2 h. ago Ten victims remain in hospital following Lapu Lapu Day vehicle attack

Seven victims remain in critical condition while three are in serious condition, including a 22-month-old boy

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3 h. ago Orca Energy Group Inc. Announces 2024 Year End Audited Financial Results

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Orca Energy Group Inc. (“Orca” or “the Company” and includes its subsidiaries and affiliates) (TSX-V: ORC.A, ORC.B) today announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter (“Q4 2024“) and year ended December 31, 2024. All dollar amounts are in United States dollars unless otherwise […]

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5 h. ago UCP proposes sweeping changes to Alberta’s provincial election laws

The proposed changes include making it easier for citizens to call for a separatist referendum, banning voting tabulator machines and reintroducing corporate and union donations.

Politics

5 h. ago Neil deGrasse Tyson appears to mock Trump fans with red hat conundrum

Neil deGrasse Tyson sparked outrage online from left-leaning followers after appearing to mock supporters of Donald Trump. The American astrophysicist and writer, who boasts millions of followers across his social media accounts, shared a photo Monday of himself holding four red hats, including the U.S. president’s signature “Make America Great Again” ballcap. “Decisions, Decisions,” he […]

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5 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 […]

Transport

6 h. ago Preston Manning to pursue western ‘assembly’ after Liberal win

Democratic forum would present paths to a new deal for the region, said ex-Reform party boss

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6 h. ago ‘Assembly’ will consider West’s options, including ‘independence

A democratic forum would present paths to a new deal for the region after the Liberal election victory, said the ex-Reform party boss

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7 h. ago Carney and Trump to meet in person in ‘near future’ during call Tuesday: PMO

The Canadian readout of the call said that Trump congratulated newly-elected Carney, and that both leaders agreed to work together as independent nations

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7 h. ago Algoma Steel Group Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2025

Consolidated Revenue of $517.1 Million Shipments of 470K Tons, with an 11% Quarter over Quarter increase in Plate Product Shipments, at 91K Tons Net Loss of $24.5 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $46.7 Million, Including a $50 Million Insurance Proceeds Receivable First Steel Production from Transformative Electric Arc Furnace (“EAF”) Expected During Q2 2025 […]

Culture

8 h. ago New York moves toward creating charge for those who wear masks during crimes

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York is expected to create a new criminal charge to levy against people who wear a mask while committing another crime. The proposal is set to be included in a sweeping state budget bill that will be taken up by lawmakers in the coming days, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday. The […]

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9 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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10 h. ago Toronto tiki bar boat tours are about to kick off for summer

It may not be a trip to Hawaii, but it’s close. Palapa Tours is back for another year, launching its floating tiki bar boats on Toronto waters starting on May 3, 2025, and running seven days a week until September.The floating tiki bars have all the makings of a fun day or night out with friends: a fully licensed bar, an epic view of Toronto's skyline, and bumping music.For the 2025 season, there are a few new additions to Palapa Tours' lineup, including themed nights, monthly karaoke nights, and a romantic date night sunset experience."Palapa Tours was created to bring a slice of island life to Toronto," said the Palapa Tours team via a press release. "We're excited to return with even more ways for guests to enjoy the waterfront, unwind with friends, and create a vibe on the water this summer."The 90-minute cruise launches from HTO Park at 315 Queens Quay West and can be booked for one to 12 passengers for $90 per...

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10 h. ago Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo to headline Roundup MusicFest at Prince's Island Park on July 9

Other musical guests include Tom Cochrane, J.D. Fortune and JJ Wilde

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10 h. ago Woman found in critical condition hours after release from Port Hardy police cells

Independent investigators are trying to determine if police actions or inactions were a factor in the woman's medical distress

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11 h. ago The National Association of Federal Retirees Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on Election Victory

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Federal Retirees extends congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team on their election victory. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the new government on critical priorities for older Canadians, including strengthening retirement income security, improving our healthcare system, and enhancing […]

Politics

12 h. ago Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2025 as Second Chance Month

Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2025 as Second Chance Month. The Senate cosponsors of the resolution include […]

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13 h. ago David Rosenberg: Carney is a fresh face but faces old Liberal problems including a looming recession

It seemed unfathomable just four months ago to think the Liberal Party of Canada would win this election

Transport

14 h. ago NCAA decision has potential to alter Canadian junior hockey and the pipelines that feed the NHL

Boston University sophomore Aiden Celebrini has no regrets over the decision he reached at 16 to maintain his college eligibility by skipping a chance to play for the Western Hockey League’s Saskatoon Blades. And it makes no difference that college hockey wasn’t on his radar growing up in North Vancouver and regularly attending WHL games […]

Sport

14 h. ago Anxious about the cost of having kids? Don’t get discouraged, experts say

The average cost of raising children is nearing $300,000, according to Statistics Canada — and that’s only up until 17 years old. Post-secondary education is not included, and how many 17 year olds are fully self-supporting? Having kids is more expensive than ever — inflation, housing and the cost of living are all in play […]

Society

14 h. ago Eagles star Jalen Hurts skips White House ceremony to celebrate Super Bowl championship

President Donald Trump feted the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on Monday, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, decided to skip the celebration. Hurts and other players cited scheduling conflicts as the reasons for their absences, according to a White House official who was not authorized to comment publicly […]

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