2 h. ago Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall St breaks its winning streak

Shares were mostly higher early Tuesday in Asia after benchmarks fell on Wall Street, snapping a nine-day winning streak. Oil prices bounced back slightly from a 4-year low and U.S. stock futures slipped. A monthly survey measuring future activity in China’s services sector fell to its lowest level ever, excluding the pandemic, in a further […]

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3 h. ago Chinese Plastics Makers Risk Losing Iran Supply on US Crackdown

Iranian methanol exports to China — which have so far flown under Washington’s radar — may be subject to scrutiny after the US threatened to impose secondary sanctions on buyers of the country’s oil.

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4 h. ago Families of Tatyanna Harrison, Chelsea Poorman, Noelle O’Soup call for inquest into deaths

The families of three Indigenous women and girls found dead in Vancouver are calling for a coroner's inquest into their cases, which they say were mishandled by police.

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4 h. ago Accused Vancouver seawall attacker remains in hospital, lawyer says

A scheduled court appearance for the man accused of brutally attacking a tourist on Vancouver's seawall last month was adjourned Monday because he remains in hospital.

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5 h. ago Families demand coroner’s inquest into death of three Indigenous females in B.C.

All three Indigenous females were found dead in Metro Vancouver

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12 h. ago New Toronto ferry terminal promised for years keeps getting more expensive

Toronto residents may know not to hold their breaths for major local infrastructure projects to reach completion in a timely fashion, but with the warmer months quickly approaching, there is one upgrade that is likely top of mind.No T.O. summer is complete without a trip to the Toronto Islands, which in recent years has unfortunately meant braving overcrowding and hours-long lineups for one of our five ferries that are quickly aging out of service.The City has been working to replace the vessels — at times rendered completely out of commission during busy weekend rushes — with a new electric fleet for years now, with the first boat due in late 2026.But, the project has come with the exorbitant cost increases and delays we've sadly come to expect from such proposals, including a staggering $67 million jump in price for the watercraft and millions more for the retrofits on land, i...

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12 h. ago 10 dead after tourist boats capsize in China during sudden storm

More than 80 people fell into a river when strong winds hit the scenic area in Guizhou province late Sunday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV said.

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14 h. ago 14 children arrested in U.K. after missing boy dies in industrial fire

Eleven boys and three girls between the ages of 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

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17 h. ago Canada has updated its travel advisories for a bunch of popular vacation spots

While planning your vacation, make sure to check if Canada has issued a travel advisory for your destination.Several tourist hotspots worldwide are currently under travel advisories for various reasons, from safety risks to political instability. So, before you book, stay up-to-date by regularly checking the Travel Advice and Advisories website to ensure you travel safely outside Canada.If you're travelling abroad, it's also important to note that you can register for the Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA). It's a free and confidential service that informs Canadian citizens outside the country of an emergency abroad or a personal emergency at home.Whether you're a Canadian travelling or living abroad, signing up for the service ensures you'll receive the latest updates. Also, carry contact information for the Canadian government offices abroad in the countries you plan to visit.These are the latest travel advisories from the government of Cana...

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34 h. ago Durham Region police reveal first homicide of 2025, launch probe

According to the Durham Regional Police Service, a 47-year-old man was found dead inside his car on April 30 during a wellness check. The coroner ruled the death a homicide.

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39 h. ago At least 1 dead after 14 people shot at Houston family party, police say

HOUSTON — At least one person was killed when 14 people were shot early Sunday during at party a home in Houston, where police said gunfire broke out after an uninvited guest was asked to leave. The Houston Police Department began receiving calls reporting shots fired around 12:50 a.m. at a home in southeast Houston, […]

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40 h. ago ‘Time to put emotions aside’: Alberta’s case against retaliatory tariffs

We’re in a trade war and agriculture is a pawn. 'Retaliating is only going to result in what we saw with China,' Alberta's agriculture minister says

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56 h. ago After sudden departure, Mark Neufeld lauded, roasted for his time as Calgary's police chief

Mark Neufeld’s tenure as Calgary police chief was both praised and slammed by those who’ve closely watched his performance as the city’s top cop. Neufeld abruptly resigned Friday after serving as chief since 2019 despite having two years remaining on his contract, and gave no reason for his departure. Members of the Calgary Police Commission […]

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56 h. ago After sudden departure, Mark Neufeld's legacy as Calgary's police chief draws divides

Mark Neufeld’s tenure as Calgary police chief was both praised and criticized by those who’ve closely watched his performance as the city’s top cop during the past six years. Neufeld abruptly resigned Friday after serving as chief since 2019 despite having two years remaining on his contract, and gave no reason for his departure. Members […]

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60 h. ago Young Americans sour on Trump’s China tariffs despite election

President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff feud with China is threatening to upend the lives of young Americans who have grown accustomed to fast fashion, TikTok videos and playing XBox. Those perks were the result of close trade relations between the world’s two largest economies and now threaten a perfect storm for young consumers already under […]

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3 d. ago Copper rises as China says it’s weighing trade talks with U.S.

Copper prices have been bolstered by signs of strong demand in China and tightening supplies in the global market

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3 d. ago Toronto cafe that abruptly closed down is reopening under new ownership

An indie coffee shop on one of Toronto's busiest streets for foot traffic has triumphantly reopened after a sudden closure that many feared would be its ultimate end after close to a decade serving the community.HotBlack Coffee has been serving up third-wave espresso drinks alongside a curated selection of local wines, merchandise, baked goods and other snacks near Queen Street and University Avenue since 2016, when it debuted with a fancy under-counter espresso machine, reverse-osmosis water filter and more in a polished space.But at the end of March, the Entertainment District staple abruptly locked its doors, posting a notice of an indefinite closure in its windows and on social media."Ever since the owner, Jimson, passed away, the company has sort of been sailing blindfolded in the middle of the ocean, mainly because [of] legal issues. This has to be sorted in the right way, and we figured the only choice is to end this chapter," staff wrote sho...

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3 d. ago Toronto Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at major tourist attraction

Toronto Public Health said that on Monday, April 21, someone with a case of measles had visited Ripley's Aquarium, beside the CN Tower. 

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3 d. ago 7 people dead after pickup and tour van collide near Yellowstone, police say

BOISE, Idaho — A pickup truck and tour van collision near Yellowstone National Park has killed seven people and injured eight others, Idaho State Police say.  The crash happened just before 7:15 p.m. Thursday on a highway near Henry’s Lake State Park in eastern Idaho, police said in a press release. The state park is […]

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3 d. ago Alleged Hells Angels biker swept up in gambling bust shot dead

An alleged Hells Angels biker who was swept up in a massive bust targeting illegal sports betting was shot dead outside a Burlington restaurant.

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