Feb 27, 06:00

Friday, February 27, 2026 12:06 AM Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta after violence disrupts flights home to Edmonton       After cartel-related violence shut down travel in Puerto Vallarta, Edmonton families say they've been stuck for days trying to get home.

Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 AM Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount       Warner's board announced that Paramount's latest offer to buy the entire company for $31 per share was superior to the agreement it had previously struck with Netflix.

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 27, 2026 5:59 AM Vast majority of residents would remain in Canada if referendum held in their province: poll       The vast majority of Canadians say they would vote for their province to remain in Canada if a referendum were held, but support for sovereignty is, unsurprisingly, the highest in Quebec and Alberta, according to a new poll. The poll for CityNews, conducted by Canada Pulse Insights, found that 87 per cent would prefer to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 27, 2026 5:31 AM Gazan student's dream to study in Canada on hold due to visa delays       "When you see a gem, you get really good at recognizing it." That's how Canadian Assistant Professor of Sustainable Systems Engineering at the University of Calgary, Dr. Robyn Mae Paul, described Nada, a Master's degree candidate from Gaza, who was accepted at the university in 2024. She was hoping to join immediately, but the wait […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 27, 2026 4:00 AM From energy to AI: Five big themes behind Carney's mission to India       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to India meant to reset bilateral relations after two years of extreme tensions. Canada and India halted trade talks and pulled their diplomats after Canada alleged in both 2023 and 2024 that agents of the government of India were behind acts of violence and extortion targeting Canadian Sikhs, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 27, 2026 4:00 AM Montreal's Trudeau airport braces for more traffic chaos ahead of spring break       MONTREAL — The vehicle traffic around Montréal Trudeau International Airport has been a source of frustration in recent years, prompting passengers at times to haul their suitcases on foot along the roadway to avoid missing flights. Now, Montreal's airport authority is urging travellers to prepare for further traffic headaches as the busy spring break season […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 27, 2026 4:00 AM Statistics Canada set to report GDP data for the final quarter of 2025       OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to report this morning on how the economy closed out 2025. A Reuters poll of economists expects real gross domestic product was flat on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter of the year, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. Statistics Canada said last month that its initial estimates […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 27, 2026 4:00 AM 'Community hazard zones' declared by Ottawa school bus authority near downtown shelters, addiction treatment centres       OSTA will extend bus service for about 60 students who would otherwise have to walk to five downtown Ottawa elementary schools due to safety concerns such as shelters and drug consumption sites.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 27, 2026 4:00 AM Return-to-office math doesn't seem to add up, commercial real estate brokers say       Treasury Board unclear on whether current office space will be ready to host workers at four days per week in July.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:31 PM Player Grades: Brady Tkachuk scores, blown coverage in OT costs Senators in return from Olympic break       After celebrating their Olympic win for three days straight, Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson led the way for Ottawa, but the Sens could only score once in a tight game against a division rival.

Windsor Star Friday, February 27, 2026 12:44 AM Greentree and Costanzo lead the way as Spitfires get first quality win over an opponent over .500 in six games       It was a quality win for the Windsor Spitfires.  While every win at this stage of the season is important, Windsor's 4-3 shootout win over the Peterborough Petes on Thursday at the WFCU Centre gave the Spitfires the club's first quality win in six games against an opponent with a record over .500.  "I had no doubt," said Spitfires' captain Liam Greentree, who scored […]

Ottawa Sun Friday, February 27, 2026 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: What makes sports special       Friday, Feb. 27: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Calgary Herald Friday, February 27, 2026 1:33 AM Three takeaways as Kadri scores twice to lead Flames over Sharks       Dustin Wolf stopped 34 shots to lead Calgary past San Jose 4-1 at the SAP Center

