3 h. ago ‘The Accountant 2’: Life on the spectrum, with knuckles bared

Ben Affleck is in full furrow-browed golden retriever mode in “The Accountant 2,” a convoluted, overcomplicated follow-up to the 2016 action drama that, when it became an unexpected hit, seemed to bode well for the theatrical fortunes of original movies aimed at grown-up audiences attracted to violence and arcane techno-speak in equal measure. Those qualities […]

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7 h. ago Woman faces deportation after wrong turn on Costco run ends at Ontario

What should have been an ordinary afternoon of shopping at Costco turned into a nightmare ordeal at the U.S.-Canada border for one woman and her family.NPR reported that a woman living in the Detroit area of Michigan had been on her way to Costco when a wrong turn led her to the U.S.-Canada border.On March 8, Sarahi, who chooses to go by her first name, said she was travelling with her two young daughters, ages one and five, and brother, 19, to shop and get lunch at a local Costco.However, they didn't know at the time that the GPS was directing them to a Costco in Canada — one located across the border in Windsor, Ont. Sarahi and her brother are immigrants from Guatemala and don't have legal status in the U.S. However, Sarahi's daughters are both U.S. citizens. She said she realized what was happening when U.S. immigration officials approached their car.Both brother and sister were separated and told that they were to be deported. They also had the right to speak t...

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7 h. ago Farm Management Canada Celebrates a Year of Partnership, Growth and Impact

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canada’s only national organization dedicated exclusively to driving farm management excellence, Farm Management Canada has worked tirelessly for over 30 years to equip farmers and industry service providers with the skills, tools, and resources to build a resilient and prosperous agricultural sector through farm business skills […]

Culture

8 h. ago Anthony Stolarz’s strong playoff start stirs Maple Leafs memories for Ken Wregget

'I was 6-foot-1 in the 1980s and considered big. He’s 6-foot-6, but’s he’s moving well and playing great.'

Culture

8 h. ago J.D. Tuccille: Antisemitic hellhole Harvard should stop accepting public money

With an endowment of over $53 billion, it's especially well-positioned to assert its independence from government

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8 h. ago LCBO is hiring for more than 400 jobs across Ontario right now

New job, who this? If you're looking for work this summer, the LCBO could be the fit for you. The '"world-class" brand is hiring all across Ontario right now, with over 400 positions available for customer service representatives.The LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) is an Ontario government enterprise, as well as one of the largest buyers and retailers of beverage alcohol in the world.Currently, there are over 650 retail stores in the province.In preparation for what's sure to be a busy few months ahead, the over 400 customer service roles span across many cities, towns, and villages in Ontario, such as:PaisleyLion's HeadFort FrancesTobermoryNipigonLittle CurrentBrockvilleRed LakeGeraldtonDrydenKenoraBrechinPort CarlingBalaSioux LookoutBurlingtonMississaugaHamiltonTorontoWhitbyWhite RiverKearneySmithsvilleJust to name a few.The jobs come with some pretty sweet perks, too. Employees can take advantage of online learning to support i...

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8 h. ago More beer stores in Ontario are abruptly closing down including two in Toronto

The Beer Store in Ontario is preparing to shut down four locations across the province in June, following dozens of other closures earlier this year. In a news release on its website, The Beer Store revealed that two locations in Toronto, namely those at 761 Queen St. W. and 1270 Woodbine Ave. in East York, would be closing for good on June 15. Two other stores in Ontario, including one at 7676 Islington Ave. in Woodbridge and one at 2144 Carling Ave. in Ottawa, will also be shutting down on the same day. In addition, the company noted that The Beer Store site in Sault Ste. Marie, located at 250 Bruce St., will be closing its retail footprint and transforming fully to a distribution warehouse to "better service the needs" of customers. "The Beer Store has been in business for over 97 years, and we take pride in serving our customers with the best service possible while offering a wide selection of beer and an easy...

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10 h. ago Ukraine says another Russian drone attack kills 3 after Trump rebuked Putin

Trump's frustration is growing as his effort to forge a deal between Ukraine and Russia has failed to achieve a breakthrough

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10 h. ago What ’Conclave’ the movie got right — and wrong — about real

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honoured tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood. “Conclave” the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process with its arcane rules and […]

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10 h. ago Cam Ward (le gardien) réagit à sa sélection au repêchage de la NFL

Il a entendu Roger Goodell appeler son nom, jeudi soir!

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11 h. ago BetterAlt and The Vitamin Shoppe Forge Partnership to Broaden Premium Wellness Selection

Ayurvedic wellness company BetterAlt joins forces with The Vitamin Shoppe to introduce five top-selling products to 689 stores nationwide. This partnership connects BetterAlt’s digital-savvy brand with The Vitamin Shoppe’s health-focused customers, widening the availability of quality Ayurvedic wellness products. Photo Courtesy of BetterAlt NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BetterAlt, a fast-growing health […]

Politics

12 h. ago Schneider Electric Advances in Product Environmental Data Transparency

Enabling customers to make better informed sustainability and business decisions. 14 environmental data attributes now covering 70 per cent of product turnover. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its Environmental Data Program. This initiative, which builds on the legacy Green Premium label, provides […]

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12 h. ago Conservation contributors to receive King Charles III Coronation Medals

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To mark Earth Week, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) proudly announces that several individuals are being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their exceptional contributions to nature conservation in Canada. NCC was selected to be a partner agency to nominate and present […]

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13 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Hardworking son frustrated by siblings’ free rides from dad

DEAR ABBY: I’m in my early 40s and have been working hard since my mid 20s. I have a nice house that my wife and I are trying to pay off and two kids. We live pretty comfortably, but by no means are we well off. My dad is very well off, and he finances […]

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18 h. ago Russia Drills Oil Wells at Fastest Pace in 5 Years as Curbs Ease

Russia’s oil producers have been drilling wells at a pace not seen in at least five years as the nation readies for both a loosening of OPEC+ output limits and the possibility of relief from some international sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

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22 h. ago Cavalry FC's Marco Carducci aids testicular cancer cause with meatball pizza partnership

Marco Carducci is back saving balls for Cavalry FC. Then there’s the veteran goalkeeper’s other gig — that is saving balls for Calgary’s male population, as a voice and high-profile face for Oneball, a local charity focused on supporting the battle against testicular cancer through funding, research and awareness. One begets the other in his mission to […]

Culture

22 h. ago BlackRock® Canada Announces Final April Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

TORONTO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final April 2025 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on April 25, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on April 30, 2025. Details […]

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22 h. ago Cam Ward goes to the Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd by the Jaguars

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal.  After the Tennessee Titans selected Ward first overall, the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the second […]

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22 h. ago Ward goes 1st to Titans at NFL draft, Hunter picked 2nd as Sanders waits

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal. After the Tennessee Titans selected Ward first overall, the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the second […]

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24 h. ago Surprising to the end, ‘The Conners’ found a nice life after Roseanne

This story contains plot details of Wednesday’s series finale of “The Conners.” – – – Nothing about the “Roseanne” reboot played out as expected. When ABC revived Roseanne Barr’s hit Midwestern working-class family sitcom in 2018, hoping to appeal to the “forgotten” voters who had elected Donald Trump as president, no one anticipated that its […]

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