9 h. ago Blue Jays making it count as win over M’s moves them four games over .500 for first time since 2023

It was during a mid-March conversation in the heart of the grind portion of spring training that Blue Jays manager John Schneider articulated what he expected from his team in 2025. “What we’ve been stressing is that it’s nine against one,” Schneider said that day in Dunedin, Fla. “So what is your role on a […]

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11 h. ago First Nation takes B.C. government to court over Mount Polley dam expansion

In March, the province approved the raising of the mine's tailings dam by four metres, saying it was necessary to manage spring runoff.

Politics

14 h. ago Abrego Garcia told visiting senator he’s no longer being held at notorious prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is recounting the chronology of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s travel to El Salvador, saying he told him he was initially taken to Baltimore, then Texas, then put on a plane with “no idea where he was going.” Upon arriving, Abrego Garcia said he was “traumatized” by being at […]

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15 h. ago 2 men arrested for arson in different fires south of Fort McMurray

With the spring wildfire season is underway, two men were arrested this week after a house was torched and grass fires lit along a road in a rural community south of Fort McMurray.

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15 h. ago James River to Hold Its First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, May 6, 2025

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: JRVR) will release first quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Monday, May 5, 2025. It will also host an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The conference call may be accessed […]

Culture

17 h. ago Covent Garden Market vendors sound optimistic note as spring arrives

Like a robin in the yard and NHL playoffs on TV, the opening of the outdoor farmers market at downtown London's Covent Garden Market is a sure sign of spring.

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17 h. ago Montreal Canadiens’ David Savard says he plans to retire after NHL playoffs

BROSSARD — Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Savard says this season will be his last in the NHL. Savard revealed his decision Friday as the Canadiens prepare to play the Washington Capitals in a first-round series beginning Monday. The 34-year-old from Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., arrived in Montreal via free agency in July 2021. His four-year, US$14-million contract […]

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19 h. ago UAE Sees Progress on AI Chips Access After $1.4 Trillion Pledge

The United Arab Emirates is optimistic about securing access to cutting-edge chips currently under US export restrictions, after pledging $1.4 trillion to strengthen ties with Washington.

Economics

20 h. ago Easter 2025: Here's 13 things to do this long weekend in Metro Vancouver

Spring has sprung! Here's a few fun ways to spend your April long weekend.

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22 h. ago Brian Minter: 40+ plant sales and gardening events happening in B.C. in 2025

Plant sales are often the main fundraisers for these groups, and they are generally held in spring or early summer

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23 h. ago Tunes, tans and turns: Spring skiing is all about the fun factor

I looked up in disbelief. Coming down the mountain, flailing like a spastic chicken was, well, a spastic chicken. Rabid, perhaps. Most likely drunk. Not surprisingly, he was coming in hot, feathers flying, wings flapping, and totally misjudging something. He hit the water in a high-speed, chaotic assault the likes the avian world has […]

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23 h. ago Cook This: 3 Easter recipes from Danube, including lamb and spring onion stew

Celebrate the goodness of spring with Irina Georgescu's Romanian Easter recipes

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23 h. ago Fans await new buyer as beloved London eatery listed for sale

A celebrated London breakfast spot in London’s Woodfield neighbourhood is hitting the market as its owner looks to retire after more than 15 years running the eatery. The Bag Lady, a breakfast and lunch restaurant at Pall Mall and Maitland streets known for its vintage vibe and eclectic charm, is up for sale along with […]

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24 h. ago How to save money planting your garden and growing your own food

Mary Castillo: Well-planned garden boosts your home’s appeal and reduces grocery bills

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31 h. ago Fashion Art Toronto celebrates 20 years with biggest fashion week yet

Fashion Art Toronto's spring/summer fashion week is right around the corner but, as the event celebrates 20 years as the city's premier fashion event, the festivities are extending well beyond just one week.Set to take over the breathtaking T3 Bayside building between May 29 and June 1, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) returns with yet another fashion week highlighting local designers, artists and innovators just as it has for the past 20 years.For the first time ever, though, the festivities of spring/summer Toronto fashion week 2025 will also extend across the city for the entire month of May, giving Toronto residents ample chance to get a glimpse into the cutting edge of local fashion.May eventsThings kick off on May 8 as FAT returns to Artist Project with a grand-opening runway show by Lunara and a pop-up boutique with ready-to-wear pieces from 11 local designers.On May 15, FAT is getting back to its guerrilla roots with a secret pop-up runway show, the details of which ar...

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33 h. ago 'Public showing up' for London Food Bank spring drive: Leader

The London Food Bank is entering the all-important final weekend of its spring food drive, an annual campaign that’s coming amid relentless demand for assistance and trade war uncertainty.  Leading into the Easter weekend, food donations are up from the same point in the 2024 campaign, London Food Bank co-executive director Jane Roy said Thursday, […]

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35 h. ago XORTX Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

CALGARY, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (“XORTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, announces receipt of notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Listing Qualifications Department that […]

Economics

36 h. ago Les Canadiens veulent «désaméricaniser» les épiceries, constate Sylvain Charlebois

Le phénomène a pris tellement d’ampleur que plusieurs épiciers n’arrivent plus à vendre les produits en provenance des États-Unis.

Events

37 h. ago Bird Construction Inc. Announces Release Date and Conference Call for 2025 First Quarter Financial Results

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) announced today that it will release its 2025 first quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. A conference call and live webcast to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). […]

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38 h. ago Westport Announces Annual General and Special Meeting and Timing of Q1 2025 Financial Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (TSX: WPRT / Nasdaq: WPRT) (“Westport” or the “Company”) announces that the Company will release Q1 2025 financial results on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after market close. A conference call and webcast to discuss the financial results and other corporate developments will […]

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