48 m. ago COMMENTARY: How to make sense of the opinion polls during the 2025 Canadian election

Caution must be used when interpreting opinion polls during the election. They’re not all created equal. Dismissing them outright is as foolish as trusting them blindly.  

Politics

1 hour ago Citizen voter: When you grow up in a political family, you vote

'Young voters don’t have any idea how fragile democracy is. There’s a level of apathy that I don’t understand, and that’s really what my message is.'

Politics

1 hour ago On the Brink: How one Canadian uses couponing to fight inflation

As economic uncertainty fuels volatile grocery prices, Canadians may be left feeling like their dollar is falling short. This is where Kathleen Cassidy comes to help.

Economics

1 hour ago New Democrats are expecting the worst and questioning Jagmeet Singh’s future

With only days left in the campaign, Singh is trying to win what he can

Other

1 hour ago Ottawa Rapid FC: Everything you need to know about Ottawa women's pro soccer franchise

"The beauty of the women's sports movement is almost like the Taylor Swift effect," says the team's COO.

Sport

5 h. ago Brews news: Plenty of version of Glorious and Free to sample

One city, two beers and a toast to Canada.

Other

5 h. ago Two friends open dream Mexican cafe in Toronto that's also a boutique

Just outside of Dupont subway station in Toronto, two friends have created a vibrant new space that blends nostalgic Mexican flavours, vintage fashion, and community. Wey Cup is a cozy but lively café and boutique that opened its doors last month, thanks to the duo that made it possible — friends Barbara Cervantes and Alejandra Blanco. On the café side, Wey Cup serves up classic coffee shop staples, like espressos, Americanos, and lattes, but it's the Mexican-inspired drinks that really stand out. Their "latte de mi corazón" is a sweet twist on a classic latte, made with creamy horchata. Their "café de olla" is a traditional Mexican brew infused with cinnamon and piloncillo (panela or unrefined whole cane sugar) that offers a taste of home for anyone missing it, or just discovering it. Other menu highlights include "grandma chocolate," a traditional hot chocolate topped with a...

Other

6 h. ago Postmedia Calgary receives three honours at National Newspaper Awards

Journalism plaudits for news photo, editorial cartoon and special series on inflation

Society

7 h. ago World leaders gather for Pope Francis funeral after 250,000 mourners paid their last respects

The Vatican said that 164 delegations are confirmed for Saturday's funeral, including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns

Politics

7 h. ago Federal election: Jagmeet Singh, Mark Carney shore up support in London

The federal election campaign came to London Friday night, with Liberal Leader Mark Carney and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holding separate rallies within five kilometres of each other. Facing the prospect of losing some of the 24 seats the party had in the last Parliament, Singh carved out time in the crucial home stretch of […]

Politics

7 h. ago Postmedia wins National Newspaper Awards, including Journalist of the Year

Halifax Chronicle Herald's Aaron Beswick won for local reporting as well as journalist of the year. Regina Leader-Post's Brandon Harder won for long feature

Society

7 h. ago Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies

Giuffre, 41, died by suicide Friday at her farm in Western Australia, her publicist confirmed

Events

7 h. ago 'Senseless act': Haida Gwaii community mourns Skidegate man killed in homicide

Luke Pearson died after he was hit by a vehicle in what police describe as a "targeted attack."

Events

7 h. ago Late semifinal heroics send Saskatoon AAA Stars to Esso Cup gold medal game

The Saskatoon AAA Stars will be playing for their first Esso Cup national championship after beating the North York Storm in the 2025 tournament's semifinal.

Sport

7 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide: Report

She also accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault.

Events

8 h. ago Mayors of Gibsons and Bowen Island issue ‘urgent’ demands on ferry reliability

The two communities are both heavily reliant on ferry service out of Horseshoe Bay, and have both dealt with recent outages.

Other

8 h. ago Fans allege security at a Bush concert in Kelowna were using ‘excessive force’

Multiple attendees have alleged that security at Prospera Place used excessive force on fans during the show’s opening act.

Sport

8 h. ago Video shows moment roof collapses at Victoria construction site

WorkSafeBC confirmed it is investigating the incident that happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. on April 11 at the site located in the 600 block of Herald Street.

Other

8 h. ago Body of diver missing west of Cornwall recovered after search

The body of a scuba diver who went missing in the water off the Long Sault Parkway was been recovered. The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry OPP responded to a call at about 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday from Lock 21, part of a submerged canal system that is a well-known dive site at the west end […]

Other

9 h. ago Youths charged with assault after alleged luring of person on LGBTQ+ dating app

Six teenagers are charged with robbery and assault after allegedly luring an adult to an area of north Edmonton through an LGBTQ+ dating app. Police say they were called last month to the Calder neighbourhood, where a person arranged to meet someone from Grindr. Instead, they say the person was met by a group of […]

Events