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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Eglinton Crosstown LRT hits 98% of in-service target during opening weeks

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT has achieved a 98% on-time performance rate during its initial weeks of service, significantly outperforming the Finch West LRT's performance.

Feb 27 • 22:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Innisfail Mountie in hospital after alleged drunk driver hits cruiser on QEII

A central Alberta RCMP officer is recovering in hospital after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while parked on the QEII highway.

Feb 27 • 22:04 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Western Canadians left stranded in Mexico unhappy with WestJet’s lack of effort in getting them home

Western Canadians stranded in Mexico are frustrated with WestJet's insufficient communication and lack of effort to repatriate them after their flights were canceled due to cartel violence.

Feb 27 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

QR Calgary 50K Cash Vault Rules and Regulations

The article outlines the rules and regulations for the $50K Cash Vault Contest in Canada.

Feb 27 • 21:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Social connection’ prescriptions for older adults expand across Manitoba

In Manitoba, social prescriptions aimed at combating isolation among older adults are gaining popularity, with community activities like chair yoga providing vital socialization opportunities.

Feb 27 • 21:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Raptors looking for more consistency after losses

The Toronto Raptors are seeking consistency in their gameplay to maintain leads against top NBA teams following recent losses.

Feb 27 • 21:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Radiohead tells ICE ‘go f**k yourselves’ for using song in immigration video

Radiohead condemned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for using one of their songs in a promotional video without permission, insisting it could not be appropriated for such purposes.

Feb 27 • 21:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Canadian police issue urgent 'shelter in place' warning

Canadian police have issued a shelter-in-place warning for residents in St. John's, urging them to stay indoors due to an active police incident.

Feb 27 • 21:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

China will suspend tariffs on some Canadian agricultural goods

China has announced the suspension of certain tariffs on Canadian agricultural products following a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Feb 27 • 20:58 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Anti-Israeli graffiti on statue of Churchill leads to British arrest

A 38-year-old man was arrested in London after defacing the Winston Churchill statue with anti-Israeli graffiti.

Feb 27 • 20:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

David Bowie’s daughter says she doesn’t ‘place blame’ on parents for rehab stints

David Bowie’s daughter Alexandria ‘Lexi’ Zahra Jones clarifies her earlier comments about her childhood rehab experiences and emphasizes her love and lack of resentment toward her parents.

Feb 27 • 20:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

Trump 'not happy' with Iran nuclear talks as fears of Middle East war grow

U.S. President Donald Trump expresses dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran nuclear talks, warning of potential military action amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

Feb 27 • 20:45 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Poilievre to travel to London and Berlin next week

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to embark on his first international trip as opposition leader, visiting London and Berlin to discuss trade issues.

Feb 27 • 20:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Do ‘forever chemicals’ age men faster? Experts urge caution on new study

A new study suggests that PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ may speed up aging in men, but experts warn against drawing definitive conclusions.

Feb 27 • 20:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Like a spelling mistake’: B.C. teen’s DNA ‘corrected’ to cure rare disease

A B.C. teenager, Ty Sperle, was successfully cured of chronic granulomatous disease through a groundbreaking medical procedure involving genetic correction.

Feb 27 • 20:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

China’s premier gifted Carney an ‘action camera.’ Security experts suggest: ‘dump it’

During a recent diplomatic visit to China, Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted an action camera, which security experts now advise him to dispose of due to security concerns.

Feb 27 • 20:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia RCMP will not charge two accused of sexual assault after hockey hazing

Nova Scotia RCMP have decided not to charge two out of four teenage hockey players accused of sexual assault related to a hazing incident, while the investigation is ongoing.

Feb 27 • 20:13 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jack Mintz: Alberta manages growth while B.C. hikes spending and taxes

The article compares the contrasting budgetary approaches of Alberta and British Columbia, highlighting Alberta's growth management and lower deficit against B.C.'s rising expenditures and deficits.

Feb 27 • 19:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Antisemitic cartoons used by U of T dentistry dean lead to him being put on leave pending investigation

The dean of the University of Toronto's dentistry school was put on leave following controversy over his use of antisemitic cartoons in a lecture.

Feb 27 • 19:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Amber alert issued in Winnipeg over toddler ‘taken’ from home

Winnipeg police have issued an Amber Alert for two-year-old William Ettawacappo, who was allegedly taken from his home following a dispute with his biological mother.

Feb 27 • 19:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Trump says ‘maybe we’ll have a friendly takeover of Cuba’

President Trump suggested a potential 'friendly takeover' of Cuba amid ongoing fuel shortages and economic struggles faced by the Cuban government.

Feb 27 • 19:12 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

‘I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong’: Bill Clinton tells House panel he wasn’t aware of Epstein crimes

Bill Clinton testified before Congress, denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes during a closed hearing.

Feb 27 • 18:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Life & Tech

Best Instant Withdrawal Casinos in Canada: Fastest Payout Sites 2026

This article reviews the fastest payout online casinos in Canada, focusing on those offering instant withdrawals.

Feb 27 • 18:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

"I miss her": Marcedes Myran’s family holding onto memories one year after she was brought home

Marcedes Myran's family reflects on cherished memories of her one year after her passing.

Feb 27 • 18:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta budget has minister asking: ‘Is this the right tax structure for the province?’

