1 hour ago DEAR ABBY: ‘Relationship’ involves sending money in one direction

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a text relationship for nearly a year. I call it a text relationship because we communicate solely through texting. Because I’m not a video chat person, it doesn’t bother me that we don’t Zoom. Additionally, the few times he has tried to contact me via video, we just don’t […]

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2 h. ago Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai Integrates Alibaba’s Qwen3 Model to Continuously Deliver Cutting

SHENZHEN, China, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced the integration of Alibaba’s Qwen3 model family into its leading enterprise-grade AI platform GPTBots.ai, marking a significant step forward in delivering state-of-the-art AI […]

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3 h. ago Germany and France Return to Growth But Tariff Pain Yet to Hit

The German and French economies returned to growth at the start of the year but face more challenging times ahead as the damage from US trade levies is fully felt.

Economics

3 h. ago Veritonic Enhances Creative Measurement Solution with Streamlined Setup and In

NEW YORK — Veritonic, the industry’s comprehensive audio analytics and research platform, today announced an array of enhancements to its Creative Measurement solution. The enhancements are designed to simplify the setup process and strengthen team collaboration, offering users a robust, end-to-end experience in audio asset testing and optimization. The new capabilities mirror the intuitive functionality […]

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5 h. ago ‘We had jobs’: Rural Romania turns to faith and nationalism ahead of presidential election rerun

SASCHIZ, Romania (AP) — In a picturesque village in central Romania, 83-year-old Zoica Roth bemoans the lack of opportunities for young people and says she’s not convinced that an upcoming presidential election can help stem the desertion of the countryside. “I have two girls and two boys. I only see them once in the summer […]

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6 h. ago All Oilers, all the time as Edmonton pulls away from Los Angeles

Things were close for a few games, but that sound you heard Tuesday night in Los Angeles was the Edmonton Oilers pulling away from the Kings — probably for good, if the last five periods are any indication. A series that started in L.A.’s favour, with the Kings up 2-0 and a break or two […]

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9 h. ago Ottawa Senators plant seed of doubt with huge Game 5 win in Battle of Ontario

SENATORS 4, LEAFS 0 Toronto leads series 3-2 The Ottawa Senators have planted the all-important seed of doubt in the Battle of Ontario. Facing elimination for the second time against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Senators refused to go quietly into the night with a 4-0 victory over their arch-rivals on Tuesday night at Scotiabank […]

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11 h. ago 'A time of reckoning': Federal NDP collapse raises key questions about future of party

Fear of U.S. President Donald Trump and a shift away from the NDP's traditional working-class base were key factors in the party's downfall. What happens now?

Culture

12 h. ago Ontario government starts process for Highway 401 tunnel feasibility study

The feasibility study is in response to concerns that the project could potentially cost tens of billions of dollars, but Ford vowed to built it regardless of price

Politics

13 h. ago Mathyssen, defeated Monday by Conservative Kurt Holman after serving two terms as NDP MP for London

Lindsay Mathyssen won’t say goodbye. She’s just hitting “pause,” she said Tuesday as the reality sinks in that for the first time in 19 years a Mathyssen will not be the NDP MP for London-Fanshawe. Lindsay Mathyssen, defeated Monday by Conservative Kurt Holman after serving two terms, reflected on her time in office and how […]

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14 h. ago In Calgary courts: Canmore man who shot at Mountie while fleeing checkstop handed 7 1/2

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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14 h. ago In Calgary courts: Murder suspect Michael Adenyi showed signs of psychosis but was able to participate in activities, psychologist found

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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14 h. ago Alberta bill seeks to reintroduce union, corporate contributions, ban tabulators and lower recall threshold

"I believe democracy thrives when people trust the process," Premier Danielle Smith told reporters about the bill.

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14 h. ago Woman walking dog knocked down and bitten by black bear in Whistler

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said the bear was killed due to public safety concerns after the woman was taken to hospital

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15 h. ago B.C.’s auditor general finds legal aid lacks processes to ensure timely services

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s auditor general says the body in charge of providing legal aid for those with low incomes doesn’t have processes or information to ensure people get timely and high-quality help. The report from acting auditor general Sheila Dodds says Legal Aid BC decided its funding needs based on current demand rather than […]

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15 h. ago Rick Tocchet is leaving the Canucks: ‘I was honoured to be your coach.’ What happens now?

The head coach said it is the right time to leave and explore other hockey opportunities. Read more to see who could replace him

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16 h. ago Black bear killed after dog walker knocked down and bitten in Whistler

The BC Conservation Officer Service said the bear knocked a woman to the ground an bit her on Monday while she was walking her dog.

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16 h. ago Payments of these benefits may be delayed if you don't file your taxes on time

Regularly employed Canadians have one day left to file their taxes in Canada by the April 30 deadline.According to a survey from H&R Block, 22 per cent of Canadians have yet to file their tax return.More than half (58 per cent) of those yet to file say they plan to file before the deadline, but haven’t gotten around to it yet, and 12 per cent say it's because they have yet to receive some documents they need.If you've been slacking, now's the time to catch up so that you don't miss out on any immediate benefit and credit payments, or incur any penalties.We spoke with H&R Block tax expert Yannick Lemay about what could happen if you file your taxes late in Canada.Late benefit and credit paymentsLemay says there are a lot of credits in the last few years, both from the federal and provincial governments, that are being paid outside of the tax return."That means in order to receive them, you need to have filed your tax return," he explained....

Economics

16 h. ago When will the Rogers Centre's dome be open for Toronto Blue Jays games?

It could be said that there are two unofficial Opening Days for Toronto Blue Jays games.Of course, there's the actual Opening Day, where Toronto plays their first home regular season game of the year, usually in March when temperatures are still hovering around zero.And then, somewhere between four and eight weeks later, there's the second, perhaps more anticipated, Opening Day, where the Rogers Centre roof is opened for the first time each season.Famously known as the world's first retractable roof on a sporting venue when it opened in 1989, the Rogers Centre's precipitation control mechanism may not be as awe-inspiring as it once was.But it's still a staple of Toronto culture, and could be making its debut this week. While Toronto has already seen two of its road games this season be delayed and eventually postponed by inclement weather, that hasn't been a problem in Toronto for most of the franchise's history.Sportsnet's Joe Siddall was among those...

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17 h. ago Canada's Wonderland roller coaster known for rough ride is getting a big change

Just days remain before Canada's Wonderland opens for the year, but there are many big changes parkgoers should be aware of if attending the coaster haven during the early days 2025 season.Most are probably well aware of the impending opening of the park's new flagship record-breaking launch coaster, AlpenFury, set to open at a yet-to-be-announced date, but there are a few other rides that will be absent from the park's roster on opening day.Along with the yet-to-open AlpenFury and the recently-demolished Time Warp roller coaster, Canada's Wonderland will be without one of its original attractions for the initial weeks of the 2025 season.The Mighty Canadian Minebuster — one of the park's 1981 opening day attractions — will not be open to riders when the park opens for the season on May 8.The 44-year-old coaster holds the record of the longest single-track wooden coaster in Canada at over one kilometre in length, but it is also known for a particularly...

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