19 m. ago Ten victims remain in hospital following Lapu Lapu Day vehicle attack

Seven victims remain in critical condition while three are in serious condition, including a 22-month-old boy

Events

3 h. ago Trump Bashes Powell, Touts Tariffs at 100 Day Rally in Michigan

President Donald Trump renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he championed his economic policies and tariff regime during an event on Tuesday to mark his 100th day in office.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump Bashes Powell, Touts Tariffs at Rally Marking 100 Days

President Donald Trump renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he championed his economic policies and tariff regime during a Tuesday event to mark his 100th day in office.

Economics

4 h. ago CRIMESCENE: Tree branch falls, critically injures woman on Toronto street

Police say a woman in her 30s was in critical condition on Tuesday afternoon after a large tree branch struck her and a 10-year-old girl as they walked in the St. Clair Ave.-Avenue Rds. area. The woman was taken to hospital with critical injures shortly after 3 p.m. and the child didn’t sustain any physical […]

Events

5 h. ago Woman critically injured by falling tree branch: Toronto police

Police say they responded to the scene near St. Clair Avenue and Avenue Road just before 3:30 p.m. for a report of a large tree branch that had fallen.

Events

5 h. ago Amazon denies plan to display U.S. tariff costs after White House criticism

The Trump administration’s reaction appeared to be based on a misinterpretation of internal plans being considered by Amazon, rather than a final decision made by the company.

Economics

5 h. ago Vancouver chefs launch meal program to help victims, families of Lapu Lapu Day tragedy

Local industry gathers meal support for victims of deadly rampage.

Events

6 h. ago Accused killer at Lapu Lapu festival was in care of Vancouver mental health team: province

As of Tuesday morning, 16 patients remain in hospital, some in critical condition, and 13 patients have been discharged with non-life-threatening injuries.

Events

7 h. ago Ninepoint Partners Announces Final April 2025 Cash Distribution for Ninepoint Cash Management Fund – ETF Series

TORONTO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the final April 2025 cash distribution for the Ninepoint Cash Management Fund – ETF Series. The record date for the distribution is April 30, 2025. This distribution is payable on May 7, 2025. The per-unit final April 2025 distribution is detailed […]

Sport

7 h. ago Ontario gets ball rolling on Highway 401 tunnel feasibility study

Ontario is taking a concrete step toward an idea Premier Doug Ford has championed to build a tunnel under Highway 401. Ford has spoken often of the need to address gridlock and railed against lost productivity as a result of it. He first raised the idea last fall of building a tunnel under Highway 401, […]

Other

7 h. ago Toronto tiki bar boat tours are about to kick off for summer

It may not be a trip to Hawaii, but it’s close. Palapa Tours is back for another year, launching its floating tiki bar boats on Toronto waters starting on May 3, 2025, and running seven days a week until September.The floating tiki bars have all the makings of a fun day or night out with friends: a fully licensed bar, an epic view of Toronto's skyline, and bumping music.For the 2025 season, there are a few new additions to Palapa Tours' lineup, including themed nights, monthly karaoke nights, and a romantic date night sunset experience."Palapa Tours was created to bring a slice of island life to Toronto," said the Palapa Tours team via a press release. "We're excited to return with even more ways for guests to enjoy the waterfront, unwind with friends, and create a vibe on the water this summer."The 90-minute cruise launches from HTO Park at 315 Queens Quay West and can be booked for one to 12 passengers for $90 per...

Other

8 h. ago Miner Applies to Exploit Deep Sea Under Controversial Trump Executive Order

The Metals Company submitted an application to mine critical minerals in the Pacific seabed in defiance of international regulators.

Other

8 h. ago Blanchet criticized by Parti Québécois as he promises to work with other leaders

Blanchet told reporters in Montreal that voters want stability in Parliament in order to address the ongoing trade war with the United States. 

Politics

8 h. ago Woman found in critical condition hours after release from Port Hardy police cells

Independent investigators are trying to determine if police actions or inactions were a factor in the woman's medical distress

Events

9 h. ago Canada's Wonderland roller coaster known for rough ride is getting a big change

Just days remain before Canada's Wonderland opens for the year, but there are many big changes parkgoers should be aware of if attending the coaster haven during the early days 2025 season.Most are probably well aware of the impending opening of the park's new flagship record-breaking launch coaster, AlpenFury, set to open at a yet-to-be-announced date, but there are a few other rides that will be absent from the park's roster on opening day.Along with the yet-to-open AlpenFury and the recently-demolished Time Warp roller coaster, Canada's Wonderland will be without one of its original attractions for the initial weeks of the 2025 season.The Mighty Canadian Minebuster — one of the park's 1981 opening day attractions — will not be open to riders when the park opens for the season on May 8.The 44-year-old coaster holds the record of the longest single-track wooden coaster in Canada at over one kilometre in length, but it is also known for a particularly...

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9 h. ago The National Association of Federal Retirees Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on Election Victory

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Federal Retirees extends congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team on their election victory. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the new government on critical priorities for older Canadians, including strengthening retirement income security, improving our healthcare system, and enhancing […]

Politics

9 h. ago J.K. Rowling backlash surprises ‘Harry Potter’ series star John Lithgow

John Lithgow didn’t think signing up for the new Harry Potter series would be so controversial. The veteran actor said he has received a lot of negative feedback after accepting the role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s TV reboot, set to premiere in 2027. Critics cited Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s comments about the transgender […]

Other

9 h. ago Une firme canadienne dépose la première demande d’exploitation minière en haute mer

Le président Trump vient d’ouvrir la porte à cette industrie controversée et The Metals Company entend en profiter.

Politics

10 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith calls on PM Mark Carney to 'reset' Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on winning the federal election, and invited him to work with the province to “reset” the relationship between Ottawa and Alberta. In a statement on Tuesday, Smith said she will continue to fight for Alberta and will no longer tolerate industries being “threatened” and “resources landlocked” […]

Transport

10 h. ago Amazon denies tariff label plans after White House criticism

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted the purported plans as 'a hostile and political act'

Economics