61 m. ago Two people face drug charges after trying to avoid RIDE check

OPP said officers spotted a vehicle attempting to avoid a RIDE check in Prince Edward County and gave chase.

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62 m. ago Ten taken to hospital, dozens displaced after explosion at Denver assisted living facility

DENVER — Ten people were taken to hospitals and dozens were displaced after an explosion and transformer fire at a Denver assisted living facility, officials said. Firefighters responded at the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus and controlled the blaze Wednesday, according to a Denver Fire Department statement. Ten people were taken to hospitals. Department spokesperson […]

Events

83 m. ago FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case

The Federal Trade Commission has walked back comments that a lack of resources is interfering with the agency’s ability to be ready for a September trial over Amazon’s Prime program. Jonathan Cohen, a lawyer for the FTC, had asked a federal judge during a hearing on Wednesday to delay the trail and relax deadlines in […]

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83 m. ago Trump, EU locked in tariff battle over U.S. whiskey, European wine

The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April 1.

Economics

83 m. ago EU and South Africa Pledge to Draw Closer as US Targets Both

The European Union and South Africa took another step toward shoring up a shaky relationship in a world where both are currently the target of US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable politics.

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88 m. ago Briones: Here's what 3 Ottawa entrepreneurs think about tariffs

'We are pieces in a game of chess, and we feel like we have no control.'

Economics

96 m. ago AtkinsRealis sells stake in 407 highway, rounding off turn to pure

MONTREAL — AtkinsRealis Group Inc. announced the sale of its remaining stake in Ontario’s 407 toll highway operator in a $2.79-billion deal that caps off the company’s push to become a pure-play engineering firm. The Montreal-based company said Thursday it had signed agreements with subsidiaries of Spanish multinational Ferrovial SE and the Canada Pension Plan […]

Economics

1 hour ago Donatella Versace out as creative director of Milan fashion house

ROME — Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, assuming the new role of chief brand ambassador, Versace’s U.S. owner Capri Holdings announced on Thursday. Versace will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who most recently was design director at the Miu Miu brand […]

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1 hour ago StubHub’s 2025 MLB Season Preview: Baseball’s Global Takeover Is In Full Swing

The Dodgers Are Back On Top After an Epic Postseason Run; Juan Soto Fires Up Mets Fans NEW YORK — Ahead of the 2025 MLB season, StubHub, the world’s leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, has released its annual MLB Season Preview revealing the top-selling teams, games and trends of […]

Sport

2 h. ago UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians

GENEVA — United Nations-backed human rights experts on Thursday accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The allegations came in one of the most extensive reports of its kind on the issue since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern […]

Events

2 h. ago One Tech Tip: Wasting too much time on social media apps? Tips and tricks to curb smartphone use

LONDON (AP) — If you’ve got a smartphone, you probably spend too much time on it — checking Instagram, watching silly TikTok videos, messaging on WhatsApp or doomscrolling on X. It can be hard to curb excessive use of smartphones and social media, which are addictive by design. Reducing your screen time is often more […]

Culture

2 h. ago CIBC CEO Victor Dodig to retire this fall, will be succeeded by Harry Culham

TORONTO — CIBC says its president and chief executive Victor Dodig is set to retire this fall and will be succeeded by Harry Culham, who has led the bank’s global capital markets division since 2015. Dodig, who has been at the helm of CIBC since September 2014, will serve as CEO until Oct. 31. The […]

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2 h. ago PHOTOS: Science lessons can be fun (even during March Break)

White Oaks Mall in London played host to an entertaining science experiment show called Orbax and Pepper Do Science on Wednesday. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com

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2 h. ago Edmonton weather: Heavy snowfall dropping up to 20 cm with heavy winds

Here’s a look at Thursday’s Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. It’s currently -6 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station, with 18 km/h winds out of the east northeast and a wind chill of -13. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the areas […]

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2 h. ago German lawmakers debate loosening debt limits to spend more on defense as Europe’s worries grow

BERLIN (AP) — Germany ‘s likely next chancellor urged lawmakers Thursday to exempt some defense spending from the nation’s tight rules on running up debt, an issue of growing urgency as doubts increase about the U.S. commitment to European allies. The appeal comes amid long-term strains on the debt limits, and the recent shift in […]

Economics

2 h. ago Why are numbers leaking from the contract negotiations between the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about the reports of the Blue Jays contract offer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and whether it benefits either side. They also discuss what this could mean for future negotiations between the two sides and […]

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2 h. ago Trump menace de taxer à 200 % le champagne et les vins européens

L’UE a annoncé mercredi des droits de douane sur une série de produits américains.

Economics

2 h. ago Rogers Recognized as Canada’s Most Reliable Internet by Opensignal

Canada’s largest cable network delivers most consistent experience for Rogers Xfinity customers TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications announced today that it has been named the most reliable internet in Canada by Opensignal, the leading global provider of independent network experience insights and market performance.  “We are committed to bringing Canadians the […]

Technology

2 h. ago NBA: le Thunder marque les esprits à Boston avant les séries

Grâce à une victoire contre les Celtics, le Thunder a obtenu son billet pour les séries éliminatoires.

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2 h. ago Tools, electronics, sports equipment from U.S. hit with Canadian counter tariffs

OTTAWA — If you’re looking for a new set of golf clubs for the upcoming season, they may be 25% more expensive due to Canada’s counter tariffs against the U.S. steel and aluminum surcharge. Matching 25% tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of American goods took effect just after midnight in response to the latest levies […]

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