90 m. ago U.S. as the 11th province could be ‘the best thing’: Shatner jokingly makes a counter

'I’ve dealt a little in real estate and I’m going to say to Carney, 'Do a real estate deal. Make a counter offer,'' says Shatner

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3 h. ago Planned burn could have killed trapped firefighters, says B.C. safety report

Inspection reports by WorkSafeBC say the B.C. Wildfire Service didn't adequately ensure safety during the burn in the Shuswap region on Aug. 17 that year, and a group of trapped Brazilian firefighters had to retreat to a "safe zone."

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3 h. ago Justin Bieber chose watching the Leafs game over attending the Met Gala

Justin Bieber might be one of the world's most famous people, but his Toronto Maple Leafs fandom appears to come first.While his wife, Hailey, was out in the streets of New York City at the Met Gala, Bieber appears to have passed up an opportunity to be her plus-one.With the Leafs in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Florida Panthers, Bieber opted to stay at the couple's California home to watch the game.And it wasn't exactly the most humble place to be watching it.After dropping his thoughts on Monday that this would be the "yearski" for the Leafs to win the Stanley Cup, Bieber shared pictures and videos of one of the biggest TV screens you could possibly imagine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)The Leafs got the victory on the evening, though much of the postgame conversation circled around the health of goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who left the game midway through the second perio...

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3 h. ago Canadian airlines keep scrapping flights to U.S. as demand plummets

The tariff troubles between Canada and the U.S. have forced residents on both sides of the border to reconsider their travel plans, so much so that airlines are now adjusting flight schedules to match the sudden dip in demand for trips between the two nations.Given the current politics, nearly one million fewer Canucks crossed into the States this March compared to the same month last year, many of them feeling "betrayed" by President Donald Trump and our neighbours to the south.Hubs in popular sun destinations, like Palm Beach International Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida, have been hit particularly hard, seeing double-digit decreases in incoming seat capacity.As homegrown carriers look to match their offerings to the current landscape ahead of what is usually the busiest season for U.S. travel, some are reducing the frequency of certain routes, or even axing them complete...

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3 h. ago Nigeria Plans to Offer $186 Million of Green Bonds This Year

Nigeria plans to sell $186 million of green bonds in two offerings before the end of the year as it seeks to fund an ambitious economic-transformation plan, Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal said.

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4 h. ago Celebrate iconic hair on Mother's Day weekend at free Toronto pop

Self-expression isn't a trend — it's a legacy. The healthy-hair experts at OGX® are celebrating Canadian women and their hair journeys with the Mane Moments Gallery pop-up in Toronto on May 10 and 11.  There have been some truly iconic hairstyles over the years, from bobs to blowouts and everything in between. After all, hair is never just hair — it's a means of expression for all walks of life, and it's estimated that the average woman changes her hairstyle 150 times in her lifetime. Kaboompics.com/PexelsAlong with displays of epic styles that have been rocked over the years, the pop-up gallery will also offer personalized hair consultations to help take your hair care routine to the next level, with the chance to receive full-sized OGX® products to enjoy at home, while supplies last. Healthier hair, to-goMane Moments Gallery will not only feature hairstyles of the past, but also spotlight the future o...

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4 h. ago Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people, including women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a devastating war now entering its 20th month. The strikes included one attack on Tuesday night on a school sheltering hundreds of […]

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6 h. ago TELUS Digital Expands Partnership with Sumsub to Deliver End

Companies implementing ID verification and fraud prevention capabilities can experience cost savings and revenue increases Expanded offering supports TELUS Digital clients with advanced customer onboarding, Know Your Customer, Know Your Business and anti-fraud tools VANCOUVER, British Columbia — TELUS Digital Experience (TELUS Digital) (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading global technology company specializing in digital […]

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11 h. ago Arbutus Presents Clinical Trial Data from its Two HBV Assets, Imdusiran and AB

