Wednesday, February 25, 2026

theglobeandmail - Katherine Short, the daughter of Canadian comedian Martin Short, has died at age 42. Martin Short said in a Facebook statement that his family is devastated by the loss and is asking for privacy as they 'grieve this unimaginable heartbreak.'

#memorials #fanculture #media #entertainment

Martin Short postpones comedy tour dates after daughter’s death

9 days / torontosun / Ling Hui

Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, dies at 42

9 days / theglobeandmail

Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, dies at 42

9 days / theglobeandmail / Alex Nino Gheciu

Martin Short’s family ‘devastated’ by death of daughter, Katherine, at 42

9 days / globalnews / Katie Scott

‘Final show of disrespect’: Diageo closes Crown Royal plant two days ahead of schedule

John Marchesan / citynews - Unionized workers at a Crown Royal whisky plant in southwestern Ontario say they were shocked to learn Wednesday that work would cease immediately, two days before it was set to officially close down. Diageo previously announced plans to close the Amherst…

#canada #ontario #labour #windsoressex #business #unemployment #jobs

Crown Royal plant’s early closure ‘final show of disrespect,’ union says

9 days / torontosun / Jordan Ercit

Crown Royal bottling plant in Ontario town shuts down 2 days early

9 days / globalnews / Isaac Callan

‘Final show of disrespect’: Diageo closes Crown Royal plant two days ahead of schedule

9 days / citynews / John Marchesan

'Sad day': Diageo employees leave Amherstburg plant for last time, two days ahead of schedule

9 days / windsorstar / Millar Holmes-Hill

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Niagara mayors must decide on amalgamation

theglobeandmail - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will leave the possibility of amalgamation of cities and towns in the Niagara region up to local mayors, though he believes there are too many politicians in the area and something must be done. The idea of amalgamation h…

#ontario #dougford #merger #government #canadianpolitics

Ford says he won’t get involved in possible Niagara region amalgamation

9 days / citynews / John Marchesan

Ford government supportive of Niagara amalgamation, hoping for local plan

9 days / globalnews / Isaac Callan

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Niagara mayors must decide on amalgamation

9 days / theglobeandmail

Niagara mayors must decide on amalgamation, Ford says

9 days / theglobeandmail / Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Niagara region mayors to decide on possible amalgamation, Premier Doug Ford says

9 days / sootoday

Alberta pledges $10.8B for education in Budget 2026

Cindy Tran / edmontonjournal - Alberta’s education system will receive $10.8 billion in Budget 2026. In an interview with Postmedia, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides called the investment “historic.” Despite concerns that enrolment growth and inflation have left the system under…

#alberta #education #labour #budget #deficit #fiscalpolicy #spendingpriorities #government #canadianpolitics #jobs

Alberta to introduce 2026 budget which is expected to include a multibillion-dollar deficit

8 days / theglobeandmail / Lisa Johnson

Multibillion-dollar budget deficit is on tap as Alberta introduces its 2026 budget

8 days / nationalobserver / Lisa Johnson

Varcoe: 'Fastest skater on a slow team' — Alberta expected to keep growing even as budget deficit looms

9 days / calgaryherald / Chris Varcoe, Calgary Herald

Alberta teachers hail ‘significant’ investment in education, but skepticism ‘remains high’

9 days / globalnews / Ken MacGillivray

Alberta pledges $10.8B for education in Budget 2026

9 days / edmontonjournal / Cindy Tran

Six charts to see before Alberta Budget 2026 is tabled Thursday

9 days / edmontonjournal / Matthew Black

UPDATED: Alberta government to spend record $10.8 billion on schools and student success

9 days / westernstandard / Dave Naylor

Premier Danielle Smith revealing details of future Alberta education funding

9 days / globalnews / Ken MacGillivray

Larry Summers resigns from Harvard University after Jeffrey Epstein revelations

Spiro Papuckoski / torontosun - Tenured professor on leave since November after school began investigating links between faculty members and convicted sex offender

#crime #education #media #childprotection #legalaffairs #resignation

World Economic Forum head steps down amid pressure over Epstein links

8 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

Bill Gates ‘took responsibility for his actions’ over Epstein ties at a foundation meeting

