2 h. ago 'Public showing up' for London Food Bank spring drive: Leader

The London Food Bank is entering the all-important final weekend of its spring food drive, an annual campaign that’s coming amid relentless demand for assistance and trade war uncertainty.  Leading into the Easter weekend, food donations are up from the same point in the 2024 campaign, London Food Bank co-executive director Jane Roy said Thursday, […]

Politics

4 h. ago Japan’s Inflation Quickens as Rice Prices Gain Most in 50 Years

Japan’s consumer inflation picked up last month, bolstered in part by surging rice prices, supporting the central bank’s stance on a gradual rate hike path before US tariff measures clouded the economic outlook.

Economics

11 h. ago Sentence expected in fiery Peace Arch border crash that killed B.C. pastor

Gurbinder Singh, 40, pleaded not guilty in 2024 to dangerous driving causing death in the explosive collision that left Pastor Tom Cheung dead on May 2, 2019.

Events

12 h. ago Easter cartoons: 11 editorial cartoons from 2025 and from the archives

Editorial cartoonists know how to use any holiday as an entry point in creating a good cartoon. With Easter upon us, here’s a look at some of our favourite editorial cartoons of the season from this year and the previous five years. Enjoy the long weekend! 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 ****    

Culture

13 h. ago Only two weeks left for winner to claim $5M Lotto 6/49 prize

The clock is ticking — and millions of dollars are at risk of being lost. There are only two weeks left for the person who bought the winning ticket for the May 4, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw to claim their $5-million prize. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. says the lucky ticket was sold in Woodstock, […]

Economics

13 h. ago Someone is about to lose out on $5M as unclaimed lotto ticket set to expire

The Ontario lottery Corporation says there are only weeks left to claim a $5-million prize from the May 4, 2024, Lotto 6/49 draw.

Economics

17 h. ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs wrap up regular season at home against Detroit Red Wings

DETROIT RED WINGS (38-35-7) at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (51-26-4) When: Thursday, 7 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: TSN4 Radio: The Fan 590 Odds: Red Wings +178, Maple Leafs -227 The buzz The Maple Leafs head into their final home game of 2024-25 having won six in a row at Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs haven’t lost at home since […]

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30 h. ago Anthony Stolarz provides edge in Maple Leafs net in Battle of Ontario

If it starts in net for any hockey team that seeks playoff success, give the Maple Leafs an advantage over the Ottawa Senators once the first-round series gets underway. That’s the kind of edge that Anthony Stolarz has been providing for much of the 2024-25 season, not that the Leafs often have found themselves in […]

Events

30 h. ago Bigstack Opportunities I Inc. Enters Into Definitive Agreement For Qualifying Transaction

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bigstack Opportunities I Inc. (“Bigstack”) (TSXV: STAK.P), a capital pool company as defined under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV” or the “Exchange”), is pleased to announce that, further to the non-binding letter of intent dated November 3, 2024 between Bigstack and Reeflex Coil Solutions […]

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31 h. ago Firefighters responded to 58 per cent fewer overdoses in 2024, says fire Chief

CFD's overall call trend has gone up nearly 50 per cent since 2020

Events

32 h. ago Meaningless game still matters as Edmonton Oilers rest up for playoffs

It won’t be official until after the rest of the NHL schedule wraps up Thursday, of course, but Leon Draisaitl is the league’s goal-scoring champion of 2024-25. It would take William Nylander exploding for eight goals against the Detroit Red Wings in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ regular-season finale to change that, which shows just how […]

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32 h. ago Shootings and homicides in Calgary down in 2024, but fatal collisions, assaults up

Calgary's police chief said the city's growth and increased complexity of policing pose a challenge for officers to respond to calls in a timely manner

Events

32 h. ago Police asking public to help solve 2024 south Edmonton arson fire

Edmonton police are asking for the public’s help to solve a 2024 arson fire at a south Edmonton grocery store. Police received calls at 2:38 a.m. on May 27, 2024, about a fire at Hamud Halal Meat and Grocery near 10 Avenue and Knottwood Road East. The fire had already spread to several other businesses […]

Events

34 h. ago Canadian travel to U.S. takes dramatic nosedive approaching 900,000

Canadians are sticking to their guns amid the trade war between Canada and the United States, with travel to the U.S. plummeting drastically in the past month.New data from the U.S. Customs Border Patrol (CBP) shows that 4,105,516 people crossed the border from Canada to the U.S. in March.That's a drop of 864,844 visitors compared to the same month last year, which saw 4,970,360 Canadians travelling down south.CBPBroken down by modes of travel, 2.5 million people travelled from Canada to the U.S. by car in March 2025, compared to the 3.4 million passenger vehicles that crossed the northern border the same month last year. That's a 900,000 drop in visitors by land.CBPIn contrast, travel by air in March 2025 increased by about 47,000, with 923,000 people flying from Canada to the U.S. compared to 876,000 people in March 2024.Air travel seems to have increased despite Canadian airlines cutting thousands of seats to certain U.S. states in response to a significant dip in travel.CBPAside...

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35 h. ago Toronto adds 75 Automated Speed Enforcement cameras throughout city

The City of Toronto has added 75 new Automated Speed Enforcement cameras to help remind motorists to reduce their speed. In December 2024, Toronto City Council approved the installation of additional cameras, bringing the total number to 150. The City says ASE cameras are installed in Community Safety Zones to help enhance safety for the […]

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35 h. ago Toronto casino fined $120,000 for not detecting alleged cheating scheme

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $120,000 fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for failing to to detect an alleged cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme. In March 2024, the OPP’s Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), embedded within the AGCO, laid charges against five individuals following allegations that two table […]

Economics

37 h. ago Thrilling Porsche race track attraction to open in Ontario this spring

The hotly anticipated Porsche Experience Centre Toronto (PEC) — the first of its kind in Canada — is just a few months away after years of construction and delays.Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. announced on Wednesday that the new attraction under construction just outside Toronto will open in June as part of Pickering's 20-acre Durham Live entertainment complex, boasting a race track, simulators, a cafe, and a gift shop dedicated to the German sports car manufacturer.The facility's imminent opening comes roughly three and a half years after the project was first announced in late 2021, and is undoubtedly welcome news for the motoring community following construction delays and a missed 2024 opening.The PEC in Durham will mark the tenth such attraction worldwide and the third in North America after locations in Atlanta and Los Angeles."The upcoming opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto marks an important milestone for the brand here," said Trevor Arthur, President &...

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40 h. ago Flood Risk America Protects FedEx Station in Lismore NSW From Flooding

LISMORE, Australia — FedEx Station in Lismore put its custom flood barriers to the test during Cyclone Alfred. While Alfred was a lower-tier storm, its slow movement caused significant damage with heavy rain, storm surges, and strong winds to coastal areas for days before landfall. Cyclone Alfred’s impact continues to be felt in the community, […]

Events

40 h. ago Edmonton homebuyers continue to surge against national trend, province hurries to keep up with demand

With an election imminent and the threat of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump off and on, unlike other markets across Canada Edmonton homebuyers haven’t been deterred from the market. “I think when people are shopping for a home, the first thing that they’re thinking about is, what do I need for my family? […]

Society

41 h. ago Iveco Group announces the results of the Annual General Meeting

Turin, 16th April 2025. Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) (the Company) announces that its shareholders approved all the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors (the Board) at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. At the AGM, the shareholders: adopted the 2024 Annual Financial Statements; approved the proposal to distribute […]

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