11 m. ago Nutrien Announces Ken Seitz as a Speaker at the BMO Investor Conference

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today that Mr. Ken Seitz, Nutrien’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking at the BMO Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference on Tuesday, February 25 at 8:00am EST. The fireside chat will be video cast and available on the Company’s website at […]

Culture

12 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

16 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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31 m. ago Pope Francis not out of ‘danger’ but condition improving, doctors say

Francis’ doctors delivered their first in-person update on the pope's condition, saying that he will remain hospitalized at least all of next week.

Events

62 m. ago Ruby Dhalla wants ‘personal translator’ in French Liberal leadership debate

In an interview with Global News, Ruby Dhalla said she made a new request a week ago for a 'personal translator' but has yet to hear back from the party.

Politics

66 m. ago Calgary man charged after sexually assaulting three teenage girls

A Calgary man is facing multiple charges in relation to reports from three teenage victims believed to be sexually assaulted by the same man. In March 2024, one victim, a 15-year-old girl, and two friends were befriended by a man at Calgary’s Central Library. The three teens left the library with the man in his […]

Events

90 m. ago Ontario Liberals make $65B in new promises, pledge to find $28B in savings

Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie released the party's full platform Friday, as did the NDP, with less than a week to go until election day on Thursday.

Economics

91 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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98 m. ago Ontario NDP promises $70B in new spending over 3 years; $37B in new revenue, savings

Ontario's NDP released its full platform and costing Friday, with less than a week to go until the 2025 snap election is decided next Thursday.

Economics

1 hour ago La CSN demande au tribunal de forcer Amazon à rouvrir ses entrepôts au Québec

La multinationale devrait verser des dommages aux employés et ne plus freiner leur syndicalisation, réclame la centrale.

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2 h. ago Rideshare and taxi drivers must take new training by April 1: City of Edmonton

A new City of Edmonton bylaw will require rideshare and taxi drivers to take a new mandatory training course if they want to continue operating. A training course needs to be completed through a dispatcher in charge of the drivers by April 1 and a certificate of completion must be submitted to operate in the […]

Transport

2 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith’s blame on Alberta health agency chilling: emergency doctor

Dr. Paul Parks says he's heard from scores of health workers across Alberta who felt intimidated by the premier's harsh critique this week of Alberta Health Services.

Science

2 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

2 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 City of Calgary exploring Red Line LRT extension further south

The City of Calgary is seeking feedback on a four kilometre Red Line LRT expansion south with two new stations at Silverado and 210 Avenue South.

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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

3 h. ago Fans from coast to coast celebrate Canada’s epic 4 Nations triumph: ’It’s our sport’

MONTREAL — With so much on the line, Canadian hockey fans erupted in jubilation after another night to remember on Thursday. Canada — after losing to the United States earlier in the tournament — triumphed over the Americans in the hotly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston. Against a politically charged backdrop, superstar centre […]

Sport

3 h. ago Alberta judge blocks order keeping kids with special needs out of class during strike

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge granted an injunction Thursday to block a ministerial order that has prevented children with special needs from attending school as a support strike drags on. More than 4,000 support staff, including educational assistants and cafeteria workers, have been on strike since mid-January over a wage dispute with the Edmonton Public […]

Society

4 h. ago Two new genomics research projects in B.C. aim to stay ahead of bird flu threat

Genome B.C. is funding the two projects, led by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.

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4 h. ago Two sides of Tate McRae: 'The persona that I have on stage and in music videos is much different than me at my core'

In September, tabloid website The U.S. Sun ran an article on Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae, zeroing in on supposed outrage over nudity in the provocative video for the bouncy pop hit It’s OK I’m OK. The video doesn’t really have the 21-year-old baring it all, but there is some creative use of pixilation in […]

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