91 m. ago Farmer who reported theft of 45,000 chicks charged with fraud, mischief: OPP

More than two years after a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a Huron County farm, OPP have laid charges – against the farmer who reported the theft. Huron OPP said Wednesday a 41-year-old South Huron man is charged with fraud over $5,000 and public mischief in a case one farmer described as “mind-boggling” when […]

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2 h. ago Vancouver council reinstates funding for school meal programs

Mayor Ken Sim recounts his mom was arrested for stealing food to feed family

Society

3 h. ago Over 800 special ballots 'mistakenly' kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says

Elections Canada says an initial analysis shows that outcomes were not affected by the mislaid ballots

Politics

3 h. ago New Calgary police chief sworn in as two deputy chiefs depart

'I know this change is sudden and ... I want to assure everyone in this city the CPS is dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition of leadership,' said new the chief, Katie McLellan

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4 h. ago MANDEL: Toronto councillor denies sexually assaulting 2 cottage guests

Councillor Michael Thompson remembered the exact moment when his world came crashing down,  a memory that had him breaking down on the witness stand for the first time. The six-time Scarborough Centre councillor had missed a call from a 705 number while in a council meeting and a text from an OPP detective. When he […]

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4 h. ago Ontario to ask for appeal of court order pausing Toronto bike lane removals

Ontario is seeking to appeal a temporary court order stopping it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes while a judge weighs whether the plan is unconstitutional. The government served notice of its intent to appeal last month’s injunction to lawyers for a cycling advocacy group challenging its plan to remove lanes on Bloor […]

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4 h. ago City of Calgary prepares for a busy construction season ahead

The Plan Your Trip portal gives Calgarians access to real-time traffic cameras, maps and estimated travel times to better plan the best route.

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4 h. ago Edmonton home sales and inventory climb with spring temperatures

Spring has sprung in Edmonton’s real estate market with a flood of new listings cropping up over April. But consecutive months of strong sales and few listings continue to put upward pressure on prices in all categories. The Realtors Association of Edmonton’s (RAE) April housing update, released Friday, shows continued strong sales activity, increases in […]

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5 h. ago Toronto District School Board says it got ransom demand over stolen student data

Canada’s largest school board says it has received a ransom demand over student data that was stolen last December, even though the company behind the affected software paid a ransom in hopes of securing that information. The Toronto District School Board said in a letter to parents and caregivers Wednesday that it recently learned the […]

Society

5 h. ago Evacuations follow loss as wildfire burns in Sturgeon County

The Town of Redwater, the Redwater Health Centre, Diamond Spring Lodge and local schools proactively took measures to evacuate patients, residents and students from their buildings.

Events

5 h. ago Retiree dad from Amherstburg ‘trying to take in’ $105,000 lottery win

Retiree and father of two Pasquale Mazzei of Amherstburg, Ont., was “frozen with shock” after winning a Lotto 6/49 second prize worth $105,904.20 in the March 19 draw. Mazzei has been playing the lottery since he was old enough to do so and this was his first big win. “In the morning, after finishing my […]

Economics

6 h. ago Significant tornado in city limits would be 'catastrophic' for Calgary, says meteorologist

While she said the likelihood of a significant tornado event hitting Calgary is slim, a meteorologist warned the city needs to be prepared for the possibility

Society

6 h. ago 'Disheartening': Evergreen theatre to close after 34 years in business

The news comes after the company was unable to get their loan contract renewed with the Social Enterprise Fund

Culture

7 h. ago 'No idea it was going to blow up like this': Woman crochets Edmonton Oilers themed emotional support chickens for stressed out fans

"There's these highs and lows, and it's so deep, that if any fans in the NHL need an emotional support chicken, it's the fans here in Edmonton"

Sport

7 h. ago Man, 35, accused of Scarborough gunpoint robbery despite firearm prohibition

Accused was already subject to court order prohibiting him from possessing firearms when he was arrested

Events

8 h. ago Cop killer serving life sentence faces death sentence while free on parole

Barbara Taylor, one of two women who murdered Toronto Police Det.-Const. Bill Hancox in 1998, diagnosed with ‘aggressive' form of cancer

Events

9 h. ago Former Albertan country star to lead Stampede Grandstand show

Carolyn Dawn Johnson is returning to her Alberta roots as the headliner at this summer’s Stampede Grandstand Show. Born in Grande Prairie, Johnson has won 17 Canadian Country Music Awards and toured with stars like Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney. She moved to Nashville in the early 1990s. “Returning home to […]

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9 h. ago Toronto photographer holds contest to celebrate moms and their dogs

Mothers and their fur babies are being celebrated by longtime Toronto dog photographer Jack Jackson. First up, given Mother’s Day is Sunday, is a contest for moms and their dogs to enter for a free two-hour photo shoot with Jackson (normally $175) and a print or $100 credit for a print. Up to five winners […]

Culture

10 h. ago The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are Thursday. Here’s who’s performing and presenting

NEW YORK — Excuse me, you look like you might want to see the next generation of country music acts clean up at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards. Fans of the genre have long committed Ella Langley and Riley Green’s throwback duet, “You Look Like You Love Me” to memory, and soon, they’ll […]

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10 h. ago Here are all the new food items at Canada's Wonderland this year

As Canada's Wonderland gears up for what is sure to be one of their most eventful seasons yet, with a new roller coaster and a fresh lawsuit already making headlines ahead of opening day, they're also rolling out a selection of new menu items that run the gamut from weird to wonderful.I, like many, have a love-hate relationship with theme park food.On one hand, a trip to your local theme park, like Canada's Wonderland, is one of the only times when it's socially acceptable to consume only items that have been thoroughly deep-fried, all day long. On the other hand, though, that very diet proves a particularly risky one when it comes to actually getting on a roller coaster.I guess nothing worth having comes without some sacrifice.Lucky for us all, though, Canada's Wonderland is launching a slew of brand-new menu items for the 2025 season at a number of their dining locations, giving you the chance to spice up your regular corn dog and funnel cake rotation.Perh...

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