The Alberta finance minister is prompting citizens to consider the province's tax structure amid a projected $9.4 billion deficit in the 2026 budget.

Feb 27 • 18:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta finance minister hits the road in attempt to sell 2026 provincial budget

Alberta's finance minister promotes the new provincial budget, highlighting its high spending and significant deficit as necessary for economic stability amid challenging financial conditions.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Florida man pulled free after getting stuck in ‘quick sand’ like mud for days

A Jacksonville man was rescued after being trapped in mud for several days without food or water.

Feb 27 • 18:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Milan tram crashes into building, killing one person, officials say

A tram derailed in Milan, crashing into a building and resulting in one death and numerous injuries.

Feb 27 • 18:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

First Nation chiefs say Nova Scotia budget cuts appear targeted at Mi’kmaw programs

First Nation leaders in Nova Scotia claim recent budget cuts by the provincial government disproportionately affect Mi’kmaw programs designed to combat systemic inequalities.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘I did nothing wrong’: Bill Clinton testifies in Epstein investigation

Former President Bill Clinton maintains his innocence regarding any wrongdoing in his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during a deposition before Congress.

Feb 27 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Woman found alive 24 years after disappearance arrested on 2001 warrant

Michele Hundley Smith, a woman missing for 24 years, has been arrested on a long-standing warrant related to a court appearance she failed to make in 2001.

Feb 27 • 17:39 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Iran seen carrying out activity at bombed nuclear sites

Iran is reportedly engaged in activities at nuclear sites previously bombed by the US and Israel, raising concerns over its nuclear ambitions amid stalled inspections.

Feb 27 • 17:32 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Trump's ultimatum to Tehran puts Canada on alert

Trump's ultimatum to Iran regarding nuclear weapons has raised concerns in Canada about potential repercussions, including terrorism and economic impacts.

Feb 27 • 17:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jets

Ontario Premier Doug Ford advocates for the expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to accommodate larger jets.

Feb 27 • 17:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Full closure of Winnipeg Perimeter Highway

The Perimeter Highway around Winnipeg is fully closed due to severe winter weather conditions, including blowing snow and poor visibility.

Feb 27 • 17:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

AI allows for ‘significantly smaller team,’ Block says of 20% staff cut

Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced a significant staff reduction to leverage artificial intelligence, resulting in a surge of the company's stock price.

Feb 27 • 17:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Heated Rivalry', a hockey series, returns in 2027; filming starts in August

The viral hockey series 'Heated Rivalry' will return for its second season in April 2027 with filming set to begin in August.

Feb 27 • 17:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Olympic hockey star attacks 'clearly fake' TikTok video shared by White House

American Olympic hockey star Brady Tkachuk criticizes a TikTok video shared by the White House as "clearly fake", asserting that the audio misrepresents his words and that he would never demean Canadians.

Feb 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec company charged with hiring 21 unauthorized foreign workers

A Quebec company and its directors have been charged with hiring unauthorized foreign workers over a two-year span, following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Feb 27 • 16:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

DNA leads to arrest 20 years after newborn found dead on Ontario trail

A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in relation to the 2005 death of a newborn boy found on a trail in Ontario, thanks to advances in DNA technology.

Feb 27 • 16:59 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

U.S. asks non-emergency staff to exit Israel on Iran tensions

The U.S. has urged non-emergency staff at its embassy in Jerusalem to leave Israel due to escalating tensions with Iran.

Feb 27 • 16:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Gen Z drinks less but uses nicotine more than other generations: report

A recent report shows that Gen Z Canadians consume less alcohol but have a higher usage of nicotine products compared to older generations.

Feb 27 • 16:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Month-long OPP probe leads to 7 arrests and 54 drug, gun charges

A month-long police investigation in Ontario has resulted in seven arrests and a total of 54 drug and gun charges.

Feb 27 • 16:21 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Brady Tkachuk denies insulting Canada after White House shares video: 'It's clearly fake'

Brady Tkachuk has refuted claims that he insulted Canada in an AI-manipulated video shared by the White House.

Feb 27 • 16:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

ANALYSIS: More expected of 1 of Winnipeg Jets’ 2 Olympic gold medallists

The article discusses the expectations surrounding Kyle Connor, a Winnipeg Jets player and Olympic gold medallist, emphasizing the importance of his skills for the team's playoff aspirations.

Feb 27 • 16:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Ring cam video captures cars near Nancy Guthrie’s home night of abduction

Surveillance footage reveals 12 cars near Nancy Guthrie's home shortly before her suspected abduction.

Feb 27 • 15:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga

A man in his 70s died after being hit by a vehicle in Mississauga, Ontario, with police investigating the incident.

Feb 27 • 15:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Hundreds of Kingston students compete in 26th annual skilled trades event

Nearly 500 students from Kingston participated in a skilled trades competition, aimed at showcasing their talents and encouraging interest in trades careers.

Feb 27 • 15:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Netflix backs out of Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount

Netflix has withdrawn its bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, thereby allowing Paramount to take the lead in acquiring the studio and its streaming business.

Feb 27 • 15:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

'No violations' found in 2024 Walmart oven death, N.S. workplace investigation finds

A workplace safety investigation in Nova Scotia found no violations in the death of Walmart worker Gursimran Kaur, who died in a bakery oven 16 months ago.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC

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