8 days / theglobeandmail / Glenn Gamboa And James Pollard

World Economic Forum CEO Borge Brende quits after Epstein ties scrutinized

8 days / theglobeandmail / Dave Graham

Justice Department says it’s reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

9 days / citynews / News Staff

Larry Summers resigns from Harvard University after Jeffrey Epstein revelations

9 days / torontosun / Spiro Papuckoski

Larry Summers resigns from teaching at Harvard over Epstein ties

9 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

9 days / sootoday

Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

9 days / sootoday

Quebec Liberals gain ground in new poll taken days after Milliard named new leader

Globalnews Digital / globalnews - A new poll indicates that the Quebec Liberals are experiencing a bump in support just days after naming Charles Milliard as leader.

#canada #quebec #liberalparty #localelections #government #canadianpolitics

Quebec Liberals gain ground in new poll taken days after Milliard named new leader

9 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

Quebec Liberals gain ground in new poll taken days after Milliard named new leader

9 days / sootoday

Pallas Data poll: Parti Québécois’ lead narrows, the Liberal Party gains ground

9 days / citynews / Jessica Barile

Gap between the PQ and Quebec Liberals is narrowing dramatically, new poll suggests

9 days / montrealgazette / James Mennie, Montreal Gazette

Former Toronto city councillor, Ontario MPP Giorgio Mammoliti dead at 64

sootoday - TORONTO — Giorgio Mammoliti, a former Toronto city councillor and member of the Ontario legislature, has died at 64. His son Chris Mammoliti confirmed the news to The Canadian Press this afternoon.

#canada #memorials #ontario #toronto #media #localelections #government #canadianpolitics

Former Ontario MPP Giorgio Mammoliti dies at 64

9 days / theglobeandmail

Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64

9 days / globalnews / Prisha Dev

Former Toronto city councillor, Ontario MPP Giorgio Mammoliti dead at 64

9 days / sootoday

Former MPP and Toronto City Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti dies at 64

9 days / citynews / Dee Burman

Former Toronto councillor Giorgio Mammoliti in critical condition in hospital

9 days / torontosun / Joe Warmington

Canadians return home after violent unrest in Puerto Vallarta leaves travellers stranded

Lucas Casaletto / citynews - Canadians arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday carried more than just luggage. Many stepped off their flights with visible relief after days of uncertainty in Puerto Vallarta, where sudden cartel-related violence forced tourists and locals to sh…

#violence #onlineplatforms #crime #security #aircanada #aviation #publicsafety #flightcancellations #traveladvisories #emergencyresponse

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

8 days / sootoday

VIDEO: Starting to panic about your March Break trip? Here’s what to do

9 days / sootoday

In photos: The aftermath of a cartel show of ‘force’ in Puerto Vallarta

9 days / citynews / Michael Talbot

Canada issues new travel advisories ahead of March Break

9 days / ottawacitizen / Sofia Misenheimer

Fact File: Fake and misleading images shared online amid Mexican cartel violence

9 days / sootoday

Canadians return home after violent unrest in Puerto Vallarta leaves travellers stranded

9 days / citynews / Lucas Casaletto

Canada sending $8M in food aid to Cuba as humanitarian crisis deepens

Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and MP Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, say the funding is aimed at addressing urgent needs.

#diplomacy #canada #humanrights #internationalrelations #emergencyresponse #uspolitics #agriculture #government #canadianpolitics #energy

Canada's care package to Cuba feels thin

8 days / nationalobserver / Adrienne Tanner

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

8 days / sootoday

Cubans from US killed after speedboat opens fire on island's troops, Havana says

9 days / sootoday

Cuban forces killed four people on Florida-based speedboat, U.S. vows to investigate

9 days / nationalpost / Bloomberg News

Cuba says boat from Florida opened fire at its soldiers, starting fight that killed 4

9 days / sootoday

Politics Insider: Ottawa warns of AI legislation after alarming Tumbler Ridge posts

9 days / theglobeandmail / Ian Bailey

As US-Cuba Tensions Rise, Carney Needs to Flex His ‘Middle Power’

9 days / thetyee / Jeannine Mitchell

Ottawa announces $8-million aid for Cuba as U.S. oil blockade triggers humanitarian crisis

9 days / theglobeandmail

Canada sending $8M in food aid to Cuba as humanitarian crisis deepens

9 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

Canada to send $8-million in food aid for Cuba as fuel crisis continues

9 days / theglobeandmail / Dylan Robertson

Canada pledges $8 million in food aid for Cuba as U.S. fuel blockade continues

9 days / sootoday

Therapist charged with assault involving Ontario children with autism

Gabby Rodrigues / globalnews - Halton police say a therapist who works with children with autism is facing multiple assault-related charges in connection with two children.

