38 m. ago No report cards, no sports tryouts: Parents make plea for alternative schools

The OCDSB's five alternative schools may be eliminated as trustees contemplate sweeping changes to elementary programs.

Sport

46 m. ago Quisitive Shareholders Approve Acquisition by H.I.G. Capital

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quisitive Technology Solutions Inc. (“Quisitive” or the “Company”) (TSXV: QUIS; OTCQX: QUISF), a premier Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions provider, is pleased to announce that its shareholders (the “Shareholders”) approved the special resolution authorizing the proposed acquisition of Quisitive by an affiliate of funds managed by H.I.G. Capital, […]

Economics

53 m. ago German soccer game cancelled after player’s child bites referee’s testicle

'He came closer and closer to me, then suddenly - to my complete surprise - gave me a sharp bite.'

Sport

54 m. ago Matthew Stafford gets restructured contract, staying with Los Angeles Rams

Quarterback Matthew Stafford is staying with the Los Angeles Rams under a restructured contract, ending weeks of speculation about the Super Bowl winner’s future. The Rams announced their new agreement with Stafford on Friday without initially revealing any details. The 37-year-old Stafford had two years left on the four-year, $160 million contract extension he signed […]

Other

86 m. ago Controversial Chiefs kicker gets Oval Office invite from President Trump

Harrison Butker, who made controversial statements about women, met with U.S. President Donald Trump at White House

Other

91 m. ago Canadian Gold Resources (TSXV: CAN) Terminates Investor Relations Agreement; Supplemental Information and Clarification on Option Grants

DIEPPE, New Brunswick, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Gold Resources Ltd. (“Canadian Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CAN) announces that, effective as of February 21, 2025, it has terminated its investor relations agreement with Alliance Advisors, LLC (the “Agreement”) (see the Company’s news release dated January 20, 2025). As a result, the Company […]

Other

1 hour ago O Canada! Corus FM Radio stations to play exclusively Canadian music March 1

For the inaugural Canadian Day on certain Corus FM radio stations, it's going to be all Canadian music all day long. No exceptions.

Culture

2 h. ago Randall Denley: Doug Ford has four more years, but maybe he should make it three

The question is, what will he do with his opportunity? The snap winter election did little to answer that question

Other

2 h. ago Five reasons the Blue Jays can climb out of last place in the AL East

Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk and new hitting coach David Popkins among key pieces to watch

Other

2 h. ago Alberta hopes to keep empowering kids in sport with budget 2025

The Every Kid Can Play grant program allows children the opportunity to be involved in the sports they love

Sport

3 h. ago Venture Global, Inc. Announces Record Date for Cash Dividend

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Venture Global, Inc. (“Venture Global”) (NYSE: VG) board of directors determined today that the per share amount of its previously declared cash dividend shall be $0.0165 per share, or approximately $40 million in the aggregate, payable on March 31, 2025 to holders of its outstanding Class A common stock and outstanding […]

Sport

3 h. ago Gilles Villeneuve museum to shut temporarily amid lawsuit by late driver’s family

MONTREAL — The museum named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve is temporarily shutting down amid a legal battle with the late driver’s family over his memorabilia. The museum’s general manger, Alain Bellehumeur, accused the Villeneuve family of squandering the Formula One driver’s heritage in a statement announcing the closure of the museum […]

Transport

3 h. ago Canucks this week: Tkachuk slams Canucks, trade talks target Boeser, Pettersson

The NHL trade deadline is March 7 and it feels like no Vancouver Canuck is safe, well, outside of Quinn Hughes.

Economics

3 h. ago Maple Leafs place Max Pacioretty on IR, recall Marshall Rifai from Marlies

Max Pacioretty’s injury history continues to catch up with him. The Maple Leafs placed the veteran forward on injured reserve on Friday morning, the latest setback in the 2024-25 season for the 36-year-old forward. Pacioretty has been dealing with an undisclosed issue since last Wednesday when he tweaked something before practice. He hasn’t played since […]

Other

4 h. ago Canada is changing the rules to its Express Entry immigration program

The Canadian government has announced significant changes to its Express Entry immigration program this year.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed the new 2025 Express Entry categories on Thursday."Canada's Express Entry system is evolving to meet the country's changing needs," reads a statement from Minister of Immigration Marc Miller."By addressing labour shortages, strengthening our economy and increasing Francophone immigration, we are building a more dynamic workforce with workers and professionals from in-demand fields."Canada dramatically cuts immigration targets for the next three yearshttps://t.co/b9q4KodEdA— blogTO (@blogTO) October 24, 2024The IRCC says it will conduct category-based invitation rounds for the following new categories:French language proficiencyHealth care and social services     - Family physicians     - Nurse practitioners     - Dentists     - Pha...

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4 h. ago CAKE, Los Lobos, Patrick Watson and Sierra Ferrell to play main stage at Calgary Folk Music Festival

Veteran California pop-rockers CAKE, Tex-Mex/Americana icons Los Lobos, Montreal singer-songwriter Patrick Watson and multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell will headline the 2025 Calgary Folk Music Festival. They were among the nine artists announced Friday morning as part of the festival’s “early artist leak.” Calgary Folk Fest runs from July 24 to 27 at Prince’s Island […]

Culture

4 h. ago International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid and Updated Share Capital

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 214,308 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the period of February 24 to 28, 2025 under IPC’s normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB). IPC’s […]

Society

4 h. ago The Snow League Announces Inaugural Partner Lineup for Groundbreaking First Season of Winter Sports Competition

NEW YORK — The highly anticipated inaugural season of The Snow League launches next week in iconic Aspen, Colorado, and today, the league is proud to announce the first five corporate partners supporting this exciting new chapter in winter sports competition. Three Founding Partners, Marriott Bonvoy, INEOS Automotive and Pacifico®, are joined in the Snow […]

Sport

5 h. ago Here's Doug Ford's Ontario election victory speech and plans for his third term

Doug Ford was re-elected for his third term as Premier of Ontario on Thursday night, evoking mixed reactions across the province.The Progressive Conservative (PC) party's third consecutive majority victory is certainly a rare one — a feat not seen since 1959 — and also took place during the first winter election the province has had in 44 years.Despite public uproar regarding Ford's many scandals over his tenure, only 45 per cent of eligible residents turned out to have their say in the snap vote, which was called just 29 days prior to election day.The result was disappointing to many in downtown Toronto, which appears on result maps as a mosaic of NDP orange and Liberal red amid the sea of PC blue that dominated the vast majority of the rest of southern Ontario.Greeting his constituents right after the win, Ford, jubilant and relieved, repeatedly thanked the crowd for their cheers and applause before commenting on the evening.Doug Ford re-elected Pre...

Politics

5 h. ago F1: L'Afrique du Sud sur la grille de départ pour un retour au calendrier

«On accueillera le Grand Prix en 2027, ça ne fait pas de doute», dit le ministre des Sports en Afrique du Sud

Culture