31 m. ago More than 30 people killed, 99 injured in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city

KYIV, Ukraine — At least 32 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said. Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 a.m. as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials. Images from the scene on official channels […]

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11 h. ago Ontario restaurant serves up the biggest nacho plates in Canada

One Ontario pub is making a name for itself by serving up some of the largest nacho plates Canadian diners could possibly get their hands on.If you're anything like me, you agree that there's no such thing as too many nachos, and that's why, while many Toronto residents might be planning to take road trips to many of Ontario's natural wonders or theme parks this summer, I'll be headed to a pub in Paris, Ontario, that serves up the largest plate of nachos in the country.Sure, Toronto may be known for some larger-than-life food and beverage options, like 3.5 L glasses of wine and two-foot-long slices of pizza, you might just want to travel outside of the city to get your hands on this heavyweight champ.Ever since opening in 2008, Paris' Cobblestone Pub has been a go-to in the community for pub comfort food classics and sports game screenings, drawing a cult following from the community and visitors alike for the past 17 years.Not content to settle on the same old standard offerin...

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15 h. ago Winners of 2025 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards revealed

The 2025 Calgary Influential Women in Business awards are back for the sixth year in a row and is set to be the largest event as yet. “Where there are opportunities to celebrate and recognize the achievements of others, you are paving the way for a new generation of opportunity and possibility, and that’s always […]

Economics

19 h. ago EN IMAGES | Des objets inédits exposés en Outaouais en hommage à Guy Lafleur

Des objets inédits de Guy Lafleur ont été dévoilés, samedi matin, dans le cadre d’une exposition à Thurso.

Transport

20 h. ago Carney unveils new ‘Canada Strong Pass.’ What free perks are available?

Liberal Leader Mark Carney introduced the 'Canada Strong Pass' on Saturday, offering free access to national galleries, museums and VIA Rail for kids.

Transport

23 h. ago B.C. players surge onto Canadian women’s hockey team after drought

ČESKE BUDĚJOVICE — Women’s hockey in British Columbia is having a long-awaited moment. Three players from the province on Canada’s world championship roster is the most ever. It was initially four until Hannah Miller ran afoul of international transfer rules. “It’s been a long time coming to get a few more players on this team,” […]

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28 h. ago Could your next surgery be done by a robot? Meet the patient who tried it

Ferenc Jakab underwent groundbreaking robotic heart surgery, which offered a faster recovery and less trauma. But how often are these surgeries performed in Canada?

Science

29 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Turbulence Accompanies Tariff Pause

In the days following President Donald Trump’s mid-week decision to pause the stiffest of US tariffs — save for super-high duties on China — global financial markets remained turbulent, with investors seeking safe harbor and some central banks lowering interest rates.

Economics

35 h. ago Toronto has a new wine and chocolate tasting event but it's in a helicopter

If you're ready to take your love for chocolate to new heights, you'll be pleased to hear that Toronto has an experience designed just for adventure seekers with a sweet tooth. The Grand Chocolate Flight is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines a private chocolate tasting with a helicopter flight around Toronto. The one-hour guided tasting is led by a chocolate expert on board, who will teach you how the treats are made. Throughout the 15-kilometre helicopter flight (which takes anywhere from six to eight minutes), you can expect to savour raw cacao, as well as a curated selection of local artisan chocolates. You'll also be able to enjoy a bottle of Canadian sparkling wine and learn more about how to pair chocolates with different wines. After the ride, each guest is offered a chocolate tasting kit, a bottle of sparkling wine, as well as a commemorative digital photo next to the helicopter.  Each chocolate tasting kit contains three dark chocolate ba...

