5 h. ago Plenty of evidence Florida Panthers will go for the jugular against Maple Leafs

Scenes the Maple Leafs should sear into memory before their next series against the Florida Panthers: * Brad Marchand in handshake line, after besting Art Ross Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov of the Lightning, with plastic rats strewn on the ice. * Aaron Ekblad at the Panthers bench after his shot on Brandon Hagel’s chin, with […]

Other

14 h. ago Aaron and Munter: Let’s take the pledge to give our kids a smartphone

The Unplugged Canada Campaign is a voluntary effort of parents and caregivers to commit to delaying smartphones until at least the age of 14.

Society

17 h. ago Factories Key to Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ Urge China Tariff Relief

Almost as swiftly as he has erected his tariff wall around the US over the past 100 days, President Donald Trump has issued exemptions for a select but growing family of products like auto parts and smartphones.

Economics

22 h. ago Tim Cartmell kicks off mayoral run with pledge to ‘fix what’s broken’ in Edmonton

“We have bridge problems to talk about,” Cartmell said, drawing on his background as a professional engineer and a small business owner.

Culture

22 h. ago Mississippi sets execution date for man on death row since 1976

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s longest-serving death row inmate is set to be executed on June 25, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Richard Gerald Jordan, 78, who was sentenced to death in 1976 for kidnapping and killing a woman, has filed multiple death sentence appeals, the most recent of which was denied in October. The […]

Events

23 h. ago 3 people charged after Lethbridge man allegedly assaulted, kidnapped, unlawfully confined

Three Lethbridge residents face a variety of charges, including kidnapping and assault, following an alleged confrontation with a 39-year-old man.

Society

26 h. ago Attempted kidnapping involved apparent fake cop, Richmond RCMP say

Police said the attempt happened around 4:15 p.m. as the victim was at a local sports facility in the 4300 block of No. 3 Road. 

Society

26 h. ago B.C. crime news: Richmond RCMP seeking witnesses in alleged attempted kidnapping | Crime unit takes over 'suspicious' missing person case in Campbell River

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Thursday, May 1.

Society

27 h. ago Three Lethbridge residents face charges after man assaulted, kidnapped

Lethbridge police have charged three people after a 39-year-old man was assaulted, kidnapped and kept in a residence for several hours before escaping. On April, police say a man went to a residence on the city’s southside during the early morning hours and was threatened and assaulted by several people. The man was then taken to […]

Society

32 h. ago Pizza Nova kicks off its 26th annual That’s Amore for Kids fundraiser in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario

Pizza Nova’s campaign includes a pop-up pizza shop in the Variety Village Café TORONTO — Pizza Nova launches today its 26th annual That’s Amore Pizza for Kids fundraising campaign in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario. Since the campaign’s inception, Pizza Nova has raised over $2.7 million for the Variety community. This […]

Society

32 h. ago Thousands of kids’ jewelry items recalled over lead in Canada

Health Canada is issuing a recall for thousands of pieces of children’s jewelry sold on Amazon over lead content found in them, the agency said in a recall notice.

Society

38 h. ago Deachman: 'A tragic misstep' — closing OCDSB alternative schools helps no one

The public school board's program has helped many kids who might never have completed their education otherwise. Don't shut it down.

Society

53 h. ago What Kids Really Want on Dream Holiday: 90% Children are Looking for Connection, Adventure and Family Bonding

Experience Abu Dhabi commissioned research from 7,000 children around the world to find out what their dream holiday looks like A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. 90% are looking for opportunities to connect and make new friends while on holiday 89% want family holidays that feel like stepping […]

Society

55 h. ago ‘Vote Palestine’ campaign sees minimal success rate on election night

Only 25 of the 362 candidates who signed the 'Vote Palestine' platform pledge were elected on Monday

Politics

68 h. ago Rakovina Strengthens Board with Appointments of Yevgeniy Meshcherekov and David Kideckel

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: RKV) (FSE: 7JO), a biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery, is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Yevgeniy Meshcherekov and Dr. David Kideckel to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), subject to receiving approval […]

Society

2 d. ago Panthers’ Ekblad suspended 2 games for elbowing Lightning’s Hagel in head

NEW YORK — Florida defenceman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in the head midway through Game 4 of the Panthers’ first-round series against Tampa Bay. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced its ruling after a phone hearing with Ekblad earlier Tuesday. He will be out […]

Other

3 d. ago Jealous man pleads guilty to killing wife with axe in front of their kids

The victim’s screams could be heard in the background of the 911 call.

Society

3 d. ago Anxious about the cost of having kids? Don’t get discouraged, experts say

The average cost of raising children is nearing $300,000, according to Statistics Canada — and that’s only up until 17 years old. Post-secondary education is not included, and how many 17 year olds are fully self-supporting? Having kids is more expensive than ever — inflation, housing and the cost of living are all in play […]

Society

3 d. ago Opinion: Calgary is Canada’s housing engine, and we need to do more

You’ve likely heard that Calgary is growing at a record pace. As Calgarians, you likely feel it — when you take your kids to the leisure centre or when you’re driving or training to work, our city feels “busier.” That’s because 91,000 net new people moved to Calgary in the past year, and 83,000 the […]

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3 d. ago Carney’s Liberals Win Canada Election, Setting Up Talks With US

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war.

Politics