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Algonquin Power and Utilities reports Q4 profit as revenue falls from year ago mark

Algonquin Power and Utilities reports Q4 profit as revenue falls from year ago mark

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. reported a profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year earlier as its revenue fell 11 per cent. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Canada sanctions Iranians accused of violently repressing women and girls

Canada sanctions Iranians accused of violently repressing women and girls

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is imposing new sanctions on two Iranians it accuses of participating in the violent repression of women and girls in Iran.
In the news today: Vigil for slain Ontario family held, and February jobs numbers due

In the news today: Vigil for slain Ontario family held, and February jobs numbers due

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Just for Laughs problems reflect festival struggles, threaten Montreal's reputation

Just for Laughs problems reflect festival struggles, threaten Montreal's reputation

MONTREAL — The cancellation of the Just for Laughs comedy festivals in Montreal and Toronto this year underscores the vulnerability of an industry struggling to manage ballooning costs while vying for increasingly in-demand but inadequate government
Halifax's Ben Proudfoot credits storytelling roots for third Oscar nom in four years

Halifax's Ben Proudfoot credits storytelling roots for third Oscar nom in four years

Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot says he wouldn’t be heading to the Oscars with his third nomination in four years if it weren’t for the conversations he had in the place he grew up.
Canada's Raonic earns first-round win over India's Nagal at Indian Wells

Canada's Raonic earns first-round win over India's Nagal at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Canada's Milos Raonic pulled out a 6-3, 6-3 first-round win over India's Sumit Nagal on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open. The Thornhill, Ont., native fired nine aces and won 76.5 per cent of his first-serve points.
Ravens top Cascades to open title defence at U Sports women's basketball Final 8

Ravens top Cascades to open title defence at U Sports women's basketball Final 8

EDMONTON — Kali Pocrnic had a game-high 25 points as the Carleton Ravens opened their title defence with a 75-58 win over the Fraser Valley Cascades on Thursday at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8.
Brier playoffs feature big names and underdog Jamie Koe of Northwest Territories

Brier playoffs feature big names and underdog Jamie Koe of Northwest Territories

REGINA — A Koe made the playoffs at the Canadian men's curling championship and it wasn't four-time champion Kevin.

OHL: Steelheads score three unanswered to top Colts 4-3 in OT

BARRIE, Ont. — Lucas Karmiris scored the game-winning goal 2:24 into overtime as the Mississauga Steelheads earned a 4-3 comeback victory over the Barrie Colts on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.
Blue Jays hold on for 5-4 win over Tigers in pre-season action

Blue Jays hold on for 5-4 win over Tigers in pre-season action

LAKELAND, Fla. — Kevin Kiermaier and Daniel Vogelbach each homered as the Toronto Blue Jays took command early and held on for a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in pre-season action on Thursday.