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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A petition launched by the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia to save the Halifax Alehouse is gaining momentum after the city received an application from a local developer to demolish the building. The association says the 132-year-old structure on the corner of Brunswick and Prince streets has played an integral role in Halifax’s history.Built in 1893, it served as the city’s first Salvation Army Temple. After surviving the Halifax Explosion, it was converted into a temporary shelter for displaced residents. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world,…
The BMO Centre in Calgary was alive with action over the weekend as more than 250 teams from across North America competed in Mecha Mayhem. Preparing over the course of four weeks, teams design, program and build their robot to compete in a specific 2-on-2 style match-up that has teams stacking hoops in various ways. A reference sheet that explains how the competition works. Mecha Mayhem Since 2023, teams consisting of middle-school, high-school and university students have been taking part in the competition, which can lead to bigger and better platforms according to Mecha Mayhem organizer Todd Ablett. Story continues…
By Nakoda Thunderchief Global News Posted February 10, 2025 10:02 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Family, friends and Lethbridge community leaders gathered at Green Acres Foundation Sunday to celebrate a remarkable milestone – Edith Stewart’s 100th birthday. The centenarian, who has witnessed a century of change and progress, was honored not only for her longevity but for her years of dedication to the community. Among those in attendance were the mayor and the police chief, who recognized Edith’s contributions, including 22 years of volunteer service with Meals on Wheels. Get breaking National news…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Steel and aluminum industry groups in Canada are, once again, bracing for the threat of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump said he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including for Canada and Mexico.Trump made the comments on a press conference aboard Air Force 1 as he travelled to New Orleans to watch the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. 0:57 Trump to announce 25% steel, aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation “We are deeply concerned that US…
Toronto-Dominion Bank announced on Monday it will exit from the 10.1% stake it has in financial services firm Charles Schwab, as part of a strategic review undertaken by the Canadian lender following a landmark fine from U.S. regulators. TD holds 184.7 million shares of Schwab’s common stock, worth roughly $15.4 billion based on its last closing price. Charles Schwab shares were last down 3.2% in premarket trading.Canada’s second-largest bank had warned of a challenging 2025 in December and suspended its medium-term earnings forecast as it works through its anti-money laundering remediation program following a U.S. regulatory probe. TD also said…
By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted February 10, 2025 7:31 am Updated February 10, 2025 7:35 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris Monday for a global summit on artificial intelligence, as U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to announce steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada. Trump said Sunday he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including from Canada.In an interview with Fox News, Trump also said again he wants to see Canada become a U.S. state, after…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Calgary mother and son have teamed up to create a new app they hope will help Canadians buy products made in Canada. Self-taught app designers Ryan Checora and Cathy Checora released their AI-powered app called O SCANada on the App Store on Feb. 3 to help shoppers identify products that are, or are not, Canadian-made.“Really, it came to me quite suddenly when I woke up one morning thinking about the news, and you know, the desire of people to buy Canadian,” said Cathy.With the free app, shoppers can search for products…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including for Canada and Mexico. Trump made the comments on a press conference aboard Air Force 1 as he travelled to New Orleans to watch the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One enroute to New Orleans, La., on Feb. 9, 2025. Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty Images Trump imposed steel and aluminum tariffs at 25 and 10 per cent respectively during his…
The Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) remains tight-lipped about its three-month long investigation into allegations of harassment and discrimination made by a transgender athlete from Vancouver Island University. Now that the investigation has concluded, Abbotsford’s Columbia Bible College (CBC) is no longer the host of the 2025 basketball provincials.In a statement, Vancouver Island University thanked PACWEST “for its diligence and commitment to upholding its standards, and we extend our gratitude to all those who supported this process.” 2:08 Activists support fouled B.C. trans athlete The investigation was triggered by an incident that took place last year. Story continues below advertisement…
After three days of silence, Premier Danielle Smith spoke out on Saturday and denied any wrongdoing in relation to explosive allegations about operations and conflict of interest concerns at Alberta Health Services (AHS). The allegations were outlined in a letter sent by the lawyer for former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopolous to the Globe and Mail.The letter alleges that Alberta Health Services was pressured to approve private contracts and that the former AHS CEO was fired two days before a meeting with the auditor general to discuss findings around private surgery facilities and procurement contracts.Smith has not been made available since…
