33 m. ago Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario are triggering evacuation alerts as the region endures another day of sweltering heat. Officials say an out-of-control fire burning near the border with Manitoba has more than doubled in size since Tuesday to around 23,000 hectares. Provincial police say they are assisting with the evacuation of a First Nation located […]

Events

86 m. ago West Red Lake Gold announces final drawdown of US$12.5 Million under Nebari Credit Facility

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) announces that it has drawn the remaining US$12.5 million (“Final Tranche”) of its previously announced US$35 million credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), with Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II […]

Economics

89 m. ago Fiery question period marks Ric McIver's first day as Alberta legislature Speaker

McIver's first sitting as Speaker descended into disorder after former government MLA Peter Guthrie questioned why the premier's husband was invited to meetings on a provincial rail network

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93 m. ago $5M lottery mystery ends as winner steps forward before expiry date

A Beachville woman nearly missed her chance at being a millionaire, until she heard the news that a winning lottery ticket was about to expire. On April 17, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that a $5-million Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Woodstock was set to expire. Connie Christie was running errands that day […]

Economics

1 hour ago Man pleads guilty to criminal negligence in dog attack that injured girl: York police

Police say the girl and her father had visited the man's home in Newmarket, Ont., on July 27, 2023 to view puppies for sale.

Events

2 h. ago Owner sentenced to house arrest after Ontario child mauled by 3 dogs

Police say an Ontario man has been sentenced to house arrest among other conditions after a nine-year-old girl was mauled by three dogs at a Newmarket home.

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2 h. ago Cheapest ticket for Game 5 between Leafs and Panthers going for nearly $400

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their quest to make the conference final when they play host to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night and ticket prices are through the roof.

Economics

2 h. ago As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

Breanna Stewart will start her ninth WNBA season in a few days. The New York Liberty All-Star and WNBA champ has been around the league long enough to watch her peers fight for visibility. She’s seen only a small uptick in player salaries over the years amid the WNBA’s meteoric rise in popularity. Stewart has […]

Economics

3 h. ago Skittle dog, Fruit Loops burger and worm poutine: The complete list of unique Stampede 2025 food

This year's lineup celebrates creative twists on classic dishes with global inspiration. Highlights include a skittle dog and pickle donuts.

Politics

4 h. ago Ignoré par toutes les équipes de la LHJMQ, l'espoir du CH Quentin Miller conduit son équipe à la finale de la BCHL

Il est en train de connaître des séries du tonnerre.

Sport

4 h. ago May long weekend in Calgary: What's open and closed | Events and activities

Everything you need to know to plan your Victoria Day holiday

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4 h. ago CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances

OTTAWA — The CRTC’s hearing on defining Canadian content began Tuesday with Netflix, Paramount and Apple dropping off the schedule at the last minute. MPA-Canada, which represents a number of the big streaming companies, rescheduled its appearance for the end of the day Friday. The federal broadcast regulator’s two-week hearing will consider a new definition […]

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4 h. ago Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

"I feel like I did a good job when I was in and then I feel like every opportunity there was I was kind of in and out, going back and forth. But I try not to focus on it too much"

Sport

4 h. ago Diddy trial: Cassie Ventura testifies about 2016 hotel assault

During her first day of testimony, on the second day of the blockbuster trial, Cassie Ventura described being pressured into degrading sexual encounters with paid sex workers.

Events

4 h. ago LIVE: Woman's testimony continues for ninth day at Hockey Canada trial

The complainant whose allegations are at the core of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial will continue testifying on Wednesday for the ninth day. Follow along below for live coverage from the London courthouse.

Sport

4 h. ago LIVE: Woman denies inviting more Canada hockey players into hotel room

The complainant whose allegations are at the core of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial will continue testifying on Wednesday for the ninth day. Follow along below for live coverage from the London courthouse.

Sport

5 h. ago Affirm now available at Mattress Firm, offering shoppers flexible payment options ahead of Memorial Day

Eligible consumers can now pay over time with Affirm, choosing biweekly or monthly payments when shopping online or at Mattress Firm stores nationwide SAN FRANCISCO — Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a new partnership with Mattress Firm, the nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer. Shoppers […]

Economics

6 h. ago Marvel star Cobie Smulders finally a superhero with powers in ’Super Team Canada’

When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she didn’t expect the goofy cartoon to align so perfectly with the current political landscape. Billed as Crave’s first adult animated series, the half-hour comedy follows six overlooked Canadian superheroes who are called into action after the world’s top heroes are taken out. […]

Sport

6 h. ago Mort d’un poupon à Beauport: les parents accusés d’homicide involontaire

Les parent d’un poupon âgé d’à peine 3 mois, décédé à l’hiver 2023 dans Beauport, ont finalement été accusé de négligence et d’homicide involontaire.

Events

6 h. ago GOLDBERG: Champagne fails up as Canada’s new finance minister

On the same day Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that François-Philippe Champagne was his permanent choice for finance minister, news broke showing precisely why he’s the wrong man for the job. Champagne was the man who captained former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s electric vehicle (EV) crusade. He teamed up with the government of Ontario to […]

Politics