1 hour ago Can Edmonton Oilers hammer down hard on the best weapon of the enemy?

The best weapon of the Los Angeles Kings? Kevin Fiala on the deadly L.A. power play, which has scored seven goals on 12 opportunities in three games. By comparison, the Oilers gave up just four power play goals in 25 games during the 2024 playoffs. Fiala and that power play are the difference in this […]

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3 h. ago Heavy weed smokers share similarities with psychosis patients: Study

A new study has linked smoking weed to a higher risk of psychosis. Research published recently found that emergency room visits for cannabis use by people over the age of 65 has skyrocketed and seniors needing acute care for partaking are up to 72% more likely to develop dementia, according to the New York Post. […]

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5 h. ago Twin peaks: Air conditioning, higher temperatures leading to double surge for electricity demand in Alberta

With record-breaking temps and the popularity of air conditioning soaring in Alberta, the province’s energy grid is literally hot and cold and moving to a “double peak” system. That’s according to Joel MacDonald, an economist and the founder of energyrates.ca. The hourly demand in July 2024 was above the previous summer demand peak on 73 […]

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6 h. ago ECB Prepares for June Cut as Economy Hurt Even If Trade Is Fixed

European Central Bank officials are preparing to lower interest rates further, expecting lasting damage to the economy from US tariffs even if Donald Trump’s administration softens its stance in the weeks ahead.

Economics

18 h. ago One of the 'coolest streets in the world' hosting huge party in Toronto this summer

Prepare to party on one of the world's coolest streets, Toronto, because you're getting the chance to do exactly that this summer.Back for its seventh year, OssFest is gearing up to take over Ossington Avenue once again this summer for one day of fun in the sun with some of the city's top restaurants, vendors and entertainment.Ranked by Time Out as one of the coolest streets in the world in 2022, the street has only continued to uphold its reputation in the years since — even if it, nor any neighbourhoods in Toronto, failed to register on the publication's ranking of the world's coolest neighbourhoods.The stretch of the street between Dundas West and Queen West, in particular, has historically been home to some of the city's best restaurants, stylish boutiques and, when the summer comes, lively patios — and OssFest is the ultimate culmination of them all.Turning the trendy strip into a pedestrian street for one day only, OssFest will see more than...

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30 h. ago US, Iran Held Detailed Talks, Signaling Progress on Nuclear Deal

Iran and the US held more detailed discussions aimed at reaching a potential deal over Tehran’s nuclear program, the Islamic Republic’s top diplomat said on Saturday.

Science

31 h. ago What I learned leading a Vancouver Sun Run clinic in the Downtown Eastside

Each Vancouver Sun Run clinic session in the DTES began with a buzz of energy in the Carnegie centre’s multipurpose room, as participants — ages 28 to 71 — prepared to hit the pavement.

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33 h. ago Il a eu la meilleure vue du match de séries du CH contre Washington: du CHU Sainte

Dernièrement, je me promenais sur la passerelle de presse du Canadien quand un homme d’une trentaine d’années s’approche de moi pour me saluer.

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37 h. ago Why Pope Francis’s signet ring must be destroyed with a silver hammer

Among the oldest traditions that mark the funeral preparations for Pope Francis is the destruction of his signet ring, the Ring of the Fisherman

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42 h. ago New Toronto collective wants you to party like it's 1999 with phone

There's a new event collective and apparel brand in Toronto that's trying to teach the city's partygoers how to connect by hosting phone-free parties.What was it like to party before the internet? It's a question that I, being of the tender age of 25 and only reaching appropriate party age long after my iPhone had already become effectively welded to my right hand, have contemplated often.No Instagram stories to be posted, no aspiring suitors asking for your Snapchat — just pure, present fun. Imagine that.Drenched in Gen Z idiosyncrasy as I may appear in making such a confession, I'm not alone.Toronto brothers Mich and Max Ward, alongside their best friend Christian Williamson, found themselves contemplating a similar question when they made the "somewhat rash decision" to leave their phones in the car for an entire weekend on a father-son fishing trip."It felt like we were kids again — fully present, laughing and connect...

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47 h. ago MANDEL: Ontario must cover U.S. surgery for trans patient who wants a vagina — and to keep her penis

Behold your tax dollars at work. OHIP has been ordered, for the third time, to pay for an out-of-country surgery for an Ontario trans, nonbinary patient who wants to keep the P while she gets the V. The provincial insurer argued that vaginoplasty is a listed, insured gender-affirming service — but only if it came […]

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50 h. ago 3 females accused of sex assaults, distraction thefts in Scarborough

Three unidentified suspects are sought after a string of sexual assaults in distraction thefts at local businesses in the Scarborough area. In a news release issued on Friday, Toronto Police said listed five incidents that happened between June 2024 and this week. Police alleged that in each incident, the suspects entered the store and one […]

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51 h. ago Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager’s refusal to answer questions

The Eagle Gold mine was the site of a disaster on June 24, 2024, when millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore was dumped into the environment

Politics

52 h. ago AGCO and Woodbine Entertainment Group reach settlement following investigation into track safety at Woodbine Racetrack

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Woodbine Entertainment have finalized a settlement agreement following an AGCO investigation into a series of serious equine incidents in the fall of 2024. For purposes of the settlement, Woodbine is not contesting the AGCO findings, but reserves its other […]

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53 h. ago Bragg Gaming Group To Settle USD 5 Million of Secured Promissory Note; Short

TORONTO — Bragg Gaming Group ( NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) (“Bragg” or the “Company”), a leading global B2B iGaming content and technology provider, today announced it has reached an agreement with its lenders, certain entities controlled by Doug Fallon, to repay USD 5 million of its outstanding USD 7 million secured promissory note and to […]

Economics

54 h. ago «Nous avons été assez bons dans les environnements hostiles»: Carbery a préparé ses joueurs pour l’ambiance du Centre Bell

Le Centre Bell a une aura tout autour de la Ligue nationale de hockey et les Capitals sont bien au courant que l’atmosphère y est particulière.

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54 h. ago Radiant Biotherapeutics Announces Poster Presentation at 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

TORONTO & PHILADELPHIA — Radiant Biotherapeutics, a preclinical biotechnology company developing an antibody platform to deliver first-in-class transformative therapies for patients facing life-changing disease, today announced the presentation of a poster at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, taking place April 25-30, 2025 in Chicago. The presentation describes the company’s Multabody™ platform, […]

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55 h. ago Greenheart Gold Announces Filing of Annual Financial Statements and Provides a Corporate Update

LONGUEUIL, Québec, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenheart Gold Inc. (TSXV: GHRT; OTCQB: GHRTF) (the “Company” or “Greenheart Gold”) is pleased to announce that it has filed its annual financial statements and management discussion and analysis for the initial period from April 19, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Filings”). The Annual Filings […]

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55 h. ago Outrageously colourful cluster of towers will be unlike anything else in Toronto

Ambitious plans surfaced in April for a proposal to redevelop a tract of City of Toronto-owned lands at a major transit hub with a multi-tower residential community that would look like nothing else in town.The sprawling site at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East, a commuter parking lot just north of Kennedy GO and TTC station and adjacent auto body shop, is set to be redeveloped with three new residential towers.But unlike the monotonous blue-grey glass Toronto residents are used to, these towers would feature wildly colourful designs from Vancouver-based Henriquez Partners Architects.The City's real estate asset management agency, CreateTO, has long planned to leverage this and other sites adjacent to transit, launching the Housing Now initiative in 2019 to activate underutilized City lands and work with private developers to get affordable housing built.CreateTO announced in January 2024 that Civic Developments, Windmill Developments, and the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto...

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55 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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