81 m. ago ‘She was waiting for the bus’: Quebec woman dies after being hit by falling tree branch

Canadian legal experts point out that generally speaking, property owners are responsible for falling trees and branches. But not every case in the same.

Events

1 hour ago CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances

OTTAWA — The CRTC’s hearing on defining Canadian content began Tuesday with Netflix, Paramount and Apple dropping off the schedule at the last minute. MPA-Canada, which represents a number of the big streaming companies, rescheduled its appearance for the end of the day Friday. The federal broadcast regulator’s two-week hearing will consider a new definition […]

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1 hour ago Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

"I feel like I did a good job when I was in and then I feel like every opportunity there was I was kind of in and out, going back and forth. But I try not to focus on it too much"

Sport

2 h. ago Andersen Global Deepens Canadian Ties with Stratos Solutions Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Global expands its Canadian platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Stratos Solutions Inc., a leading tax firm based in Ontario, Canada specializing in indirect tax, reverse audits, and overpayment recovery for complex organizations. Founded in 2004 by former Arthur Andersen professionals, Stratos Solutions Inc. is led by Managing Partner Alnasir Gangji […]

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3 h. ago Canadian youth ‘doing worse’, struggle with friendship and bullying: report

A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. 

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3 h. ago British banking analyst jailed 10 years in Saudi Arabia over ’unknown tweet’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A British Bank of America analyst has been sentenced to a decade in a Saudi Arabian prison apparently over a since-deleted social media post, according to his lawyer. The family of Ahmed al-Doush, 41, believes the charges against him stemmed from a deleted 2018 tweet about Sudan that did not […]

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3 h. ago Marvel star Cobie Smulders finally a superhero with powers in ’Super Team Canada’

When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she didn’t expect the goofy cartoon to align so perfectly with the current political landscape. Billed as Crave’s first adult animated series, the half-hour comedy follows six overlooked Canadian superheroes who are called into action after the world’s top heroes are taken out. […]

Sport

4 h. ago GREEN: Carney must excise Trudeau’s terrible energy policies

If Carney is serious about reforming Canadian energy policy so Canada can compete against a likely resurgent Trump-driven U.S. energy sector, he must follow this latest bit of tax reform and vocal boosterism with genuine regulatory reform. The Carney government must repeal the anti-energy regulations implemented by the Trudeau government.

Politics

5 h. ago Terry Newman: Don’t panic, Canada — it’s still safe to travel to the U.S.

Despite Carney's fear campaign, there's no reason to believe Canadian travellers are unsafe, or unwelcome, in America

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7 h. ago Arif: Patriotism or jingoism? A warning from an Indian immigrant

In neighbourhoods from Vanier to Barrhaven, in grocery stores where dozens of languages hum together, and in public spaces built on shared compromise, I see the real Canada. But I also hear the quiet concerns: Who gets to define “Canadian”?

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7 h. ago B.C. opioid rules were to reduce overdoses. But they cut cancer patients’ pain meds

Rule changes designed to reduce opioid overdose deaths in British Columbia in 2016 inadvertently harmed cancer and palliative-care patients by reducing their access to pain killers, a new study has found. The study published this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the impact of a practice standard issued by the College of Physicians […]

Science

7 h. ago Marvel star Cobie Smulders is finally a superhero with powers in ‘Super Team Canada’

TORONTO — When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she didn’t expect the goofy cartoon to align so perfectly with the current political landscape. Billed as Crave’s first adult animated series, the half-hour comedy follows six overlooked Canadian superheroes who are called into action after the world’s top heroes are […]

Sport

7 h. ago Ottawa BlackJacks: Everything you should know about Ottawa's pro basketball club

It's year six for Ottawa's franchise in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

Sport

9 h. ago British banking analyst sentenced to a decade in Saudi prison, apparently over a tweet

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A British Bank of America analyst has been sentenced to a decade in a Saudi Arabian prison apparently over a since-deleted social media post, according to his lawyer. The family of Ahmed al-Doush believes the charges against him stemmed from a deleted 2018 tweet about Sudan that did not […]

Events

11 h. ago Ontario home on lake with stunning architecture selling for almost $7 million

With the May long weekend around the corner and the weather already delivering, it’s officially almost cottage season.And while any lakefront escape outside the city is a summer win, let's be honest, there's your average cottage, and then there's 1298 Lipsy Lake Dr.This five-bedroom, five-bathroom retreat is more glass treehouse on the Canadian Shield than grandpa's old fishing shack.A screened-in dining area. Designed by MafcoHouse to be at one with nature, 1298 Lipsy Lake Dr. is about as close to living inside a design magazine as you can get. The lake. Set on more than 14 acres of pristine forest, with 545 feet of west-facing waterfront, this contemporary stunner isn't your average Muskoka cottage. An aerial view of the dock. In fact, Lipsy Lake is something of a well-kept secret.The primary bedroom. With only 33 properties along its shores, the lake offers a peaceful, low-traffic alternative to its glitzier counterparts.The...

Economics

12 h. ago Rogers Awards $1M to Canada’s Got Talent Champion JACOB LEWIS From BUTLERVILLE, NL

– JACOB LEWIS wins $1M from Rogers, the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history, plus financial advice, courtesy of CIBC, to help realize their ambitions – – JACOB LEWIS is available for media interviews through media relations contacts below –  – Missed tonight’s episode? Stream it on Citytv+ – – Download clips and photography from tonight’s episode – Suzanne Rogers […]

Economics

14 h. ago Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis receives suspended sentence over wife’s death

ADELAIDE, Australia — Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis received a suspended sentence on Wednesday over what was termed a “tragic accident” that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. The 34-year-old Dennis appeared in South Australia District Court after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of committing an […]

Sport

14 h. ago Chinese pianist Lang Lang, country music star, and pop hitmaker to join Calgary Phil in varied 70th season

Chinese pianist Lang Lang, DJs and electronica music, Canadian country superstar Tenille Townes, former Barenaked Ladies vocalist Steven Page and singer and author Vivek Shraya will be among the highlights of the Calgary Philharmonic’s eclectic 70th season, which will include 64 concerts under 29 conductors across seven venues. Lang Lang, one of classical music’s biggest […]

Culture

15 h. ago Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report

A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. UNICEF’s 19th Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to make friends. It […]

Culture

16 h. ago MANDEL: Wife killer wants a chance at parole after just 10 years

Hansel Duarte Quintela used a kitchen knife to stab his wife eight times, waited hours before calling 911 and eventually pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. But now he wants our sympathy? For viciously killing 50-year-old Yoleidys “Yoly” Vilar Arroyo, Duarte Quintela, 53, faces an automatic life sentence –– Superior Court Justice Maureen Forestell must decide […]

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