4 h. ago Bebbington: 'Freedom to read' is crucial to a healthy society

Books, and the libraries that offer them to everyone, promise knowledge and discovery beyond the bubble of today's social media algorithms.

Science

18 h. ago Trump expresses hope Ukraine war nearing end as he meets with French president

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed hope that Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he met Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the invasion. But France’s leader cautioned that it’s crucial that any potential agreement with Moscow does not amount to surrender for Ukraine. Their talks come […]

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20 h. ago Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and his wife are having a baby

The family of Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner will be growing by one in the coming months.Gaby McCabe, wife of Leafs defenceman Jake, shared the news on her Instagram story over the weekend, complete with what appeared to be a few party favours from a baby shower."Oh boy! Welcome Baby Marner. Love your Lady Leafs," a card in the photo posted by Mrs. McCabe read, suggesting a baby shower was held by the Leafs wives and girlfriends. It's also likely a safe assumption that the child will be a boy.The new baby is the Marners' first.Mitch and Steph are having a baby! 🐣 pic.twitter.com/Ab91RmoTWr— 𝒏𝒆𝒂. (@theroserenity) February 24, 2025The couple will be the second high-profile Leafs pairing to have a baby on the way in recent months, with Morgan Rielly’s wife, Tessa Virtue, giving birth to a baby boy named McCormick in August 2024.The Marners first met in elementary school but then reconnected and began dating during Mitch's junior hockey career wit...

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26 h. ago Alterra Mountain Company Names New Chief People Officer and President & Chief Operating Officer, Experiences Division

DENVER — Alterra Mountain Company has announced key additions to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Diane Neville as Chief People Officer (CPO) and Will Forbes as President & Chief Operating Officer, Experiences Division. “We are very excited to add these talented leaders to crucial roles within our growing company. They will each […]

Economics

28 h. ago The GTA neighbourhoods where you can still get a house for under $1 million

Toronto may still be one of the least affordable places in the world for real estate, but the city's market has softened quite remarkably in the last year or so.Even if the price declines have been most notable in the condo segment — which has plummeted from its investor-driven heyday — the sheer abundance of available listings at the moment has given buyers far more choice.Price points have been pretty stubbornly stagnant overall considering the lack of activity, but there has still been room for many would-be homeowners to haggle properties down, and a number of neighbourhoods in the region where the average cost of even a house, not a condo, is now falling below the crucial $1 million mark.Homes are still selling for far under asking price in the vast majority of the Toronto areahttps://t.co/vLNpN8eLpz— blogTO (@blogTO) January 10, 2025Wahi, which hosts listings along with offering regula...

Economics

29 h. ago B.C. Conservative MLA backs lawyer in residential school row with Law Society

Lawyer James Heller unsuccessfully pushed for the society's training material to say there were "potentially" burial sites at a former Kamloops residential school

Society

43 h. ago Honorary Consul for Sierra Leone resigns in protest of country's detention of Calgary woman

'I believe very strongly that Sierra Leone needs to have a higher regard for human rights and fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of speech, than has been on display recently,' David Pratt wrote

Other

45 h. ago 'A very sad day for Ukrainians': Calgarians stand with Ukraine on somber third anniversary of invasion

'We are grateful to the Canadian government and ordinary Canadians for their unwavering support and assistance in this struggle ... We honour those Canadian citizens who have given their lives for the peace and freedom of Ukraine'

Events

48 h. ago Artificial sweetener aspartame may affect heart health: Study

Looking to indulge your sweet tooth while maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle? Aspartame may not be the best option when it comes to artificial sweeteners, according to a new study. Researchers in Sweden conducted experiments on mice that showed the artificial sweetener triggered increased insulin levels. That in turn leads to atherosclerosis, the buildup of fats, […]

Culture

54 h. ago The Latest: Exit polls say Merz leads in Germany’s election, AfD makes historic gains

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory. Exit polls also indicate that Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II. The election came as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump administration, […]

Politics

54 h. ago The Latest: Merz leads in Germany’s election while AfD makes historic gains

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceding defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II. The election came as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump […]

Politics

54 h. ago The Latest: Merz wins Germany’s election while AfD makes historic gains

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceding defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II. The election came as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump […]

Politics

64 h. ago The London Knights stretch their winning streak to seven games with a victory over the Otters

Noah Read and Will Nicholl each had a goal and an assist for the Knights as London won for the seventh straight game.

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3 d. ago L.A. district attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers, still deciding on resentencing

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles district attorney said Friday he opposes a new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez in the 1989 killing of their parents but hasn’t made up his mind on whether to support a resentencing bid that could lead to their freedom after nearly 30 years in prison. The brothers were […]

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3 d. ago St. Mary’s Academy U18 prep hockey team crushed after program gets slashed

The team wasn't told until November, which was past crucial league deadlines making it impossible for the girls to try and save the team for next season.

Sport

3 d. ago AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the blocking of its journalists. The lawsuit was filed Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., 10 days after the White House began restricting access to the news […]

Politics

4 d. ago Erectile Dysfunction: The PelviTouch Revolution Comes From DEKA’s Italian Technology

VIENNA — DEKA Laser, a subsidiary of El.En. S.p.A., a company operating in the Laser and Energy-Based Devices market, listed on Borsa Italiana’s Euronext STAR Milan (“STAR”), and a global leader in medical technologies, has presented its latest innovative therapy, PelviTouch, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, at the European Society for Sexual Medicine […]

Other

4 d. ago Michael Higgins: Lawyer suing his own law society for libel over Kamloops ‘graves’

A lawsuit alleges the Law Society of British Columbia refused to correct factually inaccurate statements about residential schools

Other

4 d. ago Varcoe: Canadian producers stand by spending plans, but it's uncertain who would foot bill from Trump tariffs

The question of how the U.S. levy and counter-tariffs could ripple through the sector is crucial, as trade disruptions could freeze investment and increase costs

Economics

4 d. ago Varcoe: Canadian oil producers stand by spending plans, but it's uncertain who would foot bill from Trump tariffs

The question of how the U.S. levy and counter-tariffs could ripple through the sector is crucial, as trade disruptions could freeze investment and increase costs

Economics