2 h. ago Heathrow Airport closes for the day after a fire knocks out power, disrupting hundreds of flights

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Heathrow Airport closed for the full day Friday after an electrical substation fire knocked out its power, disrupting flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers at one of Europe’s biggest travel hubs. Flights were diverted to Gatwick Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and Ireland’s Shannon Airport, tracking services showed. […]

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2 h. ago TAKEAWAYS: On John Tavares, Bobby McMann’s case for the Leafs and Anthony Stolarz

Talk about putting on a show on Broadway. The Maple Leafs did that on Thursday night, posting a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Not only was it a start-to-finish, 60-minute victory by the Leafs, who won their third consecutive game in regulation, it was a significant night for several […]

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5 h. ago Opinion: Trump’s threats to our water security require urgent action

Opinion: U.S. administration poses three distinct threats to our water security, including signals that the U.S. plans to unravel long-standing water agreements.

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5 h. ago Myth of Empires — Xizhou Civilization DLC Available Now on Steam with a Limited

Uncover the secrets behind the Xizhou Civilization, cultivate the land, and earn riches untold in the latest Myth of Empires DLC SUZHOU, China, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Angela Game and Imperium Interactive Entertainment released the Xizhou Civilization Pack DLC for the multiplayer war sandbox game Myth of Empires, available on Steam with […]

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5 h. ago Britain’s Top Earners Are Finally Ready to Splurge, GfK Says

The UK’s richest are set to unleash their savings to splash on luxury goods, cars or tech, a report showed, in signs that lower interest rates are boosting demand.

Sport

7 h. ago Measles outbreak on London's doorstep hits 228 cases: 'Challenging time'

Cases of measles in a region surrounding London continue to surge – eclipsing 225 cases – including almost 20 hospitalizations.

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7 h. ago Signs are popping up in Calgary that a federal election is near

Even though the writ hasn't been officially dropped, there are already signs popping up around Calgary. But what are the rules surrounding those signs?

Politics

7 h. ago Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives. Trump has derided the Education Department as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. However, completing its dismantling is most likely […]

Culture

7 h. ago Drainville veut des élèves et des employés scolaires au visage découvert

Le projet de loi 94 du ministre prévoit aussi élargir la portée de l’interdiction du port de signes religieux.

Society

7 h. ago La Chine affirme avoir agi «conformément à la loi» en exécutant des Canadiens

Mélanie Joly a dit qu’elle et l’ancien premier ministre Trudeau avaient demandé à la Chine de faire preuve d’indulgence.

Economics

8 h. ago Sulliden Mining Capital Announces Summer Exploration Plan for East Sullivan

TORONTO, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sulliden Mining Capital Inc. (“Sulliden” or the “Company”) (TSX: SMC) announces today it intends to continue exploration at its East Sullivan Copper Gold project. The property is in the Abitibi greenstone belt in Quebec, host to multiple world class base metals and gold deposits. Located in proximity (less […]

Economics

8 h. ago Element Announces Pricing of Private Offering of Senior Notes

TORONTO, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX: EFN) (“Element” or the “Company”), the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, today announced that it has agreed to sell US$650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.037% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) in a private offering that will […]

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8 h. ago Construction: des «superpouvoirs» municipaux qui suscitent l'inquiétude

Depuis février 2024, la nouvelle loi sur l’habitation accorde des pouvoirs supplémentaires aux villes.

Politics

8 h. ago VIQ Solutions Announces Conclusion of Strategic Review Process and Board Change

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ”, “VIQ Solutions” or the “Company”) (TSX: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announces the conclusion of the Company’s strategic review process (the “Strategic Review”). The Strategic Review was first announced on February 3, 2025, and was overseen […]

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9 h. ago Vives inquiétudes entourant le projet de loi pour renforcer la laïcité dans les écoles

Enseignants et parents appréhendent les répercussions sur la qualité de l’enseignement et le bien-être d’élèves.

Transport

9 h. ago Bombardier, TCS, and TECHNATION Canada Announce the Winners of the SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge

MONTRÉAL, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and TECHNATION Canada are proud to announce the winners of the SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge, a competition aimed at empowering Quebec’s post-secondary students to shape the future of business aviation. During an inspiring day at Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Dorval, […]

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9 h. ago PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Monthly Distributions for PIMCO Canada Closed End Funds

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) is pleased to announce today that it has declared monthly distributions on its Class A Units (the “Units”) of the PIMCO Canada closed end funds (the “Funds”). The […]

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9 h. ago Skyharbour’s Partner North Shore Uranium Signs Exploration Agreement with English Rivers First Nation

Vancouver, BC, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) (OTCQX: SYHBF) (Frankfurt: SC1P) (“Skyharbour” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that its partner company, North Shore Uranium (“North Shore”), has executed an exploration agreement with the English River First Nation (“ERFN”) in Saskatchewan (“the Agreement”). The Agreement outlines a number of […]

Culture

9 h. ago Northview Residential REIT Announces March Distribution and Tax Information Regarding 2024 Distributions

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. CALGARY, Alberta, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northview Residential REIT (the “REIT”) today announced its March 2025 cash distribution amounts on its outstanding Class A Units, Class C Units and Class F Units (collectively, the “Units”) in the amount of […]

Economics

9 h. ago Sunwing Flight Attendants Speak out Against Quebec City Base Closure

QUÉBEC — Flight attendants at Sunwing, represented by CUPE 8125, are speaking out against WestJet’s decision to close their base in Quebec City after acquiring and merging its operations with Sunwing in 2024. On March 17, members of CUPE 8125 joined Sunwing pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association at a press conference in […]

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