29 m. ago Flames’ Connor Zary facing potential discipline for elbow against Canucks

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety is taking a close look at Connor Zary’s retaliatory hit onCanucks rookie blue-liner Elias Pettersson

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86 m. ago Ten taken to hospital, dozens displaced after explosion at Denver assisted living facility

DENVER — Ten people were taken to hospitals and dozens were displaced after an explosion and transformer fire at a Denver assisted living facility, officials said. Firefighters responded at the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus and controlled the blaze Wednesday, according to a Denver Fire Department statement. Ten people were taken to hospitals. Department spokesperson […]

Events

1 hour ago Huge Ontario music store known for being largest in Canada closing after 57 years

It's the end of an era for an enormous music store just north of Toronto, as local institution Cosmo Music has announced its impending closure after almost six decades in business.The Richmond Hill establishment —famously known as Canada's single-largest music store — announced on Wednesday that it would close its doors after 57 years.In a press release, the ownership called the "difficult decision" a product of "significant challenges faced by the company after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite major technological investments and efforts to adapt to a changing market.""We are deeply grateful to our dedicated team, loyal customers, brand partners, and the music community that has supported us throughout these incredible years," said the Hebert family, owners of Cosmo Music."It's been a privilege to serve as a hub for musicians and music lovers alike.""Cosmo Music has always been more than just a store," the Hebert family statement continued. "It has been a space where ...

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2 h. ago Why are numbers leaking from the contract negotiations between the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about the reports of the Blue Jays contract offer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and whether it benefits either side. They also discuss what this could mean for future negotiations between the two sides and […]

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3 h. ago How The Bay's creditor protection filing could affect gift cards and rewards

If you're a member of The Bay Rewards program or have any unused gift cards lying around, you may be wondering what to do now that the department store has filed for creditor protection.The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) filed for creditor protection under the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) last Friday. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted it on the same day."Put simply, Hudson's Bay is out of money and cannot meet its financial obligations as they come due. It is hard not to have a sense of melancholy when considering the application before me," reads the judge's written decision on Friday, supporting the company's restructuring effortsHudson's Bay, founded in 1670, is the oldest company in North America and a Canadian retail institution. As it struggles to remain afloat 355 years later, some customers remain in limbo.The Bay RewardsRewards and loyalty programs expert Patrick Sojka says Hudson's Bay Rewards members are bearing...

Economics

5 h. ago A department store Santa, an encyclopedia salesman and a beloved writer: Remembering W.O. Mitchell

March 13 marks the birthday of one of Canada’s greatest writers, W.O. Mitchell. His most famous book, Who Has Seen the Wind, was released in 1947 and over the years it sold close to one million copies in this country. Born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan in 1914, Mitchell lived in a variety of Canadian cities throughout […]

Sport

19 h. ago City council candidate who lost by 5 votes thrilled to get fill

St. Thomas city council has a new member – and he's been appointed to replace the departed politician who beat him by a mere five votes in the 2022 civic election.

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20 h. ago Auditor general calls on Alberta Education to ensure school authorities follow reporting rules

"Parents, the community, and the department won’t be able to hold school authorities accountable," reads Auditor General Doug Wylie's report

Society

20 h. ago Montréal va de l’avant avec le réaménagement de la voie Camillien

D’ici la fin de 2028, les automobilistes devront passer par le chemin Remembrance pour accéder à la montagne.

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21 h. ago LCBO denies viral photos of hilarious Wayne Gretzky wine labels in Toronto

Pictures allegedly taken at a downtown Toronto LCBO are going absolutely viral on social media this week in light of how hilarious — and timely, given current events — they are.A shopper perusing the offerings at the Manulife Centre location of the Crown retailer on Bloor Street claims to have spotted some peculiar product tags for one particular brand of wine: the line by Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. And they have some very convincing photo evidence to back it up.The viral post was removed from Reddit Tuesday, though the link still shows the hundreds of comments it racked up.The once-unanimously beloved Gretzky, as anyone who has been reading the news will know, has fallen out of favour in some camps recently due to his affiliation with Donald Trump, who considers the world-renowned athlete a close friend and "fantastic guy," as well as a supporter.As some fans disown Gretzky amid Trump's economic attack on Canada through tariffs and threats of a...

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25 h. ago U.S. to force Canadians visiting for over 30 days to register as 'aliens'

Canadians who plan to visit the United States for longer periods will soon need to register their information with President Donald Trump's government.In an email statement sent on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that effective April 11, certain Canadians planning to visit the U.S. for longer than 30 days will be required to complete an "alien registration form" and get fingerprinted."The Department of Homeland Security fully supports this rule, which aligns with the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States," said the spokesperson.The DHS notes that this rule will not affect Canadians visiting for less than 30 days. It also won't impact Canadians who are part of the Nexus program or those travelling under the Visa Waiver Program, as these travellers have already submitted their biometric identification as part of the programs."This measure is in compliance with statutory alien reg...

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25 h. ago Trump is dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what it does

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job.” Since Trump took office, staffing at the Education Department has been cut in half, and he has been mulling an executive order to close the agency. Eliminating the department altogether would be a […]

Culture

27 h. ago U.S. inflation growth cools, but outlook hazy with tariff fears

The consumer price index rose 0.2 per cent last month after accelerating 0.5 per cent in January, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday.

Economics

27 h. ago Man shot outside Chicago O’Hare Airport terminal following altercation

CHICAGO — A man was shot outside of a Chicago O’Hare International Airport terminal early Wednesday following an altercation among multiple people, police said. The 25-year-old suffered two gunshot wounds to the lower body, a Chicago Police Department news release said. He was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Another […]

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32 h. ago Deachman: Will The Bay survive in downtown Ottawa — or anywhere?

The grand dame of Canadian department stores is on life support. We've seen it before, but this time it's more emotional.

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39 h. ago Le département américain de l’Éducation licencie près de la moitié de son personnel

Une première étape vers un démantèlement complet de ce département, honni par Donald Trump.

Politics

40 h. ago Le département américain de l’Éducation annonce licencier près de la moitié de son personnel

Le président Donald Trump n’a jamais caché sa volonté de supprimer ce département.

Politics

41 h. ago Letters to The Sun: Show patriotism by supporting the Hudson's Bay Company

Re: Hudson’s Bay files for creditor protection to avoid bankruptcy: ‘This is a big loss for Canada’ Since arriving in Canada from Israel in 1980 with my Canadian-born mother, my brother and sister and I always enjoyed our shopping excursions to the Hudson’s Bay store, where my mom had once worked when she was 18 […]

Economics

43 h. ago LSI Industries Acquires Canada’s Best Holdings, Expands Turnkey Store Fixtures Solutions Portfolio

LSI Acquires Canada’s Best Holdings for USD $31.0 million in Accretive, All-Cash Transaction Transaction Expands Display Solutions Capabilities Across Core Vertical Markets LSI to Host Conference Call at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 CINCINNATI — LSI Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: LYTS, “LSI” or the “Company”) a leading U.S. based manufacturer of commercial lighting […]

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43 h. ago Frequency Electronics Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results Conference Call: Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET

MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frequency Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEIM), will hold a conference call to discuss results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2025, ended January 31, 2025, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Issuer Direct Corporation and […]

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