#canada #crime #ontario #childprotection #publicsafety #youth #legalaffairs #healthcare

Therapist charged with assault involving Ontario children with autism

9 days / globalnews / Gabby Rodrigues

Drug dealer wanted for breaching release order; trio accused of Durham bank fraud

9 days / torontosun / Chris Doucette

Autism therapist accused of assaulting kids during sessions in Milton, Ont.: police

9 days / sootoday

Behavioural therapist arrested for alleged assaults on children with autism in Milton

9 days / citynews / Meredith Bond

Newsweek ranks UHN's Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world

sootoday - TORONTO — An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has deemed Toronto General the second-best in the world. The University Health Network (UHN) hospital has moved up a spot since last year, placing just behind Rochester, Minn.

#canada #toronto #media #publichealth #healthcare

Toronto General named world’s second-best hospital by Newsweek

9 days / torontosun / Ling Hui

Canadian hospital ranks second-best in the world

9 days / theglobeandmail

Toronto General Hospital has been ranked second-best in the world

9 days / theglobeandmail / Hannah Alberga

A Toronto hospital has ranked in the top 10 world’s best

9 days / globalnews / Sean Previl

Newsweek ranks UHN's Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world

9 days / sootoday

University Health Network CEO Kevin Smith has a plan to fix hospitals – even with a dangerous shortage of money

9 days / theglobeandmail / Trevor Cole

Doctors, health groups call for action because Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention

Sarah Ritchie / nationalobserver - Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one that is almost completely preventable — and advocates are gathering in Ottawa on Wednesday to call on the federal government to step up screening, prevention and vaccination.

#canada #publichealth #immunization #healthcare #government

Cervical cancer is ‘fastest-rising’ form in Canada as doctors urge action

9 days / globalnews / Adriana Fallico

Doctors, health groups call for action because Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention

9 days / nationalobserver / Sarah Ritchie

Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention

9 days / citynews / News Staff

Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention

9 days / sootoday

Doug Ford defends decision to cut financial assistance for post-secondary students

theglobeandmail - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's decision to cut back on the amount of financial assistance for post-secondary students. Ford says he heard from thousands of students over Family Day weekend who were angry about the drastic cut to t…

#economicpolicy #ontario #education #dougford #youth #budget #fiscalpolicy #spendingpriorities #government #canadianpolitics

Ford can’t ignore the plight of poor students. But some middle-class parents deserve a kick in the pants

9 days / theglobeandmail / Rita Trichur

Students in limbo after Algonquin announces concept art program may be cut

9 days / ottawacitizen / Joanne Laucius

VIDEO: Are you a student who depends on OSAP? Your debt load is about to soar

10 days / sootoday

Doug Ford defends decision to cut financial assistance for post-secondary students

10 days / theglobeandmail

Vancouver councillor accuses colleagues of being 'drug dealers' in Mandarin-only social media clip

Marc Fawcett-Atkinson / nationalobserver - Over the weekend Lenny Zhou, a councillor with Vancouver's majority ABC party, posted a video to WeChat accusing the four city councillors who aren't part of the party of using and dealing drugs, a claim they stress is false.

#onlineplatforms #crime #vancouver #media #china #government #canadianpolitics

Vancouver city councillor posts — then deletes — WeChat video accusing opponents of being drug users, dealers

9 days / westernstandard / Jarryd Jäger

ABC Councillor Accuses Colleagues of Drug Crimes

9 days / thetyee / Katie Hyslop

Vancouver city councillor apologizes for calling fellow members ‘drug users’

10 days / globalnews / Travis Prasad

Vancouver councillor accuses colleagues of being 'drug dealers' in Mandarin-only social media clip

10 days / nationalobserver / Marc Fawcett-Atkinson

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