3 h. ago ’JUST TRYING TO SURVIVE’: Some Ontarians still reeling from ice storm, power outages

ORILLIA — Prolonged power outages after spring storms could extend into next week in some Ontario communities, officials said Friday, as one Orillia-area resident described the aftermath of last weekend’s ice storm as a “war zone.” Hydro One’s latest update on electricity restoration came as Premier Doug Ford visited some of the areas hardest hit […]

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3 h. ago Vancouver cuts school meal program funding, raising concerns about student hunger

The federal government recently pledged $39.4 million over three years to expand school food programs across more than 1,000 B.C. schools.

Society

4 h. ago GRADitude gives Calgary high school students style, confidence on their big day

Groups come together to ensure every Grade 12 student can get the graduation attire of their dreams, regardless of their financial situation

Society

4 h. ago Nuclear safety commission OKs construction of Ontario small modular reactor

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to build a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

Society

5 h. ago From the headlines to the classroom: Oakridge students tackle Trump tariffs

Students in the international baccalaureate diploma program at Oakridge secondary school are learning about real world political problems

Economics

5 h. ago Explaining how the Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

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5 h. ago How will Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

Other

5 h. ago How will Saddledome staff pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

Other

6 h. ago Rise in measles cases has prompted Albertans to get their MMR vaccine

Calgary pharmacists are seeing an increase in measle vaccine appointments, even for those that have to pay for it

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7 h. ago Ford visits areas with prolonged power outages caused by ice storm in Ontario

ORILLIA — Prolonged power outages could linger into next week in remote Ontario communities after punishing spring storms, officials said, as Premier Doug Ford toured some hard-hit areas. During a stop in Orillia, Ford thanked hydro workers, volunteers and local officials for their ongoing efforts to restore power to tens of thousands of homes and […]

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8 h. ago Invasive plant is taking over Ontario but you can help by killing and eating it

The arrival of warm weather has many Ontario residents thinking about gardening season, but your outdoor spaces may already be harbouring a dangerous invasive species known as garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata).But, while this species is capable of choking out native plant life and causing widespread ecological damage, you can do your part by incorporating invasive garlic mustard into a tasty dish.People will say you can't make your problems go away by shoveling in more calories, but this might actually be one instance of a problem we can literally eat our way to fixing.What is garlic mustard and how did it get here?As its name suggests, the plant is an edible herb that offers up a distinctive smell similar to garlic when crushed, though it was this very culinary use that directly led to the havoc this invasive weed is now wreaking on Ontario's natural ecosystems.First introduced to North America from Europe in the 1800s, the plant quickly made the leap from garden pots to the wild...

Events

8 h. ago Nigeria has received more than 1 million vaccines to fight an ongoing meningitis outbreak

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has received more than 1 million vaccines from the Gavi-funded global stockpile to combat a meningitis outbreak in the northern part of the country, the government said on Friday. At least 74 people have died from the disease, with more than 800 cases reported across 23 of Nigeria’s 36 states, […]

Economics

8 h. ago Man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to two students near Calgary elementary school

Twenty-six-year-old man arrested and charged after alleged incident near Nellie McLung school.

Society

8 h. ago Ontario man charged in alleged theft of Texas Republican Party data

Officials say the stolen data contained personal information and was allegedly distributed online and made available for downloading

Culture

8 h. ago Buyers offering way under asking price for homes in most parts of Toronto area

Despite a small surge just before the official start of spring, bidding activity on homes in the GTA largely seized up in March thanks to the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. These economic and political uncertainties have convinced many prospective buyers to put their dreams of homeownership on hold, and as a result, homes in certain areas of the GTA are seeing bids well below their listing prices. A recent analysis by the digital real estate platform Wahi compared the differences between list and sold prices in roughly 400 neighbourhoods across the GTA. At the end of each month, the platform compares the differences between median list and sold prices to determine whether neighbourhoods are in overbidding or underbidding territory. Source: Wahi.Data was sourced from Information Technology Systems Ontario (ITSO) and the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB).According to the report, approximately 20 per cent of GTA neighbourhoods with at le...

Economics

10 h. ago Regina police chief removed from active service due to complaint

Few details are being provided at this time but in a release the organization said it is reviewing a complaint filed by a community member against Sheikh.

Events

10 h. ago Ontario woman charged after potential rental tenants lose $54K: police

A former apartment superintendent faces charges after allegedly collecting $54,000 in rent deposits for non-existent apartments in Toronto.

Economics

10 h. ago Oshawa man charged in alleged theft of Texas Republican Party data

An Ontario man is facing charges in an alleged theft and leak of Texas Republican Party data in 2021. The U.S. Department of Justice says the 37-old-man from Oshawa was arrested last week and is facing charges under Canadian law. It says the accused gained unauthorized access to a third-party hosting company’s computer system to […]

Culture

11 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges month before trial

NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year. A superseding indictment filed Friday accuses Combs of using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a woman to engage in commercial sex acts […]

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12 h. ago St. Maarten offers cash, plane tickets and hotel stay to fight brain drain

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Dutch Caribbean territory of St. Maarten is offering cash, plane tickets and an extended hotel stay to attract professionals and students back home. Prime Minister Luc Mercelina announced this week that married couples would get $2,000 and single people $1,100 for a relocation allowance, as well as economy-class plane […]

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