Concerns raised about ‘coercive’ repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania

Concerns raised about ‘coercive’ repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania

As of the end of November 2025, there were over 140,000 Burundian refugees in neighbouring Tanzania, who have fled over years of civil unrest in Burundi. While thousands continue to be “voluntarily repatriated”, an official with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says thousands may still need international protection in Tanzania. Up to 17,000 say they are…

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‘I dream of a safe life’: Gaza’s children share the future they want

‘I dream of a safe life’: Gaza’s children share the future they want

Through expressing their hopes for peace in art, poetry and models that they have made from rubble created by the war, thousands of young people across the enclave have taken part in The Gaza We Want initiative.  With support from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the initiative has engaged children aged five to 18 to share…

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Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zone – Calgary

Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zone – Calgary

Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone will be the subject of an in-depth review, months after city council narrowly voted against its elimination. Late Tuesday, Calgary city council voted unanimously in favour of a motion from councillors John Pantazopoulos and Andrew Yule, which asked for “a comprehensive review” of the downtown free fare zone, including…

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As Ukraine marks 4 years of Russian war, Ukrainians in Canada remember

As Ukraine marks 4 years of Russian war, Ukrainians in Canada remember

As Canadians hold commemorations marking four years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Ukrainian woman living in Winnipeg is among the many marking this day. Kristina Miroshnyk is originally from Sumy in eastern Ukraine, just 30 km from the Russian border. In early 2022, she felt anxious over what was a looming possibility of…

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Saskatoon restaurants facing pest issues as cockroach found in sandwich – Saskatoon

Saskatoon restaurants facing pest issues as cockroach found in sandwich – Saskatoon

By Ashley Beherns Global News Posted February 24, 2026 8:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tori Redman found a cockroach in her grilled cheese at Pink Cadillacs on 8th Street in Saskatoon. She took it to social media and her post spread quickly, getting lots of attention. 👉…

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Warner Bros. opens door to Paramount as bidding war heats up

Warner Bros. opens door to Paramount as bidding war heats up

Paramount. | Photo Credit: AFP Warner Bros. Discovery said on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, signalling that the offer could open the door to the company rethinking its deal with Netflix. Also Read | Netflix co-CEO faces grilling by US Senate panel over Warner Bros deal…

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US moves closer to tougher H-1B wage norms as proposal clears federal review

US moves closer to tougher H-1B wage norms as proposal clears federal review

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website The US has moved a step closer to revising wage rules for foreign workers after a proposed regulation affecting the H-1B visa and employment-based green card process cleared federal review – a development that could eventually push up minimum wage requirements for sponsored workers.The proposal was submitted to the…

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Novo Nordisk trial ‘own goal’ sparks flurry of analyst downgrades

Novo Nordisk trial ‘own goal’ sparks flurry of analyst downgrades

Analysts added to the sour mood around Novo Nordisk , racing to cut price targets on the stock, after the Danish drugmaker published disappointing trial results on what it hoped to be its next big weight loss drug. The drug, CagriSema didn’t meet the key goal of matching rival medicine Zepbound, developed by Eli Lilly…

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Asia markets trade mixed after Trump revives tariff threat and AI fears hit tech

Asia markets trade mixed after Trump revives tariff threat and AI fears hit tech

A Cruise Ship next to Hong Kong Skyline on March 21, 2023 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors weighed renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt software companies. Trump…

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Stock market today: Live updates

Stock market today: Live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on February 24, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images U.S. equities rose on Tuesday, led by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and software stocks, as investors’ fears around artificial intelligence disruption to certain industries eased. The…

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