85 m. ago Lawyer says man in stabbing death of Calgary woman not criminally responsible

The lawyer for a Calgary man who fatally attacked a woman three years ago says there’s no doubt his client was responsible for her death. Michael Adenyi, 29, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur on a downtown street. The 30-year-old was walking to work in the early morning […]

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90 m. ago Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools during entire day

Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the measure will encourage young people to socialize and will help prevent cyberbullying.

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93 m. ago Lawyer says Calgary man accused in stabbing death of woman not criminally responsible

The accused has said he was having hallucinations and believed he was attacking a creature when he assaulted the woman.

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2 h. ago Toronto considering priority bus lanes on street notorious for traffic

The City of Toronto is considering the introduction of priority bus lanes along a corridor synonymous with frustrating delays and unreliable service.Although many TTC bus routes suffer from delays caused by rush hour gridlock, construction and inclement weather, the TTC's 29 and 929 bus routes on Dufferin Street stand out as especially problematic. The 29 route has even earned the nickname "29 Sufferin" among riders thanks to its chronic unreliability and slow service.The proposed changes that the City is considering could dramatically improve travel for the tens of thousands of daily commuters who use the bus routes on a daily basis, though."Dufferin Street is one of the busiest transit corridors in the city, with over 40,000 people riding the 29 and 929 Toronto Transit Commission buses every weekday — even more during major events," the City says.In response, Toronto and the TTC are considering the implementation of dedic...

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9 h. ago Harris criticizes Trump’s 1st 100 days: ‘Clearly inviting a recession’

Harris made the remarks in her biggest speech since leaving office, marking something of a political re-emergence since she lost the election to Trump last year.

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9 h. ago Appili Therapeutics and Colleagues Publish Manuscript on the Prevention and Emergency Response to Tularemia

A review of recent findings suggests that Appili’s biodefense vaccine, ATI-1701, may have a role in preventing tularemia outbreaks HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:APLI; OTCPink: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development for infectious diseases and medical countermeasures, today announced a publication in […]

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10 h. ago As Skin Cancer Rates Climb, Canadian Dermatologists Champion Sun Safety Nationwide this May

The Canadian Dermatology Association highlights sun safety in the True North, with a focus on shade, prevention, and early detection. OTTAWA, Ontario, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the warmth of the sun returns and Canadians begin to spend more time outdoors, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) launches its annual Sun Awareness Month campaign. This year’s […]

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12 h. ago For Mi’kmaq fishers working within Ottawa’s baby eel rules, it’s a ‘peaceful’ season

GOLD RIVER — Some Mi’kmaq harvesters say working within Ottawa’s quotas for the contentious baby eel fishery is helping calm the tense atmosphere in their river workplaces. In the shallows of the Gold River last Friday night, as the tiny, translucent eels known as elvers emerged from the mud, Jay Pennell — a member of […]

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21 h. ago Zambia Extends Emergency Power Tariffs as Low Dam Levels Persist

Zambia’s electricity supply woes are far from over, with the energy regulator again extending emergency power tariffs as its drought-sapped hydropower dams take time to replenish.

Economics

24 h. ago Police watchdog investigating man’s death at James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the death of a man on the James Smith Cree First Nation after RCMP attempted to arrest him.

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24 h. ago Progress being made to again provide loans for Picture Butte Cooperative members

The court-appointed restructuring officer for Alberta’s largest cattle feeder association says progress continues to be made towards restoring the ability of the Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative (PBFC) to again make loans to its members. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson issued an order Jan. 27 preventing the PBFC from making any new loans under […]

Economics

24 h. ago Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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24 h. ago Danielle Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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25 h. ago A look at notable ‘not criminally responsible’ cases in Canada

Here's a look at some other high-profile Canadian cases in which there was a not criminally responsible finding.

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25 h. ago «On ne fera pas de maisons des aînés à 1,8 million la porte», assure la ministre Bélanger

La ministre responsable des Aînés promet des vérifications au sujet des coûts de construction.

Politics

28 h. ago Man charged with arson in fire that disrupted Western University exams

London police have charged a man with arson following a fire that disrupted exams at Western University. Emergency crews were called to campus around 2:30 p.m. on April 24 to reports of a fire at the Social Sciences Centre, where firefighters doused a blaze, police said. Nobody was injured. Investigators ruled the fire suspicious and […]

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30 h. ago xtype Debuts Preflight AI Agent to Support Smarter, Preventative ServiceNow Deployments Using Agentic AI

xtype unveils Preflight AI agent validation tool to enhance ServiceNow update set deployment quality As one of only 18 companies asked to develop a GenAI agent on the ServiceNow® Platform for the AI Innovation Zone at ServiceNow Knowledge 2025, xtype supports ServiceNow in its ambition to boost productivity and efficiency across various workflows The Preflight […]

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30 h. ago Commission Gallant sur le fiasco SAAQclic: le responsable de l’enquête Robert Pigeon a travaillé auprès de Guilbault et Bonnardel à 120$ de l’heure

Un fort lien d’emploi unissait le chef des enquêtes de la commission sur le fiasco SAAQclic aux ministres Geneviève Guilbault et François Bonnardel.

Society

30 h. ago Commission Gallant sur le fiasco SAAQclic: le responsable de l’enquête, Robert Pigeon, a travaillé auprès de Guilbault et de Bonnardel à 120$ l’heure

Un fort lien d’emploi unissait le chef des enquêtes de la commission sur le fiasco SAAQclic aux ministres Geneviève Guilbault et François Bonnardel.

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31 h. ago Sunflower Therapeutics Announces an Exclusive Sales Representation Agreement with Optimal Biotech Group

Customers in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia Can Now Purchase the Daisy Petal™ MEDFORD, Mass. — Sunflower Therapeutics (Sunflower), a public benefit corporation transforming global access to protein manufacturing capacity for diverse applications, announced today its exclusive sales representation agreement with Optimal Biotech Group, an authorized manufacturer’s sales representative serving the biotechnology […]

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