2 w. ago Easter bunny Olivia Chow draws basket of mixed reaction on social media

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow dressed like the Easter bunny at a parade in the Beaches over the weekend and social media users shared their thoughts. “Happy Easter from the Beaches Easter Sunday Parade,” Chow wrote on her social media pages, posting photos of herself and her team. Donning her signature purple, Chow went the extra […]

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2 w. ago Conservatives channel Viagra as record Ontario voters risk killing their mood: Election Power Meter

Easter long weekend was anything but restful for election workers as 7.3 million Canadians flocked to advance polls

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2 w. ago Billy Ray Cyrus, Elizabeth Hurley appear to confirm relationship with photo

Elizabeth Hurley, 59, and Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, announced the news on Easter weekend, sharing a photo showing Cyrus in bunny ears kissing Hurley on the cheek.

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2 w. ago 2 people, including motorcyclist, killed in Easter weekend crashes in Nova Scotia

RCMP in Nova Scotia are investigating two fatal collisions in the province over the Easter long weekend, including a collision between a motorcycle and full-sized van. 

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2 w. ago Number of Alberta measles cases rises to 118 as AHS issues warning for exposure in South health zone

The province says there are now 118 confirmed cases of the measles in Alberta, with five of those in Calgary. That’s an increase of 29 cases provincewide since the last update provided by the government before the Easter long weekend. The new information comes as Alberta Health Services was notified of more cases of measles […]

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2 w. ago Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure on busy Easter weekend

Two round trip sailings of the ferry between Langdale on the Sunshine Coast and Horseshoe Bay had to be cancelled

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3 w. ago Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, the local governor said Monday. Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin wrote on Telegram that the casualties occurred over the last 24 hours, adding that three others were wounded. Overall, Russia […]

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3 w. ago Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs, Way of the Cross and Cavalry FC: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from Easter celebrations to Cavalry FC's home opener

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3 w. ago TAIT: Effects of Oilers playoff runs priceless for fans, community

Just win, baby. I apologize, profusely, for bringing such a jarring trio of words into this most hallowed and sacred weekend, Easter, where the Christian faith — of which I am a most proud servant — celebrates new life. New hope. Yet, the Al Davis battle cry to rally his Los Angeles Raiders in the […]

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3 w. ago FOREVER FRIEND: ‘Playful and sweet’ Oswald the rabbit ready for adoption

Oswald the bunny is ready to hop into your life permanently this Easter weekend. The 14-month-old Lionhead/American rabbit was brought into Toronto Humane Society in February during the cold by a concerned citizen after he and two other rabbits were found on the DVP trail under the Bloor and Danforth bridge. “He’s the cutest,” THS […]

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3 w. ago Brookman: The Stampede and Spruce Meadows exemplify what Calgary is all about

Whether you are Christian, Muslim, Jewish or if you just march to your own drummer, may this Easter weekend give you a sense of peace, of family, of community and of being part of something bigger than ourselves. As the old Coca-Cola song used to say, “We are the world,” and nothing and no one […]

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3 w. ago 'All about the faith': Way of the Cross brings Christians to Beltline for Good Friday ritual

The procession, a cornerstone of the Easter weekend for Christians, intends to trace the 14 Stations of the Cross leading to Christ’s crucifixion

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3 w. ago Easter 2025: Here's 13 things to do this long weekend in Metro Vancouver

Spring has sprung! Here's a few fun ways to spend your April long weekend.

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3 w. ago What's open and closed over the Easter weekend in Metro Vancouver

From malls to attractions to public transit, here's a roundup of what's open and closed over the Easter long weekend in Metro Vancouver.

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3 w. 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, […]

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3 w. ago Easter festivities and other events to hop to this long weekend in GTA

The long weekend is upon us and while Easter and Passover may be winding down, that doesn’t mean events have been put on hold. In fact, there is a lot going on in and around Toronto – you just have to know where to find it all. Here’s what you need to know to make […]

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3 w. ago BC Ferries warning passengers of a busy Easter long weekend ahead

BC Ferries is encouraging customers to plan ahead, particularly those travelling on the busy Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay-Langdale routes.

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3 w. ago THE NEWS FORUM – HEZEKIAH – a ground breaking new miniseries premieres Easter weekend

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trillennium Media Group (TMG Inc.) announces the premiere of HEZEKIAH, the first episode of a bold and visually rich documentary miniseries that brings ancient scripture into conversation with modern archaeology. The first episode, HEZEKIAH, premieres Saturday, April 19 and Sunday April 20, at 10:00 PM on […]

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3 w. ago Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A power blackout hit all of Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend. All 1.4 million clients were affected, Hugo Sorrentini, spokesman for Luma Energy, which oversees the transmission and distribution of power, told The Associated Press. By late Wednesday […]

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3 w. ago Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Crews worked early Thursday to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island that affected the main international airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers The outage that began past noon Wednesday left 1.4 million customers without electricity and 328,000 without water. At […]

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