91 m. ago ‘I feel duped’: B.C. woman falls victim to elaborate Uber scam

This past January, the Vancouver resident had her car serviced and says her dealership requested an Uber to pick her up at her home.

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96 m. ago 84 Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar are set to go home

MAE SOT, Thailand (AP) — Eighty-four Indonesians freed from scam centers in Myanmar were set to return home Friday as the repatriation of thousands of such workers after a crackdown strains regional resources. The Indonesians were among more than 7,000 people being held in the Myanmar border town Myawaddy following a crackdown on the scam […]

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100 m. ago TREATMENT.COM AI INC. ANNOUNCES LISTED ISSUER FINANCING EXEMPTION (LIFE) BOUGHT DEAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for release publication, distribution, or dissemination directly, or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Treatment.com AI Inc. (the “Company” or “Treatment”) (CSE: TRUE; OTC: TREIF; FFA: 939) is pleased to announce that […]

Economics

2 h. ago Stuart Culbertson: Canada, it's time for a serious dose of internal trade medicine

Opinion: The potential shock to Canada's economy posed by Trump’s proposed tariffs warrants at least an equivalent shock to our system of internal trade barriers.

Economics

4 h. ago Prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease highlighted at annual event in Kelowna

According to the society, there are currently 85,ooo people in B.C.  living with dementia.

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4 h. ago Varcoe: 'Watershed moment for Alberta,' as province shifts from surpluses to string of budget deficits

'We're going to need to have hard conversations, as Albertans, about what we expect government to fund, the services that we want to see,' said Finance Minister Nate Horner

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4 h. ago Taiwan ‘Closely Watching’ Ukraine as Trump Pivots, Official Says

Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun vowed to boost the archipelago’s defense capabilities including through developing its own military drones, as the Trump administration weakens support for Ukraine casting doubt over Washington’s commitment to Taipei.

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5 h. ago BCFSA Launches Pilot Program for Large Real Estate Developments, Introduces New Consumer Disclosure Requirement and Consumer Guide

BCFSA has launched two initiatives aimed at enhancing protections for buyers of pre-sale development properties, while supporting real estate developers with large development projects Vancouver, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) has launched a new pilot program that extends the early marketing period for real estate developers with large projects […]

Sport

5 h. ago Mexico Extradites Dozens of Drug Traffickers After Trump Tariff Threat

Mexico extradited 29 people accused of drug trafficking and other crimes to face charges in the US as it tries to meet President Donald Trump’s conditions to avoid tariffs.

Economics

5 h. ago Braid: Sell off the hospitals? The UCP budget makes it possible

The UCP assault on Alberta Health Services has become a land grab. And maybe a hospital fire sale by a cash-strapped government. Flagged in the new budget is a move to transfer ownership of all hospitals, and the land they stand on, to the Alberta Infrastructure department. You may not have been aware (I certainly […]

Economics

5 h. ago WARMINGTON: People stirring up Gretzky Order of Canada controversy are out of order

Great One proud of 1st Order of Canada medal, hasn't picked up 2nd because he doesn't want more accolades

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5 h. ago Suspect in Edmonton gay bar vandalism turns himself in, charges laid: EPS

Cameron Mason, 47, has been charged with mischief to property associated to an identifiable group, and he's been released on conditions

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6 h. ago 'Difficult decision': Alberta Budget 2025 delivers $1.2 billion tax cut but also $5.2 billion deficit

“We’re going to have to have hard conversations as Albertans about what we expect government to fund, the services we want to see,” Finance Minister Nate Horner said Thursday

Economics

7 h. ago Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. Reports 2024 Financial Results

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights(1): Revenues of $2.7 billion Gross Margin at 16% Adjusted EBITDA(2)(3) amounted to $195.5 million Net Earnings amounted to $54.2 million Total dividends of […]

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7 h. ago Here's how to find out where to vote in Ontario without a voter card

It's election day in Ontario.Doug Ford's incumbent Progressive Conservative Party (PC) is seeking re-election to a third consecutive term. The main opponents are the Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) led by Bonnie Crombie, the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Marit Stiles, and the Green Party of Ontario (GPO) led by Mike Schreiner.Normally, Ontarians are mailed a voter card that they can bring to their assigned voting location.However, the string of winter storms in the province has led Canada Post to warn about delayed deliveries, so you may not have gotten one in time. Thankfully, this card isn't required to vote; all you need is one piece of ID with your name and address at the polls.If you don't have your voter card and need to know where you can vote, the official Elections Ontario website can direct you to the right place.Simply visit the Voter Information Service page and input your postal code and you'll receive the location, address, voting hours, can...

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7 h. ago Donald Trump weirdly gushes over Wayne Gretzky and suggests he get into politics

Donald Trump is once again suggesting that Wayne Gretzky enter a new arena — the political one.On Wednesday night, the American president took to Truth Social to share thoughts about the Hall of Fame hockey player, who has closely associated himself with Trump in recent months."Wayne Gretzky is a fantastic guy! They call him 'The Great One,' and he is. He could run for any political office in Canada, and win," Trump wrote on Truth Social."Wayne is my friend, and he wants to make me happy, and is therefore somewhat 'low key' about Canada remaining a separate country rather than becoming a cherished and beautiful 51st state, paying much lower taxes, a free and powerful military, NO TARIFFS and having a booming economy."Gretzky hasn't exactly kept his political thoughts hidden over the last few months. On election night in November, he was at Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida. In December, Trump suggested Gretzky should run for prime minister, and...

Politics

7 h. ago Darnell Nurse out as Edmonton Oilers shuffle deck against Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers will be without the services of Darnell Nurse when they face the defending-champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday (5 p.m., Sportsnet One). The 30-year-old defenceman is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, according to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. Nurse crashed into the end boards Tuesday in a 4-1 […]

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7 h. ago Transgender U.S. troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

WASHINGTON — The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force — a daunting task that may end up relying on troops self-reporting or tattling on their colleagues. A memo sent to Defense Department leaders on Thursday _ after […]

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8 h. ago Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada ’irresponsible’

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rejecting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June. At an event in Montreal today, Trudeau said he sees the idea of banning Trump as an “irresponsible” approach to governance and […]

Politics

8 h. ago Transgender people to be barred from military service in new Pentagon policy

The policy suggests that transgender individuals would undermine the core values of the military.

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