2 h. ago SIMMONS SAYS: Leafs were close to passing on Matthew Knies at 2021 NHL draft

When the Maple Leafs were getting close to the 57th pick in the 2021 NHL draft, Kyle Dubas hung up the phone and was pretty sure he had a deal made. He was going to do what he had done in the past — swap one pick and get two or three back in return. […]

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9 h. ago Toronto neighbours fear huge tower may give them cancer and collapse their homes

A local neighbourhood group is concerned about an approved plan to construct a 42-storey tower in their area, raising a long list of fears about the new development in an open letter shared earlier this month.The group, which calls itself "Concerned Residents of Willowdale," has various concerns about the planned tower at 2810–2816 Bayview Avenue.Among the group's fears, they claim that the construction of this new tower will put them at risk of a rare type of cancer and even the potential for excavation of the adjacent site to collapse their homes.A representative of the group reached out, sharing concerns about the City's approval of the plan "right behind single-family homes."The proposal site occupies a major street steps from a key intersection, a subway station, and Highway 401, though residents of single-family homes to the rear are fighting back. Google Street View."This decision overrides zoning laws, ignores health and safety risks, and sets a dangerous precedent for...

Science

16 h. ago Toronto FC still in search of a win after scoreless draw with Minnesota United

Toronto FC, still looking for its first win of the MLS season, played Minnesota United FC to a scoreless draw Saturday. Minnesota (4-1-3) extended its unbeaten run to seven games since dropping the season opener 1-0 at Los Angeles FC. Toronto is now winless in eight (0-4-4) this season and has gone 0-8-5 in league […]

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17 h. ago Corey Conners catching Rory McIlroy after Irishman’s record Masters start

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

Sport

17 h. ago Rory McIlroy electric on Masters moving day, Corey Conners giving chase

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

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19 h. ago Leafs notes: Toronto’s first place race takes precedence over any help for Habs

The Maple Leafs found themselves on the fence Saturday night where the cross-border playoff picture was situated. Toronto was in the unique pre-game position of denying the Montreal Canadiens a playoff spot at least another day with a regulation win, while the reverse would help a fifth Canadian team qualify. Keep in mind it’s a […]

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20 h. ago Poilievre would not expand Canada’s medical assistance in dying law, but will maintain right

Medical assistance in dying has been legal in Canada since 2016 following a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision

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20 h. ago B.C. climate news: Gitanyow chiefs tell B.C. court LNG project threatens salmon rights | Major nations agree on first global fee on greenhouse gases that targets shipping

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 7 to April 13, 2025.

Politics

22 h. ago Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from ’reciprocal’ tariffs

The Trump administration says electronics like smartphones and laptops will be excluded from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S. The announcement on Friday would also benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said […]

Politics

27 h. ago Caroline Elliott: Only the NDP will benefit from the new CentreBC party

B.C. history shows that the right can't win when it's divided

Culture

29 h. ago Drag the Vote wants Canadians voting like 'rights are on the line'

The national campaign involves hundreds of drag artists reaching out to disillusioned voters with a lot to lose.

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37 h. ago Canadian Corey Conners paired with Rory McIlroy at Masters, eyeing green jacket

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Masters fans north of the border this weekend will be looking at the Augusta National leaderboard much like shelves at the grocery store, skipping past the name brands to support Canadian. Justin Rose. Bryson DeChambeau. Rory McIlroy. Scottie Scheffler. No. No. No. No thanks. Halfway through the season’s first major, Corey Conners […]

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38 h. ago NYC helicopter crash: All 6 victims identified as crews search for wreckage

The victims included a Spanish businessman, his wife and three children, one of whom would have turned nine a day after their sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.

Events

40 h. ago Surrey School District cancels all U.S. field trips over ‘border safety’

Mark Pearmain, Supt. and CEO of the Surrey School District, told Global News that the district has a "vibrant and diverse" community of 85,000 students.

Society

41 h. ago Edmonton Oilers counting down the return of both pieces of Dynamic Duo

"Obviously, I want to be smart about it and be careful and cautious with it. Those are the steps that we’re taking right now"

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42 h. ago ’Extremely troubling’ that U.S. can’t provide details on mistakenly deported man, judge says

GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Friday lambasted a government lawyer who couldn’t explain what, if anything, the Trump administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The U.S. government attorney also struggled to provide any information […]

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43 h. ago Turkish Tufts University student says was scared when surrounded, now in custody in a crowded cell

A Tufts University doctoral student from Turkey detained by immigration officials said she was talking to her mother on her phone at the time shortly after she left her Massachusetts home when she was surrounded by several men, and “I screamed.” Rumeysa Ozturk, 30, who has since been moved to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

Society

44 h. ago More American doctors are applying to practice in Quebec because of Trump

With polarizing political rhetoric reigning south of the border, Quebec and other provinces are hoping to attract American doctors to Canada.

Science

44 h. ago Canadian woman goes viral over tense exchange with U.S. border agents

A Canadian woman travelling in the U.S. shared an unusual comment she received from an agent at a U.S.-Canada border crossing, drawing mixed comments from netizens.Erin Rafferty, 35, who goes by the username @ecomera on TikTok, is a business owner and content creator from the Moncton area in New Brunswick. Since 2019, Rafferty and her husband have been spending extensive time in the U.S. and visiting different states in a trailer.The couple wanted to make the most of the opportunity to travel while their children were still too young to attend school. So, in 2024, they invested in a new trailer, a truck, and a lifetime campground membership with access to all U.S. parks. Considering current tensions between Canada and the U.S., Rafferty said they did have second thoughts."I was genuinely nervous about coming down. My family asked us to cancel, and we seriously considered it," she said in an email statement. "But in the end, we had made a big investment into this lifes...

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45 h. ago Who's taking care of baby boy found abandoned on London doorstep?

As police search for the parents of an abandoned baby boy, a behind-the-scenes process involving child welfare officials is underway.

Transport