Mediators agree to swap of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages following delay

Anita Anand, minister of transport and internal trade, has reversed her decision and will run in the upcoming federal election after initially stating she would not seek re-election. She cites U.S. President Donald Trump's trade threats as a reason to stay on and address internal trade barriers among provinces. Despite the recent boost in Liberal party polls following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement to step down, Anand emphasizes that her decision is not politically motivated...

The Projet Montréal administration is set to award a major contract for the closure of Camillien-Houde Way, a controversial plan that has sparked opposition accusations of restricting future administrations. Mayor Valérie Plante and her party have faced criticism for potentially limiting the decisions of the next elected administration following the November elections. The contract award has raised concerns about the impact of the closure on vehicle traffic and the potential implications for the city's transportation...

The Justice Department released government documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, but they mainly contained information already known to the public, such as flight logs and a redacted address book. The documents also included a list of masseuses and evidence items related to the case, but their significance was unclear. President Trump had previously hinted at opening government files on Epstein, but the release was more of a showmanship, given to political commentators before being posted...

Crystal Sheffield initially thought a loan from Provincial Smart Home Services for water filtration and smart home equipment was a good deal, but later discovered that her bi-weekly payments would more than double, causing financial strain. Along with 80 other customers, she alleges the company misled them with promises of rebates and energy savings that never materialized, leading to a total of $1.5 million in contracts. Despite facing charges under the Consumer Protection Act, the...

Steve Nease's cartoon from February 28, 2025 is featured in the article, showcasing his humorous and engaging artistic style. The video highlights Nease's ability to bring life to his characters and convey a message with a touch of satire. Viewers are encouraged to watch the video to enjoy his latest creation and experience his unique storytelling through his cartoons. Full Article

Progressive Conservative Trevor Jones easily won re-election in Chatham-Kent-Leamington during the Ontario election, securing 52% of the vote with 22,250 votes. Jones emphasized the importance of hard work and connecting with constituents, particularly on issues like protecting jobs from U.S. tariff threats. Other candidates, including Liberal Bill Kirby and New Democrat Christian Sachs, faced an uphill battle in the Conservative-leaning riding, with Jones leading by thousands of votes from the start. Full Article