65 minutes ago Former Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell returns to Ottawa as special teams coordinator

Rick Campbell is back in red and black. The Ottawa Redblacks announced Thursday morning that Campbell, their first head coach, has returned to the capital as the CFL club’s special teams coordinator. Campbell, 54, guided Ottawa to three Grey Cups in his six seasons (2014-2019) as the sideline boss — including its championship win in […]

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28 hours ago Canadian parents can get an even bigger payout from the government in 2025

Canadian parents can expect an increase in their Canada Child Benefit payments in 2025, though it won't be as sizeable as the last two years.July always marks the start of the Canadian new benefit year. Since 2018, the government has used a process called indexation to increase benefit amounts to better support parents as the cost of living changes."This indexation means that the maximum benefit amounts and income thresholds at which benefits begin to be reduced are increased annually to keep pace with the rising cost of living, giving parents more support each month to help them provide for their children" an Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson explains.The maximum benefits and the income thresholds are indexed annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).In July 2024, child tax payments increased by 4.7 per cent, meaning the maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased b...

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3 hours ago British Swim School Founder Rita Goldberg Passes Away, Leaving a Remarkable 40

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — British Swim School, North America’s leading “learn to swim” provider, announces with deep sadness the passing of its founder, Rita Goldberg, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. A trailblazer in water safety and swim lessons, Goldberg’s passion and vision revolutionized how swimming lessons are taught, emphasizing survival-based techniques. Rita […]

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7 hours ago Former Leafs Patrick Marleau, Jake Muzzin join Tavares in fight with CRA over millions in taxes

In separate appeals they argue their multimillion-dollar signing bonuses should be taxed at 15 per cent and not the top income tax bracket

Economics

3 hours ago NHL legend shares memories of 'intense' Toronto Maple Leafs fans at local diner

Long before John Tavares, Joe Thornton, or Patrick Marleau became the Canadian superstars signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, another eventual Hall of Famer decided to take his talents to the Blue and White in free agency.In 2005, Eric Lindros signed a one-year deal with Toronto, with the first overall pick in the 1991 draft and the 1995 Hart Trophy winner returning home for what ended up being his penultimate NHL season.Chatting with Nick Alberga and former Leafs forward Jay Rosehill on Leafs Morning Take this week, the 2016 Hall of Fame inductee opened up about his time in Toronto."They were short," Lindros said about his negotiations to sign with the Leafs. "Just to come back and play in Toronto, I wish I had done it earlier and healthier. I loved playing in Toronto, it was always a dream. You grow up around here, it's all about the blue and white, and I wanted to experience it. I was fortunate enough to have a chance at the end."Lindros ended up putting up 11 goals and 11 assi...

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26 hours ago Driver accused of killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau pleads not guilty to homicide charges

Prosecutors say the married father of two — who worked for an addiction treatment company — had a history of road rage and was impaired that day

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31 hours ago Profound Medical Announces Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Revenues

– Fourth quarter revenue growth estimated at 105% to 110% year-over-year – – Company to start reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and filing with the SEC on U.S. domestic forms – – Profound reminds investors that it is scheduled to present at JPM 2025 on January 16th at 11:15 a.m. PT – TORONTO, Jan. […]

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23 hours ago Drug From Bowel Bacteria Helps Blood Cancer Patients Facing Deadly Complication

When Anne Maldzinski underwent a blood stem-cell transplant to cure her cancer, the procedure triggered a life-threatening immune reaction that ravaged her intestines, leaving her survival dependent on a surprising treatment: human feces.

Science

6 hours ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs end trip in Carolina in first meeting with Hurricanes

Toronto Maple Leafs (27-13-2) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (24-15-2) When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Lenovo Center TV: TSN Radio: The Fan 590 Odds: Maple Leafs +124, Hurricanes -154 The buzz As the Maple Leafs went about beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday, the Hurricanes lost by a similar score in Tampa Bay against the Lightning. Carolina has been […]

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1 hour ago SIMMONS: You can win a Super Bowl with Josh Allen, but can Bills win with Sean McDermott coaching?

