2 h. ago Ottawa Senators break comes to an end with loss to Montreal Canadiens

Goalie Linus Ullmark was pulled after giving up five goals on 15 shots. It was that kind of night for the home team.

Events

3 h. ago Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden at CPAC

OXON HILL, Md. — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that “nobody’s ever seen anything” like his administration’s sweeping effort to fire thousands of federal employees and shrink the size of government, congratulating himself for “dominating” Washington and sending bureaucrats “packing.” Addressing an adoring crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference just outside the nation’s […]

Politics

8 h. ago Musk Says All Federal Workers Must Justify Job or Risk Dismissal

Elon Musk, who is heading US President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the government, said all federal employees will receive an email directing them to justify their jobs.

Society

11 h. ago France knife attack kills one, injures at least two in what Macron calls terrorism

French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the perpetrator an Islamic extremist, and said the government has “complete determination” to respond to the attack.

Events

11 h. ago France knife attack kills 1, injures at least 2 in what Macron calls terrorism

French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the perpetrator an Islamic extremist, and said the government has “complete determination” to respond to the attack.

Events

12 h. ago Warren Buffett offers Donald Trump advice while celebrating Berkshire Hathaway’s success

He urged the U.S. government to be responsible with the taxes his company pays

Culture

13 h. ago Ontario’s top civil servant told PC Party to remove partisan Washington trip ad

Ontario's top civil servant raised concerns about Doug Ford's trip to Washington D.C. after the PC party used images from the government-supported trip for partisan commercials

Culture

14 h. ago Ontario pauses 15 government advertising campaigns deemed to be partisan

When Doug Ford called a snap election, Ontario's top civil servant paused 15 government ad campaigns that had previously been flagged by the auditor general as partisan.

Politics

15 h. ago 1,000 Bulgarian nationalists protest against government plans to adopt euro currency

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Police in Bulgaria’s capital clashed with nationalist protesters Saturday who demanded that the government scrap plans to bring the country into the eurozone. About 1,000 protesters gathered in front of the Sofia office of the European Commission, which is the European Union’s executive branch, and began throwing red paint and firecrackers […]

Politics

16 h. ago Walmart’s Tepid Outlook Stirs Concern For Retail Earnings Ahead

An uncertain outlook from Walmart Inc. is putting investors on high alert ahead of earnings from other retailers, casting a pall over the economically sensitive sector.

Culture

19 h. ago Raptors takeaways: Without Poeltl wins quite hard to come by

Toronto dropped to 5-38 without its starting centre the last two seasons.

Other

19 h. ago Michael Murphy: Germans turn sharply right in mass migration election

Centre right CDU will likely form government in Sunday's vote, but no matter what, the hard right AfD wins

Politics

25 h. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

Culture

25 h. ago Travail social et soins infirmiers: les formations de l’UQAR axées sur les besoins locaux

L’UQAR implante un baccalauréat en travail social à Baie-Comeau et mène des recherches avec les acteurs du terrain.

Economics

27 h. ago Duncan residents rally against crime in wake of shopkeeper’s beating

The rally comes about a week after two people were charged with robbery and assault causing bodily harm in the brutal beating of the owner of Hank's Handimart.

Events

28 h. ago B.C. is poised to scrap its consumer carbon tax. How will it replace the revenue?

B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.

Economics

28 h. ago Alberta surgical company’s fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta Health Services documents shows private provider Alberta Surgical Group was charging the government $8,300 for hip replacements — double was AHS said it cost in hospital.

Economics

29 h. ago Judge upholds ban on DOGE accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury information, for now

NEW YORK — A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday extended a ban on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency accessing sensitive Treasury Department information, but rejected broader restrictions sought by 19 Democratic state attorneys general who sued over the issue. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas issued a preliminary injunction but said she may lift the […]

Other

29 h. ago Ontario Liberals suspend Oshawa candidate over social media post

Ontario’s Liberals have suspended their candidate in Oshawa over an inflammatory social media post. The suspension for Viresh Bansal comes after several Liberal candidates called on leader Bonnie Crombie to dump him. Bansal posted a response in 2023 to an NDP statement on the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar after Prime Minister Justin […]

Other

29 h. ago Arts groups press B.C. government to renew festival and event fund

Arts groups say they need clarity from the province sooner than later, in order to prepare for the busy summer season.

Culture