3 h. ago Putin, Trump and the Arctic prize: Why a peace deal in Ukraine could change everything

In anticipation of a peace deal, back-channels are flowing. Western investment in Russia’s Arctic resources would undermine China’s influence in the region

Politics

48 h. ago U.S. could abandon Ukraine peace effort if no progress is made soon: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Paris that the U.S. could abandon its push for a peace deal if no progress was made in "a matter of days."

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50 h. ago US Offers to Ease Sanctions on Russia in Ukraine Peace Proposal

The US presented allies with proposals to enable a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, including an outline of terms to end the fighting and ease sanctions on Moscow in the event of a lasting ceasefire.

Events

8 d. ago Growing Concerns: Easter lilies, hydrangeas offer early colours of spring

With Easter next weekend, here are some plants we are seeing now in stores.

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2 w. ago Float Launches ‘Float FX’ to Help Canadian Businesses Cut Currency Conversion Costs Amid Trade Tensions

New foreign exchange solution offers market-leading CAD USD conversion rates, easing financial strain from currency volatility and rising cross-border costs. TORONTO — Float, Canada’s complete business finance platform, today announced the launch of Float FX, a new solution that enables Canadian businesses to easily and instantly convert funds at rates that are 90% lower […]

Economics

2 w. ago Putin Bets Trump Delivers on Ukraine While Priming for More War

Russia is still counting on US President Donald Trump to deliver an acceptable peace deal in Ukraine, though it’s prepared to continue the war if talks fail, according to people in Moscow familiar with the matter.

Politics

2 w. ago Bipartisan Group of Senators Readies New Sanctions to Hit Russia

A group of 50 Republican and Democratic senators introduced a sanctions package to hit Russia and countries that buy its oil if President Vladimir Putin refuses to engage in good-faith ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine or breaches an eventual agreement.

Events

2 w. ago Add these 6 Vancouver classical music concerts to your April calendar

April brings flowers, showers, Easter and a whole lot of classical offerings. Many of the concerts are clustered uncomfortably close together mid-month but there are lots to choose from: Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello, and Alexander Melnikov, piano When: April 6, 3 p.m. Where: Vancouver Playhouse April recitals start with a bang as the Vancouver Recital Society […]

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2 w. ago Germany’s Klingbeil Rebuffs Calls to Restore Russian Gas Imports

The co-head of Germany’s Social Democrats party and frontrunner to become the next finance minister Lars Klingbeil dismissed swirling speculation over reviving pipeline gas deliveries from Russia after a potential peace deal for Ukraine.

Economics

3 w. ago European Leaders Reject Russian Demands for Sanctions Relief

A coalition of European leaders ruled out the possibility of easing sanctions on Russia, one of President Vladimir Putin’s demands to agree to a partial ceasefire with Ukraine.

Politics

3 w. ago Deal to end Black Sea fighting brokered with Ukraine and Russia, U.S. says

A comprehensive peace deal still looks distant, but Ukraine's President Zelenskyy praised this as first steps "toward the possibility of a full ceasefire"

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3 w. ago Trading Giants Say They’ll Return to Russia If Sanctions Lift

The heads of some of the world’s top energy traders said they would be open to returning to Russia for business if sanctions were fully lifted, although some expressed caution about the prospect happening any time soon.

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3 w. ago Little Canada is making it even easier to celebrate the best the country has to offer, with discounted Sunday tickets and free mini billboard ads for Canadian

The miniature world is launching an ongoing monthly “Made in Canada Spotlight” to give Canadian-owned businesses free Mini Media ad placements, and guests can receive 25% off Sunday tickets until the end of April (Maurice the Moose stands with Hamilton’s steelworkers in Little Golden Horseshoe, photo credit: Little Canada) TORONTO, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

Culture

4 w. ago US Hopes for Ukraine Peace Deal Soon as Putin Seems in No Hurry

The US is still hoping a broad ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine can be reached within weeks, even as the warring sides continue attacks and signs ahead of talks scheduled for the coming days that the Kremlin is in no hurry to reach a deal.

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last month Europe makes plan for peacekeeping force in Ukraine if U.S. ceasefire efforts work out

The peacekeeping force would be lead by Britain and France — a 'coalition of the willing,' U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it

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