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By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2026 2:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A long-awaited economic study of the Nova Scotia to Maine ferry service says the province’s annual subsidy of about $20 million is worth the cost. The province announced in 2022 that it would study the economic benefits of the ferry service and mandated consulting company 21FSP Advisory the following year to produce a report.The report says almost every ferry in the world receives government subsidies and the cost to the province for the service linking Yarmouth, N.S.,…

There is no end in sight for a growing mountain of waste accumulating south of Perth, which is drawing criticism despite being only two thirds of the way to its expected height. 

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Washington — Shawn DeRemer, the husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has been told not to enter the department headquarters, after two women who work there reported that he had touched them inappropriately, according to sources familiar with the situation. At least one Labor Department staff member filed a police report against DeRemer. According to a report filed with the Metropolitan Police Department and obtained by CBS News, the accuser said DeRemer had made sexual contact with her against her will on Dec. 18 at the Labor Department headquarters in Washington, D.C. Administration officials told DeRemer not to enter the building, and…

The Census Bureau released data showing that the U.S. trade deficit in goods last year was the highest on record. Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, breaks down whether President Trump’s tariff policies had their intended impact in 2025.By Ben Casselman, Sutton Raphael, Nikolay Nikolov, Stephanie Swart, Keith Collins and Thomas VollkommerFebruary 20, 2026

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A rain-to-snow transition is sweeping across Ontario once again, with eastern and central parts of the province forecast to receive up to 20 centimetres of snow through Saturday. According to weather forecasters, a storm similar to Wednesday’s system will move across southern and eastern Ontario on Friday, bringing another round of mixed and shifting precipitation.The showers started Friday morning and will move east throughout the day.Many regions are expected to see rain transition to freezing rain before changing over to snow, though not all areas will experience every phase. Get daily National…

At the first Board of Peace meeting, Donald Trump spoke of the Middle East rising from the ashes of war, but on the ground in Gaza, there is little hope.

Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking ‘annexation’ accusations.The Israeli government has approved a plan to claim large areas of the occupied West Bank as “state property” if Palestinians cannot prove ownership, prompting regional outcry and accusations of “de facto annexation.” The move forces Palestinians to navigate complex legal hurdles after decades of occupation and displacement, amid continued Jewish settlement expansion. What could this mean for the future of Palestinian land?In this episode: Episode credits:This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker, Marcos Bartolomé, Maya Hamadeh, Tuleen Barakat, and our guest host,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats quickly applauded the Supreme Court’s decision Friday blocking President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, calling the duties an unfair tax on Americans, even as some in the party have previously supported using tariffs as leverage in trade disputes.”The Supreme Court decision striking down the harmful Trump tariffs is a big victory for the American people. And another crushing defeat for the wannabe king,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said in a statement.”Trump’s illegal tariff tax just collapsed. He tried to govern by decree and stuck families with the bill. Enough chaos.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hollywood is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Eric Dane.Best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan — “McSteamy” — on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dane’s death Thursday marked the end of a chapter for fans and friends who saw not just a television heartthrob, but a devoted father, husband and advocate.His family confirmed the news to Fox News Digital.”With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” the statement began.STARS WE’VE LOST IN 2026 “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane died Thursday from ALS. (Bob…