2 h. ago Why your coffee fix has gotten so pricey — and it will only get worse

For coffee lovers, getting their caffeine fix is becoming more expensive – and there’s little relief in sight. It’s one reason Starbucks, attempting a turnaround after a disappointing 2024, on Monday announced job cuts and a further streamlining of operations. And it’s not just coffee chains – with all the costs of labour and order […]

Economics

3 h. ago Thieves nab pricey bulldogs from a Colorado pet store after one faked a seizure, sheriff says

DENVER (AP) — Thieves nabbed a pair of high-priced bulldogs from a Colorado pet store after a man allegedly faked a seizure to distract employees while an accomplice grabbed the puppies from a pen and ran out, authorities said. The theft, which was captured on surveillance video, happened Sunday. Three men walked into a pet […]

Economics

4 h. ago The new Hard Rock Hotel in Ontario is officially opening this spring

Excitement is building as the Hard Rock Hotel London in Ontario nears its grand opening, and here's everything you need to know about its launch.Set within the historic 100 Kellogg Lane complex, the newly constructed hotel is part of Canada's largest indoor entertainment venue, which also houses The Factory. Located just minutes away from the Western Fair District, the hotel is nestled in Canada's only UNESCO City of Music.The hotel will feature 164 guest rooms and specialty suites. According to its website, classic rooms (two queens) start at $395 per night, while classic king rooms will run you approximately $423 a night.Superior rooms are a bit more pricey, and start between $441 to $468 depending on if you select a king bed or two queens.If you're really trying to splurge, there’s a variety of suites to choose from, including the Gold King Suite with terrace which starts at $540, the Diamond Suite King (starting at $711) and the Rock Royalty Suite King ($1350/night).F...

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5 h. ago À TVA Sports: l'Avalanche voudra sortir de sa torpeur face aux Devils

Depuis le retour de la pause de la Confrontation des 4 nations, l'Avalanche du Colorado n'a toujours pas connu la victoire.

Sport

21 h. ago Suspects sought after botched armed robbery of Vaughan jewelry store

At least four suspects are wanted after an attempted armed robbery of a jewelry store in Vaughan on Monday night. York Regional Police were called at 9:15 p.m. for a report of an attempted robbery at a store in the Zenway Blvd.-Hwy. 427 area. Police said the victim was exiting the store after closing when […]

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21 h. ago Samsung Canada Expands Retail Presence with Immersive New Store at Scarborough Town Centre

The new location offers hands-on experiences with innovative technology and expert insights MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Samsung Electronics Canada is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough Town Centre (STC), on Friday, February 21, further solidifying Samsung’s dedication to growing its retail footprint across Canada. “We’re thrilled to introduce […]

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22 h. ago Roughnecks nab veteran goalie Nick Rose in move to make themselves NLL contenders

The move to get Rose from the struggling Rock now gives the Roughnecks a veteran presence at the back end to match what's up front

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22 h. ago Nearly $3M in cocaine, meth seized from trucks entering Canada at Coutts border crossing

A combined 228 kg of methamphetamine and cocaine worth nearly $3 million that was bound for Calgary was seized at the Coutts border crossing in two separate incidents.

Economics

25 h. ago ‘Heard about AI?’: PC candidate claims Doug Ford Greenbelt video is fake

The comments by Todd McCarty, who served as a Progressive Conservative cabinet minister between 2023 and 2025, were caught on a doorbell camera on Feb. 12.

Events

28 h. ago Fraudster who sold fake cruises to Canadians jailed for 5 years

The 56-year-old conned more than 180 victims

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29 h. ago 277 million more harmful posts could flood Facebook and Instagram, study says

After Mark Zuckerberg’s January turnaround on “free expression,” what’s in store for the billions of users of Facebook and Instagram? They could encounter at least 277 million more instances of hate speech and other harmful content each year, according to a new estimate from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a nonprofit that frequently […]

Technology

31 h. ago Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Opening of Relocated Dispensary in Linwood, Pennsylvania through its Subsidiary, Franklin Bioscience – SE LLC

– New Store Centrally Located in High-Traffic Retail Corridor in Delaware County, PA – Expansion of In-State Patient and Caregiver Access with 18th Operational Beyond Hello™ Branded Storefront in Pennsylvania – Exclusive Promotion of 35% Off on Grand Opening Day, Tuesday, February 25th BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jushi Holdings Inc. […]

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38 h. ago 6 troubling trends for Edmonton Oilers through 6 February games

When the NHL stopped play to stage the 4 Nations Face-Off, it seemed that the 2-week break had come just in time for the Edmonton Oilers. The team had faced a brutal travel schedule while a bug ravaged the dressing room. By the time they dropped a 5-4 decision in regulation to Colorado Avalanche on […]

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41 h. ago Alabama police force put on leave after grand jury finds ’rampant’ corruption

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A small Alabama city placed its entire police force on administrative leave a day after a grand jury recommended the department be disbanded, saying it has “operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency.” Hanceville Mayor Jim Sawyer said Thursday in a statement that the Cullman County Sheriff’s […]

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45 h. ago Two members of Regina Rams arrested after police make ‘significant’ fentanyl seizure

Two university football players in Regina have been arrested after police seized what they're calling a "significant" amount of fentanyl.

Events

48 h. ago Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to officials and court documents. During a Jan. […]

Economics

49 h. ago Male briefly escapes custody at Pincher Creek courthouse, tries unsuccessfully to grab Sheriff's gun

A male who briefly escaped from Sheriffs’ custody at the Pincher Creek courthouse earlier this month faces charges stemming from the incident. In early February, the male managed to escape from a holding area and got into a courtroom, Pincher Creek RCMP told Postmedia on Monday. The incident occurred after court had adjourned that day. […]

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50 h. ago WARMINGTON: Cops nab one of two suspects in carjacking of Brampton woman caught on video

The man, 24, was on house arrest for two previous robberies, assault, mischief over $5,000, and failure to comply with a release order

Transport

3 d. ago Winter fest in China ripped for fake snow made of cotton and bed sheets

A winter festival in China is facing some heat after visitors arrived expecting to see snow but were instead greeted with blobs of cotton. Organizers behind the Chengdu Snow Village project in southwestern China recently issued an apology via Chinese messaging service Wechat, per Reuters. “In order to create a ‘snowy’ atmosphere the tourist village […]

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3 d. ago Harry Rakowski: Poilievre is the bulldog Canada needs to fight Trump

Trump best handled by an experienced argumentative politician than a long-résuméd elite banker

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