63 m. ago Today's letters: Nothing wrong with having a choice on cataract lenses

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Privately run eye clinic didn't put pressure on me, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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65 m. ago Taiwan Trims Growth Forecast Amid Trump Worries, Budget Battle

Taiwan lowered its prediction for growth this year, signaling its concern about the potential impact of the Trump administration’s policies on its economy and a domestic fight over the budget.

Events

5 h. ago Urgence d’agir pour les personnes en RPA et pour les résidents de Mont

En dépit des gains obtenus, le quotidien des résidents demeure difficile, notamment sur le plan de la sécurité.

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5 h. ago Le Canada, paradis pour les criminels et enfer pour les victimes

Le ministre de la Justice, Simon Jolin-Barrette, a rappelé le fédéral à ses responsabilités.

Events

6 h. ago Xi Urges Officials to Stay Calm as US Raises Pressure on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to stay composed amid domestic and global challenges, signaling Beijing will take a measured approach to the Trump administration’s new trade and investment restrictions.

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6 h. ago ‘A common sense change’: Nova Scotia tables bill to reduce interprovincial trade barriers

However, provisions in the bill would only be extended to provinces or territories that adopt similar legislation

Economics

6 h. ago L’ombre de Donald Trump planait sur le second débat des candidats du PLC

Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Frank Baylis et Karina Gould ont débattu en anglais ce mardi.

Politics

7 h. ago Chefferie du PLC: un débat en anglais plus fluide dont Trump est (encore) la vedette

L’ombre de Donald Trump plane encore sur ce deuxième débat, plus fluide, car en anglais, des candidats libéraux à la succession de Justin Trudeau.

Politics

7 h. ago Marrelli Capital Limited Acquires Securities of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marrelli Capital Limited (“Acquiror”) announces that the Acquiror has acquired ownership and control of an aggregate of 5,413,708 common shares (“Subject Shares”) of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd (the “Company”), effective February 21, 2025 (the […]

Economics

7 h. ago Maria Noel Marrelli Disposes of Securities of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maria Noel Marrelli (“Vendor”) announces that the Vendor has disposed of ownership and control of an aggregate of 5,413,708 common shares (“Subject Shares”) of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd (the “Company”), effective February 21, 2025 […]

Economics

8 h. ago Le Congrès américain ouvre la voie au financement du programme de Trump

Donald Trump est parvenu à convaincre les élus républicains qui s’annonçaient réfractaires.

Other

8 h. ago Tax Cut Chances Rise as House Passes Budget Targeting Safety Net

Chances for early action on Donald Trump’s tax cut plans improved as House Republicans passed a budget blueprint Tuesday calling for deep cuts in safety-net programs such as Medicaid.

Economics

8 h. ago LILLEY: Ridings to watch in Ontario’s election this Thursday

Doug Ford's PCs are expected to win a majority but we could see ridings change hands. Here are ridings to watch.

Politics

9 h. ago LILLEY: Trump’s threats on Canada’s economy simply won’t stop

He threatens tariffs, says Keystone XL should come back and then says America doesn't need Canadian oil at all.

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9 h. ago US Oil Steadies in the $60s as Dour Economic Sentiment Weighs

Oil in New York steadied after sinking back into the $60s-a-barrel range as a souring economic outlook threatened prospects for energy demand and spurred investors to shun risk assets including crude.

Economics

9 h. ago Ontario election: Group demands 'effective' rent control at London rally

The anti-poverty and tenants’ rights group is pushing for rent control to become a ballot issue in Thursday’s provincial election

Politics

10 h. ago Barbeque explosion injures Winnipeg man on Hawaiian vacation

Darren Stevenson was barbecuing at a resort in Maui on Thursday when the explosion happened, according to a friend.

Events

11 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 men charged with kidnapping, Mississauga victim bound

Two men Barrie-area men face charges after a Mississauga man was found bound by his hands and feet. Peel Regional Police said officers received a call last Saturday at about 8 p.m. for a disturbance in the Blackwood Mews-Golden Locust Dr. area of Mississauga. When officers arrived, a 27-year-old man from Mississauga was found bound […]

Events

11 h. ago Tech Giants Have Pledged Over $1 Trillion in US Investment, So Far

On Monday, Apple Inc. became the latest company to pledge hundreds of billions of dollars in US investments that President Donald Trump claimed credit for.

Economics

11 h. ago Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will soon see a boost in their benefits. Most people will receive their one-time retroactive payment by the end of March, and new monthly payments will begin in April, […]

Society