2 h. ago York University student president urged to resign over ‘deeply concerning’ support for Hamas

Somar Abuaziza has made dozens of social media posts appearing to support Hamas, its leadership and the October 7 attacks

Society

2 h. ago BP Refocuses on Oil Amid Elliott Pressure, But Cuts Buybacks

BP Plc announced a major pivot back to its core oil and gas business and promised to sell assets and reduce spending, but shares fell as the company sharply cut buybacks.

Other

2 h. ago Kraken Robotics Receives $34 Million of SeaPower Battery Orders

Company to Open New Battery Production Facility to Meet Defense Market Demand ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) announces that it has received orders totaling $34 million for SeaPower™ pressure tolerant batteries from three clients. In addition, Kraken has […]

Economics

4 h. ago Today's letters: Nothing wrong with having a choice on cataract lenses

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Privately run eye clinic didn't put pressure on me, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

6 h. ago Ukraine Set to Raise Gas Imports After Infrastructure Attacks

Ukraine will have to buy between 1 billion and 2 billion cubic meters of gas this year to prepare for next heating season, the nation’s largest private energy company estimates.

Economics

7 h. ago Fresenius Sees Hospital Costs Holding Back Higher Profit in 2025

Fresenius SE expects profit growth to slow in 2025 as cost pressures in its hospital business rise, partly due to the expiration of government funding.

Economics

8 h. ago EU to Pitch New Clean Deal to Industries Struggling to Compete

The European Union will unveil a plan to improve the bloc’s competitiveness as its industries struggle to balance ambitious climate targets and increasing rivalry from the US and China.

Other

8 h. ago Urgence d’agir pour les personnes en RPA et pour les résidents de Mont

En dépit des gains obtenus, le quotidien des résidents demeure difficile, notamment sur le plan de la sécurité.

Other

8 h. ago «On se sert des ambulanciers pour faire le travail des infirmières»: des paramédics de la Montérégie ont dû passer la nuit à l’urgence auprès de patients

Jusqu’à six paramédics ont dû rester au chevet de trois patients à l’urgence de Valleyfield, à cause d’un manque de civières et d’employés.

Economics

10 h. ago Xi Urges Officials to Stay Calm as US Raises Pressure on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to stay composed amid domestic and global challenges, signaling Beijing will take a measured approach to the Trump administration’s new trade and investment restrictions.

Other

13 h. ago État d’urgence au Chili en raison d’une panne de courant massive

La panne a nécessité l’évacuation du métro de Santiago et a semé la confusion parmi la population.

Other

13 h. ago Panne de courant massive au Chili: le gouvernement décrète l'état d'urgence

Le Chili fait face mardi à une panne de courant massive dans l'ensemble du pays.

Other

13 h. ago China Must Cut 15% of Steel Capacity to Meet 2025 Climate Goals

China needs to tackle its steel glut by cutting 15% of capacity this year, if mills are to meet their 2025 climate goals and return to profitability, according to clean energy analysts.

Society

13 h. ago Ukraine, U.S. have agreed on framework economic deal, officials say

KYIV — Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The officials, who were familiar with the matter, spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. One […]

Other

14 h. ago Canadian travellers are changing plans due to increased costs: Survey

It appears that rising costs have prompted Canadian travellers to cool their jets. The 2025 Blue Cross Travel Study reveals that 81% of Canadian travellers have changed their travel habits due to rising costs – a 12% increase from last year. “As financial pressures continue to impact how Canadians travel, the weak dollar is adding […]

Economics

14 h. ago London's Hard Rock Hotel eyes June opening, now taking bookings

The countdown to the opening of London's Hard Rock Hotel is officially on as the hotel has announced it is taking bookings for June

Other

17 h. ago Here's how much you really need to earn per year to afford a home in Toronto right now

Even if houses in and around Toronto are no longer flying off the market like they used to — the case is quite the contrary, actually — the city's real estate continues to grow ever less affordable.Sales are in a protracted slump and new listings are surging, making hard to sense even a hint of the old urgency the region's market has hitherto been known for.But still, prices are proving surprisingly indifferent to what's actually happening on the ground, with simply the idea that there is perennial demand serving as enough to keep the city's property as eternally overvalued as ever.(To be fair, if you bought a slice of the GTA market for a whopping $1,334,544 two years ago — the average price for a home of any type at the time — how would you feel about having to let it go for much less?)A new report on housing affordability across Canada shows how things worsened for buyers in nearly every city in&n...

Other

17 h. ago Heiltsuk First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws

The Heiltsuk Tribal Council says in its lawsuit that the police are "emboldening drug dealers" and other wrongdoers to enter and stay on reserve lands by refusing to enforce its bylaws banning people engaged in dangerous activities.

Culture

17 h. ago Trump’s Threats Push Starmer Into a More Global, Military Agenda

Prime Minister Keir Starmer swept to power promising to raise living standards and grow the British economy. But now his premiership has an urgent and altogether different focus: preserving European security in a volatile world order upended by US President Donald Trump.

Events

19 h. ago Spin Master CEO sees ‘volatility’ in consumer spending amid tariff drama

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp.’s CEO says he has an eye on “numerous points of volatility” the toy maker could face this year. Max Rangel said Tuesday the Toronto-based company stands to be impacted by 10 per cent tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has levied on goods entering his country from China. Spin Master, which […]

Economics