How L.A.-based YouTube star LaurDIY started out as a kid crafter in St. Catharines, Ont.
02 Mar
Lifestyle

How L.A.-based YouTube star LaurDIY started out as a kid crafter in St. Catharines, Ont.

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Lifestyle Hamilton With nearly 8.5 million followers on YouTube, LaurDIY is one of the most recognizable names in crafts and lifestyle content. The St. Catharines-born content creator made a recent visit to her hometown, prioritizing family and creativity without pressure.Lauren Riihimaki says she often visits her hometown to rediscover her love for creatingDiona the teacher · CBC News · Posted: Feb 24, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 12 hours agoListen to this article Estimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Lauren Riihimaki is a YouTuber who, as a kid in St. Catharines, Ont., spent her free time working on craft kits and colouring books. (Submitted by Lauren Riihimaki, LaurDIY/YouTube)Lauren Riihimaki...
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Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 years
02 Mar
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Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 years

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By Laura GillisGlobal NewsPosted February 24, 2026 4:13 pm 2 min read 3:39‘Four years of unbroken resistance’: Ukraine marks 4-year anniversary of Russian invasionThe daily national minute of silence for those killed in the Russian invasion of Ukraine carried a heavier weight across Ukrainian cities Tuesday as the country marks the fourth anniversary of the war. While diplomacy efforts are ongoing, a resolution to the conflict hasn’t come to fruition.Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions against Russia and financial support for Ukraine on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.If we value democratic government, if we value the concept of territorial integrity, if we value state sovereignty, then we see Ukraines fight as part of a broader fight in defence of those...
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PM Shehbaz hints at reducing direct taxes in upcoming budget to support businesses
02 Mar
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PM Shehbaz hints at reducing direct taxes in upcoming budget to support businesses

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Business Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses inaugural session of Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad on February 25, 2026. Screengrab via Geo NewsPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed the need to reduce direct taxes in the forthcoming federal budget, acknowledging that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved by increasing the tax burden. "How long can we keep stretching this?" the prime minister said. " Unless there is growth and unless production and exports increase, and unless you invest and attract foreign direct investment, how much more tax can you continue to impose?" The premier stated this while addressing the inaugural session of the Pakistan Governance Forum...
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Schumer predicts ‘long, painful and tedious’ Trump speech as dozens of Democrats plan to boycott – live
02 Mar
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Schumer predicts ‘long, painful and tedious’ Trump speech as dozens of Democrats plan to boycott – live

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