Feb 26, 22:00

Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:54 PM Parents of 4-year-old killed in Horseshoe Bay bus crash still waiting for answers       After months in the hospital and dozens of surgeries, Silvana has recovered enough to go home and may be able to leave GF Strong in March.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:48 PM Kelowna business community pushes back against province's proposed PST expansion       On Feb. 17 , the province unveiled plans to expand the seven per cent provincial sales tax (PST) to services many businesses rely on, including bookkeeping and accounting.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:40 PM Vernon man killed in collision after escaping hospital during mental health crisis       Cool says there were no beds available in the psychiatric ward and that her son spent six days in a hallway in the emergency department, with only a brief period in a secure area.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:24 PM Alberta senior homebound while condo elevator awaits final inspection       Vikki and David MacKinnon say the elevator in their McKenzie Town condo was shut down for repairs back in December.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:13 PM 2026 Alberta budget taxes criticized as 'another version of equalization'       Terrible. Another version of equalization. Those are a few of the terms being used to describe the 2026 Alberta budget tabled in the provincial legislature in Edmonton on Thursday.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:02 PM Montreal-area escape room named best in the world       Laval escape room Magnifico boasts enthusiastic actors and carefully-crafted set design that bring its creepy circus environment to life.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:01 PM 'It's priceless': WWE Hall of Fame ring stolen in Lloydminster break-in       A WWE Hall of Fame ring awarded to the late British Bulldog was stolen from a tour trailer in Lloydminster, his son Harry Smith says, calling the heirloom "priceless."

Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:58 PM University of Lethbridge research could shift how cancer is treated       In a combined effort, researchers from the University of Lethbridge helped discover a critical function of a specific ribonucleic acid in the growth of cancer cells.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:18 PM Manitoba Tories used legislature room for campaign: elections commissioner       Manitoba's election commissioner says the Progressive Conservatives didn't follow provincial laws when they campaigned at the legislature building ahead of the 2023 election.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:10 PM Alberta police recover stolen Jaws of Life used in string of thefts       The Jaws of Life were used in over a dozen break-ins across Edmonton, resulting in losses between $750,000 and $1 million, after they were stolen from a volunteer fire department.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:57 PM Marchand scores twice as the Panthers reignite playoff push with win over Maple Leafs        Olympic silver medalist Brad Marchand scored twice, Evan Rodrigues got the first short-handed goal of his career and added an assist, and the Florida Panthers resumed their playoff push with a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Marchand now has 27 goals, tying Sam Reinhart for the team lead. Olympic bronze […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:10 PM Man critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga       A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Mississauga on Thursday night. Police in Peel Region say they were called to the Lakeshore Road East and Stavebank Road area just after 7 p.m. for reports of a collision. When they arrived, they found a man with critical injuries. Police say the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:48 PM Durham police deputy chief under investigation for alleged racial slur       A Deputy Chief with the Durham Regional Police Service has been suspended with pay and is under investigation following an incident during a meeting of the Afro-Caribbean Canadian Internal Support Network. In a statement released Thursday night, Durham police say the Deputy Chief allegedly used a racially inappropriate term during the meeting, which was attended […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:22 PM Sentencing hearing begins for man in drunk driving crash that killed three siblings       A huge show of support in court Thursday for the family members of three kids whose lives were taken in a horrific drunk driving crash last May, as victim impact statements were read. Dressed in all black and sitting in the prisoner's dock, 20-year-old Ethan Lehouillier mostly kept his head down as the children's mother, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:22 PM Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him       NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asked a judge on Thursday to toss out the indictment against his client on the grounds that the United States has unconstitutionally violated his rights to defend himself by blocking Venezuelan funds to pay his legal costs. Attorney Barry Pollack filed papers in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:54 PM Netflix declines to raise offer for Warner Bros, says deal is 'no longer financially attractive'       NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix is declining to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business, in a stunning move that effectively puts Paramount in a position to take over the fellow storied Hollywood giant. On Thursday, after Warner's board announced that Skydance-owned Paramount's offer was superior to the agreement it […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:53 PM OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account       SAN FRANCISCO — Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI says the shooter involved in mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., got around a ban on her problematic use of ChatGPT by having a second account. The revelation came as the firm outlined a series of "immediate steps" it would be taking in response to the killings. OpenAI […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:51 PM Leaside residents accuse developer of cutting down trees in the middle of the night       A Toronto developer is being accused of chopping down mature trees in the middle of the night, bypassing bylaws meant to protect city greenery, and it's not the first time they have been accused of skirting the rules. Developer Modcity was accused of cutting down a tree in Toronto's Leaside neighbourhood without a permit last […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:29 PM Suspect in hate-motivated assault probe allegedly spat on victim, uttered racial slurs: Toronto police       Toronto police are trying to identify a man who allegedly spat on a person in the PATH underground shopping complex between Scotia Plaza and First Canadian Place in January. Investigators say it happened on Monday, January 19, 2026, at around 7:22 p.m. The suspect allegedly approached the victim, unprovoked, and spat on them. "The victim […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:25 PM Liberals survive vote on omnibus budget bill       The federal Liberals' Budget Implementation Act has passed a confidence vote in the House of Commons. Bill C-15 carried on division, meaning there was no recorded vote in Parliament. The legislation enacts key measures proposed in the Liberals' 2025 federal budget, which passed a confidence vote for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government in November last […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:15 PM RCMP calls on kids to help name newest police puppies       The Mounties are calling on young Canadians to help name the newest members of its canine unit, a litter of 13 German Shepherd puppies born at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre. The annual Name the Puppy contest invites children to submit names that will eventually be carried by future police dogs serving across […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:15 PM Former Raptor Chris Bosh says he's 'lucky to be alive' after recent health scare       Former Toronto Raptors star Chris Bosh shared some frightening details about a recent health issue he experienced while getting ready for a date with his wife. In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, Bosh said he's "lucky to be alive" after he blacked out and woke up covered in his own blood on the bathroom […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:10 PM Telus, Rogers have most reliable cell networks, Bell has fastest 5G downloads: report       A new report says Rogers and Telus have Canada's most reliable and consistent mobile networks, while Bell maintains the best 5G download speeds of the major carriers. The annual study by Opensignal, which collected data from Oct. 1 to Dec. 29 of last year, graded the Big 3 providers across a variety of categories measuring […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:24 PM Doug Ford takes issue with Toronto's 13-year timeline to build road safety measures       Ontario Premier Doug Ford took issue Thursday with a City of Toronto report that concluded it would take upwards of 13 years and cost $52 million to build speed bumps and other traffic calming measures in school zones. The recent report came after Ford banned automated speed cameras provincewide in the fall, saying they did […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:03 PM Burger King is testing AI headsets that will know if employees say 'welcome' or 'thank you'       Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers. Restaurant Brands International – the Miami-based company that owns Burger King, Popeyes and other brands – said Thursday it's currently testing the OpenAI-powered headsets in 500 U.S. restaurants. The system […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:05 PM Missing woman, 27, sought by Ottawa police       Dezzi Kakepetum was last seen Feb. 6.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:47 PM Ottawa police seeking missing man, 82       André Duhamel was last seen in Vanier on Thursday morning.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:51 PM Gatineau man killed in crash on Highway 401 near Gananoque       The collision occurred just before midnight Wednesday.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:18 PM Replacement of Woodroffe, Maitland bridges over Highway 417 set for 2028       Those two spans crossing Highway 417 were both originally constructed in the late 1950s.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:00 PM Wait, who's playing Bluesfest? These unusual acts need a little explaining       From a Simpsons voice actor singing Springsteen to a funk band performing in mummy wrappings, here's your cheat sheet to the more unexpected bookings this summer.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:04 PM Senators' Brady Tkachuk on controversial Trump call: 'Can't really control what somebody says'       Senators' Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson on Olympic gold medals, visit to White House, phone call with Trump and commitment to Ottawa.

Windsor Star Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:29 PM What's On Windsor: Polar plunges; Hockey Hall of Fame; cabaret       Allow us to pull back the curtain on a weekend packed with entertainment in Windsor-Essex. Looking for a theatrical experience? Enjoy the bold and brassy spectacle of Cabaret, a Tony Award-winning musical set in 1930s Berlin. Maybe you're on the hunt for ways to have fun while also giving back to the community at the […]

The Province Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:57 PM Canucks: Why a Tyler Myers trade scenario is vital for the rebuild       If Myers waives no-movement clause, it says something about the player, and a Canucks franchise in transition

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:50 PM 'Really disappointing': Cathedral Village Arts Festival warns of vendor scam       There are at least two victims so far, say festival organizers.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:51 PM Saskatchewan Catan players vie for spot in nationals through Regina tournament       "I didn't think it would grow this much. And it's quite frankly amazing that these tournaments are as big as they are."

