78 m. ago Coyotes with little fear of humans a dangerous menace to dog walkers

Another coyote attack? Dog walker Kristin Freeland and Derek — out with his dog, Henry — were at Stanley Park in the King-Wellington Sts. area  talking about “the latest attack” by a coyote; this one apparently Tuesday morning near a condo building in the Tecumseth-Wellington Sts. area. Freeland showed grainy images on her mobile phone […]

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94 m. ago Man charged with attempted rape of person who died on New York subway train

NEW YORK — A man was charged with attempted rape after surveillance video taken aboard a New York City subway train showed him performing sexual acts on an unresponsive passenger who was later determined to have died. Felix Rojas, 44, was arraigned Tuesday, three weeks after authorities said he abused the male victim inside a […]

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2 h. ago Federal election: Liberals celebrate big gains in B.C. en route to forming government

The Liberals dominated much of Metro Vancouver and turned over a couple of former NDP strongholds on the Island. But the party failed to win any seats in more rural parts of the province

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2 h. ago Vietnam marks 50 years since war’s end and focuses on reconciliation during a period of new tensions

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam on Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with the United States and the formation of the modern nation through the merger of North and South Vietnam. Thousands had flocked to Ho Chi Minh City — once known as Saigon — to witness […]

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2 h. ago Canadian city ranks among the safest in the world for female digital nomads

It's the only North American destination to make the top 10

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2 h. ago Mexico’s AG says ranch was used for cartel training, but no mass graves found

MEXICO CITY — A ranch in the western Mexican state of Jalisco was used for cartel recruitment and training, but federal investigators found no evidence of bodies being burned there, Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero said Tuesday. Gertz Manero said it was “absolutely proven” that the ranch had been used by the Jalisco New Generation […]

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2 h. ago No indication 2 recent discoveries of human remains are related, Calgary police say

So far, Calgary police homicide investigators have been unable to determine the identity of two people whose remains were recently discovered in two separate locations in the city.

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5 h. ago Controversial Toronto politician ousted from provincial seat secures election win as MP

An Ontario politician who has stoked controversy throughout his political career has just successfully landed the seat of MP in his Toronto-area riding.Roman Baber may be best known for making waves during the COVID era, in which he was forcefully ousted from his position as an MPP for opposing extended lockdown mandates, and went on to try and sue the Province of Ontario.Though his January 2021 statement saying to "Look at the data — the virus is real, but the crisis is mostly in [long-term care]. Let's focus on LTC & hospital capacity, but ending the lockdown is best for our health" may have ended his career in provincial politics, Baber went on to run for the House of Commons in this month's federal election.And, by Monday's counts, the Conservative will now represent the Toronto riding of York-Centre in Ottawa, earning 55 per cent of votes (for a total of 25,609) against Liberal Ya'ara Saks (who secured 19,93...

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5 h. ago What happened in Calgary McKnight? Liberal hopes dashed as George Chahal loses

Calgary McKnight recorded the lowest voter turnout of any riding in the city, according to Elections Canada data

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5 h. ago No deal: Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet won’t return next year

The club officially announced on Tuesday that Tocchet would not return next season after the two sides failed to come to an agreement on a contract extension.

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5 h. ago AGAR: City fails to realize coyotes are vicious predators, not my ‘neighbour’

Toronto is a sanctuary city. No one is happier than your neighbour, Wile E. Coyote. City Hall posted signs featuring a photo of coyotes in a city park under the headline, “I am your coyote neighbour.” “Urban greenspace is an important habitat for me. I struggle to keep my family safe from dogs and humans.” […]

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6 h. ago Man, woman dead after police respond to domestic call at Winnipeg home

Police say they were called Monday to the house west of the city's downtown, where they found a man and woman in medical distress. 

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6 h. ago Florida boy, 11, died by suicide after bullying from teacher: Lawsuit

A Florida boy took his own life after “months of bullying and public embarrassment” from his teacher, a lawsuit alleges. Two years after Louis “LJ” Johnson, 11, shot himself, his parents are suing the Marion County School Board for negligence and failing to protect their son from the person allegedly behind the bullying — fifth-grade […]

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6 h. ago Payments of these benefits may be delayed if you don't file your taxes on time

Regularly employed Canadians have one day left to file their taxes in Canada by the April 30 deadline.According to a survey from H&R Block, 22 per cent of Canadians have yet to file their tax return.More than half (58 per cent) of those yet to file say they plan to file before the deadline, but haven’t gotten around to it yet, and 12 per cent say it's because they have yet to receive some documents they need.If you've been slacking, now's the time to catch up so that you don't miss out on any immediate benefit and credit payments, or incur any penalties.We spoke with H&R Block tax expert Yannick Lemay about what could happen if you file your taxes late in Canada.Late benefit and credit paymentsLemay says there are a lot of credits in the last few years, both from the federal and provincial governments, that are being paid outside of the tax return."That means in order to receive them, you need to have filed your tax return," he explained....