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35 h. ago The history of the horse and human water fountains in Toronto

Long before Toronto's streets were jam-packed with cars and motorcycles, they were filled with carriages and horse-drawn streetcars.In the 19th and early 20th century, horses were one of the city's primary modes of transportation, and just like today's vehicles need gas stations and charging stations, horses needed water troughs to keep them going through their long journeys.As a result, there were tons of horse and human water fountains across the city at major intersections during this time, and many of them even featured a tiny basin for dogs at their base.Horses having a drink at a Toronto water fountain in the 1910s. Photo: Archives of Ontario.One of the last surviving examples in Ontario still stands in St. James Park, along King Street East near Church Street.Manufactured by the Canada Foundry Company Ltd., the cast-iron structure dates back to the late 1800s. Facing south toward King Street is a large trough once filled by two taps, offering water to horses that fr...

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35 h. ago Lost Toronto hotel was a den of Confederate spies during U.S. Civil War

While it's hard to imagine Front Street without the iconic Royal York Hotel, that plot of land was still home to Toronto's favourite hotel — just not how you think.The Queen's Hotel was a town staple, becoming the most popular and modern hotel in Toronto during its time.But, while it featured many prominent names, the Queen's legacy is also marred with the stains of the Confederacy.Before it was the Queen's HotelThat prime real estate along Front street was originally slated to be a series of row houses designed by John Howard — the man who would later give High Park to the city.But, in 1856, a hotelier named Patrick Sword renovated the building into a hotel — dubbed the Sword's Hotel ( or Swords' Hotel, or Swords Hotel, depending on which references you're pulling from, because proper grammar clearly hadn’t been invented yet).Original plans for the Sword's HotelBecause most of the people who booked hotels were government officials, when the colonial cap...

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35 h. ago Growing Concerns: Easter lilies, hydrangeas offer early colours of spring

With Easter next weekend, here are some plants we are seeing now in stores.

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40 h. ago Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year’s Easter spread

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — With egg prices stubbornly high, the internet has offered up a host of alternatives, with crafters painting rocks and influencers dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes. “Finally a use for B sized potatoes!!” one commenter wrote in response to a video posted on Facebook. But amid the laughing emojis, LOLs and […]

Events

42 h. ago Mink Ventures Closes First Tranche of Critical Minerals Flow

TORONTO, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mink Ventures Corporation (TSXV:MINK) (“Mink” or the “Company“) announces it has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) announced on March 13, 2025. The Company has raised gross proceeds of $190,000 from the issuance of 1,487,900 hard dollar units (the “HD Units“) at a […]

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43 h. ago Before election, feds urged classified briefings for opposition leaders

The internal memo says the proposed briefings would ensure security-cleared leaders are offered an 'intelligence-informed understanding' of the threats facing Canadians.

Politics

43 h. ago Investor confidence in America may be fading as U.S. bonds sell

Considered somewhat of a safe haven for investors amid market volatility, U.S. bonds are selling off at an alarming rate that is signaling fading confidence in the economy.

Economics

43 h. ago Salzgitter Ends Talks With GP, TSR Consortium on Takeover Offer

German steelmaker Salzgitter AG ended talks with a consortium of GP Günter Papenburg AG and TSR Recycling GmbH & Co. regarding a potential takeover offer.

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44 h. ago Canada blanks Swiss, reloads for U.S. and host Czechs in women’s world hockey

Canada gets a breather to top up the tank at the women’s world hockey championship before what bodes to be an eventful two days. The defending champions dispatched Switzerland 4-0 on Friday less than 18 hours after blanking Finland 5-0 to start the tournament. Canada (2-0) has Saturday off before diving into another back-to-back starting […]

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45 h. ago Q+A: Liberals hope for shot in safe Conservative seat with new boundaries

Do the Liberals have a shot in the redrawn Middlesex-London riding? We sat down with Liberal candidate Kent Keenan to learn more about him.

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46 h. ago CEUS Offers Safe, Useful Diagnostic Imaging Option for Pregnant Women

CALGARY, Alberta — Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a safe and accurate diagnostic imaging option for pregnant women who develop a medical problem or a suspicious tumor that typically would be investigated by a contrast enhanced CT or MR scan, according to a new study by Canadian doctors. “CEUS is well tolerated by pregnant patients and […]

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