2 h. ago Allianz Achieves Record Operating Profit of 16.0 Billion Euros

New Share Buy-Back of up to 2 Billion Euros Announced MUNICH — February 28, 2025 12M 2024: Total business volume rises 11.2 percent to 179.8 billion euros Operating profit increases by 8.7 percent to 16.0 billion euros supported by all business segments Shareholders’ core net income advances 10.1 percent to 10.0 billion euros Strong Solvency […]

Economics

5 h. ago LILLEY: Doug Ford’s gamble paid off in a third majority PC government

Doug Ford took a gamble on calling an early election and it paid off. Despite criticism from the opposition parties that he had called an unnecessary and self-serving election — both of those claims are true — the voters who decided to show up rewarded Ford and his PC Party with his third majority government. […]

Politics

6 h. 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.

Events

6 h. ago ‘My life changed’: Surrey home invasion survivors share harrowing story

Garth Wesnowski and Nicole Tyssedal told Global News they believed the man who turned to violence immediately after they opened their front door could have killed them.

Events

8 h. ago Woman killed in collision between vehicle and train near Airdrie

A woman was killed near Airdrie on Thursday in a collision between her vehicle and a train pulling a line of tanker cars.

Events

9 h. ago Almonty Announces Shareholder Approval of Proposed US Domestication

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company“) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI) is pleased to announce that the holders of common shares in the capital of the Company (“Shareholders”) have overwhelmingly voted to approve Almonty’s proposed continuance from Canada to the State of Delaware, USA (the “US […]

Other

9 h. ago Edmonton aesthetician who claimed to be a doctor given conditional discharge

An Edmonton aesthetician has admitted to using a forged massage school transcript to fake her way into professional organizations.

Science

10 h. ago Asian Shares to Fall as Nvidia Drops, Dollar Soars: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were primed for declines Friday after heavy selling on Wall Street as traders grappled with underwhelming Nvidia Corp results, further details US on tariffs and mixed economic data.

Other

10 h. ago Woman dead after vehicle struck by CPKC train north of Airdrie

No one else was reported injured as a result of the collision and officers had reopened the road by around 3 p.m.

Transport

11 h. ago MP Angus calls for Amazon boycott after company closes Quebec warehouses

Amazon has dismissed claims that the Quebec warehouse closures are connected to the unionization drive

Economics

11 h. ago Woman suspected in Colorado Tesla dealership vandalism charged in federal court

DENVER — Federal prosecutors have charged a woman in a string of vandalism against a Colorado Tesla dealership, including throwing Molotov cocktails at vehicles and spray painting “Nazi cars” on the building along with a message that appeared directed at company co-founder Elon Musk. Lucy Grace Nelson was scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon […]

Other

11 h. ago Aspen Reports Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024

Net Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders of $235 million and Operating Income** of $145 million for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Net Income Available to Ordinary Shareholders of $431 million and Operating Income** of $433 million for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 Annualized Operating Return on Average Equity** of 24.8% and […]

Other

11 h. ago Jamieson Wellness Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

Strong category momentum and consistent execution drove 14% annual branded revenue growth and market share gains in every key market TORONTO — Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”) (TSX: JWEL) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year for the period ended December 31, 2024. All amounts are expressed in […]

Culture

11 h. ago Carney’s use of a famous Quebec slogan sparks claims of ‘appropriation’

Bloc Québécois Leader is accusing the federal liberals of "appropriation" for using a flagship slogan of the province's Quiet Revolution

Transport

12 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

12 h. ago New signs suggest delayed Toronto LRT line may finally be opening soon

The day of the Ontario general election is as good of a time as any to assess the failures that have taken place under various provincial leaders, one of the most glaring of which is the bungling of some of the province's largest transit projects.Now five years past due and in an unbelievable 14th year of construction is, of course, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, a line that promises to shuttle thousands of passengers per hour across 19 kilometres of the city, but which has become a blight known far and wide for never actually reaching completion.And, while the Finch West LRT — a line that started construction an entire eight years later — at first appeared to be progressing much better, it has also run into its share of delays. Though the province announced Line 6's completion back in September, an actual opening date has yet to be announced, as is still also the case with the even more beleaguered Line 5.But, there ha...

Sport

13 h. ago U.S. woman claims she’s Madeleine McCann, shares DNA test to try to prove it

Eugenea Collins said she has tried to contact police in Arkansas about her claims but they have not taken her seriously.

Economics

14 h. ago Veren shares jump as oil and gas producer announces improved well performance

CALGARY — Shares in Veren Inc. jumped as the oil and gas producer said it finished 2024 with improved performance out of its wells in northwestern Alberta and would take a breather from big asset deals. Veren, which changed its name from Crescent Point Energy last year, saw its share price rise around 10 per […]

Other

14 h. ago CRA wins case against remote worker who claimed $67,000 in moving expenses

Jamie Golombek: You can claim these expenses if you work at home but for professional not personal reasons

Society

16 h. ago eXp Realty Paid More Than $220 Million in Revenue Share and Equity Benefits to Agents and Brokers in 2024

The industry’s most agent-centric brokerage continues to redefine financial success for real estate professionals BELLINGHAM, Wash., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), or the “Company”, the holding company for eXp Realty®, FrameVR.io and SUCCESS® Enterprises, today announced that it paid more than $220 million in revenue share and equity […]

Economics