Data highlighted in late-breaker poster presentation shows that imdusiran achieves functional cure in chronic hepatitis B (cHBV) patients when combined with VTP-300 and low dose nivolumab In a Phase 1a/1b clinical trial, AB-101, an oral PD-L1 inhibitor, has shown to be generally safe and well-tolerated with evidence of high receptor occupancy and no liver dysfunction […]

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16 h. ago ZYUS Life Sciences Announces Closing of First Tranche of Unit Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX-V: ZYUS), a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical drug candidates for pain management, is pleased to announce that it has now completed […]

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16 h. ago B.C. trial lawyers raise concerns about compensation for Lapu Lapu tragedy victims

Eleven people were killed in the tragedy, including seven women, two men, one non-binary person and one child. The victims range in age from five to 65 years old.

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17 h. ago MANDEL: Councillor Michael Thompson takes stand at his sex assault trial

Finally, long-time Toronto Councillor Michael Thompson took the stand to begin his side of the story that has branded him a lecherous man who sexually assaulted two women after luring them to a friend’s Muskoka cottage during the Canada Day long weekend in 2022. Wearing a royal blue suit and tie, Thompson, 65, looked remarkably […]

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19 h. ago NOVAGOLD Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Shares

All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today announced that it intends to offer and sell up to 43,500,000 common shares in a public offering. In addition, NOVAGOLD expects to grant the underwriters a […]

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19 h. ago Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Motown music luminary repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him. The suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court seeks at least $50 million in damages over the alleged assaults, which the women say […]

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20 h. ago Hundreds rally in Kelowna for missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls

Hundreds marched from the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society on Leon Avenue to the Kelowna Law Courts, a display that doubles as a call to action to bring the missing back home.

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22 h. ago A 9th planet in our solar system? Jury’s out, but a candidate has emerged

Researchers say they found a curious dot on infrared images taken 23 years apart that seems to be moving in a manner consistent with a large, distant planet.

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22 h. ago Associated Press finds ‘no definitive evidence’ to change credit for famous Vietnam War photo

Months after the release of a film that questions who took an iconic Vietnam War image of a naked girl running from a napalm attack, The Associated Press said Tuesday it had found “no definitive evidence” to warrant changing a nearly 52-year-old photo credit. The AP released a 96-page report — its second examination in […]

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23 h. ago International airline hiring in Toronto will pay your rent but there's a catch

If you're looking to land a new job, lower your living costs and embark on a new adventure, an international airline currently in the midst of a hiring spree across Canada may just be your dream employer.Securing any sort of gig in Toronto is especially competitive right now, with the entire province's unemployment having climbed to a worrying high and slated to rise still — all while residents are feeling the crunch of exorbitant (and rising) prices for nearly everything.With this in mind, the unique work perks offered by Emirates, which is regularly rated as one of the world's top carriers, may be of particular interest to local candidates interested in taking their career to the skies.On top of the discounted travel, health insurance and other benefits that the standard airline extends to its staff, Emirates offers a tax-free salary by virtue of the brand being based in the UAE, an i...

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23 h. ago Massive nightly fireworks display returns to Niagara Falls this month

In Niagara Falls, there's a reason to celebrate every night. From May 16 to Oct. 13, 2025, Niagara Falls Tourism will put on a dazzling fireworks show every night at 10 p.m.The shows are free to enjoy from the land.According to the tourism page, the event is Canada's longest-running fireworks series.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Niagara Falls Canada (@niagarafallstourismcanada)Each show is five minutes, with extended nine-minute shows on July 1 and July 4, 2025.The six spots recommended for best viewing are via the Niagara City Cruises, Queen Victoria Park, The Skylon Tower Observation Deck, Niagara Skywheel, and a Fallsview hotel.For the City Cruises, the fireworks cruise option is a 40-minute voyage priced at $38.50 for adults and $25.50 for children under 12.As for getting up to the observation deck, passes start at $15 for adults.So, ...

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23 h. ago U.S. trade deals could come this week after tariff talks: Trump official

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress the administration is currently negotiating with 17 major trading partners that have made offers on trade.

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