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6 h. ago Donald Trump mocks Taylor Swift again during visit by Super Bowl champion Eagles

Donald Trump got in another dig at pop star Taylor Swift on Monday as the Philadelphia Eagles paid a visit to the White House to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl victory. The Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The U.S. president […]

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8 h. ago Toronto's High Park cherry blossoms are about to reach full bloom for 2025

The annual return of Toronto's vibrant sakura cherry blossoms has officially begun, with the first delicate white petals opening in High Park as of April 28, right on schedule.According to Toronto's go-to expert for cherry blossom updates, Steven Joniak — better known as Sakura Steve — this year's full bloom is expected to begin on May 1, followed by peak bloom (when 90 to 100 per cent of blossoms are open) from May 2 through May 9 in High Park.For over a decade, Sakura Steve has kept cherry blossom fans informed with updates on his site, Sakura in High Park. Since 2012, he's been Toronto's most trusted sakura tracker, even receiving special recognition from Matsunaga Takeshi, the Consul-General of Japan, for his dedication.As always, the weather will play a decisive role in just how long that peak will last, with the upcoming rain and thunderstorms potentially shortening that window. Visitors heading to the park right now will spot only a f...

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9 h. ago Revelstoke, BC, Chooses Clariti Launch to Simplify Community Development Processes

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — To help the City accelerate permit approvals and improve the end-to-end permitting experience for customers and staff, Revelstoke, B.C., has selected Clariti’s Launch permitting software and Guide to move its community development processes online. Once live, the new system will be used by the Development Services department, which administers permitting, planning, […]

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9 h. ago Man arrested after customer finds hidden camera in Toronto restaurant bathroom

One person has been arrested and charged in connection with a Toronto Police voyeurism investigation after a camera was allegedly discovered in a local restaurant bathroom.A release issued by Toronto Police 42 Division on Monday outlined the disturbing allegations and resulting criminal charges.Police allege that in October 2024, the owner of a local restaurant, Yomie's Rice X Yogurt, "installed a hidden video camera" inside the restaurant's washroom. A month later, in November 2024, police allege a customer discovered the camera and notified them.News Release - Man Arrested in Voyeurism Investigation, Finch Avenue East and Midland Avenue area, Image Releasedhttps://t.co/gwltAiZ6rJ pic.twitter.com/ORANietBc4— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) April 28, 2025As a result, an investigation was initiated and police announced on Monday that a 25-year-old Toronto resident had been arrested and charged in connection with the allegations on...

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9 h. ago Experts say Canada is now on the brink of an economic recession

Canada is headed towards a recession this year, and now is the time for Canadians to prepare for a financial downturn, according to a Wells Fargo report.In its International Economic Outlook: April 2025 report, the company highlights its economic forecast, stating that economies exposed to tariffs are expected to underperform."In that sense, we now believe Canada’s economy will enter technical recession this year," states the report. It also predicts that the Bank of Canada will likely ease interest rates due to concerns about inflation.However, tariffs aren’t the only factor that will have a direct impact on Canada's economy — the indirect effects of sentiment and confidence are also expected to contribute to the recession.And an already weak loonie is also likely to get even weaker.Wells Fargo predicts that the Canadian dollar "will be a relative underperformer.” According to currency exchange company XE, as of April 29, th...

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10 h. ago These were the closest races in Toronto ridings during Canada's federal election

The 45th Canadian federal election is officially over, and Mark Carney has led the Liberal Party of Canada to a narrow victory. The Liberals have won 162 seats and are leading in six more as of Tuesday morning, just shy of the 172 seats required for a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons.The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, is set to remain in opposition with 140 seats and leads in four additional ridings as of Tuesday morning. Some seats throughout the province remain too close to call.The general election brought some significant changes to the House of Commons, with the emergence of a two-party contest between the Liberals and Conservatives, the collapse of NDP support, and many notable incumbent losses.Here's a look at the result from key battleground ridings in Toronto.Toronto—St. Paul'sLong held by the Liberals, this riding flipped to the Conservatives in a by-election last June, when Don Stewart won by just over 600 votes, becoming the...

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