Will the Buffalo Bills coach be able to outsmart three Hall of Famers on the way to the Super Bowl?

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21 hours ago All Ricki's, Cleo clothing stores closing in B.C. as company files for creditor protection

It's a tough start to 2025 for Canadian retailers, as Bootlegger, Ricki's, Cleo and Frank and Oak file for creditor protection. Read more.

Economics

24 hours ago Matthew Knies’ development, impact with Maple Leafs hitting another level

'Get open around the net and find ways to get pucks in and I’ve just found a way to do that. I just want to keep that going'

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43 hours ago Winnipeg firefighters kick off 2025 with battle against blazes, frigid conditions

Winnipeg firefighters faced a challenging start to January, battling four separate house fires caused due to a block heater malfunction and a number of vacant building fires,

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16 hours ago Reeling Raptors lose their 14th game in the past 15 as host Knicks add to Toronto’s road misery

Way better than the first time Toronto’s preferred starting group finally played as a healthy unit, much more engaged, far more in sync and much more competitive. There were some encouraging signs to emerge from yet another road loss as Toronto began its three-game trip Wednesday night at New York’s Madison Square Garden. A bounce-back […]

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5 hours ago Sentencing hearing begins for men convicted of leading Coutts blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – A sentencing hearing is set to start today for three men convicted of helping co-ordinate a blockade at the Canada-U.S. border at Coutts, Alta., in protest of COVID-19 rules and restrictions. Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos and Gerhard (George) Janzen were each found guilty in April of mischief over $5,000. They […]

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24 hours ago Ricki’s and Cleo to close stores while Frank and Oak seeks creditor protection

The new year is off to a rough start for Canada’s retail industry, with two companies seeking creditor protection and closing stores while they consider how to move forward Comark Holdings Inc., which owns apparel brands Ricki’s, Cleo and Bootlegger, and with UCG Canada Holdings Inc., which operates as clothing brand Frank and Oak, both […]

Economics

25 hours ago Two Maple Leafs fans attacked by Flyers fan at Philly game in viral video

A Philadelphia fan was caught on video throwing punches at two men in Auston Matthews jerseys

Sport

29 hours ago Mitch Marner est en train de faire ravaler les paroles à ses critiques

L'attaquant des Maple Leafs de Toronto a été jugé sévèrement pour sa tenue lors du dernier tournoi printanier.

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6 hours ago Deja vu for Sceptres as they lose for sixth time in past seven games, falling to Montreal in Vancouver

Toronto owned the balance of play again but came up short to Victoire after another bad start

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25 hours ago King Faisal Prize Laureates in Medicine & Science Receive $400,000 For their Breakthrough Discoveries in Cellular Engineering and Nanotechnology

Professor Michel Sadelain and Professor Sumio Iijima, among other eminent figures, were selected to win the 47th session of the Prize Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — January 8, 2025 On Wednesday, January 8th, Professor Michel Sadelain, of Canadian origins, was announced the 2025 laureate for King Faisal Prize in Medicine for his groundbreaking contributions to Chimeric Antigen Receptor […]

Economics

39 hours ago Hellebuyck picks up 300th win as Winnipeg Jets survive Morrissey injury to beat Predators 5

Connor Hellebuyck became the third-fastest goalie to reach 300 career wins while Josh Morrissey left the game late in the second period with a lower-body injury.

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9 hours ago Polish Energy Group Orlen Boosts Dividends in 2035 Plan After Lackluster Year

Poland’s largest energy company Orlen SA plans to increase dividends and invest as much as $91 billion in cleaner energy sources over the next decade to win back investors’ confidence after its shares tumbled last year.

