83 m. ago Hard hits, lighthearted moments frame Leaf practice as playoffs near

Craig Berube made himself heard at practice on Friday — and so did Brandon Carlo. As Max Domi finished off a rush drill, the 6-foot-5 Leaf defenceman rode the smaller Domi hard into the end boards. The feisty winger cross-checked him in retaliation and during the next break, Carlo slowly skated over to make sure […]

Culture

2 h. ago Explaining how the Saddledome staff will pull off Saturday’s Wranglers/Flames double

No pressure Wranglers, but a lot of hard-working people would really, really appreciate if you could avoid overtime Saturday. A regulation win would be ideal. For the first time in building history, the Saddledome will be playing host to an AHL/NHL double-header — the Wranglers facing the Ontario Reign in a matinee matchup, the Flames […]

Other

2 h. ago Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo Nominated for Election to Barrick Board of Directors

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has nominated Ben van Beurden and Pekka Vauramo for election to its Board of Directors at the company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 6, 2025. Ben van Beurden, former chief executive of Shell, brings four decades of global experience in the […]

Politics

2 h. ago Province touts speed of ‘BC Builds’ housing program after one year

British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14 months.

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2 h. ago Ottawa Senators will have to soldier on without captain Brady Tkachuk

The team's on-ice leader has missed the past two games and isn't expected to play either contest this weekend, as well.

Events

2 h. ago Tories drop candidate who said Quebec massacre survivor plays ‘victim game’

Liberal candidate Nathalie Provost says she wants to see Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre call out 'shameful' comments by dropped Conservative candidate Simon Payette.

Events

3 h. ago 'So many concerns': RMA says new report on abandoned wells does not address concerns raised

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta says the new government-commissioned report on what to do about the long-standing issue of inactive oil and gas wells does nothing to address concerns it has brought to the table. RMA president Kara Westerlund said none of the 21 recommendations put forward in the report released on Thursday addressed the […]

Other

3 h. ago Calgary short of pickleball courts as young players flock to sport

Playing spaces scarce across Calgary for fast-growing sport

Sport

3 h. ago Disappointment, optimism for Saskatoon Blades following early playoff elimination

Swept in four games at the hands of the Calgary Hitmen, the Saskatoon Blades are reflecting on their quick exit from WHL playoffs and the youthful direction of the team.

Other

3 h. ago Rod Loyola seeking to run as independent in new riding after being removed by Liberals in Edmonton Gateway

"I did not think that an intro at a hip-hop segment 16 years later would get me 'cancelled' after close to a decade of serving as an elected representative at the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, but here we are," a statement from Loyola reads

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3 h. ago Poilievre says he’ll end early bail, house arrest for domestic crime offenders

Canada has seen big increases in domestic violence, sexual assaults, and sexual violence towards children over the past decade, Poilievre says

Events

3 h. ago Tree rings provide a window into Quebec’s 19th century climate for researchers

Quebec tree rings dating back nearly 200 years indicate snowpack in the Gaspésie mountains has declined considerably in recent decades, Concordia University researchers suggest.

Society

4 h. ago Gretzky to be at Friday’s Capitals game with Ovechkin needing just 3 goals to break NHL record

Wayne Gretzky is expected to be in attendance Friday night in Washington with Alex Ovechkin two goals from tying and three from breaking the hockey legend's NHL record.

Economics

4 h. ago 5 Burning Questions at curling worlds with Canada looking sharp for playoffs

It’s like déjà-vu of Uijeongbu. Yes, Brad Jacobs and his Canadian crew are humming along in Saskatchewan just like Rachel Homan was in South Korea. Whether it results in a take of the title at the 2025 BKT World Men’s Curling Championship remains to be seen. And we’re only two days away from finding that […]

Events

5 h. ago In tree rings, Concordia researchers peer into Quebec’s 19th century climate

Quebec tree rings dating back nearly 200 years indicate snowpack in the Gaspesie mountains has declined considerably in recent decades, Concordia University researchers suggest in a study that could give further insight into dwindling caribou herds and hydro energy forecasts. The tree ring study goes back to 1822, extending by more than 100 years the […]

Society

5 h. ago Injured Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe could miss more than just one game

With less than two weeks until the playoffs start, the Maple Leafs don’t want to fret that one of their best defencemen could miss significant time. But there was no sign of Jake McCabe at Friday’s practice, two days after leaving the 3-2 win over Florida with an undisclosed injury, and coach Craig Berube was […]

Events

5 h. ago Queen of the Ring biopic shows how hard pro wrestler Mildred Burke fought for respect

Vancouver's Emily Bett Rickards was pumped-up to play the groundbreaking and rule-changing female pro wrestler Mildred Burke.

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5 h. ago Billionaire tycoon personally launches new Toronto flight to European capital

Travelling across the pond is going to be even easier for Toronto residents this summer, as a new direct flight service between Pearson Airport and the country known for its bangers and mash, Sunday roast, and fish and chips has officially launched. After pausing its service between the two cities for over a decade, Virgin Atlantic has launched a brand-new direct route between London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson Airport. Known for its mild and pleasant summers, London draws over 20 million visitors from all over the world every year, thanks to its plethora of attractions, such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Hyde Park, as well as its renowned museums and lively pubs. This past Sunday, the airline officially launched its daily flights between Toronto and London, and on board one of the first flights at Pearson Airport was Virgin Group founder and billionaire Sir Richard Branson, who has a reported net worth of $2.8 billion (USD).   &n...

Economics

6 h. ago Number of Canadians who think we should play ‘hardball’ in tariffs war rises since December

A trade war for four years? More than a third of Canadians — 39% — expect the U.S. trade war to persist until President Donald Trump is gone from office — if he does indeed leave after a second term, according to a new Angus Reid survey. And if that’s the case, more Canadians are […]

Economics

6 h. ago OHL playoffs: 5 things we learned from the London Knights' first

LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette breaks down five things that became clear during the London Knights' first-round sweep of the Owen Sound Attack.

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