87 m. ago Lethbridge business leaders, politicians react to 2025 Alberta budget

From health care to education, Lethbridge's mayor and business leaders are looking into the effects the 2025 provincial budget will have on the city.

Politics

4 h. ago Canadian Ski Jumpers Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate Tie for Fifth at World Championships

A trio of Canadian ski jumping aces enjoyed a career-best day at the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway on Friday. All three Calgarians posted top World Championship results on the normal-sized hill. Alex Loutitt and Abigail Strate landed in a tie for fifth, while Nicole Maurer placed 21st. The 21-year-old Loutitt was sitting in third […]

Sport

4 h. ago Albertans to get promised tax cut in Budget 2025 — here's what it means

Albertans can expect to see a tax cut starting this summer after the government released Budget 2025 on Thursday. The income tax cut, which was promised during the spring 2023 election, is being introduced amid a projected $5.2-billion deficit for the fiscal year, with future deficits of $2.4 billion and $2 billion expected in the […]

Economics

5 h. ago 'You could call it equalization': Mayor critical of Calgary's high share of education property tax requisition

While Edmontonian homeowners will likely see a $92 hit to their property tax bill, Calgarians who own a $700,000 home will likely see a $239 increase.

Economics

6 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils new plan to transform planetarium by 2029 after $40

Contemporary Calgary unveiled its plans Friday morning to transform the Centennial Planetarium into an accessible community hub, with a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop, a three-floor education and gallery wing that includes a roof-top event centre and park space with a sculpture garden. The existing building will also be renovated, specifically transforming the dome […]

Economics

6 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils plan to redevelop former planetarium after $40M boost from province

The facility will have a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop and a three-floor education and gallery wing with a rooftop event centre

Economics

6 h. ago N.S. Tories criticized for removing online data about people seeking family doctor

Health Minister Michelle Thompson said that instead of the online dashboard there would solely be monthly updates in news releases from Nova Scotia Health. 

Technology

7 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith talks about budget’s income tax cuts for Albertans

The tax break was first promised in the 2023 election, and could save individuals up to $750 per year.

Economics

8 h. ago Venture Global, Inc. Announces Record Date for Cash Dividend

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Venture Global, Inc. (“Venture Global”) (NYSE: VG) board of directors determined today that the per share amount of its previously declared cash dividend shall be $0.0165 per share, or approximately $40 million in the aggregate, payable on March 31, 2025 to holders of its outstanding Class A common stock and outstanding […]

Sport

9 h. ago Quebec could extend religious symbols ban to school staff other than teachers

Education Minister Bernard Drainville says he wants to strengthen secularism in schools by expanding the scope of the religious symbol ban for public employees.

Society

9 h. ago Metro Vancouver Board to discuss motion to slash its meeting fees

The board is already facing a roughly $4-billion cost overrun on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant and criticism over spending on staff travel.

Other

10 h. ago Man handed 68 charges in string of Winnipeg robberies, property crimes

A Winnipeg man is facing a whopping 68 charges after his arrest in connection with a string of robberies and property crimes beginning in August of last year.

Events

10 h. ago International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid and Updated Share Capital

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 214,308 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the period of February 24 to 28, 2025 under IPC’s normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB). IPC’s […]

Society

11 h. ago Critics say Alberta government’s budget falls short on health

Alberta's 2025-26 budget, tabled Thursday by Finance Minister Nate Horner, pledges just under $10 billion for K-12 education operating costs.

Politics

12 h. ago Pellerin: Could any Ontario government really solve the big problems?

Sure, the parties have different platforms and leaders, but do you really believe anyone would make a difference in the number of Ontarians without a family doctor, or the quality of education or the state of our roads?

Politics

12 h. ago It’s been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday. Residents in Goma, which was once a critical trade and humanitarian hub, say they are struggling on various fronts even as the rebels try to consolidate their administration and restart normal life. On the streets of Goma, which is […]

Other

12 h. ago Surge Copper Announces Grant of Equity Incentive Awards and Completion of MacLean East Property Agreement

Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) announces the grant of equity-based incentive awards under its Share Compensation Plan. The Company has awarded 4,583,334 restricted share units (RSUs) to employees and executives, and 3,431,372 deferred share units (DSUs) to non-executive directors, […]

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13 h. ago Are U.S. egg producers inflating prices during the bird flu outbreak to boost profits?

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit handsomely at the expense of budget-conscious egg buyers. Advocacy groups, Democratic lawmakers and a Federal Trade Commission member are calling for a government investigation […]

Economics

13 h. ago Woman pleads guilty to fatally stabbing boyfriend during fight while high

Christine Bishop and Terry Albert’s relationship was described as “tumultuous.” The couple didn’t share any children, but both were addicted to drugs, including fentanyl, the powerful, highly addictive synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and the main drug implicated in the ongoing opioid drug crisis. Both of them were […]

Events

14 h. ago Mineros Announces Updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates for the Nechí Alluvial Gold Property, Colombia

HIGHLIGHTS: Total Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves: 524 million cubic meters (Mm3) averaging 80 milligrams per cubic metre (mg/m3 Au), containing 1,355 thousand ounces (koz) of gold. Life of Mine (LOM) Plan: Based on Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves, the LOM plan extends over 12 years, from 2025 to 2036, incorporating pit optimization, mine scheduling, […]

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