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28 hours ago IRS has improved taxpayer services but is slow to resolve ID theft, an independent watchdog says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS boosted taxpayer services through Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act but still faces processing claims from a coronavirus pandemic-era tax credit program and is slow to resolve certain identity theft cases, according to an independent watchdog report released Wednesday. “For the first time since I became the National Taxpayer Advocate in 2020, […]

Economics

43 hours ago Man who exploded Cybertruck outside Trump hotel in Vegas used generative AI, cops say

LAS VEGAS — The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI including ChatGPT to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday. Nearly a week after 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger fatally shot himself, officials said according to writings, he didn’t intend to kill anyone […]

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16 hours ago Australie: un randonneur survit pendant deux semaines en cueillant des baies

Un jeune randonneur perdu dans les Alpes australiennes a réussi à survivre pendant près de deux semaines. Découvrez comment.

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33 hours ago Dad says U.S. treatment Canadian doctors dubbed ‘witchcraft’ will help son

A Quebec father says he had to take his son to the United States for care after alleging doctors in Montreal wrote off his son’s chances at survival.

Economics

21 hours ago Stargazers’ delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution win praise

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for limits on indiscriminate outdoor lighting that are obscuring night skies worldwide are recognizing efforts by an oil and natural gas developer to reduce scattered light in New Mexico. DarkSky International, an advocacy group for preserving views of starry skies, on Wednesday announced its first-ever certification of oil and […]

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22 hours ago «On est sur une vague d’optimisme»: Matthew Bergeron encouragé par sa deuxième saison avec les Falcons malgré l’exclusion des séries

Matthew Bergeron encouragé par sa deuxième saison avec les Falcons malgré l’exclusion des séries.

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22 hours ago Man arrested for trying to bring machete into U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

WASHINGTON — A man was arrested Wednesday for trying to bring a machete and knives into the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, police said. U.S. Capitol police said officers spotted the machete in the man’s bag as it went through the X-ray machine, and found three knives in the bag. The man, who was not immediately […]

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23 hours ago Les sauveteurs s’activent pour retrouver des survivants après le séisme au Tibet

Le bilan de 126 victimes publié mardi n’a pas été revu à la hausse depuis.

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28 hours ago TRREB: Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program – A Win for Homeowners and Energy Efficiency

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High energy and construction costs are hurting families and individuals across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) commends Minister Lecce and the Government of Ontario for the launch of the Home Renovation Savings Program, coming into effect January 28, 2025. This new […]

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30 hours ago Nobody knows where Toronto Maple Leafs games will be aired next season

The NHL's current Canadian television broadcast rights deal is set to expire at the end of next season and the path forward isn't exactly clear.Rogers Sportsnet has been the sole rights holder for the league in Canada over the past 12 years after inking a historic $5.2 billion deal with the NHL in 2013. Since then, nationally broadcast games have been exclusively produced by Sportsnet.This deviated from the previous Canadian rights deal which splintered the rights between CBC and TSN.There have been a few hints regarding the new deal. Rogers has already teamed up with Amazon and comments from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman signal that exclusivity may take a backseat in future negotiations.We should get clarity on who will broadcast NHL hockey in Canada going forward at some point this year.Will Sportsnet keep the rights?Rogers will reportedly be vying to hold onto the broadcast rights and it has recently engaged in a 60-day exclusive negotiation window with the NHL tha...

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38 hours ago Toronto Public Libraries will resume charging people for something that's been free

If you're a regular Toronto Public Library user, you'll have to start dishing out a few cents for basic services like printing and photocopying soon. Toronto Public Libraries began offering free printing and photocopying services as an interim solution following the Oct. 28, 2023 cyberattack that disrupted its computer system, technology over 100 branches, and shut down its website for months. The library previously revealed that the attack is believed to have exposed the social insurance numbers, addresses, and names of employees dating back to 1998. For months following the attack, users were not able to place a hold on books, use library computers, or access their accounts. "Service restoration, which has been a complex and detailed process involving enterprise-wide analysis and coordination, is nearing completion. Staff have worked tirelessly to restore all services as quickly as possible," a staff report released in February 2024 reads. "The comple...

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