91 m. ago CHAUDHRI: Court of Appeal sends warning to Ontario employers

The Court of Appeal released a decision this month that will impact most Ontario employers, particularly those that use employment agreements. But first, the facts of the underlying case. Ellen De Castro was employed by Arista Homes Limited (Arista) for a little under five years. She was 49 at the time of her termination in […]

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2 h. ago Probe ongoing after body pulled from Thames River near downtown

A body was pulled from the Thames River in the area of Horton Street at Ridout Street on Saturday morning, police said. The London Fire Department was called to Thames Park just after 6 a.m. following reports of an individual in the water just south of downtown, police said. The body was removed from the […]

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4 h. ago Conservatives forecast to win Yellowhead, but political scientist warns of ’complex election’

Alberta's three major mountain towns, Banff, Canmore and Jasper, are now in the same riding

Politics

17 h. ago Alberta Medical Association warns measles will rise, says ramped

Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan says the numbers suggest that within weeks, the numbers could skyrocket.

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20 h. ago 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador’s Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses. No injuries were reported. The earthquake was centred in the Pacific Ocean 13 miles (20.9 kilometres) northeast of the city of Esmeraldas, and it had a […]

Culture

22 h. ago Ottawa fire calls are rising, city could face bigger dangers ahead, warns new report

High-rises saw a particular increase in fires last year. Population growth, new construction and extreme weather are part of the problem

Events

23 h. ago Canada’s TMC could gain as Trump signs order to ramp up deep

Mining advocates have warned that without action, the U.S. and allies risk forfeiting seabed mineral extraction to China

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23 h. ago Man charged following theft of Edmonton's Emily Murphy statue, address signs

Edmonton police have charged a man in connection with the theft of the Emily Murphy statue and several decorative address plaques. The City of Edmonton notified police on Feb. 26 that the bronze statue had been removed from Emily Murphy Park as of Feb. 24. During routine maintenance at the park near the south side […]

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26 h. ago Video shows moment Ontario homeowner scared off 4 armed home invaders

A video shared by South Simcoe Police shows the moment four armed home invaders broke down the door of a Bradford West Gwillimbury home earlier this week.

Transport

28 h. ago Take Five Edmonton Events: Dance to the sweet music at the Oilers playoff parties

South of the rink, north of the Bob and Doug statue, DJ DJ Alize will be hosting the official Tailgate Party from a balcony at the tip of the arena overlooking the crowd, spinning tunes when appropriate.

Culture

28 h. ago Oilers playoff parties, Rapid Fire improv, and more things to do in Edmonton this weekend

South of the rink, north of the Bob and Doug statue, DJ DJ Alize will be hosting the official Tailgate Party from a balcony at the tip of the arena overlooking the crowd, spinning tunes when appropriate.

Events

28 h. ago Bank of America warns to sell the rebound in U.S. stocks and dollar

The dollar is in the midst of a longer term depreciation while the shift away from U.S. assets has further to go, the bank says

Economics

28 h. ago ‘Be on gaurd’: OPP documentary warns parents about dangers of online sexual assault

The OPP is warning parents after over 6,300 cases of online child exploitation were reported in Ontario in 2024, with predators using social media, games and AI to target kids.

Events

28 h. ago ‘Be on guard’: OPP documentary warns parents about dangers of online sexual assault

The OPP is warning parents after over 6,300 cases of online child exploitation were reported in Ontario in 2024, with predators using social media, games and AI to target kids.

Events

30 h. ago Food, Fighter Jets Eyed as Southeast Asia Seeks to Avert Tariffs

Southeast Asian nations are pledging to increase purchases of a swathe of US goods to strengthen their case for lower tariffs, as the International Monetary Fund warned of significant economic fallout for the trade-reliant region.

Economics

32 h. ago Are we in a recession? Don’t trust lipstick and underwear sales as a gauge

As experts warn of a near-term recession brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, many are looking for clues that may not be the most reliable indicators.

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33 h. ago Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment ‘unjust’

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday called his indictment on bribery charges “unjust,” accusing prosecutors of abusing their power in what he called a politically motivated investigation. Moon’s comments came a day after prosecutors in the southern city of Jeonju announced his indictment over allegations that a budget […]

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40 h. ago Alabama executes a man who said he was guilty of rape and murder and deserved to die

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man who dropped his appeals and said he deserved to die for the rape and murder of a woman in 2010 was put to death Thursday evening. James Osgood, 55, was pronounced dead at 6:35 p.m. CDT following a lethal injection at a south Alabama prison, authorities said. A […]

Events

41 h. ago B.C.’s first involuntary treatment centre opens at Surrey correctional facility

The 10 beds, located at the South Fraser Pretrial Centre, will focus solely on patients who have come in contact with the justice system.

Economics

43 h. ago Alberta sees lowest opioid deaths since 2019, but varying drug supplies across municipalities remain top concern

Alberta had the lowest opioid-related deaths in 2024 since pre-pandemic times, but experts warn it will be difficult to say whether or not the numbers will continue to trend downwards, given the toxic drug supply and ongoing response. According to the latest data, in 2024 Alberta recorded 1,182 opioid-related deaths, a significant drop from the […]

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