3 h. ago Calgary Hitmen stage epic rally, put Lethbridge Hurricanes on brink with another OT triumph

The Calgary HItmen dug deep at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday night and took a big step toward advancing to the WHL’s Eastern Conference final. Ben Kindel scored the winner six minutes into overtime as the Hitmen completed a stirring comeback to defeat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-5 in Game 5 of their semifinal. The rally leaves […]

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4 h. ago Destroyed Ontario ghost town was almost a historic catastrophe

Once a quaint French Ontarian farming village nestled along the South Nation River, Lemieux, Ontario, is now nothing more than a distant memory.Formerly located just an hour's drive east of Ottawa, the town's origins can be traced back to the mid-1850s, when it began as a service centre for the local lumber industry before transitioning into a farming hamlet.Though the community appeared stable on the surface, it was built on sensitive marine silts and clays, known as Leda clay, which were laid down during the Champlain Sea roughly 10,000 years ago.The 1993 Lemeiux landslide. Photo: South Nation Conservation Authority.On May 4, 1971, a landslide in Saint-Jean-Vianney, Quebec, which was caused by the same type of soil, resulted in the deaths of 31 people and the destruction of 40 homes.In the aftermath, the Geological Survey of Canada began soil testing in similar regions, including areas along the South Nation River. Tests confirmed that Lemieux, which at the time was compri...

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4 h. ago Cornies: Democracy depends on civility, and we're not there right now

If we can't have respectful conversations that further understanding, we are destined for division

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7 h. ago Blue Jays making it count as win over M’s moves them four games over .500 for first time since 2023

It was during a mid-March conversation in the heart of the grind portion of spring training that Blue Jays manager John Schneider articulated what he expected from his team in 2025. “What we’ve been stressing is that it’s nine against one,” Schneider said that day in Dunedin, Fla. “So what is your role on a […]

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10 h. ago Tropical drinks by pool? Not so fast, says senator who visited Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

There was the pool furniture in the background. There were the tropical drinks, which looked to be margaritas garnished with cherries. And then there were the deported prisoner and the American senator, sitting and chatting. That senator, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, accused El Salvador’s government on Friday of aiming to paint the picture of […]

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13 h. ago Carney aux chutes Niagara pour brandir la menace américaine et celle venant de Chine

«L’on doit se préparer au pire», a lancé le chef libéral.

Transport

15 h. ago Accrédité aux débats, Rebel News fait dans les activités partisanes

Le groupe figure parmi 26 groupes enregistrés auprès d’Élections Canada pour leurs activités militantes.

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15 h. ago Lack of fireworks, Singh’s constant interruptions highlight English leaders’ debate

Melanie Paradis thought the night belonged to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

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16 h. ago Débats des chefs, Katy Perry et Canadien de Montréal: le Défi de l’info du 18 avril

Venez tester vos connaissances de l’actualité en 10 questions.

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18 h. ago Après les débats, la caravane de Mark Carney se dirige vers l’Ontario

La cadence de la campagne du chef libéral, Mark Carney, a pris une tournure nettement plus...

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18 h. ago MacDougall: Leaders' debates played to both Carney's and Poilievre's strengths

The showdowns this week prove Mark Carney isn’t God, and Pierre Poilievre isn’t the devil. And Jagmeet Singh is doomed.

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19 h. ago Chris Selley: Canadian complacency returns to the election debate, from Blanchet of all people

Trump will be gone by the time we build any new pipelines, he says. Maybe we should just relax

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20 h. ago Italian race team Prema wants to take on American IndyCar racing

Americans won the first two Indy 500s in US-made cars. Then, in 1913, French driver Jules Goux took first in a Peugeot. As if to hammer home the European victory, during the hot race conditions he used champagne to rinse out his mouth. Plenty of foreign drivers have since had success in IndyCar racing, including […]

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20 h. ago Fun things to do in Edmonton this weekend: Downtown Defrost, BeerFest, and 420 with Cheech & Chong

The Downtown Defrost: Celebrating its impressive 10th anniversary with DJ sets from California rapper Channel Tres and Brooklyn singer Yeaji, this bouncy, multi-stage dance party is notably family-friendly on Churchill Square (ages 12 and under get in free). The main event happens inside a giant (non-heated, so layer up) tent and up on the overlook […]

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21 h. ago Insurance Claims Go Green: Industry Launches North American Green Council on Earth Day

Industry leaders are coming together to collaborate on climate solutions in the insurance claims supply chain. Clean Claims, Complete Care, EcoClaim, Federated Insurance, First Onsite Property Restoration, Humber Polytechnic, Northbridge Insurance, Pro-Claim Group, PuroClean, Specialty Program Group Canada, and others are joining a new Council to target climate action in an area of business that […]

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21 h. ago Easter and the dog park: Hope is everywhere this time of year

Almost every morning I walk my dog in an off-leash park with a group of three men and their dogs: Zachery, Squirrel, Molly and Hudson. (Those are the dogs.) Our conversation is different every day — politics, parenting, work, music, dating, sports, anything are all fair game. I love it. We solve all the world’s […]

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21 h. ago Canadian Corporate Aviation Summit: Join Industry Leaders for High

DUBLIN — The “3rd CCAS Canadian Corporate Aviation Summit” conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Unlocking Insights in Canadian Corporate Aviation! Embark on a journey of exploration as we delve into the latest developments in the business aviation sector of Canada. This international event promises a dynamic platform, featuring: Comprehensive Exploration: Uncover the forefront […]

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23 h. ago ‘For our physical safety’: Why some Americans are looking for asylum in Canada

A couple from Maine say they're considering moving to Canada because of American policies on LGBTQ2 and transgender rights.

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25 h. ago Carney, Poilievre Scrap Over Energy, Housing in Election Debate

Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney argued that he represents change from Justin Trudeau’s nine years in power as he fended off attacks from his rivals during the final televised debate of Canada’s election.

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28 h. ago Braid: Plenty of action and even some laughs in four hours of federal leaders' TV debates

Surprisingly absent from the debate was major focus on U.S. President Donald Trump. His offences were just one of many themes

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