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:40 PM Varcoe: Alberta's new budget on course to collide with its own fiscal guardrails       The bottom line is that the same financial problem has cropped up time and time again. Alberta is too reliant on volatile oil and gas prices for a huge chunk of its revenues

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:21 PM 'Tough choices': New fees, changes and cuts to benefits in Alberta's 2026 budget       How will Budget 2026 impact Albertans and their pocketbooks? Here's what we know

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:19 PM Lethbridge police arrest man with similar criminal history for child luring       He was charged with luring a child under 14 and invitation to sexual touching

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:34 PM Judge reserves decision on whether Calgary man will be extradited to U.S. to face drug allegations       He was one of five Canadians detained in January 2024 by the RCMP under an international arrest warrant at the request of American officials in connection with allegations of a drug smuggling network from Mexico to the U.S. and ultimately Canada

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:25 PM Heavy snowfall to hit Calgary starting Thursday night       Snowfall is expected to total 15 to 30 centimetres

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:16 PM Bell: Danielle Smith government opens the door on taxes, then slams it shut       A U-turn in minutes. From talking taxes to not talking taxes, the Danielle Smith government reacts

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:08 PM How low oil prices are carving a massive hole in Alberta's budget       Non-renewable resource revenues are expected to make up around 18 per cent of the province's total revenue in the next two years

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:54 PM Braid: A bleak budget signals deep trouble for years, cuts to come       Premier Danielle Smith's vaunted fiscal framework is challenged, if not dead

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:43 PM Series based on The Magnificent Seven and starring Matt Dillon to film in Calgary this summer       An eight-episode remake of The Magnificent Seven starring Matt Dillon will begin shooting in Calgary this summer. Industry publications such as Deadline and Variety report the series will reimagine the classic 1960 Western film with Dillon playing Chris Adams, a role that was originally played by Yul Brynner. The series is being created by American […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:42 PM Budget 2026 contains funds for southern Alberta health-care projects, more money for Highway 3 twinning       The budget includes $74 million over three years to replace the Cardston Health Centre

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:55 PM Vancouver city council approves taller, larger Olympic Village elementary school       An additional five metres to add a fourth storey, which would allow space for 630 students instead of 320, has been approved by city council

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:33 PM Can't afford $2,000 a night? Here's how to avoid pricey stays for Vancouver's FIFA World Cup       An estimated 350,000 fans from around the world are expected to fill the downtown stadium for seven matches in June and July

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:18 PM Vaughn Palmer: David Eby wipes out oversight of public service firings introduced by his NDP predecessor       John Horgan said independent oversight of firings was needed after wrongful dismissals led to a suicide

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:00 PM Opinion: Cities can't control global trade flows. But they can manage operating conditions on their streets       Vincent Kwan: In B.C.'s local business districts, small businesses don't expand because of slogans. They expand because they believe the conditions around them are stable enough to justify risk

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:52 PM Tumbler Ridge shooter had second ChatGPT account that OpenAI missed       OpenAI banned Jesse Van Rootselaar once, but the mass shooter circumvented their security protocols to open a second account

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:32 PM Man charged with kidnapping, assault against women in three Metro Vancouver cities       Investigators allege suspect enticed women to meet about job offers using social media and text messages.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:16 PM Sarah McLachlan, Jane Fonda, Al Gore to take part in David Suzuki 90th birthday party event       Tickets go on sale for Legacy: A Celebration of David Suzuki at 90 event in Vancouver on May 22

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:25 PM A new approach to customized house construction can cut costs and time       Smallworks' unique building system allows homes to be constructed faster and more economically than a conventional build.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:41 PM These are Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams' favourite Vancouver destinations       'The Capilano Suspension Bridge is pretty cool,' Williams suggests.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:21 PM A raise is coming for B.C.'s minimum wage earners this year       Under the NDP, the B.C. government has been raising the general minimum wage based on inflation for years.