93 m. ago Ottawa Charge heading to playoffs with OT win over Toronto Sceptres

The Ottawa Charge would not be denied.  Not a second year in a row and certainly not a second year in a row by the same team.  Needing a win of any kind to advance to the PWHL playoffs for the first time in two years, the Charge got a goal from Katerina Mrazova 2:08 […]

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1 hour ago Composure, defence against Florida forecheck critical for Maple Leafs

Keep your emotions in check. The term is bandied about all the time in professional sports, for excellent reason. Regarding the Maple Leafs in the second round against the Florida Panthers, the ability to keep composure presumably will be a significant factor in whether Toronto continues to slay Stanley Cup playoff demons and advances to […]

Events

6 h. ago What's the future of public events in B.C. after deadly Lapu Lapu Day attack?

From massive outdoor festivals to small block parties, the ability to gather with friends, neighbours and strangers serves an important function, says security expert Stephen Hart. "We want the ability to have those things. It's kind of what makes life worth living."

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6 h. ago Brown rice has more arsenic than white. Is it still the better choice?

Health experts say that concerns about arsenic in brown rice are mostly overstated

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8 h. ago Opinion: City engagement with citizens needs complete overhaul

This time last year, the city was gripped by the longest-ever public hearing in city council’s history. More than 700 Calgarians spoke on the blanket rezoning policy proposal. Following its approval by council, city administration is implementing it by preparing amendments to the existing land-use bylaw. Proposed changes include consolidating dwelling type categories and enabling more […]

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10 h. ago Saturday's letters: Alberta should have backed winning party

Re. “Albertans seek ‘a fair deal’: expert,” May 1 Maybe Albertans should have taken Danielle Smith’s advice to Edmonton after the last provincial election: Edmonton should have voted for the party that would win. If we had followed that advice, we would have a Liberal majority in Alberta and would get a “fair deal.” The difference […]

Culture

14 h. ago The critical things that tipped the balance (yet again) for the Edmonton Oilers over L.A.

The Edmonton Oilers have advanced. For the fourth time in four opportunities the Oilers stared into the eyes of the L.A. Kings and ultimately vanquished them at each opportunity. This was supposed to be the best Kings team Edmonton had faced yet. Most of the prediction class picked L.A. to triumph. So, what happened? Here […]

Economics

16 h. ago Here’s why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy

It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity. May 4 — or May the 4th, as fans say — has evolved over the years into Star Wars Day, an informal […]

Culture

16 h. ago That time rock legend Jimi Hendrix was put on trial in Toronto

Toronto has seen its fair share of music stars roll through Pearson Airport over the decades, but no one has made an entrance quite like rock and roll legend Jimi Hendrix.Landing at Toronto International Airport (now Pearson) ahead of a sold-out 1969 show at Maple Leaf Gardens, Hendrix was stopped by customs for a suspicious substance found in his luggage.What followed was a surreal mix of courtroom drama, fan frenzy, and, despite the arrest, an unforgettable show from the legendary guitar god.The lead-upDetailed in the book Hendrix: Setting the Record Straight by John McDermott, it was on May 3, 1969, when Jimi Hendrix and the Experience came to Toronto from Detroit — where whispers of a drug bust surrounded them.Brushing off the suggestion of drug possession, the "Purple Haze" artist was pulled aside by security who suspected him of having "illicit substances" in his bag.After creating a mobile test lab, it was found that the substances in ...

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16 h. ago See how Toronto demolished and rebuilt a huge stretch of the Gardiner Expressway

The long-term rebuild of Toronto's Gardiner Expressway has faced its fair share of criticism for contributing to the city's traffic woes, but it's actually a heck of an impressive undertaking if you're able to look past the frustrating lane closures and incessant gridlock.A new time-lapse video has condensed the frenzied construction for the first two sections of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan's latest phase, covering a stretch extending from Dufferin Street — a project the City recently announced would be completed far ahead of schedule.The video from local photographer Kotsy covers construction on the stretch of highway just north of Exhibition Place from 2024 to 2025, shortened into a digestible 3.5-minute watch time.Kotsy tells blogTO that the drone-captured views of the project were aligned using a couple of different methods. "The first captures (in the second half of the video) were done using save points, but I reali...

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16 h. ago Trippy Ontario house that looks like a 1970s time capsule is going for $4.5M

It may be 2025, but stepping into 6800 Second Line W. in Mississauga feels like falling headfirst into a lava lamp.This trippy time capsule appears to have been pulled straight from 1970, complete with psychedelic wallpaper.We're talking zigzag patterns that make the walls look like they're melting, linoleum tiles so loud they practically scream, and a wood-panelled basement rec room that looks ready to host a Bee Gees listening party.The foyer. This home has never been on the market before, so it's no surprise it's in need of some serious modernization.The dining room. But if you can see past the retro riot of textures and colours, there's actually a ton of potential here.The land. Not only does the home offer four bedrooms and four bathrooms, but it sits on nearly an acre of land.So much room for activities. According to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, half of that could be subdivided into two separate lots, each measuring a s...

Economics

16 h. ago Voici 4 champs d'expertise qui profitent à tous les Québécois et qui font de l’hôpital Maisonneuve

Plusieurs départements se démarquent au niveau provincial dans différents domaines, bien que l’hôpital tombe en ruine.

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20 h. ago Hawaii lawmakers raise state’s hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change

HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change-fueled natural disasters. Gov. Josh Green supports the bill, indicating he will sign it. The bill adds a 0.75% levy to the state’s existing tax on hotel rooms, […]

Society

20 h. ago Saskatchewan Rush prepare to kick off NLL semifinals on the road in Halifax

NLL semi-finals have arrived for the first time since 2018 for the Saskatchewan Rush, getting set to battle the Halifax Thunderbirds for a spot in the league championship series.

Sport

21 h. ago Leafs in tough against defending Stanley Cup champions, warns NHL scout

There are no shortcuts to beating the Florida Panthers. “They get after it, and they get after you, all the time,” said a veteran NHL scout who watches the Panthers regularly. “They have everything you need to succeed. They have depth up front. They have unselfish players. They play with incredible passion. They move the […]

Sport

21 h. ago Nashville school shooter who killed student and himself had brandished box cutter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Nashville high school student who fatally shot a classmate before killing himself in January was on probation after threatening a student with a box cutter months earlier, according to juvenile court files obtained through an open records request. Solomon Henderson, who was 17 at the time, was charged with carrying a […]

Events

22 h. ago A special byelection: What’s involved in an MP stepping aside for a federal leader

It’s not the first time a party leader has gained entry to the House of Commons this way

Politics

23 h. ago Conifex Announces First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conifex Timber Inc. (“Conifex”) (TSX: CFF) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2025 results before market open on Monday, May 12, 2025. Conifex has scheduled a conference call at 8:00 AM Pacific time / 11:00 AM Eastern time on May 12, 2025, […]

Culture

23 h. ago Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco help kickstart 2026 Winter Olympics

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC is continuing its strategy of infusing the Olympics with pop culture and celebrity appeal to generate momentum ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games in Italy next year. This time, Italian American comedians Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco will make their debut during a comical promotion, the network said on Wednesday. […]

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24 h. ago McCAUGHEY: New York State’s secretive budget is highway robbery

New Yorkers are getting robbed blind. Governor Kathy Hochul and the state’s two legislative leaders announced a budget deal Monday night on how much to tax New Yorkers and how much the state government will spend in the coming fiscal year, which starts June 1. From the smattering of information available, this deal will likely […]

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