59 m. ago Whirlwind of emotions for Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah as he throws off mound for first time in nine months

DUNEDIN, Fla. — It was a nine-month sentence, much of it the pitcher’s version of solitary confinement and Alek Manoah went through the full array of emotions associated with recovery from elbow surgery. There was pain. There was self-doubt. There was frustration and there was tedium. But the sun finally shone through much of that […]

Culture

64 m. ago Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to levels never seen before. Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time this week. The price to buy gold on the spot market in New York is following closely behind. Interest in buying gold can rise […]

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67 m. ago David Beckham, son Cruz enjoy snowboarding trip in Fernie, B.C.

Former professional soccer star David Beckham and youngest son Cruz enjoyed a recent snowboarding trip to Fernie, B.C., sharing photos Thursday of his snowboarding trip with his 88-million Instagram followers. “Nothing like being in the powder with family,” said the 49-year-old father of four, on the social media platform. “Fun trip with great snow, great […]

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75 m. ago Glencore Overhauls Embattled Canadian Smelters as Margins Plunge

Glencore Plc is doubling down on a cost-cutting drive at its Canadian copper and zinc plants following job cuts last year, in a further overhaul of its global smelting business following a collapse in processing margins.

Events

80 m. ago Court approves sales of two plants owned by company linked to listeria outbreak

TORONTO — An Ontario court has approved the sale of two facilities owned by the Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. Court documents show Joriki is selling its Delta, B.C., plant to Happy Planet Foods and its Toronto plant to Top Shelf Food and Beverage Corp. Joriki is also […]

Economics

80 m. ago Home prices continue to rise in Calgary despite more on the market

Price increases run counter to usual situation when sales fall and inventory jumps.

Economics

86 m. ago Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk met this week with the leader of the National Security Agency, suggesting the nation’s spy services won’t escape the billionaire’s scrutiny as he looks to slash spending and personnel across the federal government. Musk met Wednesday with Gen. Timothy Haugh, who directs the NSA as well as U.S. Cyber Command, which […]

Society

88 m. ago Cacophony of boos: JD Vance faces bitter Kennedy Center crowd

Vance responded to the heckling crowd with a casual wave and a smile before exchanging a couple of indistinguishable words with his wife.

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94 m. ago Whipsawed by Trump’s tariffs, the US public is getting a lot more nervous about the economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s volatile tariff threats are unleashing historic jumps in public anxiety, with the potential to undermine his pledges to strengthen a U.S. economy that is increasingly weakened. The University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment tumbled 10.5% on a monthly basis in March and plunged 27.1% over the past year. […]

Economics

1 hour ago Helicopter traffic around D.C. airport changed after fatal midair collision

The FAA is permanently closing one key route and evaluating alternative helicopter routes after the National Transportation Safety Board made two urgent safety recommendations.

Events

1 hour ago CEO of Calgary oilfield services provider Calfrac suddenly resigns

CALGARY — The chief executive of oilfield services provider Calfrac Well Services has abruptly resigned a day after the company reported a quarterly loss. Calgary-based Calfrac says Pat Powell has also resigned from the board of directors and the company is looking for a permanent replacement. In a news release, Calfrac did not provide a […]

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2 h. ago Toronto's legendary ice cream shop is officially open for the season

As the chill of winter slowly, but surely fades away, Toronto is gearing up for warmer and brighter days ahead, and one sign of the approaching summer is the return of Tom's Dairy Freeze.Located at 630 The Queensway, the iconic ice cream shop has been serving up delicious soft-serve ice cream, old-fashioned sundaes, milkshakes, and banana splits since 1969.After a seasonal break from December 1 to March 13, Tom's Dairy Freeze has officially reopened for the 2025 season as of March 14.Tom's Dairy Freeze is officially open for the season as of Friday. Photo: Jack Landau.On any given day in the summer, you can expect to see a long line stretching down the block from the shop, as those craving a sweet treat wait patiently to have their ice cream cones adorned with colourful dips and fun toppings.As of Friday, March 14, Tom's is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and if you're serious about your ice cream, make sure to arrive a little early — after all, we've b...

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2 h. ago Pattes et Griffes: une chaîne d'ici qui révolutionne l'animalerie

En 2011, trois entrepreneurs québécois ont allié leurs expertises et leur vision pour bâtir un véritable empire d’affaires.

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2 h. ago Wildcatter Harold Hamm Says Shale Needs $80 Oil for Costly Fields

Harold Hamm, the billionaire wildcatter and a major donor to President Donald Trump, has challenged a claim from the new US energy secretary that domestic oil companies could increase production even at prices as low as $50 a barrel.

Economics

2 h. ago Aircraft catches fire after landing in Denver, sending passengers onto wing as smoke engulfs plane

DENVER (AP) — A fire on an American Airlines plane after it diverted mid-flight and landed at Denver International Airport sent fleeing passengers to a wing amid billowing clouds of smoke. Airport officials said 12 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries. The country has seen a recent spate of aviation disasters and close […]

Events

2 h. ago Carney Sworn In as Canada Leader With Trade Dominating Agenda

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the US.

Politics

2 h. ago Cette jeune ingénieure «regrette d’avoir codé Pornhub, vu ce que c’est devenu»

Des années après avoir programmé la première version de Pornhub, Dana Farhat s’en veut d’avoir contribué à créer un monstre de la pornographie.

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2 h. ago The OpenSSL Corporation and The OpenSSL Foundation Announce the Formation of Technical Advisory Committees (TACs)

NEWARK, Del., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are establishing the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) to provide expert guidance and strategic direction for our technical initiatives. These advisory bodies are critical in enhancing our governance structure, ensuring that the decisions reflect the diverse stakeholders involved and that our […]

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2 h. ago 5e meurtre de l’année à Montréal: poignardé dans le dos, il rend l’âme à l’hôpital

Un homme de 34 ans a été poignardé à mort dans la nuit de vendredi au cours d’une altercation qui a mal tourné dans le quartier Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

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2 h. ago Ç'aura pris plus de temps que plusieurs croyaient, mais, à 23 ans, Xavier Parent a finalement signé son tout premier contrat de la LNH

Le chemin a été sinueux, pour l'attaquant québécois Xavier Parent, mais ses efforts ont finalement été récompensés à l'âge de 23 ans.

Sport