5 h. ago ’A man of his word’: Canadian Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors reflect on Pope Francis

After years of groups advocating for the head of the church to apologize to survivors on Canadian soil, Francis promised to do so in the spring of 2022

Politics

6 h. ago Alberta’s request to question fired AHS CEO over confidential emails granted

EDMONTON — A judge has granted Alberta’s government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission, including to media. The government’s request was made last month when it filed for an injunction in the high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana […]

Events

7 h. ago Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Special Designation as a Priority Transparency Critical Mineral Project From the Trump Administration

LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is proud to announce that its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project has been selected as one of the first critical mineral production projects to be advanced under Executive […]

Politics

8 h. ago S&P/TSX composite down almost 200 points Monday, U.S. stock markets tumble

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down almost 200 points Monday in a broad-based decline after the long weekend, while U.S. stock markets also fell amid ongoing tariff concerns and U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of the head of the Federal Reserve. “We actually saw a pretty nice jump on some things last […]

Economics

9 h. ago Battle of Ontario between Senators and Leafs heats up off the ice

We knew heading into this series that Ridly Greig could emerge as a villain, and it didn't take long to happen.

Events

9 h. ago Edmonton Oilers name Stuart Skinner starting goalie to begin 2025 playoff run

Stuart Skinner was the Oilers starter through much of the regular season, but missed eight games late in the campaign after taking a knee to the head.

Culture

9 h. ago St. Albert Public Schools suspends U.S. student trips amid border tensions as other school divisions proceed with caution

St. Albert schools suspend U.S. trips though others proceed; illness absences remain below outbreak levels

Society

9 h. ago St. Albert Public Schools suspends student trips to U.S. amid border tensions as other school divisions proceed with caution

St. Albert schools suspend U.S. trips though others proceed; illness absences remain below outbreak levels

Society

10 h. ago Passengers evacuate on slides after Delta plane engine catches fire in Orlando

The engine fire broke out on Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 while the plane was pushing back from the gate for departure before heading from Orlando to Atlanta.

Events

10 h. ago Absent Anthony Stolarz ‘all good’ for Maple Leafs heading into Game 2

'He’s all good. (Getting a practice off) is something we talk to the goalies about, what they feel they need and what they want to do.'

Other

10 h. ago New Japanese and Italian restaurant replacing popular Toronto Michelin spot

It's out with the old and in with the new in Little Italy, as one well-loved Toronto Michelin spot is getting replaced with a brand-new concept from a powerhouse husband-and-wife duo.It's no secret that Little Italy is far from wanting for great restaurants. As it happens, the neighbourhood is literally teeming with them, but that did little to lessen the blow when Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient La Bartola closed its doors just last month.A local staple for five years, the Mexican restaurant specialized in plant-based cuisine, working alongside pioneers like Planta and contemporaries such as the also-now-shuttered Rosalinda to prove once and for all that vegan food doesn't have to be boring.Just a hair over a month after La Bartola's last service, though, a brand-new concept is already on the precipice of opening the doors of 588 College once again, and this time it's taking the shape of a Japanese and Italian farm-to-table concept called Radici Project.Whi...

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10 h. ago Four hurt in partial collapse of police station that's under construction

Four people were taken to hospital, including one with serious injuries, after an incident at an under-construction police station on Oneida Nation of the Thames, Ontario Provincial Police said on Monday. It was about 10:45 a.m. when Oneida police and emergency crews were called to a location on Elm Avenue in First Nation community for […]

Events

11 h. ago Israel’s domestic security chief accuses Netanyahu of making improper demands

TEL AVIV, Israel — The head of Israel’s internal security service on Monday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to exploit the power of the agency for political and personal gain through a litany of improper demands. His comments deepened a showdown between the two men that has divided the nation. In a submission […]

Events

12 h. ago Mexico’s Sheinbaum Says No Deal in Trump Call, Talks Persist

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said there’s no agreement yet with her US counterpart Donald Trump after the two spoke last week about lifting US tariffs.

Other

13 h. ago UN researchers warn Asian scam operations spreading across globe

BANGKOK — Transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities, according to a U.N. report issued on Monday. For several years, scam compounds have proliferated in Southeast Asia, especially in border areas of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, as […]

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14 h. ago Chipotle Mexican Grill heads to Mexico to open its 1st location south of the border

Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico. The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open a restaurant in Mexico early next year, its first location south of the border in its 30-year history. Chipotle is partnering with Alsea in Mexico City, a company that operates Domino’s, Starbucks, Burger King, Chili’s and other brands in […]

Other

15 h. ago Oregon college softball coach and player killed when truck collides with team bus

An Oregon college softball team traveling from a game was involved in a two-vehicle crash that killed an athlete and coach, authorities said Saturday. The driver of a pickup crossed a center line and crashed head-on into a bus carrying 10 members of the Umpqua Community College team Friday night in Coos County, Oregon State […]

Events

15 h. ago Chipotle heading to Mexico in first foray into Latin America

The first location should open by early 2026

Other

16 h. ago Ontario man opens up about ridiculously cheap cost of living after moving to Thailand

If you enjoyed the recent season of The White Lotus, you've likely fallen in love with the beauty of Thailand.For one Canadian, a trip to the country unexpectedly led to the decision to stay, ultimately inspiring him to start a new life there.At 27, Mick Brown moved from Sheffield, U.K., to join his family in Canada, where he eventually became a citizen. Mick, now 60, lived in Mississauga, Ontario, where he worked as a realtor."I loved being a realtor," he said. "I actually worked mostly with expats relocating to Toronto globally for work reasons."Thirty-three years later, he's once again adjusting to life in a new country.Moving to ThailandIn 2018, Mick met his future wife, Darlene Garcia-Brown, 53, a grief coach from Laos who works with widows after she became a widow 10 years ago. The pair married six months ago and are now living in Thailand.Previously, the couple had spent several months living in Mexico."We both have online busin...

Economics

16 h. ago Conservative voters in this B.C. riding mull a tough choice: Best candidate or best leader?

In the Conservative safe seat of Abbotsford-South Langley, a popular political veteran running as an Independent could weaken support for Pierre Poilievre's party

Politics