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Igloo recalls over a million coolers over handle defects

Igloo recalls over million coolers after finger amputation injuries

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Igloo is recalling over a million of its rolling coolers across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada after reports...

Blue Jackets resume playoff chase vs. Blackhawks

Blue Jackets resume playoff chase vs. Blackhawks

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images) With the 4 Nations Face-Off break complete, the Columbus Blue Jackets resume their quest...

Senators, Canadiens each trying to snap out of slides

Senators, Canadiens each trying to snap out of slides

(Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images) The Ottawa Senators and visiting Montreal Canadiens both aim to snap three-game losing...

Eight Panthers players back from 4 Nations as Kraken visit

Eight Panthers players back from 4 Nations as Kraken visit

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Not everyone on the Florida Panthers is quite well-rested as the team gets set to return...

MP: Bhopal all set to host Global Investors Summit, preparations on final stage

MP: Bhopal all set to host Global Investors Summit, preparations on final stage

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal is all geared-up to host the 'Invest MP Global...

4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-U.S. Preview, Props & Prediction

4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-U.S. Preview, Props & Prediction

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) The championship of the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off will come down to a United States-Canada...

Quinn Hughes unlikely to join Team USA for 4 Nations final

Quinn Hughes unlikely to join Team USA for 4 Nations final

(Photo credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images) Charlie McAvoy is out with a shoulder infection and Quinn Hughes isn't likely to be, also....

Climate change is threatening Lake Ontario - lessons from the Little Ice Age show us why we need to adapt

Climate change is threatening Lake Ontario - lessons from the Little Ice Age show us why we need to adapt

Humans have always had a close connection with Lake Ontario. For centuries, this Great Lake has been a backbone of the region's economy...

U.S. F Brady Tkachuk leaves 4 Nations game with apparent injury

U.S. F Brady Tkachuk leaves 4 Nations game with apparent injury

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) Forward Brady Tkachuk will not return to Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off game against Sweden...

The biggest threat in the Ontario election isn't Donald Trump, it's voter disengagement

The biggest threat in the Ontario election isn't Donald Trump, it's voter disengagement

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has justified his early election call on the need to respond to United States President Donald Trump's threat...

CANADA-OTTAWA-NATIONAL FLAG OF CANADA DAY

CANADA-OTTAWA-NATIONAL FLAG OF CANADA DAY

(250216) -- OTTAWA, Feb. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A skater carries national flag of Canada on the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, Canada...

Ontario Pours $285M into Studies for Controversial Pumped Storage Project

Ontario Pours $285M into Studies for Controversial Pumped Storage Project

The Ontario government is spending $285 million on research and assessments for a pumped storage project along the shores of Georgian...

Dutton's nuclear disaster: Cheap lies and a $20 billion deficit

Dutton's nuclear disaster: Cheap lies and a $20 billion deficit

The Coalition's nuclear policy announcement comes with a massive price tag but is also built on disinformation, writesSteve Bishop....

Government of Canada invests in building more homes across southern Ontario

Ten manufacturers expand capabilities to build more homes faster February 20, 2025 - Toronto, Ontario Everyone deserves a safe...

Government of Canada supports businesses in eastern Ontario

Over 250 businesses to benefit from new programming in Kingston and Prescott-Russell February 19, 2025 - Kingston, Ontario Eastern...

Government of Canada invests in Black entrepreneurs and businesses across Northern Ontario

FedNor funding will help 35 Black-led businesses start-up, scale-up or modernize their operations February 19, 2025 - Sudbury, ON...

Minister David McGuinty to visit CBSA Commercial Air Cargo facility in the GTA, Ontario

Greater Toronto Area, Ontario - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety,...

Landowner ordered to undertake $1M fish habitat remediation

February 18, 2025 Perth, Ontario - A Pakenham, Ontario landowner has been ordered to carry out extensive remediation work, estimated...

MP Lapointe to announce Government of Canada support for Black entrepreneurs and businesses across Northern Ontario

Sudbury, ON, February 18, 2025 - Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will announce FedNor support for Black entrepreneurs...

Government of Canada to support businesses and expansion of life sciences sector in eastern Ontario

February 18, 2025 - Kingston, Ontario The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for...

Government of Canada supports electric vehicle supply chain growth

FedDev Ontario announces support for seven Ontario manufacturers to develop new technologies in the electric vehicle supply chain ...

Minister David McGuinty to visit Lansdowne port of entry in Ontario

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, while he visits the Lansdowne port...

Government of Canada investment to support local businesses and entrepreneurs in clean technology and advanced manufacturing

February 11, 2025 - Waterloo, Ontario The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for...

Government of Canada to announce support for scale-up and growth of Waterloo Region businesses

February 11, 2025 - Breslau, Ontario The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for...

Government of Canada investing over $2.5 million in Indigenous-led economic development projects across Northwestern Ontario

FedNor funding will help support growth in Indigenous communities across the region February 11, 2025 - Thunder Bay, ON - Federal...

Government of Canada investing over $2.5 million in support of Indigenous-led economic development in Northwestern Ontario

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada...

Government of Canada investing over $1.7 million in outdoor tourism projects across Northern Ontario

FedNor funding will help support year-round and seasonal tourism initiatives in communities across the region February 6, 2025 -...

Government of Canada to announce major support for genomics research

February 5, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Ottawa...

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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